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1972 Recipes, Dinner, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Lunch, Recipe

Atkins Italian Garlic Soup

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Cookbook (1974)
Makes 4 servings

  • 6 large garlic cloves
  • 2 quarts boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons Krazy salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon sage
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • Pinch of saffron
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Parsley sprigs

Chop garlic and place in boiling water.  Add salt, thyme sage, bay leaf, cloves and saffron.  Boil for 30 minutes.
Beat egg yolks with wire whisk.  When thick and creamy, add olive oil 1 teaspoon at a time and beat well after each addition.
Add egg yolks to soup and beat with wire whisk.
Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Total grams carbohydrates: 6
Grams per serving: 1.5

1972 Recipes, Appetizers, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe, Snacks

Atkins Cheddar Olives

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Cookbook (1974)
Makes 28 olives

  • 28 large pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 2 cups (1 pound) grated sharp Cheddar chese
  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon

Halve large stuffed olives lengthwise.  Remove pimentos and chop fines.  Blend cheese with pimentos.
Stuff olive halves with this mixture.  Press halves together.
Cut bacon slices in half.  Wrap each olive in 1/2 slice bacon.  Secure with toothpick.
Broil 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp.
Total grams carbohydrates: 14.7
Grams per olive: .5

1972 Recipes, Appetizers, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe, Snacks

Atkins Ham and Egg Balls

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Cookbook (1974)
Makes 10 balls

  • 5 hard-cooked eggs, shelled
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Pinch of Paprika
  • Krazy Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon white horseradish
  • 1/4 pound boiled ham

Separate yolks and whites of eggs. Mash yolks with a fork.  Add chives, mayonnaise, paprika and salt. Put egg whites in blender with horseradish and ham. Blend until smooth.
Mix the two mixtures together.  Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate.
Total grams carbohydrates: 2.2
Grams per ball: .2

1972 Recipes, Appetizers, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe, Snacks

Atkins Stuffed Eggs (Greek Style)

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Cookbook (1974)
Makes 6 servings

  • 24 Greek olives, pitted
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons soft butter
  • Krazy Salt, to taste

 
Puree pitted olives in blender.
Cut eggs in half lengthwise and mash yolks until fine.  Combine olives, yolks, butter and salt until a smooth paste is formed.
Fill egg whites with mixture.
Total grams carbohydrates: 6.6

1972 Recipes, Appetizers, Dinner, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Lunch, Recipe, Snacks

Atkins Swedish Meatballs

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Cookbook (1974)
Makes 30 meatballs

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Baken-ets pork rinds, crushed
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 pound ground veal
  • 1 large onion chopped fine
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons Krazy salt
  • 1/2 recipe Cream Sauce (the recipe calls for Basic Cream Sauce but since I really did not like that I will use Quick Cream Sauce)
  • nutmeg
  • caraway seeds

Mix heavy cream and water together.  Add pork rinds and allow to soak.  Combine beef, pork and veal.
Saute onion in 1 Tablespoon butter until light brown.
Mix cream mixture, meat, and onion together.  Season with salt.  Shape into small balls, and brown in 2 Tablespoons butter.
Remove balls to chafing dish and keep warm.
Make cream sauce and pour over meatballs.  Garnish with nutmeg and caraway seeds.
Total grams of carbohydrates: 16.3
Grams per meatball: .5

1972 Recipes, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe, Sauces

Atkins Quick Cream Sauce

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Cookbook (1974)
Makes 16 Tablespoons

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cream

Place all ingredients in saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring constantly, until smooth.
Total grams of carbohydrates: 4.6
Grams per Tablespoon: .3

1972 Recipes, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe, Sauces

Atkins Cheese Sauce

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From Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 1992 Makes 18 Tablespoons

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3/4 pound (1 1/2 cups) Cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

In a double boiler, combine ingredients.  Simmer slowly, stirring constantly until smooth. Total grams carbohydrates: 10.5 Grams per Tablespoon: 1.8

1972 Recipes, Dressings, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe

Atkins Salad Dressings

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Basic French Dressing
Makes 1/2 cup
3 Tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Krazy Salt (or seasoned salt)
3 turns of pepper mill
8 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Beat all ingredients together until well blended.
Total grams carbohydrates: 2.5.


Creamy French Dressing
Serves 10
Makes 30 Tablespoons
3 Tablespoons Krazy Salt (or seasoned salt)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 packet of Sugar Twin (or sweetener of choice)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
5 Tablespoons tarragon vinegar
12 tablespoons olive oil
1 raw egg, beaten (fresh egg, tempered egg, or Egg Beaters)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Combine all ingredients in screw-top jar, shake well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Total Grams: 9.3
Grams Per Tablespoon Serving: .3


Green Goddess Dressing
1/2 medium avocado
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 clove minced garlic
2 chopped anchovies
1/8 cup finely chopped scallions
1 Tablespoon parsley
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 Tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Krazy salt (or seasoned salt)
1/4 cup sour cream
Peel and pit avocado, force through a sieve or mix in a blender for 1/2 minute.
Put pulp in a bowl with remaining ingredients except the sour cream. Mix well.
Whip the sour cream and fold it int with the other ingredients.
Total Grams: 18
Grams Per Tablespoon: 1.1


Roquefort Dressing No. 1
Makes 14 Tablespoons
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 Tablespoon Sugar Twin (sweetener of choice)
3/4 teaspoon Krazy Salt (or seasoned salt)
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
Place everything in blender (reserving half the Roquefort cheese) and mix until smooth. Pour into a bowl and fold in the reserved cheese. Chill before serving.
Total Grams: 9.4
Grams Per Tablespoon: .7


Roquefort Dressing No. 2
2 Tablespoons oil
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon crumbled Roquefort or Blue cheese
1/2 teaspoon Salad Supreme
Mix all ingredients and serve.
Total Grams: 1.2
From Dr. Atkins Diet Cookbook, 1974

1972 Recipes, Desserts, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe, Snacks

Atkins Lemon Sherbet

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution, 1972
Serves 6

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 5 Tablespoons sugar substitute
  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 4 Tablespoons lemon juice

Stir cream and sugar substitute until dissolved.  Freeze until mushy.  Remove from freezer and add lemon zest and juice.  Beat until smooth.  Freeze again for about 2 hours.  Beat cream once more and put back in the freezer until frozen.
Total grams carbohydrates: 22.6
Grams per serving: 3.8

1972 Recipes, Desserts, Level 1, Levels 2 And Above, Recipe, Snacks

Atkins Whipped Cream

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From Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution, 1972
Serves 12

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 packages sugar substitute

Combine ingredients.  Beat until cream is whipped. Total grams carbohydrates: 7.5 Grams per serving: .7  

Chocolate Whipped Cream 12 Servings

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar-free cocoa mix
  • 5 packages sugar substitute
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Combine ingredients.  Beat until cream is whipped. Total grams carbohydrates: 21.1 Grams per serving: 1.8  

Lemon Whipped Cream 12 Servings

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch grated lemon zest
  • 5 packages sugar substitute

Combine ingredients.  Beat until cream is whipped. Total grams carbohydrates: 10.2 Grams per serving: .8  

Mocha Whipped Cream 12 Servings

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 5 packages sugar substitute
  • 1/2 Tablespoon powdered instant coffee

Combine ingredients.  Beat until cream is whipped. Total grams carbohydrates: 13.0 Grams per serving: .8