Blackjack 21: A Mix & Match Recipe Manual to a Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle

By Melissa Corea

The book reflects some of the menu items featured on the opening menu, especially items in the pub fare section.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Nov 15, 2018
• ISBN: 9781532056376

Melissa Corea

Melissa Corea is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. During her tenure at PSU, Melissa was a teaching assistant and worked under several chefs and professors, gaining invaluable experience in the culinary arena. The many years of training and education received, under these professionals, has provided Melissa with extensive knowledge and experience in cooking, culinary execution, menu design and recipe creation. Melissa took all of these skills and utilized them to manage hotels and restaurants throughout the county. Melissa is the former owner of “Temperance House – Inn . Restaurant . Tavern . Banquets”, located outside of Philadelphia. Melissa led the endeavor of taking a long-time, closed treasure and turned it into a thriving business with multiple menus and quality products. Her book reflects some of the menu items, featured on the opening menus, especially items in the pub fare section. Melissa is currently the principal owner of COREA.Consulting 21, LLC where she consults for restaurants, hotels, and other small businesses, offering education in management, hierarchy development, menu design, cost and controls, culinary instruction and many other criteria, depending on client ‘s requirements. Melissa has recently expanded COREA.Consulting 21, LLC offering a personal chef division, for non-professional consumers, featuring personalized cooking instruction, household budget preparation and enjoyable and entertaining group classes, all of which are based around the client’s menu preferences.

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BLACKJACK 21

A MIX & MATCH RECIPE MANUAL TO A LOW CARBOHYDRATE LIFESTYLE

Copyright © 2018 Melissa Corea.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Soups, Salads, Sides And Veg!

These items will round out your menus. Mix & match these items to accompany your favorite entrees.

Baked Potato Soup

Mushroom Soup

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

New England Seafood Chowder

Brussels Sprout Salad

Brussels Sprout Salad With Blue Cheese And Cantaloupe

Spinach Salad

Chilled Fennel Soup

Avocado Salad With Ginger Dressing

Refreshing Celery Salad

Parmesan Crisps

Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

Brown Butter Zucchini

Cauliflower Au Gratin

Creamed Spinach

Cucumber Shrimp Soup

Cauliflower Mac’ & Cheese

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce

Hollandaise Sauce

Broccoli Salad

Mozzarella Pepper Bites

Chilled Asparagus Soup

Breakfast

The majority of these recipes are quick and easy. The quiche, deviled eggs and muffins are great to grab for an early morning and can be prepared in bulk. Some of the recipes you may want to save for Sunday mornings.

Breakfast Quiche

Flax Meal Pancakes

Strawberry Jelly

Flax Meal Waffles

Bacon, Egg And Cheese Sandwich

Strata

Lemon Chia Seed Pancakes With Sweet Lemon Butter

Lemon Butter

Eggs Benedict

Hollandaise sauce

Chicken Avocado Breakfast Burrito

Flax Seed Muffins

Lemon Thyme Soufflé

Deviled Eggs

Other Deviled Egg Ideas

Basic Omelet

Italian Omelet

Ham And Cheese Omelet

Western Scramble

Yogurt Parfait

Lunch

These recipes are designed for a brown bag lunch. Think about your work week and what it will take to get you through. Preparing extra proteins, the night before a busy day, will assist you in preparing a quick and satisfying lunch the for the next day.

Crab Louie

Cocktail Sauce

Chili Sauce

Sushi Rolls

Turkey Club

Bacon Cup BL&A’s

Avocado Burrito Boat

Cobb Salad

Fish Sandwich

Nero-Zero Bread, Buns And Wraps

Nero-Zero Buns

Nero-Zero Wraps

Asian Cabbage Rolls

Big Mic Salad

Low Carb Big Mic

A Whopping Good Burger

At The Grind Protein Snack

Chopped Salad

Chef Salad

Chicken Satay Skewers Over Mixed Greens

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Not Your Average Chicken Salad

Shrimp Salad

Nicoise Salad

Tuna Salad

Goat Cheese, Walnut And Strawberry Salad

Bacon Tuna Melt

Egg Salad

Dinner

There are plenty of items to choose from! I suggest looking through the recipes while making your shopping list. You do not have the time for multiple market trips and excess spending. Do the same with all of the other categories for a stress-free meal week.

Cheese Soufflé

Tuna Steak With Sweet Asian Marinade

Cheaper Cioppino

Toasted Nero-Zero Garlic Bread

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Cardinal And Gold USC Stuffed Bell Peppers

Roasted Pork Shoulder (Butt)

Texas Chili

Herb Pork Tenderloin Roulade

Roasted Leg Of Lamb With Mint Jelly

Mint Jelly

Butter Poached Tilapia

Braciole

Zucchini Boats

Ribs

Cheese Stuffed Chicken Piccata

Coquille St. Jacques

Brown Butter Herb Scallops

Calamari With Basil Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Appetizer

Red Pepper Dipping Sauce

Pan Seared Wild Salmon With Dill Cream

Kielbasa And Halushki

Halushki Dumplings

Broccoli, Chicken And Cheese Casserole

Poached Cod

Ceviche

Zucchini Coins With Ranch Dipping Sauce

Ranch Dip

Zucchini Noodles

Angel Hair Spaghetti Squash With Herb Butter

Mexican Meatballs

Chili Sauce

Asian Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

Greek Meatballs

Roasted Chicken

Seared Chicken With Olives, Capers And Feta

Coconut Chicken With Citrus Dipping Sauce

Coconut Chicken Citrus Dipping Sauce

Simple Standing Rib Roast

Seared Chicken With Brie Cheese And Red Pepper Relish

Red Pepper Relish

Meatloaf

Steak Kabobs

Low Carb Golumpki

Pub Fare

I have consulted for so many pubs that I cannot even listen to the Cranberries anymore! Although the music became redundant, the food was always amazing. Skip the trip to the bar and make these dishes at home.

Artichoke And Spinach Dip With Garlic-Salt Crackers

Nero-Zero Crackers

Crunchy Flax Seed Crackers

Fondue

Pizza

Mozzarella Tomato Topping

Tomato And Feta Topping

Pepperoni Topping

Rosemary Asiago Garlic Topping

Spinach Feta Topping

Other Pizza And Flatbread Topping Suggestions

Chili Rellenos

Fish Tacos

Spicy Kale Chips

Wings

Hot Wings

Orange Ginger Wings

Peanut Satay

Sweet Dijon Wings

Stuffed Marinated Cherry Peppers

Burgers

Other Burger Toppings

Cheese Steak Rolls

Sauces, Relishes And Dressings

Save yourself carbohydrates and money by making these items yourself. They are fresher, tastier and more satisfying than something that has been on a shelf forever and a day.

Blue Cheese Dressing

Quick Caesar Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing

Russian Dressing

Ranch Dressing

Italian Dressing

Ginger Dressing

Remolaude Sauce

Cocktail Sauce

Tartar Sauce

Sriracha Butter

Horseradish Sauce

Mayonnaise

Herb Pesto

Basil Pesto

Creamy Dill Sauce

Roasted And Marinated Sweet Peppers

Creamy Roasted Pepper Sauce

Shrimp Sauce

Béchamel Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Spicy Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Bolognaise (Meat Sauce)

Red Pepper Relish

Chicken Stock

Chili Sauce

Herb Butter Sauce

Creamy Herb Sauce

Herb Garden

My herb garden is a necessity. I grow enough in the short spring and summer seasons to preserve for the entire winter. Herbs add immeasurable amounts or flavor and color and can turn an ordinary dish into something very special.

Herb Oil

Herb Vinegar

Maitre d’ Hotel Butter

Cream Cheese Butter

Nero-Zero Herb Bread Crumbs

Herb Mayonnaise

Kids Korner

Yes, kids need to eat too! This section gives you options for kid friendly items. In many restaurants, we tried to get creative with this section of the menu. Truth be told, we always went back to standard kid friendly items.

Kids Chicken Fingers

Honey Mustard

Sweet Pepper Sauce

Mozzarella Sticks

Fish Nuggets

Spaghetti & Mini Meatballs

Hot Dogs And Zucchini Fries

Grilled Cheese And Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Red Pepper Soup

Kiddo Mini Pizza Crust

Buckeyes or Nittany Lions…

Dessert

I cannot go a day without dessert. And why would I! The following are sweet treats, which are easy to execute, for any night of the week.

Vanilla Pudding

Gingerbread Man Pudding

Chocolate Pudding

No Bake Coconut Cookies

Layered Citrus Pudding

Creamsicle Mousse

Vanilla Mint Mousse

Layered Chocolate Espresso Mousse

Coconut Cream Pie

Tiramisu

Lemon Creamsicle Ice Box Cake

Cheese Cake

Lemon Cheesecake

Orange Cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake

Whipped Cream

Strawberry Shortcake

Vanilla Drop Biscuits

Strawberry Topping

Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies

Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies

Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

Coconut Flour Cake

Glazed Orange Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Refreshing Watermelon Granita

Coconut Green Tea Pudding

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Quick-Fix Mousse

Peanut Butter Mousse

Celebrations

We all need a special meal from time to time. Whether it is just because, a holiday, welcomed guests, unwelcomed birthdays or a promotion, you can still stay within your carbohydrate counts while enjoying higher-end meals.

Shrimp Cocktail

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Beef Carpaccio

Clams Casino

Oysters Rockefeller

Steamed Clams And Garlic Butter

Oysters With Béchamel

Oysters With Mignonette Sauce

Olive Tapenade

Salmon Mousse Cucumber Cups

Pan Seared Wild Salmon With Dill Cream

Charcuterie, Crudités And Cheeses

Roasted Beef Tenderloin With Béarnaise Sauce

Mushroom Truffle Butter Sauce

Seared Diver Scallops

Crab Cakes

Artichokes With Shrimp Sauce

Maine Lobster Bake

Seafood Boil

Surf & Turf for two With Truffled Mushrooms

Cowboy Rib-Eye

Porterhouse Or T-bone With Maitre d’ Butter

Crème Brulee

The Refrigerator Eliminator

This chapter is designed for fun, rather than instruction. The idea is that there are no mistakes in the kitchen. Some of the best recipes were created by accident. Try not to waste food. Would you crumple up one dollar bills and throw them into your trash bin? Start to look at your food items as currency and be creative with producing leftovers.

Breakfast Quiche*

Asian Wedding Soup

DR.’s ORDERS! Someone needed to lose weight due to sleep apnea. And I needed them to loose weight for my sanity. I couldn’t sleep in the same room, let alone the same house with the earth shattering volume of constant snoring!

I have spent decades as a restaurant consultant, restaurant manager and restaurant owner writing hundreds of menus, for dozens of establishments, celebrating hundreds of events, holidays, fundraisers, wine pairings, and the like. If there was and event planned a menu was created.

I have trained under dozens of chefs, as a student at the Pennsylvania State University and as a professional. I have spent years in kitchens absorbing chef’s secret recipes and culinary techniques. I also never dreamed of writing a cookbook. The idea came with a snore…literally.      My nutrition classed gave me the knowledge to create a recipe for any diet under the sun. And I have. What I needed to do was write recipes for a culinarily spoiled household.

Me: What would you like me to make for your birthday dinner?