ORANGE COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD

1 large carton large curd low-fat cottage cheese

1 tub (8-oz) sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 box (4-serving size) sugar-free orange-flavored gelatin
1 regular can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained
1 small can mandarin oranges, well drained

In a large mixing bowl combine all the salad ingredients. Using a large silicone spatula, gently combine until thoroughly mixed. Transfer to a bowl or dish with a lid; cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

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Note: This should be a side dish to a lean protein item such as a boneless skinless chicken breast, pork loin, etc. It is a good salad to make for large meals, pitch-in meals, etc. You can have a serving along with everyone else and not be tempted to "eat the whole thing".

CLEANING WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS

This is a post from my health blog. I am sharing on my food blogs as this is important information.

Bacteria can grow in the deep knife cuts on wooden cutting boards because wood is porous and nearly impossible to clean.  A quick wipe is not enough to kill the germs on such a board.  To be sure you are getting rid of all the germs, soak wooden cutting boards in 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water for at least 2 minutes.  Wash the board with hot soapy water following the soaking.

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LOW CARB KETO JELLO WHIPS

1 box (.3-oz) Sugar Free Orange Jello (or flavor of your choice)

3/4 cup boiling water

1 cup ice water

1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Pour water into a medium mixing bowl; add jello and stir until completely dissolved. Stir in the ice water (place ice in a 1-cup measuring cup and add water to fill cup). Stir into the jello mixture and stir until ice melts and mixture thickens.

Place jello mixture and Greek yogurt into a blender and blend on high 30 seconds.

Pour mixture into individual serving glasses or a medium bowl and chill for 2 hours.

Per 1 cup: 35 calories, 2 g carbs, 6 g protein

Photo and my version of a recipe from Resolution Eats

Note: I do not follow or promote a KETO diet. I do however eat a KETO recipe from time to time.