Got Crabs?

Messing in the kitchen this afternoon I came up with what I'm calling Shelly's Italian Crab Bites. They are a play on my Beef Fiesta Bites so those of you who have enjoyed those be sure to try these.

For those of you who haven't tried the Beef Fiesta Bites: think crustless quiche. The combination of artichoke hearts, crab, cheese and Italian seasonings is seriously yummy. These would be great for a light supper or brunch with a salad and a glass of white wine. I served them with a Cucumber & Feta salad tonight. Given the cute mini shape they would be great appetizers at a party.

You could definitely serve these for the big game this Sunday and take your Super Bowl party snacks up a notch. I will NOT be watching the big game. I don't watch football myself. I'm not anti-sports just not into football (I'm a PBR girl). So this Sunday I'll be watching a Jane Austen DVD marathon but there WILL be snacks.


Shelly's Italian Crab Bites

1/2 Yellow Onion, diced
3 Green Onions, diced
2 clove Garlic, diced
1 teaspoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
5 Eggs
1 jar/4 oz. Red Pimentos, drained
1/2 cup Artichoke Hearts (non marinated), chopped fine
1 cup Shredded Cheese, Italian Blend
1 cup Cooked Crab Meat (I used Phillips brand)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Saute onions in butter till golden. Add garlic and saute 1 minute more. Set aside to cool. Mix all ingredients together. Be sure onions have cooled slightly before adding egg mixture. Spoon (I use a small ice cream scoop) into lightly greased mini muffin tin. Bake for 30 minutes or until centers are firm. Makes 24.



Other Eggface Party Snacks

Sweet.

A weight loss surgery friendly dessert for those needing a chocolate fix...

Perfect to share with your sweetie on Valentine's Day!


Shelly's La Dolce Vita Parfaits

Ricotta Cheese blended with Starbuck's SF Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (or the SF Torani syrup flavor you prefer or SF Maple Syrup) on top of a dollop of Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding (I cheated and emptied pudding cups ;) Shhh!) Spoon into parfait dishes and top with a grating of SF Chocolate.

Life is too short. Eat dessert first!

Chocolate not your thing? Try this Eggface dessert instead.

OK. So now I have the dessert I just need to find the Valentine.

Deja vu

I made some updates to the following Eggface blog entries. Check them out:

Protein Snacks (or small meals)

A few of my latest favorites have been added to the list.

My Big Fat Greek Yogurt

Be sure to check out the link to Peter's video. He makes a Fage snack that has 30 grams of protein in it!

Purse Snacks

Planning is key to not making poor choices when out and about. When I am away from home I always pack a few yummy post weight loss surgery friendly snacks so that when I'm hungry I don't grab for crap.

Here are some of my no refrigeration necessary go-to's:

* Just the Cheese Crunchy Cheese


My favorite flavor is the White Cheddar (Mini Rounds), the Jalapeno and Wisconsin Cheddar are yummy too. This is my salty chip fix. You can make them yourself at home with a silpat, pile of parmesan, oven. Ummm ok yeah?! even I don't mess like that.

* Oh Yeah Protein Wafers


My favorite flavor is the Vanilla Peanut Butter Creme (think Little Debbie Nutty Bars). Chocolate Mint is tasty too.

* Almonds

All Almonds but especially a few Blue Diamond Vanilla Bean Almonds. 12 Vanilla Bean Almonds is a 1/2 oz. and believe me 12 is all the chewing a person can handle in a sitting. (1/2 oz. = 80 cals). I've found them at Target, Albertson's and Vons. Choose raw almonds and you are doing even better.

* Peanuts


Two favorite Lime & Salt (Sabritas brand hard to find) and my latest favorite Pesto Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Ranch. Here's what I do with them.

* Beef Jerky


I'm not a huge Beef Jerky fan but I really like this one. The A1 Steak Sauce flavor is yummy. I've found it at Walmart and Target.

* Luna Bars


These are my sweet cookie replacements. The Strawberry & Creme, Lemon Zest, Iced Oatmeal Raisin, and Chocolate Peppermint Stick (this is a Girl Scout Thin Mint) are my favorites. Generally, I eat 1/2 a bar at a sitting. Trader Joe's sells them for 99 cents each (best price I've found) but they don't always have every flavor.

* Apple with a pouch of Almond Butter

Can't beat this one. If you can't do apple skins be sure to throw a pen knife in your purse and don't try and go through any metal detectors. My favorite are Galas or Pink Ladies smeared with a single serve packet of Justin's Maple Almond Butter. If you like regular peanut butter those little Jif to Go's are great.

* Soy Crisps


All time favorite are Trader Joe's Olive Oil Garlic Feta ones but a new favorite are the Newman's Own Organics Cinnamon Sugar flavor.

* Kay's Naturals Better Balance Honey Almond Protein Cereal


This stuff is great. Sweet and nutty, super crunchy. It looks sort of like Honey Nut Cheerios but tastes soooo much better. Don't be frightened off by the Protein Cereal name... you don't taste protein at all.


Well those are mine. I'll add to the list as I think of more.

Feel free to comment and leave your no refrigeration needed favorites.

Here's some other protein snack ideas (refrigeration required)