Homestyle Ranch Dressing

Indulge in the comforting flavors of the countryside with our homemade IC-friendly Homestyle Ranch Dressing! Crafted with care to cater to sensitive bladders, this creamy delight brings the essence of rustic charm to your table without compromising on taste or healthfulness.

Picture this: a velvety blend of cottage cheese and milk, infused with aromatic dill, garlic powder, and parsley, coming together in perfect harmony to create a dressing that's as wholesome as it is flavorful. With just a hint of salt to enhance the natural goodness of the ingredients, every spoonful offers a symphony of savory delights that will leave you craving more.

But here's the best part – our Homestyle Ranch Dressing is not only delicious but also gentle on the bladder, making it the perfect choice for those following an IC diet. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp garden salad, using it as a dip for fresh vegetables, or adding a dollop to your favorite chicken wings, this dressing is sure to elevate any dish with its homely charm and comforting taste. So, go ahead, indulge in the goodness of homemade ranch dressing, and savor the simple pleasures of wholesome cooking made with love. From callieknutrition.com.

Homestyle Ranch Dressing

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 cup (4 servings)
Contains Dairy


Ingredients:

1⁄2 cup cottage cheese
1⁄4 cup milk
1 tsp. Dill or 1 Tbsp. Fresh Dill, Minced
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Parsley
1⁄4 tsp Salt (if tolerated)


Directions:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or Ninja Blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass jar and chill for several hours.


TIPS:

• Let the flavors blend overnight in the refrigerator for the best taste.

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

• Great as a fresh vegetable dip, chicken wing dip or with your favorite salad.

Honey Sesame Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this Honey Sesame Chicken instead! It’s LOADED with veggies and is delicious! Easy to make and made with a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner and even better for those that meal prep. From healthyfitnessmeals.com. This recipe has been adapted to be IC friendly.

Honey Sesame Chicken


Ingredients:

1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
salt and pepper to taste (if tolerated)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup honey, brown sugar or agave
¼ cup low sodium chicken broth or water
¼ cup coconut aminos
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sesame seeds


Directions:

1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the snap peas and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2. Remove the snap peas from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.

3. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.

4. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer – you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

5. Add the snap peas back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.

6. In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey, sesame oil, garlic and coconut aminos. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.

7. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and snap peas; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.

8. Serve immediately, topped with sesame seeds.



Notes

• Use fresh garlic.

• Swap the sugar snap peas with either broccoli, green beans, asparagus, zucchini, or pea pods.

• You may use boneless and skinless chicken thighs or any other protein of your choice.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Garlic and Brown Sugar

Slow cooker pork chops are so juicy and tender that they practically melt in your mouth, and the flavors are perfectly balanced, thanks to the heavenly combination of garlic and brown sugar. It's the ultimate comfort food that not only satisfies your taste buds but also warms your soul. From jerseygirlcooks.com.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Garlic and Brown Sugar


Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 bone-in pork chops ½ inch thick
1 teaspoon salt (if tolerated)
½ teaspoon pepper (if tolerated)
6 cloves of garlic minced (for the best flavor, use freshly minced garlic)
½ cup brown sugar


Directions:

1. Add olive oil to a large pan on medium to high heat. Season the Pork chops with the salt and pepper and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side or until brown.

2. Add the pork chops to the 6 quart slow cooker in a single layer then spread the garlic all over the pork chops. (It is ok if they are overlapping). Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. You can do a double layer but you might have to adjust the cooking time if you adding more than the recipe calls for.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours. Remove from the slow cooker, top with the sauce and enjoy!



Variations/ Substitutions/Questions

Depending on your dietary preferences or ingredient availability, you can customize this recipe further. For example, if you prefer leaner protein, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs instead of pork chops. Additionally, you can experiment with different herbs and spices to tailor the flavor to your liking. You can adapt this recipe for beef (steaks or cubes), or even tofu/tempeh for a vegetarian version. Just adjust the cooking time based on the protein you choose.

Can I use boneless pork chops for this recipe?
Yes, you can use boneless pork chops if you prefer. Keep in mind that boneless chops may cook faster than bone-in chops, so adjust the cooking time accordingly to avoid overcooking and drying out the meat.

Can I prepare this in advance?
You can sear the pork chops and assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker the night before. Store the slow cooker insert in the refrigerator, and in the morning, simply place it in the slow cooker base and start cooking. This is a great time-saving option for busy mornings but you will still have a great dinner on busy weeknights.

Can I double the recipe?
You can easily double the recipe, however, don't overfill your slow cooker. A larger 8-quart slow cooker may be a better option if you plan to double the recipe.

Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce

This creamy chicken breast recipe is an easy one-pan chicken dish that will wow the entire family for dinner! This recipe has been modified to make it IC friendly. From eatwell101.com.

Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce

Yield: 3 servings


Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts (This recipe says 2 chicken breasts for 3 servings and the picture provided has 3 chicken breasts in it so you decide how much chicken you will need.)
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste (if tolerated)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 medium onion, minced (if tolerated)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jar roasted red bell pepper, (without problem ingredients) drained and chopped or make your own
1/2 cup chicken broth (without problem ingredients)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (if tolerated)
1 cup spinach (or more if you like)


Directions:

1. Thoroughly season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano on both sides.

2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until browned. Once done and no longer pink, transfer grilled chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.

3. To make the creamy spinach parmesan sauce, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same pan. Cook onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and roasted bell pepper. Slowly add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese and mix to combine until smooth while simmering for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

4. Add spinach to the mixture and continue cooking until wilted.

5. Add the chicken breasts back to the pan and reheat for 2-3 minutes.

6. Serve the creamy chicken breasts with spinach and parmesan sauce immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy! ❤️



TIPS

If you have large chicken breasts, pound them or slice them horizontally to even out the thickness. This will cook the chicken faster.

You can substitute crispy bacon (without problem ingredients) for roasted red bell pepper for a nice flavor.

For a variant of this creamy chicken breasts recipe, you can use chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts. They’re delicious and cook faster! Just keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook.

Blueberry Jam

Recipe was created/modified by Kerri Cole. (@icfood4u) From Kerri "This blueberry recipe does not have any lemon or irritating bladder ingredients (unless you are sensitive to sugar). It is delicious!" From callieknutrition.com.

Blueberry Jam


Ingredients:

2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp water
1 overflowing spoonful of cornstarch


Directions:

1. In a blender, pulse the blueberries, water and sugar.

2. Add to a small sauce pan with the cornstarch and heat on medium-low for about 10-12 minutes until it becomes thick and sticks to the spoon. Taste and add more sugar if you like it sweeter.

3. Cool and store in the refrigerator.

Aunt Lou’s Fresh Apple Cake

My Great-Aunt Lou made a luscious fresh apple cake recipe that became a family tradition. My mom makes it for our annual beach trip to the Outer Banks. —Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia. From tasteofhome.com .

Aunt Lou’s Fresh Apple Cake


Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups chopped peeled Gala or Fuji apples (about 3 medium)
Confectioners' sugar


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan.

2. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into oil mixture. Stir in apples. Transfer batter to prepared pan.

3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.


TIPS

Add 1 t. cinnamon (if tolerated) and 1/4 c. brown sugar to the apples before stirring them in. Substituted 1 t. baking soda for the baking powder. With these changes this is a moist cake with a bit of a crisp 'crust.' Each slice is packed full of apples. Ice it nor dust it with powdered sugar and it is delicious.

Million Dollar Dip

I have no idea why this is called Million Dollar Dip but it sure does taste like a million bucks! This is the perfect appetizer to bring to your next get together! It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed full of flavor. Plus, it’s so easy to make that it’ll be ready in no time! Serve this dip with crackers, chips, or even a fresh vegetable tray and I can guarantee, it will not last long! From thecountrycook.net .

Million Dollar Dip (this has been adapted to be IC friendly)


Ingredients:

8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 ¼ cups sour cream
2 cups mild shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup real bacon bits or real bacon or use diced ham (all without problem ingredients)
4 green onions, thinly sliced (if tolerated)
1 teaspoon garlic powder


Directions:

1. Whip the 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature and 1 1/4 cups sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer.

2. Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup real bacon bits, 4 green onions, thinly sliced and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Whip until combined.

3. Serve immediately or chill before serving with crackers or chips that are without problem ingredients.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I serve with this dip?
My favorite way to serve it is with a side of crackers or chips but it’s also delicious with tortilla chips (all without problem ingredients), or even veggies.

Can I make this ahead of time?
This dip is perfect to prepare ahead of time, and it only gets better with time. Alternatively, you can serve it straight away. However, if you choose to make it in advance and store it in the fridge, the consistency will firm up slightly. Just don’t forget to give it a stir before serving.

What other cheese can I use?
For a bit of variety in your cheese selection, try adding mozzarella or another cheese that you can tolerate.

What else can I add in?
I haven’t tried it, but I have heard that slivered almonds are tasty and you could try a teaspoon of dried ranch seasoning (McCormick Just Five Homestyle Ranch Dip, Dressing & Seasoning Mix if tolerated) to mix it up.

How to store Million Dollar Dip?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.