Quick Summary: Group container herbs by growing conditions for success. Sun-loving herbs: basil, rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme, lavender. Shade-tolerant: parsley, cilantro, mint, chives. Moisture-loving: basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, chives. Drought-tolerant: […]
Growing Herbs in Containers: Combinations by Cuisine, Climate, and Use Read Post »
Quick Summary: Creamy refried beans made from dried pinto or black beans in an Instant Pot. The pressure cooker caramelizes the onions and spices while cooking the beans to smooth
How to Make Refried Beans in an Instant Pot (From Dried Beans) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Match tomato varieties to their best use. Slicers (Brandywine, Mortgage Lifter, Carmello) for sandwiches and fresh eating. Paste types (Opalka, San Marzano, Amish Paste) for sauces. Colorful varieties
Best Tomato Varieties for Eating in Sauces, Salads Sandwiches, or Snacking Read Post »
Quick Summary: Boneless leg of lamb butterflied, rubbed with a Mexican mole-inspired spice blend (cocoa, coffee, ancho, chipotle), stuffed with orange zest, sesame seeds, and Mexican chocolate, then rolled and
Rolled Leg of Lamb with Mexican Mole Spice Rub Read Post »
Quick Summary: British jam tarts made with store-bought pie dough and your favorite jam. Roll the dough thin, cut rounds, fill with jam, bake 15 minutes. Use different colored jams
Jam Tarts: Easy Method with 2 Ingredients Read Post »
Quick Summary: A no-bake citrus filling in a pecan crust that mimics the flavor of expensive Meyer lemons. Combines lemon zest, orange zest, and marmalade for that distinctive lemon-orange taste.
No Cook Lemon Orange Spring Pie (Faux Meyer Lemon) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A side-by-side comparison of two grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato jam: one made with Velveeta and white bread, the other with gouda and seeded bakery bread. Both are
Grilled Cheese with Melting Cheeses: A Taste Test of Two Versions Read Post »
Quick Summary: Cheese boards are naturally low-carb friendly since the stars, cheese and cured meats, contain almost no carbohydrates. The trick is choosing accompaniments that add flavor and texture without
How to Build a Low-Carb Cheese Board Read Post »
Quick Summary: Make your own TajÃn (chile lime salt) with just three ingredients: salt, lime powder, and [pwdered chile peppers. Fresher and more customizable than store-bought TajÃn. Use it on
TajÃn Chile Lime Salt: How to Use it in Mexican Recipes Read Post »
Quick Summary: Crispy baked wings rubbed with harissa spice and drizzled with a butter-harissa sauce. Easier than smoking, just as flavorful, and perfect for game day crowds. Includes a DIY
Harissa Baked Wings (Easy Game Day Recipe) Read Post »
A dessert platter is one of the easiest ways to make Valentine’s Day feel special without spending hours in the kitchen. This guide focuses on a simple board for two,
Valentine’s Day Dessert Platter: How to Build a Sweet Board for Two Read Post »
Bouillabaisse is a hearty French seafood stew, similar to cioppino but further characterized by adding saffron and a fish stock/white wine base as the broth. Fennel and orange peels are
Easy French Bouillabaisse with Fennel and Orange Zest Read Post »
Pheasant Normandy (Except with chicken) is a famous French stew make with apples, onions, cream and apple brandy
Pheasant Normandy: A Classic French Stew with Apples and Cream Read Post »
Low carb dinner for busy people does not have to be tasteless or require special ingredients. The Griddler makes low carb dinners easy!
Indoor Grill Recipes: How to Use the Indoor Smokeless Griddler for Chicken Read Post »
Quick Summary: A personal account of losing 30 pounds on the Slow Carb Diet (aka 4-Hour Body Diet by Tim Ferriss) and maintaining that weight loss for over ten years;
How I Lost 30 Pounds on the Slow Carb Diet (And Kept It Off for Over a Decade) Read Post »
This is a tutorial for making a low carb, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake with a nut crust for Thanksgiving or the holiday season
Low Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake with Nut Crust Read Post »
Low carb freezer tomato sauce made with end of the season fresh tomatoes can enhance low carb meals (like spaghetti & meatballs) all winter
Freezer Tomato Sauce with Sumac (Fresh Tomato Recipe) Read Post »
Creamed spinach is a classic and it is easily modified to be low carb or keto. Pairing it with seared scallops is a match made in heaven
Restaurant-Style Spanish Creamed Spinach with Seared Scallops Read Post »
The color of heirloom tomatoes can often relate to a particular flavor profile. This post examines the most popular colors and flavors of heirloom tomatoes
Heirloom Tomato Varieties: From Mild and Sweet to Bold and Intense Read Post »
Italian flat beans sauteed with cherry tomatoes make a perfect low carb summer dinner, especially when paired with smothered cod
Romano Beans (Flat Beans) Stewed with Smashed Cherry Tomatoes Read Post »
Sauteed swiss chard is sweet green that is excellent sauteed with onions, enhanced with tomato vinegar and finished with nested eggs.
Swiss Chard with Baked Eggs: A Slow-Carb Skillet Meal Read Post »
Green Goddess dressing is a creamy ranch-like dressing with a range of herbs blended in. It is great for keto dips, salads or sauces.
Green Goddess Dressing Recipe: Retro Sauce for Salads and Dips) Read Post »
Low Carb or keto BBQ sauce is easy to make on your own and can enhance all of your summertime dishes or grilling without damaging your diet!
Low Carb or Keto Homemade BBQ Sauce Read Post »
These low carb buns can be used with burgers, sandwiches or with soups. They are made with almond flour, eggs, mozerella cheese and cream cheese
Low Carb Homemade Buns Read Post »
A tasty, low-calorie DIY Low Carb Blackberry Mojito made with a Blackberry Mint Shrub Syrup. Good for keto and low carb diets.
Low Carb Blackberry Mojito Recipe Read Post »
Fresh strawberries and cream can be combined to make a fabulous low carb strawberry fool for a summer dessert. Simple, easy and delicious!
Low Carb Strawberry Fool with Pimm’s Cup Sauce Read Post »
Low carb Jambalaya is perfect for modifications to a keto diet or a vegetarian diet without losing the robus Cajun flavor
Spicy Jambalaya with Jerk Seasoning: A Low Carb Version Read Post »
Fruit vinegars, aka shrub syrups, are used in a wide variety of ways. Use them in craft cocktails, as a marinade, as a dressing, or to enhance a sauce
Pork Chops with Tomato Vinegar (aka fruit vinegar) Read Post »
Two ideas for making easy low carb snacks from whole foods rather than relying on processed foods. Roasted chickpeas and cucumbers with tajin
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Parmesan (Slow Carb Snack) Read Post »
Salmon is easy to grill indoors and easy to make into an exquisite Spring low carb or keto dinner. Here is a Mexican-inspired recipe
Mexican Spiced Salmon with Chipotle Rub (Indoor Grill) Read Post »
