A collection of recipes that are simple to make for those nights when you don’t feel like chopping or making complex sauces, but you still want robust flavor made.
Most of these recipes are made on the stovetop in a skillet and come together in less than 1/2 hour. Some, but not all, may involve canned or premade ingredients.
So quick and easy: just coat the salmon in sesame seeds and bake for 10 minutes. Mix up an Asian sauce full of umami to pour over some quickly sautéed bok choy and you have a low carb dinner that is chock full of flavor, as well as full of vitamins and minerals. Jump to: …
This recipe is for a tamale pie, but also includes a low carb version which is more like a ragu.
This easy pasta dish is rich creamy comfort food in a bowl, perfect for a fall weeknight dinner. It takes less than 30 minutes to from start to finish and hits all the high points: creamy texture, smoky protein, and the autumn flavor of fresh sage. Triple tested for ease of success. Jump to: RECIPE …
Banderillas are considered Mexican street food and they are one of the easiest Mexican dishes you can make. Basically they are hot dogs wrapped in flour tortillas, fried until crispy, and often served with a fiery dipping sauce. The whole thing takes 15 minutes. The real star of this recipe is the chimichurri pizza sauce, …
Quick Summary: Roasted poblano strips cooked with onions, mushrooms, corn, and Mexican crema, folded into cheese quesadillas. Classic comfort food from the Bajío region of Mexico. Vegetarian and endlessly adaptable. Jump to: RECIPE | What is Rajas con Crema? | Ingredients | Char/Peel Poblanos | How to Make | FAQ Rajas con crema is a …
Chorizo and eggs make a stellar low carb breakfast or dinner. Mexican & Spanish chorizo are different but excellent in a variety of dishes
Pork tenderloin wrapped in a foil packet is one of the easiest ways to get tender, juicy slices of pork. The foil seals in the mustard sauce and keeps the lean meat from drying out. Sear it, coat it, wrap it, and bake for 25 minutes. Add a quick pasta and some broccoli, and you …
One pot dinners are easy to get on the table for a busy cook, and this loose meat sandwich (a Maid-Rite variation) is not only easy, but healthy and delicious. The recipe includes pickles and Georgia mustard (aka mustard-based BBQ sauce) to take it over the top in flavor. Jump to: RECIPE | What is …
These low carb chicken burgers paired with a snow pea sauté is as fresh and easy as it gets. The lemon and parsley give the chicken patties a lot of the high acid zest and the snow peas with peanuts add a wonderful light crunch. As a bonus, it’s quick, easy and inexpensive! Jump …
Pheasant Normandy (Except with chicken) is a famous French stew make with apples, onions, cream and apple brandy
Quick Summary: Poblanos are charred under the broiler until the skin blisters, then peeled and sliced into strips. Combined with sautéed onions, sour cream, and melted jack cheese, they become silky and rich. The dish comes together in about 30 minutes, most of which is passive charring time. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min …
Chicken Paprikash makes a perfect foil for low carb or keto dinners, as it is a great dish on it’s own without the bed of carbs. Use great paprika however!