This is an easy 5-minute plum sauce that pairs wonderfully with many different types of fish (and other proteins). The bite of the plums is a wonderful addition to cod, tuna, mahi mahi or salmon. This recipe is for pan-fried fish but the plum sauce would work with grilled, baked or even poached fish. Plum …
An heirloom tomato crostata (aka glaette) is a beautiful, savory way to enjoy the waning days of Summer. The crust is an easy biscuit dough, but if you want truly quick and easy, pick up some store-bought pastry dough. Just be sure and use the tastiest, freshest tomatoes available, heirloom tomatoes if possible. Crostata vs …
The basil pureed into the mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that takes this classic BLT over the top. Simple Summer fare that can’t be beat. How to Make the “Best” BLT If you’re going to keep the BLT simple and classic, you want to use the best ingredients possible. Here’s what to look for: Sourdough …
These robustly flavored salmon skewers (or kebabs) are ready to eat in 30 minutes and are cooked indoors for year-round enjoyment. If you keep the spicy, lemon-herbal marinade but change up the vegetables, you can have an easy low carb dish for any season. Guidelines for Cooking on Skewers There is a huge range of …
Brussel sprouts are often hailed as one of the most-hated foods. However, Caesar salad is one of the most popular. This unique combination of brussel sprouts and Caesar salad brings out the best in both dishes for a spectacular side dish to any meal. Author: Tesla Stainbrook Health Benefits of Brussel Sprouts Turns out, there …
Cochinita pibil is a pork dish that is typically cooked underground. However, this recipe uses the slow cooker and tastes just as good! The pork shines in sweet, tangy achiote sauce in this recipe for cochinita pibil. What is Cochinita Pibil? “Cochinita” translates to little pig in Mexican and ”pibil” is a method of cooking …
Rhubarb season is brief and there are so many delicious sweet and savory rhubarb dishes to make. This tangy-sweet custard can be enjoyed as a simple custard or as a rhubarb crisp. It is a rich vanilla custard over a layer of tart rhubarb and sprinkled with a nutty streusel topping. It is also easily …
Refried beans are often made with dried pinto beans (sometimes black beans) and making them from scratch in an instantpot is leaps and bounds tastier than from a can. Most beans are compliant with a slow carb diet and ithey offer a great protein source as a side to many Mexican dishes. Refried beans are …
Roasted, boneless leg of lamb is an impressive dish often reserved for Easter or Spring celebration dinners. If you can plan ahead however it can be an easy family dinner at any time of the year. It requires several hours cook time, but the hands-on time is minimal. This recipe lays the deboned leg of …
These easy mini tarts made with a store-bought pastry dough and your favorite jams or marmalades come together in 10 minutes! While these jam tarts are simple to make, the taste will only shine if you take care to use quality ingredients. A real hit to make with kids at holiday gatherings! Jump to: Recipe …
Meyer lemons taste like a cross between a lemon and an orange, but they are quite expensive. This faux “meyer lemon” pie has a low carb nut crust and a no-bake lemon-orange filling. Perfect for celebrations where there are a variety of lifestyles and tastebuds! How to Modify Pie Recipes to Low Carb The Fruit: …
This taste test compares two versions of a grilled cheese and tomato jam sandwich – one with Velveeta and refined white bread, and one with gouda and robust seeded bread from the bakery. Processed vs Non-processed Cheese There is an ongoing controversy at our house regarding Velveeta. Is it really a cheese or something else? …
Harissa is one of my favorite spice blends and this recipe uses both a harissa spice rub and a harissa paste on wings. Great for game days! Harissa Rub or Harissa Paste? Harissa is a North African blend of spices that typically includes smoked chile peppers, cumin, coriander, caraway, cinnamon and salt & pepper. Frequently …
Bouillabaisse is a hearty French seafood stew, similar to cioppino but further characterized by the addition of saffron and a fish stock/white wine base as the broth. Fennel and orange peels are also ingredients that are common to a French bouillabaisse and are included in the recipe below. Table of Contents: The Recipe | What …
Low carb dinner for busy people does not have to be tasteless or require special ingredients. The Griddler makes low carb dinners easy!