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this recipe for low carb chicken enchiladas is so packed with flavor that you won’t miss the tortillas. Made with HeathGlen’s enchilada spice blend.

Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This strawberry tiramisu is a light no-cook version made with fresh (or frozen) strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies, topped with whipped cream, and chilled in the refrigerator. This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure information here–  Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients …

Recipes that include whipped cream or beaten egg whites often tell you to beat to “soft peaks” or to “stiff peaks”. What exactly does that look like and how long does it take before you see soft peaks? How long for stiff peaks? This is where a picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. …

Pancakes are beloved by most people, but the flour and the sugary syrups (or toppings) tend to make them high carb and high sugar. These savory pancakes made with Kimchi and a high protein pancake mix add a lot of nutrition while lowering the refined sugar content. Serve them with the added recipe for a …

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. Or enjoy any season throughout the year. Jump To: RECIPE | Grow Your Own Tomatoes How to Make the “Best” BLT If you’re going to keep the BLT simple and …

This fresh fruit salad made with crunchy jicama, tropical sweet mangoes, and cool cucumbers is enhanced with a ginger lime dressing and sprinkled with chile-lime salt for a finish. A riff on the popular Mexican street food sold in cups. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients and Substitutions | The Perfect Mexican Dressing | More Summer …

Cochinita pibil is pulled pork that is typically cooked underground wrapped in banana leaves and marinated in a sweet, tangy orange and achiote sauce. This recipe uses the slow cooker so that typical home cooks can enjoy this wonderful Mexican dish. Enjoy this robust recipe without tortillas if you are low carb. Jump to: RECIPE …

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 …

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? …

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.

Fresh strawberries and cream can be combined to make a fabulous low carb strawberry fool for a summer dessert. Simple, easy and delicious!

This low-carb or keto scallop ceviche can be a main dish, a topping for burgers or pizza, or an appetizer. Recipe adds a bit of spice to a Mexican classic

Roasting vegetables to the point of caramelization is one popular way of eking out more sweetness and flavor from the raw vegetable. Adding a few splashes of a fruit-flavored vinegar while roasting enhances flavor even more and can be a great way to customize vegetable dishes and add creativity to what is often seen as …

Finding alternatives for chips is often problematic for people living a slow carb lifestyle.  Some people crave sugar, but almost as many crave a salty, crunchy snack. These spicy and salty roasted chickpeas are my go-to snack when I’m craving a salty snack. Jump to: Recipe | Best Spice Blends | Keeping them Crunchy | …

Low carb breading mix can be used to enhance any of the proteins, veggies or cheese compliant with a low carb or ketogenic diet