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: 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: 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Sopa de fideo can be made low carb by substituting in shirataki noodles for the fideo (mexican spaghetti type of pasta). This is an easy and delicious soup.
Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup): Slow Carb Version Read Post »
Low carb or keto stuffed peppers are perfect for Fall. Make the with meat and sweet bell peppers or a plant based stuffing in Poblanos
Stuffed Sweet Peppers or Poblano Peppers Read Post »
Low carb fish veracruz with cod. Perfect for a summer weeknight dinner.
Cod Veracruz Recipe: Mexican Fish with Olives, Capers and Tomatoes Read Post »
A Tequila flight or a Mezcal flight is a great way to enjoy Mexican cuisine. Add an orange or tomato Sangrita for the full monty!
How to Make a Tequila Flight with Mexican Sangritas Read Post »
Braised Short Ribs are so rich and warming…..and low carb and keto! Add a Mexican flair to them and you have a flavor-intense dinner that will make those cold winter evenings feel like a reward!
Mexican Short Ribs: Braised with Mexican Spices (Caldo de Res) Read Post »
Chicken mole with chayote is a low carb, slow carb and ketogenic Mexican dish that is full of flavor and texture without any sugar.
Chicken Mole Amarillo with Chayote (Traditional Method with Dried Chiles) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A creamy Mexican flan made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and orange zest, using natural sugar substitutes. The caramel layer inverts onto the plate when served. Slow carb
Slow Carb Mexican Orange Flan (Flan de Queso) Read Post »
Pork Chile Verde is a Mexican dish that lends itself to low carb cooking. It is especially tasty when cooked as a slow braise
Mexican Pork (or Beef) Chili Verde Stew: Slow Cooked Read Post »
Pozole made with garbanzo beans instead of hominy can be an addition to a slow carb lifestyle and is consistent with the longevity diets of the Blue Zone
Slow Carb Pozole with Garbanzo Beans (Hominy Substitute) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: Drizzling fruit-infused vinegars or shrub syrups over vegetables before roasting enhances flavor and adds complexity to simple sheet pan dinners. This guide covers which vinegars work
How to Roast Vegetables with Fruit Vinegars and Shrub Syrups Read Post »
Low Carb Carnitas are a delightful way to enjoy good Mexican cuisine on a low carb or slow carb lifestyle. Try this recipe for perfect carnitas
Low Carb Crispy Pork Carnitas Read Post »
Quick Summary: Homemade sushi rolls using riced cauliflower instead of white rice. Fill them with salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, and carrots for a low-carb version of a takeout favorite. Easier
Slow-Carb Sushi Rolls with Cauliflower Rice Read Post »
There are a number of alternatives for a low carb pasta if you are living a keto or low carb lifestyle. Spaghetti squash is my favorite.
Chicken Enchiladas in Spaghetti Squash Shells: Slow Carb Read Post »
This Thai-inspired soup or stew includes mussels but could work with any protein for a high-flavor low-carb dinner
Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth Read Post »
Low carb meatballs can take many forms. This recipe is for a quick and easy weeknight meal with prepared meatballs and shirataki noodles
Slow Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs (Easy Weeknight Dinner) Read Post »
Low carb lunches are often the most difficult to accomodate. Here are some low carb ideas for at home, at office or on the go.
Low Carb Lunches: Dining Out or At Home Read Post »
Keto mashed cauliflower is a perfect side dish for any weeknight dinner, but is particularly nice at Thanksgiving or as a winter comfort food
Mashed Cauliflower (Better Than Mashed Potatoes) Read Post »
Sheet-pan dinners are perfect for a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle, as well as a great way to easily get your vegetables in!
Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Root Vegetables and Tomato Mustard Read Post »
