Creamy, smoky refried beans made from dried beans in an Instant Pot, then fried in lard the way they’re meant to be. A slow carb staple I keep in the fridge all week.
Slow Carb 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
Scallops and Spinach Recipe: Seared Scallops with Spanish Creamed Spinach. Read Post »
Wide, meaty Romano beans slow-cooked with smashed cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, and fruit vinegar. Includes tips on finding and growing flat beans, plus the Dragon Tongue heirloom variety.
Romano Beans Recipe: Italian Flat Beans Stewed with 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 »
A low carb version of Mexico’s classic fideo noodle soup, using shirataki noodles instead of pasta. Quick, healthy, and naturally slow carb compliant. Includes tips on working with shirataki noodles and suggestions for protein additions.
Healthy Fideo: Low Carb Mexican Noodle Soup with Shirataki 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 »
A Mexican fish recipe from the coastal state of Veracruz: flaky cod in a savory sauce of olives, capers, tomatoes, and dry sherry. Works with any white fish, fresh or frozen. Naturally low carb and slow carb compliant.
Cod Veracruz: Mexican Fish with Olives, Capers and Tomatoes (Pescado a la Veracruzana) Read Post »
A guide to setting up a traditional tequila or mezcal flight with two homemade Mexican sangritas. Includes recipes for both the orange and tomato versions, plus tasting tips from a memorable dinner in Santa Fe.
Tequila Flight with Sangrita: A Mexican Tasting Guide Read Post »
Beef short ribs seared and braised with Mexican spices, onions, and poblano peppers for a rich, fork-tender stew. Naturally low carb, with leftovers perfect for quesabirria tacos.
Mexican Braised Short Ribs Recipe (Costillas de Res) Read Post »
A low carb chayote stew: chicken, chayote, and asparagus simmered in broth and topped with mole amarillo made from scratch with toasted guajillo and ancho chiles. Chayote stands in for potatoes, which makes it keto friendly.
Chayote Stew with Chicken Mole Amarillo (Low Carb and Keto) Read Post »
Low carb Mexican flan (orange flan de queso) made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and natural sugar substitutes. Keto and diabetic friendly. Creamy custard with caramel. Tested recipe from HeathGlen Farm.
Low Carb Mexican Flan (Orange Flan de Queso) Read Post »
Slow-cooked pork chile verde stew with tangy tomatillo sauce, braised until the meat is fork-tender. Works with pork shoulder or beef chuck roast. Includes a homemade verde sauce option.
Pork Chile Verde Stew (Slow Cooked Mexican Green Chile Stew) 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 »
Crispy pork carnitas recipe braised in a Dutch oven with orange, thyme, and chipotle, then seared until the edges caramelize. Slow carb friendly. Ready in under 3 hours. From Heathglen Farm.
Crispy Pork Carnitas: Dutch Oven Braised and Seared Read Post »
Crunchy, smoky harissa chickpeas for when slow carb has you missing chips. The trick is roasting them dry before the oil and spice go on.
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Harissa (Slow Carb Snack) 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
Keto Mashed Cauliflower: Alternative to 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 »
