Dried herbs can’t compete with fresh herbs when it comes to cooking with flavor. If you have a garden, a nearby farmers market, or a good grocery store, preserving fresh herbs as herbal compound butters is my favorite way to ensure fresh flavor year-round. It’s very easy, you can create wonderful blends, and herb butters …
Ajvar is a red pepper eggplant spread popular in the Balkan region. This recipe is a particularly robust version enhanced with a Peruvian hot spice. The video that accompanies the recipe also demonstrates a quick and easy way to roast and peel peppers. This is a perfect low carb spread and is fantastic with salmon …
Even though they are considered weeds, dandelions are a quintessential sign of summer. Once popular as a food (or wine) item, dandelions have seen a surge in popularity as an edible treat for salads, wine or jellies. This recipe for dandelion jelly (infused with elderflower liqueur) is the perfect combination of floral, sweet and slightly …
It’s often hard to satisfy the craving for salty, crunchy snacks on a low-carb diet (or any diet actually). This easy step-by-step process shows you how to make salt and vinegar veggie chips (using cucumbers in the recipe) in a dehydrator or your oven set at low. Jump to: RECIPE | Dehydrator vs Oven-Baked | …
Pickled onions are a tart and slightly sweet accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes (a perfect match with Mexican cuisine). The cool, pungent crunch adds a crisp fresh taste to carnitas or fish tacos in particular. They take 5 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to marinate, and will keep in the refrigerator for many …
Beets, although not the lowest carb in the category of vegetables, are a tasty way to get a lot of nutrients. Dried beet chips can be baked or made in a dehydrator. They make an easy, nutritious afternoon snack- and the hardest part is keeping your pantry stocked with them! Jump to: RECIPE | Best …
Low carb freezer tomato sauce made with end of the season fresh tomatoes can enhance low carb meals (like spaghetti & meatballs) all winter
Low Carb Sauces like Harissa, Romesco and Chimichurri can enhance proteins, fats and vegetables on a low carb or ketogenic diet
How to dry tomatoes, heirloom or hybrid, at home with a dehydrator or oven or in the sun. How best to use dried tomatoes in cooking.