Holidays and celebrations are a part of life where food is often the centerpiece. Whether your typical routine meals are low carb, slow carb or no particular diet approach at all, joy and tradition trump deprivation during the holidays.
Low Carb (Keto Friendly) Orange Flan
That said, low carb treats and holiday meals do not need to be tasteless, boring dishes. There are many options and many recipes that can stand in and stand up to joyful social eating.
Check out the particular holidays in this category for recipes ranging from elegant dinners to sweet treats to fancy schmancy cocktails. You’re sure to find something that is a fit for you and yours.
The Brits do love their steamed puddings, from the Christmas “figgy pudding” to all kinds of sweet and savory renditions. After making this persimmon steamed pudding, I echo their pudding love. It was delicious, and much easier to make than you would think. We just have to get past the intimidation of the steaming process …
Oyster stew is a classic dish for Christmas Eve, but it is also a great comfort food dish that will get you through any cold evening. Fresh oysters are ideal for this creamy soup, but canned oysters can work almost as well. Keys to Perfect Oyster Stew from Scratch You can purchase oyster stew in …
Camarão na Moranga (Shrimp in Pumpkin) is a creamy seafood stew from Brazil beautifully served in a colorful pumpkin. Traditionally it would be served in a pinkish heirloom variety of pumpkin called Moranga (see photo below). If you can’t find this variety however, an orange baking pumpkin will work just fine. The flavor and the presentation …
This fresh fruit salad made with crunchy jicama, tropical sweet mangoes, and cool cucumbers is enhanced with a sweet ginger lime dressing and sprinkled with chile-lime salt for a finish. A riff on the popular Mexican street food sold in cups. Which Fruit is Best to Use? One of the best things about this chopped …
Roasted, rolled leg of lamb is an impressive dish often reserved for Easter or holiday dinners. It is fairly easy to prepare however and could easily go beyond its holiday status. This recipe spreads the deboned leg of lamb out flat, seasons it with a Mexican spice rub, rolls the lamb back up and roasts …
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: …
My daughter has ties to the Hispanic/Latinx community in Colorado and she frequently shares Mexican recipes or ideas with me. Using a chile lime salt sprinkled over fruits and vegetables as a snack was one of my favorite authentic Mexican snacks. It’s awesome on so many things, and it can truly enhance low carb vegetables …
Using shrub syrups in drinks is a way to make awesome cocktails or mocktails at home!
Dessert platters (or dessert boards) can be a fun, easy way to treat family and friends. This dessert board for two is styled around Valentines Day with ideas for treat options, drinks and decor. You can always add home-made treats (some recipes included), but the idea here is “easy” and is focused on ready-made treats …
Pheasant Normandy (Except with chicken) is a famous French stew make with apples, onions, cream and apple brandy
Detailed, comprehensive guidelines for building a perfect cheeseboard for any occasion, with a focus on preparing a low carb cheeseboard
This is a tutorial for making a low carb, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake with a nut crust for Thanksgiving or the holiday season
Rajas is a Spanish term which literally translates to “strips” or “slices”. But for lovers of Mexican cuisine, rajas usually refers to roasted poblano chile strips cooked with onions and cream (often sour cream) and white cheese (often jack or asadero cheese). It can be served as tacos or simply in a bowl if you …
Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme are a wonderful way to enjoy keto and low carb desserts that everyone will love, low carb or not!
Before losing my weight on a low carb lifestyle I loved to bake treats and send them in care packages to my college age kids. As your body adjusts to low carb eating, many of the baked goods become too sugary sweet for your adapted tastebuds. That’s not to say the sweet tooth disappears…just changes …
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