Whether it be breakfast in bed, strawberry desserts, garden design tips or fancy cocktails, we have you covered. Check out these 34 ideas for great Mother’s Day treats and gifts from the heart.
Rumtopf (rum pot) is a German fruit preserve which is essentially a combination of various fruits soaked in rum and sugar for months at a time and then used in the Winter as a delicious, boozy fruit compote or fruit syrup. This recipe uses rumtopf fruit as a delightful topping for high protein waffles, saving …
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This vegetable tart featuring carrots, a puff pastry crust and a tangy lemon-ricotta filling is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or Spring picnics. It’s easy and the ingredients are flexible enough to suit a range of tastes. Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. It will keep perfectly for several days. Jump to: RECIPE Best …
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Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This light no-cook version is made with fresh strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies and topped with whipped cream and chilled in the refrigerator. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is Tiramisu?Ingredients & SubstitutionsStep by Step PhotosCommon Questions This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure …
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Brunch is often a special occasion or a social gathering and if you are making brunch at home it is fun to add some more unique dishes. A salmon omelet, strawberry infused champagne and a citrus marmalade are a few ideas to make your brunch special. Jump to: RECIPEHomemade Strawberry Simple SyrupTips for Perfect Salmon …
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This recipe for baked eggs in a chile verde sauce is a really popular low carb breakfast. The fresh, tangy chile verde sauce pairs with the hot eggs for a heartwarming breakfast made in a snap. Bake them covered on top of the stovetop or in a 325 degree oven. Jump to: RecipeEasiest Way to …
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While visiting our daughter in Andalusia Spain we discovered the ubiquitous “tomato bread”. Everywhere we went it was served as breakfast. All you need for this delightful breakfast is a good tomato, some crusty bread, olive oil, and a clove of fresh garlic. Oh, and a box grater helps! Jump to: RECIPEIngredients and SubstitutionsIs it …
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Love tarts but hate rolling out pie crusts? This crustless, low carb fruit tart with a frangipane filling is easy and not overly sweet. It can be made with any seasonal fruit you have on hand and can be enjoyed warm or cold, with or without ice cream, for breakfast or dessert! What is Frangipane? …
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Developing low carb desserts without using sugar substitutes is challenging. The best route to go if you are on a low carb diet and want a luxurious dessert is to opt for a dessert that is higher in fat instead of carbs. This rich and creamy panna cotta with a strawberry balsamic sauce doesn’t need …
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The standard breakfast fare on the Slow Carb Diet is eggs, beans and spinach. On keto diets it tends to be either eggs and bacon (no beans). This low carb zucchini frittata is a fun, and fairly easy, breakfast to change up your routine a bit. It makes a great, portable lunch snack also! Add …
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Weekday breakfasts….try as I might, it just seems plain wrong to hop out of bed and start cooking when I don’t even have an appetite yet. Intermittent fasting is more routine for me during the week. For the weekend however, a poached egg atop some oatmeal and enhanced with a bit of hot pepper jelly …
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