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.
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. Easiest Way to Make …
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: RECIPE | What is Tiramisu? | Ingredients & Substitutions | Step by Step Photos | Common Questions This post may …
Guide for the beginner on growing strawberries at home, whether in a container, raised bed, or in the garden
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. Strawberry Lavender Champagne Cocktail This drink is so good …
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 delight is a good tomato, some crusty bread, olive oil, and a clove of fresh garlic. Oh, and a box grater helps! The Four Ingredients that make for the …
This is a summary of the key requirements to successfully growing a variety of themed herb gardens in containers, whether on your deck, balcony or indoors. It covers which herbs to combine for Mediterranean, Mexican or Indian cuisines, for Tea Gardens, for Salad Gardens or for Cocktail Gardens. Which Herbs to Grow Together: Themes for …
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: …
Fresh strawberries and cream can be combined to make a fabulous low carb strawberry fool for a summer dessert. Simple, easy and delicious!
This is a wonderful quick bread recipe to make when you want a bread high in protein, but low in sugar and without gluten. Just know that it is a little crumbly and it is not very sweet, so if you are expecting the typical sweetness of zucchini bread you’ll be a bit surprised. Breads …
Developing low carb desserts without using sugar substitutes is challenging. The best route to go if you are on a low carb diet is to opt for a dessert that is high in fat instead of carbs. This rich and creamy panna cotta with a strawberry balsamic sauce is a perfect low carb dessert. Jump …
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 …
A low carb shrub syrup can bring berry desserts to a new level without a lot of added sugar. Perfect for low carb lifestyles
This recipe for a raspberry chambord trifle is easy (10 minutes), elegant and really tasty. A treat for Valentine’s Day!
Slow Carb Breakfast on the weekend can be a bit more leisurely and doesn’t really require a recipe. Try this compliant, easy baked egg and spinach dish
This blondie (a non-chocolate brownie) is a lemony, tender bar with a Limoncello-spiked frosting. Perfect for easy Spring baking, Easter, Mother’s Day or to ward off the Winter doldrums! Citrus is always a refreshing flavor in Spring, and the Limoncello frosting really enhances the citrus flavor. Sometimes serendipity hands you a prize, and these blondies …