Detailed, comprehensive guidelines for building a perfect cheeseboard for any occasion, with a focus on preparing a low carb cheeseboard
Guide for Making a Holiday Cheese or Charcuterie Board Read Post »
Quick Summary: Sweet potatoes halved and roasted, brushed with harissa under the broiler, then topped with a blackberry-rosemary compote. Four flavors combine into a complex holiday side dish. Includes tips
Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe with Blackberry-Rosemary Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: A free-form tart with spiced apples and sharp cheddar cheese on a buttery, flaky crust. This New England combination is easier than pie and makes a beautiful addition
Apple Cheddar Galette: A New England Fall Tart Read Post »
This simple potato side dish is a mainstay on the Swedish smorgasbord at Christmastime, where it is referred to as Jansson’s Temptation or Janssons frestelse. It is a rich and
Easy Swedish Potato Bake for the Holidays (aka Jansson’s Temptation) Read Post »
If you’re stressing about gravy this Thanksgiving, stop. Gravy can be a handful because it’s usually the last thing to make, and you want to serve it hot. Make this
Turkey Gravy, Make-Ahead Stock, & Gravy Rescue Tips Read Post »
Cauliflower is a mainstay of many low carb diets. There are many different ways to prepare it however, and this simple baked cauliflower dish becomes special with the robust additions
Low Carb Baked Cauliflower with Saffron & Olives Read Post »
Thanksgiving feasts often end up with dried out leftover turkey. A quick way to rescue dry turkey is to make a simple open faced turkey sandwich smothered with gravy. This
Red Eye Gravy on Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexico’s comfort food classic: toasted noodles in a savory tomato-chipotle broth. This version adds leftover turkey for protein, making it a complete meal. The toasting step is essential,
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Noodle Soup with Leftover Turkey Read Post »
Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. The flavor is similar to what is
Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin) Recipe Read Post »
Strata is basically an egg casserole with varied fillings and a creamy custard base. It is often likened to a bread pudding. This breakfast strata is filled with swiss chard
Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata (Casserole) with Swiss Chard & Sausage Read Post »
Quick Summary: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep:
Mexican Chili: Turkey, Squash, Poblanos & Black Beans Read Post »
Quick Summary: A unique twist on chili that uses Mexican mole sauce (homemade or prepared) for depth and complexity. The chocolate and chile notes of mole transform ordinary turkey chili
Turkey Chili with Mexican Mole Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: A complete guide to root vegetables ranked by carb count, from radishes (3.9g per cup) to sweet potatoes (41.4g). Includes storage tips, roasting methods, and a
Root Vegetables Ranked by Carb Count (+ Root Vegetable Ragu Recipe) Read Post »
Sweet potato casseroles are often way too sweet for many palates, especially when they are served around the holidays with an abundance of other rich dishes. This casserole, or side
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole: No Marshmallows Read Post »
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
Shrimp in Pumpkins: Camarão na Moranga Read Post »
Quick Summary: The best way to preserve fresh herbs with full flavor. Mix minced herbs with softened butter, roll into logs, and freeze for 4-6 months. Better than drying for
Herb Butter (Compound Butter): 4 Blends for Preserving Fresh Herbs Read Post »
Brussel sprouts are often hailed as one of the most-hated foods. However, Caesar salad is one of the most popular. This unique combination of brussel sprouts and Caesar salad brings
Low Carb Brussel Sprouts Caesar Salad Read Post »
This is a tutorial for making a low carb, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake with a nut crust for Thanksgiving or the holiday season
Low Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake with Nut Crust 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
Mashed Cauliflower (Better Than Mashed Potatoes) Read Post »
It is often challenging to create vegetable side dishes that are easy, low carb and delicious. This recipe hits all three by mixing low carb cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Salad with Caper Butter Dressing Read Post »
Pumpkin whoopie pies are an easy cake-like cookie treat, generally made with cream cheese filling. This recipe amps it up a notch by adding warming chai spices to the filling
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Creamy Chai Filling Read Post »
