This is an impressive dish that comes together in 20 minutes and is deceptively easy to cook. Adding a rub of ground fennel to the scallops before searing gives a subtle anise crust to the scallops, which are then served on a bed of lemony orzo. This recipe will become a food memory! Nothing melts …
This creamy rustic soup or stew is perfect for slow carb diets or for cold-weather cooking. Cannellini beans and sausage make it high protein, the kale adds tons of nutrients and flavor and the creamy broth give it a velvety texture. Serve it with or without rustic bread. Jump to: RECIPE Key Ingredients & Substitutions …
Summer picnics or beach outings often involves packing up hearty sandwiches, and the last thing you want is a tomato that makes your sandwiches soggy when you unwrap your carefully made sandwich. The key to not having soggy sandwiches is to choose the right tomato, one that is meaty instead of juicy. These 11 heirloom …
With its broad leaves and lavender flowers, eggplants are a beautiful plant that produce a unique fruit used in many dishes from Italy, the Middle East, and India. This guide will help you grow heirloom or hybrid varieties of eggplants from seed and then guide you to transplanting out to a container or the garden …
Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This strawberry tiramisu is a light no-cook version made with fresh (or frozen) strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies, topped with whipped cream, and chilled in the refrigerator. This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure information here– Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients …
One of my resolutions this year is to include more vegetables in my recipes, but always with the criteria that they must be full of flavor and simple to cook. No bland vegetables allowed! This Tuscan dish is a sausage been stew with Winter cabbage as the vegetable. It is a full-flavored, slow carb comfort …
Stuffed squash blossoms are not hard to make! Here is the “how-to” on cleaning, storing, baking or frying stuffed blossoms. The recipe below is for baked blossoms stuffed with ricotta and Swiss chard (no frying). Enjoy! Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | How to Prep | Pan Frying | Batter | Baking or Roasting | …
Osso buco is a robust Northern Italian comfort food, traditionally made with veal shanks, but easily modified with other meat shanks such as beef, lamb, and even pork. Although it sits in the oven braising for three hours, the hands-on part of cooking is easy and minimal. Great for cold weather cooking, entertaining guests or …
There is no comparison between the sad tasteless grocery store tomatoes of winter and the fresh summer tomatoes which are packed with umami, a bit of sweetness and a touch of acid. There is an option however for that fresh tomato taste in winter. Dehydrating tomatoes in their peak and then grinding them to a …
An heirloom tomato crostata (aka galette) is a beautiful, savory way to enjoy the best days of Summer tomatoes. The crust is an easy biscuit dough, but if you want truly quick and easy, pick up some store-bought pastry dough. Just be sure and use the tastiest, freshest tomatoes available, heirloom tomatoes if possible. Top …
Italian flat beans sauteed with cherry tomatoes make a perfect low carb summer dinner, especially when paired with smothered cod
Unlike many of the winter squash varieties, spaghetti squash does not pack in the carbs and sugar. It is a great foil for pasta when modifying dishes to low carb, as in this low carb lasagna. Watch out for sugary tomato-based pasta sauces however. Make your own homemade tomato sauce if you have time and …
Developing low carb or low sugar 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 like panna cotta that is higher in fat instead of sugar and carbs. Try this rich and creamy …
The standard breakfast fare on the Slow Carb Diet is eggs, beans and spinach. This low carb Italian zucchini frittata is an easy, tasty breakfast, whether you are living a low carb lifestyle or not! This recipe is one of those easy bake-ahead dishes that can make entertaining so much more enjoyable also. It’s easy to …
Romesco is one of the sauces I use often to enhance Slow Carb Diet (4-Hr Body) dinners. It is a tomato and red pepper sauce, thickened with ground almonds. It originated in Catalonia, Spain where it is traditionally used with fish, poultry or potatoes. I use it to enhance all kinds of protein dishes, as …