Quick Summary: One of the seven famous Oaxacan moles, simplified with a spice blend instead of hard-to-find chilhuacle amarillo peppers. Chicken simmered in broth with chayote and asparagus, topped with […]
Chicken Mole Amarillo with Chayote (Yellow Mole Using Spice Blend) Read Post »
Sopa de fideo can be made low carb by substituting in shirataki noodles for the fideo (mexican spaghetti type of pasta). This is an easy and delicious soup.
Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup): Slow Carb Version Read Post »
Chile Verde Sauce can be used fresh as a salsa or in a wide variety of Mexican breakfast and main dishes. It fits well with a low carb or keto lifestyle.
Chile Verde Sauce (Chili Verde): Homemade with Roasted Tomatillos Read Post »
Instapot Tacos al Pastor is a recipe that has the robust flavor of Mexican street food without needing special equipment or a lot of time.
Tacos al Pastor (Instant Pot Method) Read Post »
Mexican fish stew or Sopa de Pescado is a healthy dinner that works well with low carb or keto lifestyles and is quick and easy to make.
Mexican Fish Stew (Sopa de Pescado) Read Post »
This low-carb or keto scallop ceviche can be a main dish, a topping for burgers or pizza, or an appetizer. Recipe adds a bit of spice to a Mexican classic
Mexican Scallop Ceviche with Charred Habanero and Sour Orange (Oaxaca Style) Read Post »
Mexican Meatball Soup is also known as Albondigas and is a healthy, hearty, low carb soup for chilly days. Using prepared meatballs makes this recipe easy!
Mexican Meatball Soup (Albondigas): with Pre-made Meatballs Read Post »
Quick Summary: Poblanos are charred under the broiler until the skin blisters, then peeled and sliced into strips. Combined with sautéed onions, sour cream, and melted jack cheese, they become
Low-Carb Rajas con Queso: Poblano Strips with Cheese and Cream Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fresh salsa made by grinding roasted heirloom tomatoes with garlic, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a molcajete (Mexican mortar and pestle). The grinding releases more oils and creates
How to Make Fresh Salsa Roja in a Molcajete Read Post »
low carb Mexican cookies are a treat to have without doing damage to a low carb or ketogenic diet. They are made with almond flour, egg, and spices.
Mexican Spiced Cookies with Almond Flour: Slow Carb Read Post »
Low Carb Strawberry Vanilla, and Blackberry Lime and Mexican Coffee Paletas- Farm to Jar Food #summer #lowcarbdesserts #lowcarbmexican
Mexican Paletas: 3 Fresh Fruit Ice Pop Recipes Read Post »
Low carb fish veracruz with cod. Perfect for a summer weeknight dinner.
Cod Veracruz Recipe: Mexican Fish with Olives, Capers and Tomatoes Read Post »
A Tequila flight or a Mezcal flight is a great way to enjoy Mexican cuisine. Add an orange or tomato Sangrita for the full monty!
How to Make a Tequila Flight with Mexican Sangritas Read Post »
Braised Short Ribs are so rich and warming…..and low carb and keto! Add a Mexican flair to them and you have a flavor-intense dinner that will make those cold winter evenings feel like a reward!
Mexican Short Ribs: Braised with Mexican Spices (Caldo de Res) Read Post »
Chicken mole with chayote is a low carb, slow carb and ketogenic Mexican dish that is full of flavor and texture without any sugar.
Chicken Mole Amarillo with Chayote (Traditional Method with Dried Chiles) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A creamy Mexican flan made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and orange zest, using natural sugar substitutes. The caramel layer inverts onto the plate when served. Slow carb
Slow Carb Mexican Orange Flan (Flan de Queso) Read Post »
Pork Chile Verde is a Mexican dish that lends itself to low carb cooking. It is especially tasty when cooked as a slow braise
Mexican Pork (or Beef) Chili Verde Stew: Slow Cooked Read Post »
A low carb carnitas bowl can be made with a wide range of variations. This robustly flavored carnitas bowl adds pickled onions to the mix.
Seared Carnitas: Build Your Own Burrito Bowl Read Post »
Quick Summary: A comparison of store-bought low-carb tortillas (La Tortilla Factory, Mama Lupe, La Banderita) plus a tested recipe for homemade almond-coconut flour tortillas. Includes nutritional analysis for each option.
Low-Carb Tortillas: Homemade vs Store-Bought Options Read Post »
Pozole made with garbanzo beans instead of hominy can be an addition to a slow carb lifestyle and is consistent with the longevity diets of the Blue Zone
Slow Carb Pozole with Garbanzo Beans (Hominy Substitute) Read Post »
Low Carb Carnitas are a delightful way to enjoy good Mexican cuisine on a low carb or slow carb lifestyle. Try this recipe for perfect carnitas
Low Carb Crispy Pork Carnitas Read Post »
This is my lazy-day pozole. Traditional pozole requires rehydrating dried chiles and making a rojo sauce from scratch. This version uses ancho powder for the same smoky flavor with almost
Slow Cooker Pozole with Navy Beans (Slow Carb, Easy Method) Read Post »
Spiced Mexican coffee uses hot and smoky chile peppers along with cocoa and whipped cream and coffee to make a great drink for winter.
Spicy Coffee (Café de Olla): (Stovetop or French Press) Read Post »
Low carb recipe for lentil and chorizo mulligan stew for a quick, easy, cheap weeknight dinner. An excellent way to use harissa.
Lentil and Chorizo Stew (A Slow-Carb Recipe) Read Post »
Recipe for Chile Colorado Stew, which is modified to be compliant with slow carb, low carb, and keto lifestyles and diets.
Chili Colorado: Tender Beef in Red Chile Sauce (Slow Carb Recipe) Read Post »
This is a batch recipe for making a Watermelon Limoncello Drink for Ferragosto or any family or friend celebration
Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de SandÃa) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A complete guide to assembling a low-carb taco bar pluls a recipe for a unique guacamole recipe featuring nopales (cactus paddles) .Taco bar Includes suggested meats, cheeses, sauces,
How to Build a Taco Bar (with Slow Carb Version) Read Post »
This is a fish sandwich with an awesome jerk jicama slaw as a topper, and then sandwiched between a salty robust pretzel roll
Tomatillo Slaw with Jicama Recipe Served with Breaded Tilapia Read Post »
Refreshing Summer Drink of Horchata and Cinnamon Vanilla Spice Syrup. This is a DIY recipe that makes a great craft cocktail or a refreshing non-alcoholic drink
Horchata Syrup (Cinnamon Vanilla Simple Syrup) and Horchata Base Recipes Read Post »
