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What are Kimchi Pancakes? Kimchi pancakes are a Korean savory pancake that is often served crispy and thin. They are what some Americans would refer to as “fritters” and they can be made crunchy, chewy, salty or spicy. What Goes with Kimchi Pancakes? If you are having your pancakes for breakfast, a sweet maple syrup …

Whether you want to use heirloom tomatoes for making a spaghetti sauce, a caprese salad, a tomato tartine or a simple BLT, it is important to choose the right tomato for your intended use. This roundup of heirloom tomatoes will help you decide the best variety to select at a farmers’ market or to grow …

These easy mini tarts made with a store-bought pastry dough and your favorite jams or marmalades come together in 10 minutes! They are a great treat to cook with kids for Valentines Day (i.e., use heart cutouts) or a stay-at-home rainy day. Delicious and deliciously easy! While these jam tarts are simple to make, the …

Pheasant Normandy (Except with chicken) is a famous French stew make with apples, onions, cream and apple brandy

Creamed spinach is a classic and it is easily modified to be low carb or keto. Pairing it with seared scallops is a match made in heaven

The color of heirloom tomatoes can often relate to a particular flavor profile. This post examines the most popular colors and flavors of heirloom tomatoes

Pickled eggs can be made with red beets or red cabbage for a great low carb, slow carb or ketogenic lunch or portable snack.

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 (carbs = flour and sugar). This rich and creamy panna cotta with strawberries is a perfect low carb …

This is a shopping list of proteins, condiments, pantry items, etc. that are compliant with a low carb or slow carb diet. Most are compliant with keto diets also.

This sweet and savory Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew is made in a large pot rather than the classic North African tagine

The How-to on mixing craft cocktails or Italian Sodas using shrub syrups & simple syrups. How to determine the ratios of spirits to syrups for mixology.

Ways to use artisan jams for making standout cheese plates for at-home entertaining. Includes a Cheese and Jam Pairing Chart for Ideas

Quick low carb food choices can fill in the gaps when you are not feeling creative or you don’t have much time to cook

How to use shrub syrups in cocktails and Italian sodas. A healthy alternative to simple syrups

A Summary of the distinctions between Cioppino, Bouillabaisse and Seafood Chowder, and tested recipes for making each one.