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Low Carb Breakfast Recipe for the weekend with baked eggs and fresh asparagus on a bed of artichoke hearts. Perfect for low carb diets.

Mother’s Day just seems to call out for champagne and brunch. Since the occasion falls in the Spring, these quintessential ideas using fresh eggs, fresh strawberries and a citrus marmalade are perfect. The good husband made the brunch and cocktails for me….recipes below! Perfect Mother’s Day Drink: Strawberry Lavender Champagne This drink is so good …

This recipe for baked eggs in a chile verde sauce is one of our favorite breakfasts. The fresh, tangy chile verde sauce pairs with the hot eggs for a heartwarming breakfast made in a snap. Bake them covered on top of the stovetop or in a 325 degree oven. Baked Eggs with Chile Verde Sauce …

Cumberland sauce is a very old, very traditional fruity piquant sauce traditionally served with venison or wild game. It is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, savory and salty and will leave your family or friends with a taste memory. The recipe below is an easy version with no alcohol and is served up with …

The Brits do love their steamed puddings, from the Christmas “figgy pudding” to all kinds of sweet and savory renditions. After making this persimmon steamed pudding, I echo their pudding love. It was delicious, and much easier to make than you would think. We just have to get past the intimidation of the steaming process …

Cozy, spicy pancakes made with leftover squash puree. No leftover squash? Just use canned pumpkin. This is an easy comfort food recipe that can be readily adapted to sweet or savory, spicy or mild, and even low carb! Savory Pancakes vs Sweet The recipe below is for savory pumpkin pancakes with no sugar and some …

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 Key: Use the Highest Quality Ingredients …

If you’re looking for a healthy Summertime alternative to bacon and eggs for breakfast, these blueberry breakfast popsicles are perfect. Easy to grab-and-go and made with superfood blueberries, Greek yogurt and a bit of honey and granola. Kick start your Summer mornings, or refresh yourself with a cooling, healthy snack. Are they Actually Healthy? Many …

The basil pureed into the mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that takes this classic BLT over the top. Simple Summer fare that can’t be beat. How to Make the “Best” BLT If you’re going to keep the BLT simple and classic, you want to use the best ingredients possible. Here’s what to look for: Sourdough …

How to make zucchini fritters that are crispy and yet don’t fall apart in the pan. Made with fresh shredded zucchini, panko, parmesan cheese and herbs. A great accompaniment to the fitters is a yogurt-caper dipping sauce (recipe included). The Flexibility of Fritters (aka vegetable pancakes) Fritters are popular the world over and are made …

Love tarts but hate rolling out pie crusts? This crustless, low carb fruit tart with a frangipane filling is easy and not overly sweet. It can be made with any seasonal fruit you have on hand and can be enjoyed warm or cold, with or without ice cream, for breakfast or dessert! What is Frangipane? …

These robustly flavored salmon skewers (or kebabs) are ready to eat in 30 minutes and are cooked indoors for year-round enjoyment. If you keep the spicy, lemon-herbal marinade but change up the vegetables, you can have an easy low carb dish for Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter. How to Choose the Vegetables for Making Kebabs? …

Refried beans are usually made with pinto beans, however, they are equally delicious when made with black beans. This recipe for refried black beans from a can is easy and quick, and can be a nice alternative to the classic pinto beans. Serve with chilaquiles and an avocado and enjoy! **NOTE: This is a recipe …

Roasted, rolled leg of lamb is an impressive dish often reserved for Easter or holiday dinners. It is fairly easy to prepare however and could easily go beyond its holiday status. This recipe spreads the deboned leg of lamb out flat, seasons it with a Mexican spice rub, rolls the lamb back up and roasts …

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 …