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Recipes by course includes recipes for main dish meals to desserts and is focused on low carb and healthy recipes

 

Low Carb Sliders: Bunless Mini Burgers with Bacon and Avocado

Quick Summary: Bunless mini-burgers topped with crispy bacon, sliced avocado, and cherry tomatoes, skewered on cocktail picks. High protein, low carb, and perfect for game day or summer cookouts. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 20 sliders Burger buns aren’t allowed on a slow carb or keto diet, but that doesn’t mean …

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Peach Blueberry Cobbler with Cardamom Cream Biscuits (No Eggs)

Quick Summary: Fruit cobbler with cream biscuit topping (no eggs, no buttermilk required). Peaches and blueberries with cardamom, lemon zest, and tapioca thickener. Use 6-7 cups fruit for a 9-inch dish. Biscuit dough uses cold butter cut into flour, then bound with heavy cream. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until golden. Prep: 30 min …

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How to Build a Full English Breakfast

Quick Summary: How to make a traditional Full English Breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, and toast. The key is timing multiple pans at once. Naturally high protein and slow carb friendly, if you forego the bread. Serve with a black breakfast tea. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Serves: …

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The Ploughman’s Lunch: British Pub Food at Home

Quick Summary: A Ploughman’s Lunch is a traditional British cold meal of cheese, crusty bread, pickles, and accompaniments served in pubs across Britain. It pairs naturally with Builder’s Brew, a strong black tea brewed dark with milk. This guide covers traditional ingredients, the meal’s marketing-driven history, and brewing tips for the perfect accompanying tea. JUMP …

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Harissa and Blackberry-Rosemary Sauce

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 for roasting sweet potatoes and growing blackberries in cold climates. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients …

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Roasted Beets and Carrots on Harissa-Spiced Yogurt

Quick Summary: Purple and golden beets roasted with carrots and harissa spice, served on a bed of harissa-spiced Greek yogurt. Simple preparation with bold, complex flavor. Works as a side dish or vegetarian main. Includes homemade harissa spice blend recipe. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients …

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Berry and Mascarpone Crêpe Cake (aka Crêpe Stack)

Jump to: RECIPE | Tools, Techniques, & Tips | Storing & Reheating French crêpes are basically wafer-thin pancakes, often filled with either sweet berries, savory cheese and ham, or fresh vegetables and herbs. Making my own crêpes was a little intimidating to me at first, but after a little trial and error, I discovered how …

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Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) with Raspberry Sauce

Quick Summary: Creamy rice pudding infused with Mexican cinnamon and orange peel, topped with a tart raspberry sauce. Less sticky-sweet than many versions, with the cinnamon-orange infusion adding depth. Can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. A simple, comforting dessert. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 8 Jump …

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Raspberry and Sweet Corn Breakfast Muffins

Quick Summary: Tender breakfast muffins loaded with raspberries and sweet corn kernels steeped in butter and milk. The cornmeal adds crunch, the berries add brightness, and the whole thing captures late summer in a muffin tin. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Makes: 12 muffins Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | …

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How to Host a Seafood Boil: Timing, Ingredients, and Tips

Quick Summary: A complete guide to throwing a seafood boil party, even in the Midwest. The secret is timing: add ingredients in the right order so everything finishes perfectly. Includes cooking times for crab, lobster, shrimp, clams, and mussels. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | …

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Blueberry Cornmeal Skillet Cake (Low Sugar, Cast Iron Recipe)

Quick Summary: A rustic skillet cake that balances the sweetness of a cobbler with the savory depth of cornbread. Made in a cast iron skillet with fresh or frozen blueberries and less sugar than most desserts. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 12 Jump to: …

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