Quick Summary: Hush puppies are crispy, deep-fried cornmeal balls traditionally served with Southern fried seafood. This recipe also includes three dipping sauce options for hush puppies: Comeback Sauce, Old Bay […]
Southern Hush Puppies with Three Dipping Sauces Read Post »
Quick Summary: A classic Southern banana pudding made with homemade vanilla custard, Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream instead of meringue. Creamy, not too sweet, and easier than the
Southern Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream (No Meringue) Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are one of the easiest cookies to make along with being one of most flexible and festive. Change out the chocolate sprinkles for a different color and change
Chocolate Sprinkle Thumbprint Cookies: Nutella & Dulce de Leche Fillings Read Post »
Cornmeal gives these cookies a whole-grain crunch, similar to a cornmeal biscuit. Adding the lime jelly (or other flavor of jelly or preserves) adds sweetness without the predominant sugary taste
Savory Cornmeal Thumbprint Cookies: Holiday Baking Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are iconic around Christmas time and no other cookies can compete with the simplicity and amount of flexibility in flavors they offer. These ginger-spiced thumbprint cookies can be
Ginger-Spiced Thumbprint Cookies with Champagne Jelly Read Post »
These savory Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for family or friends who don’t care for traditional sweet cookies. They are made with cheddar and parmesan cheese and then filled with hot
Savory Thumbprint Cookies with Hot Pepper Jelly Read Post »
Chocolate and peanut butter is a combination that never gets old. Add a raspberry jam filling to these soft chocolate thumbprint cookies and you have a trifecta of flavor! Simple,
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These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with a bright, citrusy lemon filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for spring baking or for an Easter treat. The lemon filling can
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Strata is basically an egg casserole with varied fillings and a creamy custard base. It is often likened to a bread pudding. This breakfast strata is filled with swiss chard
Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata (Casserole) with Swiss Chard & Sausage Read Post »
Quick Summary: A fruit crisp combining tart apples and sweet blackberries under a buttery oat topping. Includes tips for choosing the right apples, preventing soggy filling, and getting the perfect
Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Crispy Oat Topping and No Soggy Filling Read Post »
Three seafood platter ideas for holiday entertaining: a trendy tinned fish board, a classic shellfish platter, and a luxury seafood tower. Two homemade dipping sauces included.
Seafood Platter Ideas: Three Approaches from a Simple Board to a Holiday Showstopper Read Post »
Quick Summary: A silky, flavorful hummus swirled with harissa paste. Using home-cooked dried chickpeas instead of canned makes a noticeable difference in texture and flavor. Includes tips for the smoothest
Harissa Hummus (Why Dried Chickpeas Make It Better) Read Post »
Sweet potato casseroles are often way too sweet for many palates, especially when they are served around the holidays with an abundance of other rich dishes. This casserole, or side
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole: No Marshmallows Read Post »
There are tons of brownies recipes, many of them excellent, so how do you choose? These brownies are special because they have a burst of raspberry flavor throughout the brownie,
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies from Scratch Read Post »
Friends and family absolutely love to get surprise packages in the mail, and it’s even more special when you add a personal touch of a home-made treat. The problem with
Ritz Cracker Chocolate Cherry Bark for Holiday Care Packages Read Post »
Quick Summary: Eggs baked in tangy Chile Verde sauce make a fast, low carb Mexican breakfast. Use store-bought sauce for a 10-minute meal or a homemade Verde sauce for deeper
Chile Verde Baked Eggs: Easy Mexican Breakfast Read Post »
Pancakes are beloved by most people, but the flour and the sugary syrups (or toppings) tend to make them high carb and high sugar. These savory pancakes (aka fritters) made
High Protein Kimchi Pancakes: + Sour Cream Pomegranate Topping Read Post »
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
English Steamed Pudding with Persimmon: Holiday Showstopper Read Post »
Some of the tastiest Winter squash varieties are gigantic, resulting in leftover pumpkin/squash puree after cooking. What to do with it? Make some delicious, savory (or sweet) pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin
Pumpkin Pancakes: Stovetop or Sheetpan for a Crowd Read Post »
A rustic, freeform savory tart with heirloom tomatoes, herbs and cheese on a flaky buttermilk crust. Includes the difference between a crostata, galette and tart, plus step-by-step photos
Tomato Crostata (Galette) Recipe: Savory Heirloom Tomato Tart Read Post »
The classic Spanish breakfast of ripe tomatoes grated onto garlic-rubbed toast with olive oil. Only 4 ingredients, 10 minutes, and entirely dependent on tomato quality. Includes Mexican-inspired variations.”
Spanish Tomato Bread (Pan con Tomate): 4 Ingredients, 10 Minutes Read Post »
Quick Summary: A low-carb fruit tart made with almond-based frangipane filling and fresh apricots, no crust required. The frangipane bakes into a soft, creamy base that holds the fruit beautifully.
Apricot Frangipane Crustless Tart: An Almond Cream Filling Read Post »
Ajvar is a red pepper eggplant spread popular in the Balkan region. This recipe is a particularly robust version enhanced with a Peruvian hot spice.
Ajvar: A Red Bell Pepper & Eggplant Spread from Kosovar Read Post »
Quick Summary: Crispy, tangy cucumber chips dried in a dehydrator, a low oven or an air dryer with salt and vinegar flavors. Makes a great low carb snack that keeps
Salt and Vinegar Cucumber Chips: Dehydrated, Oven-Baked or Air Fryer Read Post »
Quick Summary: British jam tarts made with store-bought pie dough and your favorite jam. Roll the dough thin, cut rounds, fill with jam, bake 15 minutes. Use different colored jams
Jam Tarts: Easy Method with 2 Ingredients Read Post »
Quick Summary: Cheese boards are naturally low-carb friendly since the stars, cheese and cured meats, contain almost no carbohydrates. The trick is choosing accompaniments that add flavor and texture without
How to Build a Low-Carb Cheese Board Read Post »
A dessert platter is one of the easiest ways to make Valentine’s Day feel special without spending hours in the kitchen. This guide focuses on a simple board for two,
Valentine’s Day Dessert Platter: How to Build a Sweet Board for Two Read Post »
This is a tutorial for making a low carb, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake with a nut crust for Thanksgiving or the holiday season
Low Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake with Nut Crust Read Post »
Fresh strawberries and cream can be combined to make a fabulous low carb strawberry fool for a summer dessert. Simple, easy and delicious!
Low Carb Strawberry Fool with Pimm’s Cup Sauce Read Post »
Two ideas for making easy low carb snacks from whole foods rather than relying on processed foods. Roasted chickpeas and cucumbers with tajin
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Parmesan (Slow Carb Snack) Read Post »
