Quick Summary: Three Southern dipping sauces for hush puppies: tangy Comeback Sauce, a zippy Old Bay remoulade, and sweet-hot pepper jelly, plus my recipe for crispy cornmeal hush puppies with […]
Hush Puppy Dipping Sauce: 3 Southern Sauces (Plus Crispy Hush Puppies) 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
Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe Without Meringue (Southern Style) 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,
Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies Read Post »
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
Thumbprint Cookies with a Lemon Filling Read Post »
A Swiss chard casserole with Italian sausage, smoked gouda, and crusty bread soaked overnight in an egg custard. Assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning for an easy holiday brunch.
Swiss Chard Casserole with Sausage (Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata) Read Post »
A fall fruit crumble combining tart apples and sweet blackberries under a buttery rolled oat topping. Includes tips for preventing soggy filling, choosing the best apples, and getting the perfect topping-to-fruit ratio. Works with frozen blackberries.
Apple Blackberry Crisp with Oats (Crumble Recipe) 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 »
This chocolate bark is packed with holiday flavors, is easy to make, and is easy to ship your loved ones without a mess. Sit back and savor the thank-you’s (along
Ritz Cracker Chocolate Cherry Bark for Holiday Care Packages Read Post »
Eggs baked in simmering chile verde sauce for a fast Mexican breakfast. Use store-bought sauce for a 10-minute meal or homemade chile verde for deeper flavor. Naturally low carb and slow carb compliant.
Chile Verde Eggs: Baked Eggs in Green Chile Sauce 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 »
Quick Summary: Moist and cake-like, this steamed persimmon pudding is studded with candied orange and pecans and served with a brandy hard sauce. No special mold needed: a bundt pan
Steamed Persimmon Pudding with Hard Sauce: An English Holiday Dessert. 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 recipe for a roasted red pepper and eggplant spread from the Balkan region. This Kosovo-inspired version is enhanced with a Peruvian hot spice blend. Includes how to roast and peel peppers, serving suggestions, and a step-by-step video.
Ajvar Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Spread (Balkan Style) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Crispy, tangy cucumber chips dried in a dehydrator, a low oven or an air fryer 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 »
Easy jam tarts with ready-made pastry: roll store-bought pie dough thin, fill with jam, and bake 15 minutes. A British teatime classic. From Heathglen Farm.
Jam Tarts: Easy Method with 2 Ingredients and Ready-Made Pastry 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 »
Low sugar pumpkin cheesecake recipe with a toasted hazelnut crust. Includes a simplified water bath method for preventing cracks and tips for sugar alternatives.
Low Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe with Hazelnut Crust (No-Crack Method) 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 »
