There are two main problems with fried foods on a low carb, slow carb or ketogenic diet: the type of oil and the type of coating. These chicken legs are first […]
Low Carb Fried Chicken Legs: Crispy and Crunchy Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: A protein-packed quick bread made with almond flour, coconut, and a sugar substitute. It’s not as sweet as traditional zucchini bread, but it’s satisfying and ships well in
Slow-Carb Zucchini Bread with Coconut and Dark Chocolate Read Post »
Lunch on a low-carb or ketogenic diet is always tricky. People are busy and it’s often a huge chore to make it out the door in the morning with a
Egg Avocado Salad for a Low-Carb Lunch Read Post »
Spiced Mexican coffee uses hot and smoky chile peppers along with cocoa and whipped cream and coffee to make a great drink for winter.
Spicy Coffee (Café de Olla): (Stovetop or French Press) Read Post »
Using sugar substitutes can help curb the sugar craving when you are on a low carb diet. This recipe for chocolate truffles is easy and can work for keto.
Chocolate Truffles with Pistachio Coating (Classic and Slow Carb Versions) Read Post »
This is a great low carb Summer salad that can be easily adapted for any diet. It’s dressed with a creamy mayonnaise or yogurt and lime juice blend, but just
Cucumber Avocado Summer Salad: Low Carb Read Post »
These popular, spiced, gingerbread-like cookies are one of those unique holiday treats that are hard to find off-season in a typical grocery store. They are easy, festive and they ship
Pfeffernusse Cookies: Holiday Baking Read Post »
This recipe for a raspberry chambord trifle is easy (10 minutes), elegant and really tasty. A treat for Valentine’s Day!
10-Minute Raspberry Trifle: Bastille Day Treat Read Post »
Detailed instructions for making a successful classic German Chocolate Cake via David Lebovitz
Classic German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Filling Read Post »
Recipes for craft cocktails for Earth Day using green tea syrup. Includes a Green tea collins and green tea grasshopper dink and a radish appetizer tray.
Radish Cream Cheese Appetizers with Citrus Vodka Collins Read Post »
Rosemary sabels are a cookie similar to shortbread that pair nicely with citrus cocktails.
Rosemary Sablé Cookies: A Savory French Cookie for Tea Time Read Post »
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: Tender lemon blondies topped with a Limoncello-spiked frosting and fresh citrus zest. Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any spring celebration. Prep: 30 min | Cook:
Limoncello Blondies with Citrus Frosting Read Post »
Quick Summary: A complete guide to assembling a low-carb taco bar pluls a recipe for a unique guacamole recipe featuring nopales (cactus paddles) .Taco bar Includes suggested meats, cheeses, sauces,
How to Build a Taco Bar (with Slow Carb Version) Read Post »
These red velvet peanut butter blossoms started as a care package cookie for my kids in college. I needed treats that would survive shipping without crumbling, taste great after a
Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms: Valentine’s Day Cookies That Ship Well Read Post »
Red Velvet Crinkle cookies are a homemade treat that stays fresh for weeks and ships well without falling apart. That makes them perfect as a gift for family and friends
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: Easy Baking Read Post »
Sweet treats that ship well are often tricky. These DIY sweets are a delight at the holidays or as a care package (and they arrive intact)
Spicy Pumpkin Seed Peanut Brittle for Care Packages Read Post »
Ways to use artisan jams for making standout cheese plates for at-home entertaining. Includes a Cheese and Jam Pairing Chart for Ideas
Cheese and Jam Pairings: Ideas for Cheese Boards Read Post »
Awesome quick bread for shipping in care packages – especially for Valentine’s Day!
Chocolate Pistachio Espresso Loaf (Perfect for Care Packages) Read Post »
Pumpkin and chai are two of the most satisfying fall flavors, and this homemade biscotti combines both. Unlike rock-hard commercial biscotti, this version is softer while still holding up to
Pumpkin Chai Biscotti: Softer Homemade Biscotti for Fall Read Post »
What could be better this summer than the flavor of a root beer float, and the sweet creamy deliciousness of your favorite ice cream sandwiched between the crunch of home-made
Homemade Root Beer Ice Cream Sandwich Read Post »
Coconut Cookies with Marmalade Icing. Marmalades used in glazes include: Grapefruit Campari, Blood Orange, Meyer Lemon and Ginger, and Lime and Green Tea.
Coconut Cookies with Lime Icing Read Post »
Care packages are such a treat for the recipient, and no one seems more grateful than the new college student. I was so turned off by the commercial care packages
College Care Packages for Valentines Day Read Post »
Brownies are always a winner for kids and adults alike and a creamy pink buttercream frosting atop a deep, rich chocolate cake brownie is a perfect mix for Valentine’s Day.
Strawberry Brownies with Rosewater Buttercream Frosting Read Post »
Quick Summary: A poached egg on oatmeal with hot pepper jelly is a savory-sweet breakfast that comes together quickly. The runny yolk creates a creamy sauce, while the jelly adds
How to Make a Poached Egg on Oatmeal (With Hot Pepper Jelly) Read Post »
Pumpkin whoopie pies are an easy cake-like cookie treat, generally made with cream cheese filling. This recipe amps it up a notch by adding warming chai spices to the filling
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Creamy Chai Filling Read Post »
Heirloom Tomato Tarte Tatin is a sweet way to enjoy end of season tomatoes. This is a step-by-step technique for making this classic
Tomato Tarte Tatin: A Caramelized Heirloom Tomato Dessert with Puff Pastry Read Post »
Quick Summary: A nutty quinoa salad with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, salty Kalamata olives, and toasted pine nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives Read Post »
Recipe for peanut butter cookies with Raspberry Chambord Jam filling
Raspberry Filled Peanut Butter Cookies Read Post »
A range of sugar alternatives are used in making jams and preserves and there are a range of alternatives to consider
Sugar Substitutes: What to Know for Low Carb Diets Read Post »
