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 with Kimchi and a high protein pancake mix add a lot of nutrition while lowering the refined sugar content. Serve them with the added recipe …
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 doesn’t require specialized equipment. Most of the “time” is down time while it is steaming away. Jump to: RECIPE | …
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 pancakes work equally well with canned pumpkin. Bonus: you can make them in a skillet or baked in a sheetpan. Jump to: RECIPE | Savory …
Quick Summary: A freeform savory tart showcasing fresh summer tomatoes with herbs and cheese on a flaky buttermilk crust. Rustic, beautiful, and easier than pie. Use the best tomatoes you can find, heirloom varieties if possible. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 20 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: | RECIPE | What is a Crostata? …
Quick Summary: The simplest tomato recipe: ripe tomatoes grated onto garlic-rubbed toast and drizzled with olive oil. A breakfast staple across Spain that requires only four ingredients but depends entirely on tomato quality. Includes Mexican-inspired variations with chile and lime. Prep: 10 min | Serves: 2 Jump to: RECIPE | What Is Pan con Tomate? …
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. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Serves: 9 Jump to: RECIPE | What is frangipane? | How to Modify Tarts to …
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. The video that accompanies the recipe also demonstrates a quick and easy way to roast and peel peppers. This is a perfect low carb spread and is fantastic with salmon …
Quick Summary: Crispy, tangy cucumber chips dried in a dehydrator or low oven with salt and vinegar flavors. Prep: 10 min | Dry time: 12 hrs (dehydrator) or 3-4 hrs (oven) | Makes: about 2 cups Jump to: RECIPE | Dehydrated Cucumber Chips vs Oven-Baked | Best Dehydrators for Vegetables | Thickness of Slices | …
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 for different holidays. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Makes: 12 tarts Jump to: RECIPE | Best Dough to Use | Substitutes for …
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 the sugar found in typical jams and candied nuts. Jump to: Slow Carb Ideas | Chutneys vs Jams | More Food Boards | How to …
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, built mostly from store-bought treats with a few homemade additions if you want them. The key is variety: mix textures (creamy, crunchy, juicy), vary heights, …
This is a tutorial for making a low carb, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake with a nut crust for Thanksgiving or the holiday season
Fresh strawberries and cream can be combined to make a fabulous low carb strawberry fool for a summer dessert. Simple, easy and delicious!
Two ideas for making easy low carb snacks from whole foods rather than relying on processed foods. Roasted chickpeas and cucumbers with tajin
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 sauteed in olive oil, then coated with Dijon mustard, topped with “breading” of crumbled pork rinds, and a little Parmesan, and then baked until crispy. …