Quick Summary: An overview of traditional Spanish rice dishes, from the three classic Valencian paellas to lesser-known regional specialties like arroz negro, fideuà, and arroz caldoso. Learn the differences, what makes each unique, and which to try first. Jump to: What is Paella | A Short History | Three Traditional Paellas | Other Spanish Rice …
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: …
Hoppin John is a cajun stew (slow carb compliant) popular on New Years Day for bringing luck in the new year!
Chicken lime soup with a Mexican flair makes a great low carb or keto meal whether it’s summer, fall or winter. Light and robust at the same time!
Quick Summary: Dried beans have superior flavor and texture but require more time. Use dried for dishes where beans are the star (fagioli, hummus, bean salads). Use canned for soups, stews, and casseroles where beans share the spotlight. Soak older beans overnight; fresh beans from quality sources don’t need soaking. Read time: 15 min | …
Quick Summary: Romano beans (Italian flat beans) are easy to grow, disease-resistant, and highly productive. Pole varieties need trellising and reach up to 10 feet; bush varieties stay compact. Sow directly in garden after soil reaches 60°F. Harvest at 6 inches for tender pods. Read time: 10 min | Experience level: Beginner Jump to: What …
Quick Summary: A creamy rustic Italian stew with cannellini beans, andouille sausage, and Tuscan kale in a velvety broth. High protein, nutrient-dense, and compliant with slow-carb diets. Comes together in under an hour. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Key Ingredients | Step by Step | More …
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 hummus and how to use leftover aquafaba. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 40 min (Instant Pot) | Serves: 10 Jump to: RECIPE | What is …
Quick Summary: A hearty Italian stew with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and braised cabbage in a light cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, slow carb compliant (without panko topping), and freezes well for batch cooking. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: Recipe. | Ingredients | Soup vs Stew vs …
Quick Summary: Creamy refried beans made from dried pinto or black beans in an Instant Pot. The pressure cooker caramelizes the onions and spices while cooking the beans to smooth perfection. Much better than canned, and compliant with slow carb diets. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 10 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: …
Low carb or keto stuffed peppers are perfect for Fall. Make the with meat and sweet bell peppers or a plant based stuffing in Poblanos