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Cucumber Avocado Summer Salad: Low Carb

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 change the creamy dressing to an Asian dressing if you want a lower fat dressing.  It makes a wonderful, cool accompaniment to summertime grilled proteins. …

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Baked Fish Cakes with Two Fish Cake Dipping Sauces (Southern Comeback Style)

Quick Summary: Crispy baked fish cakes made in the oven without frying, served with a tangy Southern comeback sauce that doubles as a dipping sauce for any fish dish. Ready in about 30 minutes with fresh or canned fish. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Good Fish …

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Chimichurri Sauce: A Slow Carb Sauce for Proteins and Vegetables

Quick Summary: Fresh Argentinian chimichurri sauce that pairs well with this tender skirt steak seared quickly in a hot cast iron skillet. The tangy, herby sauce adds brightness to the beefy flavor. Slow carb compliant. Ready in 20 minutes. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 5 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What is …

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Slow Roasted Pork with Homemade Romesco Sauce

Quick Summary: Pork roast rubbed with smoked paprika, garlic, and oregano, slow roasted until tender, then served with homemade romesco sauce made from roasted peppers, tomatoes, and almonds. The pan juices are blended into the romesco for extra depth. Slow carb compliant (omit breadcrumbs). Prep: 30 min | Cook: 1.5 hours | Serves: 6 Jump …

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How to Use Smoked Tomatoes (Plus Pork Ragu Recipe)

Quick Summary: Quick Summary: Smoking tomatoes adds depth and complexity to fall and winter dishes. This guide covers what foods smoke well, how to store smoked tomatoes three ways, and includes a pork ragu recipe served over spaghetti squash. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 1 hr 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | …

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Retro Tiki: Mai Tai & Pineapple Glazed Ham Balls

Quick Summary: Recipes for a retro tiki party, including both the original and a modern Mai Tai, plus pineapple-glazed ham balls that were popular appetizers in the 1950s and 60s. The ham balls were surprisingly delicious. Jump to: Recipe for Ham Balls | Brief History | Tiki Culture Revival | Recipe for Retro Mai Tai …

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Simple Asian Chicken & Broccoli Slow Carb Dinner

Chicken is a standard, inexpensive protein for many diets, but it is often bland. These slow carb Asian chicken thighs, marinated in a robust sauce pairs nicely with roasted broccoli for a perfect, easy low carb dinner. Jump to: RECIPE Slow Carb Diets do not need to be Boring While there are many, many diets …

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Low Carb Pho Using Shirataki Noodles Made in Slow Cooker

Quick Summary: A deeply flavored beef pho made in the slow cooker with charred ginger, toasted spices, and rich bone broth. Swap rice noodles for shirataki to keep it slow carb friendly. The broth simmers hands-off for 8 hours, but can be made ahead for quick weeknight assembly. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 8 hrs …

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