French crêpes are basically wafer-thin pancakes, often filled with either sweet berries, savory cheese and ham, or fresh vegetables and herbs. Making my own crêpes was a little intimidating to me at first, but after a little trial and error, I discovered how simple they actually were to make, especially using a blender. The beauty …
Sweet corn and fall raspberries…the epitome of high summer on our small farm. The old saying “if it grows together, it goes together” fits this crunchy, sweet breakfast muffin recipe. Simple to make, and if you can’t find fresh sweet corn, frozen corn kernels work just as well. Either way, freshen the corn kernels up …
I have been wanting to have a seafood boil party forever, but living in the Midwest made me a little shy about pulling it off. No longer!! We rounded up the freshest seafood we could find, and added the Midwest specialties of andouille sausage and fresh sweet corn and it resulted in big smiles and …
This recipe only takes 25 minutes in the instant pot as opposed to 3 hours using the typical slow cooker method for pulled chicken or pulled pork. The BBQ sauce is homemade and low carb but can easily be switched out with your favorite BBQ sauce. Truly easy recipe that doesn’t require heating up your …
Bacon cheeseburgers are one of the most popular burger combinations around. How about adding a homemade blueberry BBQ sauce to this iconic burger to “take it up a notch” as they say. It’s an easy addition and it adds the sweet-savory flavor that is so remarkable in food pairings. Perfect for 4th of July or …
This robust blueberry BBQ sauce makes so many average dishes special, from a simple hamburger to Atlantic salmon to pork chops to the expensive rib eye steak. I have also used it as a savory dipping sauce for wings and a spread on a grilled cheese sandwich. I like mine with a bit of bourbon …
Kebabs are popular in a wide range of cultural cuisines and these easy pork kabobs get their Greek flavor profile from a sauce made with cucumbers, yogurt, lemon, oil and herbs. Kabobs (kebabs) are an easy Summer meal on the outdoor grill, but they are also simple to enjoy indoors with the use of a …
A low carb shrub syrup can bring berry desserts to a new level without a lot of added sugar. Perfect for low carb lifestyles
While spare ribs themselves are low carb proteins, they are often slathered with a high carb BBQ sauce. One way to avoid the sugary BBQ sauces found in the grocery stores is to make your own. Options could include fruit-based BBQ sauces, or a really low carb vinegar-based sauce. This recipe is for low carb …
These crispy zucchini fritters use shredded zucchini in place of potatoes, but the best part of this recipe is that the fritters hold their shape in the pan. I’ll never forget sharing the first version of this recipe with my daughter only to get a tearful phone call about them falling completely apart in the …
Blueberries are one of the lowest-carb fruits that you can eat, and they have the bonus of incredible taste! Blueberries add interest and flavor to this classic chicken dinner salad recipe, and rotisserie pre-cooked chicken from Costco make this recipe an easy, no-cook summer salad. Jump To: RECIPE | Ingredients | Blueberry Rum Popsicles | …
This Southern Italian-Sicilian recipe for fresh asparagus can be served as a side dish or a snack, either hot or at room temperature. A light batter of Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, bread crumb, chopped Italian parsley and egg turn fresh asparagus into a special treat that Italians, and my family, devour in a …
This Southern Italian olive oil cake recipe is enhanced with fresh oranges, Grand Marnier, and cardamom spice. Easy to make in one bowl with a whisk, this cake is not-too-sweet, and very aromatic. It is enjoyed by Italians for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or as a dessert. I especially love it during Easter week as …
Planting an Italian kitchen garden for all your Italian cooking needs? Be sure to include some peppers. You will find mostly sweet pepper varieties in the Italian garden, with a few that have a mild spice. Find out more about the best types of Italian peppers to grow, their flavor, growing tips, and classic recipe …
Piperade is the simple, elegant, and quintessential dish of the small Basque region that sits partially in France and partially in Spain. The signature ingredients are those found readily in this region and consist of onion, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes (and usually a spicy paprika). Jump to: RECIPE | What is Piperade? | Grow Your …