Quick Summary: Tender spare ribs rubbed with spices, baked until falling off the bone, and finished with a homemade tomato-based BBQ sauce that skips the sugar. The sauce comes together […]
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Quick Summary: These pan-fried zucchini fritters stay crispy on the outside and hold together in the skillet. The secret is removing moisture from the zucchini and using mostly egg yolks.
Zucchini Fritters That Won’t Fall Apart (with yogurt caper dipping sauce) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A fresh summer dinner salad with rotisserie chicken (or homemade cooked chicken), blueberries, and a tangy white wine vinaigrette. No cooking required. Perfect for busy weeknights or when
Blueberry-Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fresh asparagus coated in a light batter of Parmigiano, garlic, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then baked or fried until golden. A Southern Italian-Sicilian recipe perfect for Easter or any
Italian-Style Asparagus Spears: Baked or Fried Read Post »
Quick Summary: A moist, aromatic olive oil cake from Southern Italy with fresh orange zest, Grand Marnier, and warm cardamom. Not too sweet, easy to make in one bowl with
Italian Orange Olive Oil Cake with Cardamom and Grand Marnier Read Post »
Best Italian sweet pepper varieties: for cooking and growing in an Italian kitchen garden. Including container tips, and Italian recipes.
Italian Pepper Varieties: How to Grow and Cook Them Read Post »
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
Seared Chicken Piperade: Slow-Carb Version Read Post »
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,
Dried vs Canned Beans: When to Use Each (Plus Fagioli Recipe) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Non-starchy vegetables are the foundation of slow carb and low carb eating, and not all of them are created equal. Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower,
Slow Carb Diet Vegetables: Ranked List from Lowest to Highest Carb Read Post »
Chicory is one of the most underrated vegetables for home gardeners. It’s cold-hardy, easy to grow, and includes varieties most people have never tried, like radicchio, catalogna, puntarelle, and sugarloaf.
How to Grow Chicory: Varieties, Growing Tips, and Recipes Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional Italian winter squash varieties like Marina di Chioggia, Piena di Napoli, and Violina Rugosa offer superior flavor but aren’t available in stores. They’re easy to grow, store
Italian Winter Squash: Growing and Cooking Read Post »
Romano beans and sweet cherry tomatoes make a great low carb vegetable dish for the height of summer. Easy and delicious
How to Actually Eat More Vegetables on a High Protein Diet Read Post »
Quick Summary: An Italian kitchen garden needs tomatoes (paste, slicer, and cherry types), squash, beans, chicory, peppers, eggplant, kale, broccoli, onions, lettuce, and herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley. Grow
Italian Vegetables: What to Grow for Italian Cooking (Including Italian Herbs) Read Post »
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
How to Grow Romano Beans (Flat Beans): Varieties, Planting, and Cooking Read Post »
Quick Summary: The Pesco Mediterranean diet combines the plant-rich, olive-oil-centered approach of traditional Mediterranean eating with fish and seafood as the primary protein, plus intermittent fasting for metabolic health. It
Pesco Mediterranean Diet: Food List, Meal Plan Ideas, and Recipes Read Post »
Quick Summary: Thin beef slices stuffed with prosciutto, pine nuts, Pecorino Romano, garlic, and parsley, then simmered for hours in robust tomato sauce. A Sicilian/Neapolitan celebration dish featured in “The
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Quick Summary: Pozole rojo is a classic Mexican stew of pork and hominy in a red chile broth, slow-cooked until the flavors meld. This recipe comes from a friend in
Pork Pozole Rojo: Traditional Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew Read Post »
Quick Summary: Salmon roasted with a mayonnaise coating that turns golden and tangy under the broiler. Only 2 to 3 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes. Serve with salsa macha for
Baked Salmon Coated with Mayonnaise and a Side of Salsa Macha Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexican chile oil is a crispy, smoky condiment made with fried dried peppers, garlic, peanuts, and sesame seeds — Mexico’s answer to chili crisp. Smoky, crunchy, and endlessly
Mexican Chile Oil (Salsa Macha): How to Make It at Home Read Post »
Quick Summary: Soft cookies studded with fresh raspberries and chunks of dark chocolate. Using 78% dark chocolate and minimal sugar lets the sweet-tart berries and rich cocoa flavor shine. Prep
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Cookie Recipe (Low Sugar) Read Post »
This fall, cozy up with a warming twist on a classic cocktail. A great little pick-me-up for rainy days, this pumpkin spice espresso martini is the perfect combination of intense
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Pork chops braised with sweet bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, keeping the meat tender and flavorful: An Italian sauce called peperonata.
Pork Chops with Peppers and Onions: An Italian Peperonata Read Post »
Quick Summary: Pork chops braised in puttanesca sauce with tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. Brown the chops, add the sauce, simmer 10 minutes. A bold, low carb Italian dinner in
Pork Chops in Puttanesca Sauce: 30-Minute Italian Dinner Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fluffy breakfast or dessert bars made with blue corn masa harina, fresh raspberries, and toasted pine nuts. The earthy, nutty flavor of blue corn balances the sweet-tart berries.
Easy Raspberry Bars with Blue Corn Masa Read Post »
Quick Summary: These raspberry scones use brewed Earl Grey tea as the liquid instead of cream or eggs, creating a moist, flavorful pastry that’s not dry or crumbly. The tea
Raspberry Black Tea Scones: No Eggs or Cream Needed Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional strawberry shortcake uses biscuits, not sponge cake. These cream biscuits are made with heavy cream instead of butter or buttermilk, making them simple and foolproof. Macerate fresh
Best Biscuits for Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Cream Recipe (No Butter or Buttermilk) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Raspberry sweetness depends on variety, full sun, proper pruning, and harvesting at peak ripeness. Summer-bearing varieties like Tulameen and Cascade Delight tend to be very sweet. For everbearing,
The Sweetest Raspberries (Varieties and Growing Tips) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Strawberry sweetness depends on variety, potassium fertilizer, full sun, and harvesting at peak ripeness. June-bearing varieties like Earliglow and Honeoye tend to be sweetest, but day-neutrals like Albion
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Quick Summary: A tangy, herbal Mexican sauce made from pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, poblano and serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro, served over chicken. Sometimes called mole verde, though pipián always features
Chicken Pipián Verde: Pumpkin Seed Green Mole Read Post »
Quick Summary: Salmon filets roasted with a tangy rhubarb compote made with ginger, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Quick enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for company. Prep: 30 min |
Roasted Salmon with Savory Rhubarb Ginger Sauce Read Post »
