These low carb chicken burgers paired with a snow pea sauté is as fresh and easy as it gets. The lemon and parsley give the chicken patties a lot of […]
Low Carb Chicken Patties with Snow Pea Sauté Read Post »
Quick Summary: A simplified approach to Mexican mole rojo using a fresh spice blend instead of roasting and rehydrating whole dried peppers. Achieves the complex, slightly chocolatey, gently spicy flavor
Easy Chicken Mole Rojo (Using a Spice Blend) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fresh asparagus topped with grated hard-boiled eggs and briny capers. A quick, protein-rich side dish that’s naturally low-carb. Inspired by Ottolenghi but simplified for weeknight cooking. Prep: 15
Asparagus with Crumbled Eggs and Capers: Low-Carb Spring Side Read Post »
Baja-style fish tacos with quick pickled red onions, creamy avocado sauce, and shredded cabbage on warm corn tortillas. Grilled cod with a smoky tomato-chipotle spice rub. Includes tips for indoor grilling, using a comal, and making these tacos low carb.
Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onions and Avocado Cream (Baja Style) Read Post »
Tuna steaks coated in a ground pistachio crust, seared until golden, and served with a tangy sour cream dill sauce. The nut crust works with any firm fish, from red snapper to cod. Low carb, ready in 30 minutes, and elegant enough for company.
Pistachio Crusted Tuna with Sour Cream Dill Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: Eggs baked in tangy Chile Verde sauce make a fast, low carb Mexican breakfast. Use store-bought sauce for a 10-minute meal or a homemade Verde sauce for deeper
Chile Verde Baked Eggs: Easy Mexican Breakfast Read Post »
Quick Summary: Seared lamb chops with a fruity-tangy sauce made from red currant jelly, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar. A classic British sauce that pairs beautifully with lamb, pork,
Lamb Chops with Cumberland Sauce (Red Currant and Mustard) Read Post »
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
English Steamed Pudding with Persimmon: Holiday Showstopper Read Post »
Oyster stew is a classic Christmas Eve recipe, but it also serves as creamy comfort food that will get you through any cold evening. Fresh oysters are ideal for this
Christmas Eve Oyster Stew: Low-Carb Read Post »
Spice-rubbed mahi mahi pan-fried and topped with a 10-minute plum sauce made from fresh plums, onion, butter, and broth. Works with any firm white fish, salmon, duck, or pork. Includes substitution ideas for store-bought plum sauce and tips on the best cooking methods for fish.
Pan-Fried Mahi Mahi with 10-Minute Plum Sauce for Fish Read Post »
Quick Summary: Seared tuna steaks with balsamic glaze, served with a white bean and tomato side dish. The tuna cooks in 3 minutes, but the real question is what to
Tuna Steak Side Dishes: What to Serve with Seared Tuna (Plus a Balsamic Recipe) Read Post »
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
Pumpkin Pancakes: Stovetop or Sheetpan for a Crowd Read Post »
Camarão na Moranga (Shrimp in Pumpkin) is a creamy seafood stew from Brazil beautifully served in a colorful pumpkin. Traditionally it would be served in a pinkish heirloom variety of pumpkin
Shrimp in Pumpkins: Camarão na Moranga Read Post »
Quick Summary: Roasted pumpkin or winter squash pureed with smoky ancho chile, mint, and coriander. Savory rather than sweet, with the roasting bringing out the squash’s natural depth. Make-ahead friendly
Mexican Pumpkin Ancho Soup (Savory, Not Sweet) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fresh jicama, mango, cucumber, and radish tossed with a ginger lime dressing and finished with chile-lime salt (Tajín). A riff on the popular Mexican street fruit cups. Sweet,
Mexican Fruit Salad with Tajín (Chile-Lime Salt) and Ginger Lime Dressing Read Post »
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.
Ajvar: A Red Bell Pepper & Eggplant Spread from Kosovar Read Post »
Quick Summary: Salmon cubes marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh thyme, then grilled on skewers with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and radicchio. Ready in 30 minutes and easy to cook indoors
Salmon Kebabs with Lemon Herb Marinade (Indoor Grill Method) Read Post »
Brussel sprouts are often hailed as one of the most-hated foods. However, Caesar salad is one of the most popular. This unique combination of brussel sprouts and Caesar salad brings
Low Carb Brussel Sprouts Caesar Salad Read Post »
Quick Summary: Crispy, tangy cucumber chips dried in a dehydrator, a low oven or an air dryer with salt and vinegar flavors. Makes a great low carb snack that keeps
Salt and Vinegar Cucumber Chips: Dehydrated, Oven-Baked or Air Fryer Read Post »
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
How to Make Refried Beans in an Instant Pot (From Dried Beans) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Homemade beet chips are crunchy, nutritious, and addictive. Made with just beets and salt in a dehydrator (8-10 hours at 135°F). Healthier than store-bought chips with no additives.
Dehydrated Beet Chips Recipe: A Nutritious Snack Read Post »
Quick Summary: Boneless leg of lamb butterflied, rubbed with a Mexican mole-inspired spice blend (cocoa, coffee, ancho, chipotle), stuffed with orange zest, sesame seeds, and Mexican chocolate, then rolled and
Rolled Leg of Lamb with Mexican Mole Spice Rub Read Post »
Quick Summary: A no-bake citrus filling in a pecan crust that mimics the flavor of expensive Meyer lemons. Combines lemon zest, orange zest, and marmalade for that distinctive lemon-orange taste.
No Cook Lemon Orange Spring Pie (Faux Meyer Lemon) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A side-by-side comparison of two grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato jam: one made with Velveeta and white bread, the other with gouda and seeded bakery bread. Both are
Grilled Cheese with Melting Cheeses: A Taste Test of Two Versions Read Post »
Quick Summary: Crispy baked wings rubbed with harissa spice and drizzled with a butter-harissa sauce. Easier than smoking, just as flavorful, and perfect for game day crowds. Includes a DIY
Harissa Baked Wings (Easy Game Day Recipe) Read Post »
Bouillabaisse is a hearty French seafood stew, similar to cioppino but further characterized by adding saffron and a fish stock/white wine base as the broth. Fennel and orange peels are
Easy French Bouillabaisse with Fennel and Orange Zest Read Post »
Pheasant Normandy (Except with chicken) is a famous French stew make with apples, onions, cream and apple brandy
Pheasant Normandy: A Classic French Stew with Apples and Cream Read Post »
This is a tutorial for making a low carb, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake with a nut crust for Thanksgiving or the holiday season
Low Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake with Nut Crust Read Post »
Creamed spinach is a classic and it is easily modified to be low carb or keto. Pairing it with seared scallops is a match made in heaven
Restaurant-Style Spanish Creamed Spinach with Seared Scallops Read Post »
Wide, meaty Romano beans slow-cooked with smashed cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, and fruit vinegar. Includes tips on finding and growing flat beans, plus the Dragon Tongue heirloom variety.
Romano Beans Recipe: Italian Flat Beans Stewed with Cherry Tomatoes Read Post »
