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 of traditional mole in under an hour. Includes comparison of mole rojo vs mole poblano, tips for using pre-made mole sauce, and a DIY mole …
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 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Making Vegetables Easy | More Slow Carb Sides | FAQ While protein and …
Quick Summary: Grilled white fish in warm corn tortillas with creamy avocado sauce, tangy pickled onions, and crisp cabbage. The essential Baja taco: simple, fresh, and satisfying. Includes instructions for indoor grilling, homemade spice rub, and avocado cream. Tips on using a comal for perfect tortillas. Prep: 40 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: …
This is an easy, delicious way to bring a low carb fish dinner to the table in a hurry! This recipe uses ground pistachio nuts to form a crust, or the “breading”, for fish filets. The crunch of the nuts and the rich, meaty texture of the fish is paired with a silky sour cream …
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 flavor. Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Easiest Way to Bake Eggs | More Ideas for Using …
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, or game. Includes substitutions for the currant jelly and a non-alcoholic version. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE …
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 love. It was delicious, and doesn’t require specialized equipment. Most of the “time” is down time while it is steaming away. Jump to: RECIPE | …
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 soup, but canned oysters can work almost as well if fresh are not available. This soup/stew recipe is made with a base of bacon and …
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: Spice-rubbed mahi mahi filets pan-fried and topped with a quick plum sauce made from fresh plums, onion, butter, and broth. Works with any firm white fish and fits a Pesco Mediterranean or low carb diet. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Plum Sauce …
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 serve alongside it. This post covers the best side dishes for tuna steaks plus a complete weeknight recipe with seared tuna and white bean side. …
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 pancakes work equally well with canned pumpkin. Bonus: you can make them in a skillet or baked in a sheetpan. Jump to: RECIPE | Savory …
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 called Moranga (see photo below). If you can’t find this variety however, an orange baking pumpkin will work just fine. The flavor and the presentation …
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 and freezer-friendly. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min (plus roasting) | Serves: 10 Jump to: RECIPE | Best Squash Varieties for Soup | Ingredient …
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, spicy, crunchy, and refreshing. Prep: 20 min | Serves: 5 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | The Dressing | Chile-Lime-Salt | FAQ If you go …
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. The video that accompanies the recipe also demonstrates a quick and easy way to roast and peel peppers. This is a perfect low carb spread and is fantastic with salmon …