Quick Summary: An overview of traditional Spanish rice dishes, from the three classic Valencian paellas to lesser-known regional specialties like arroz negro, fideuà , and arroz caldoso. Learn the differences, what […]
A Guide to Spanish Rice Dishes: Paella and Beyond Read Post »
Hoppin John is a cajun stew (slow carb compliant) popular on New Years Day for bringing luck in the new year!
Hoppin John with Collard Greens: A New Year’s Tradition Read Post »
This easy pasta dish is rich creamy comfort food in a bowl, perfect for a fall weeknight dinner. It takes less than 30 minutes to from start to finish and
Quick & Easy Pumpkin, Sausage, Sage Pasta Read Post »
Quick Summary: Tender pork tenderloin and colorful vegetables grilled on skewers, served with cool, creamy tzatziki sauce in warm pita. Works beautifully on an indoor grill for year-round enjoyment or
Greek Pork Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce (Indoor Grilling) Read Post »
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
Oven-Baked Spare Ribs with Slow-Carb BBQ Sauce Read Post »
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: Peperonata is slow-cooked sweet peppers with onions and garlic, simmered until velvety soft. Use it to braise pork chops for a tender, flavorful one-pan dinner. The sauce also
Pork Chops Stewed in 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: A creamy rustic Italian stew with cannellini beans, andouille sausage, and Tuscan kale in a velvety broth. High protein, nutrient-dense, and compliant with slow-carb diets. Comes together in
Italian White Bean, Kale, and Sausage Stew (Slow Carb) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Banderillas are flour tortilla-wrapped hot dogs, fried until golden and served with a creamy, spicy chile de arbol sauce. The sauce blends toasted dried peppers with evaporated milk
Mexican Sausage Banderillas with Spicy Pizza Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional Mexican pork tamales with tender shredded pork in red chile sauce, wrapped in corn husks and steamed until the masa is perfectly set. This recipe simplifies the
How to Make Tamales: Traditional Mexican Pork Tamales with Red Chile Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: A distinctive variation of chile colorado featuring tender pork and fresh cactus paddles (nopales). The nopales add a bright, slightly tangy contrast to the rich red chile sauce.
Cactus Paddles (Nopales) in Chili Colorado with Pork Read Post »
Chorizo and eggs make a stellar low carb breakfast or dinner. Mexican & Spanish chorizo are different but excellent in a variety of dishes
Chorizo & Eggs Skillet (Breakfast & Dinner) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Pork tenderloin seared, coated in mustard sauce, wrapped in foil, and baked for 25 minutes. The foil packet seals in moisture for tender, juicy meat. Serve with orzo
Pork Tenderloin in Foil with Mustard Sauce Read Post »
Fruit vinegars, aka shrub syrups, are used in a wide variety of ways. Use them in craft cocktails, as a marinade, as a dressing, or to enhance a sauce
Pork Chops with Tomato Vinegar (aka fruit vinegar) Read Post »
Instapot Tacos al Pastor is a recipe that has the robust flavor of Mexican street food without needing special equipment or a lot of time.
Tacos al Pastor (Instant Pot Method) Read Post »
Pork Chile Verde is a Mexican dish that lends itself to low carb cooking. It is especially tasty when cooked as a slow braise
Mexican Pork (or Beef) Chili Verde Stew: Slow Cooked Read Post »
A low carb carnitas bowl can be made with a wide range of variations. This robustly flavored carnitas bowl adds pickled onions to the mix.
Seared Carnitas: Build Your Own Burrito Bowl Read Post »
Unlike many of the winter squash varieties, spaghetti squash does not pack in the carbs and sugar. It is a great foil for pasta when modifying dishes to low carb,
Low Carb Alternatives for Pasta Read Post »
Low Carb Carnitas are a delightful way to enjoy good Mexican cuisine on a low carb or slow carb lifestyle. Try this recipe for perfect carnitas
Low Carb Crispy Pork Carnitas Read Post »
Low carb diners often avoid restaurants other than steak houses because many dishes are accompanied by rice, breads and various forms of “fillers”. The other thing to watch for
Low Carb Pork and Swiss Chard Stir Fry Read Post »
Low carb meatballs can take many forms. This recipe is for a quick and easy weeknight meal with prepared meatballs and shirataki noodles
Slow Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs (Easy Weeknight Dinner) Read Post »
This is my lazy-day pozole. Traditional pozole requires rehydrating dried chiles and making a rojo sauce from scratch. This version uses ancho powder for the same smoky flavor with almost
Slow Cooker Pozole with Navy Beans (Slow Carb, Easy Method) Read Post »
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
Slow Roasted Pork with Homemade Romesco Sauce Read Post »
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
How to Use Smoked Tomatoes (Plus Pork Ragu Recipe) Read Post »
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.
Retro Tiki: Mai Tai & Pineapple Glazed Ham Balls Read Post »
Savory crockpot stuffed peppers made awesome by adding a harissa spice and layering in a robust chutney. Made in the crockpot for ease.
Stuffed Peppers with Harissa and Chutney (Slow Cooker Version) Read Post »
Spanish chickpea and spinach soup can be eaily modified to fit in low carb lifestyles. Decrease the amount of chickpeas and add chorizo!
Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Soup with Chorizo Read Post »
