Pork

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.

Pork Chile Verde is a Mexican dish that lends itself to low carb cooking. It is especially tasty when cooked as a slow braise

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.

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, as in this low carb lasagna recipe. Watch out for sugary tomato-based pasta sauces however.  Make your own homemade tomato sauce if you have time …

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 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 in restaurants is a high percentage of sugar in the sauces. This low carb stir fry is as good as any that I’ve had in …

Low carb meatballs can take many forms. This recipe is for a quick and easy weeknight meal with prepared meatballs and shirataki noodles

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 no prep. Navy beans stand in for hominy to keep it slow carb compliant. Everything goes in the slow cooker, and six hours later you …

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 juices are blended into the romesco for extra depth. Slow carb compliant (omit breadcrumbs). Prep: 30 min | Cook: 1.5 hours | Serves: 6 Jump …

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 includes a pork ragu recipe served over spaghetti squash. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 1 hr 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | …

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. The ham balls were surprisingly delicious. Jump to: Recipe for Ham Balls | Brief History | Tiki Culture Revival | Recipe for Retro Mai Tai …

Savory crockpot stuffed peppers made awesome by adding a harissa spice and layering in a robust chutney. Made in the crockpot for ease.

Spanish chickpea and spinach soup can be eaily modified to fit in low carb lifestyles. Decrease the amount of chickpeas and add chorizo!