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Recipe for Hubert Keller’s Chow Chow sliders and an easy way to make a Michelada for Gameday or casual celebrations.

Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse. especially for people on a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle.  It also lends itself wonderfully to any range of sauces or rubs.  This harissa baked salmon is one of my favorite Pesco Mediterranean recipes and can be a quick 10-minute weeknight dinner or a fancy-schmancy dinner party dish! What is …

One pot dinners are easy to get on the table for a busy cook, and this loose meat sandwich (a Maid-Rite variation) is not only easy, but healthy and delicious. The recipe includes pickles and Georgia mustard (aka mustard-based BBQ sauce) to take it over the top in flavor. What is a Loose Meat Sandwich …

The basil pureed into the mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that takes this classic BLT over the top. Simple Summer fare that can’t be beat. How to Make the “Best” BLT If you’re going to keep the BLT simple and classic, you want to use the best ingredients possible. Here’s what to look for: Sourdough …

Roasted, boneless leg of lamb is an impressive dish often reserved for Easter or Spring celebration dinners. If you can plan ahead however it can be an easy family dinner at any time of the year. It requires several hours cook time, but the hands-on time is minimal. This recipe lays the deboned leg of …

Low carb Jambalaya is perfect for modifications to a keto diet or a vegetarian diet without losing the robus Cajun flavor

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

Jerk Chicken sheet pan dinner can easily be modified to become a low carb or keto meal. A jerk spice blend enhances flavor by adding a Caribbean touch

Low carb or keto stuffed peppers are perfect for Fall. Make the with meat and sweet bell peppers or a plant based stuffing in Poblanos

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

Sushi rolls are popular and readily available, but they are generally not a low carb option as they are made with rice. Home-made sushi rolls made with cauliflower rice (which you can now get prepackaged), allows you to have these popular sushi rolls any time with minimal effort. This Sushi recipe is a guest 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 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 …

Lettuce wraps are now available at many popular restaurants and fast food chains (Red Robin, Jimmy Johns, and Smashburger to cite a few).  They can be great low carb lunches on the go, and the lack of thick bread or buns allows the taste of the filling to shine through.   The filling is the …

There are two main problems with fried foods on a low carb diet or ketogenic diet:  the type of oil and the type of coating.  Baked chicken legs with a coating of Dijon mustard, crumbled pork rinds, and a little Parmesan takes care of both of those problems and gives you low carb or keto “fried” chicken …

Winter doesn’t mean you have to miss out on easy and wonderful grilled food.  I bought this Cuisinart “Griddler” a few years ago and have used it at least once weekly for getting quick and easy proteins ready for low carb dinners.  It’s great for grilling indoors in the Summer also when you can’t grill …