At the St. Paul Farmers’ Market, I sell both caffeinated teas and caffeine-free herbal blends (tisanes), and caffeine content is one of deciding factors in purchasing tea. The answer depends […]
Caffeine in Tea vs Coffee: What You Need to Know Read Post »
I didn’t expect this recipe for a cheeseburger and pickle soup to be so good. It’s my husband’s concoction and it is certainly nothing fancy, but boy did it hit
Creamy Cheeseburger Soup with Dill Pickles Read Post »
Chicken lime soup with a Mexican flair makes a great low carb or keto meal whether it’s summer, fall or winter. Light and robust at the same time!
Mexican Chicken Lime Soup: Slow Carb 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: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep:
Mexican Chili: Turkey, Squash, Poblanos & Black Beans Read Post »
Quick Summary: A creamy corn chowder with cod, made richer by simmering fresh corn cobs into stock. The natural milk sugar from the cobs eliminates the need for added sugar.
Seafood Corn Chowder: Without Shellfish Read Post »
Quick Summary: A Louisiana seafood gumbo thickened with okra instead of roux or filé powder. Made with shrimp, white fish, the Cajun trinity, and a homemade spice blend. Easier than
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo with Okra: No Roux, No Filé Powder Needed 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 »
Quick Summary: Rich, deeply spiced Mexican beef stew braised until fall-apart tender. The meat and consommé (braising broth) work together as both a stew and as a base for birria
Mexican Beef Stew with Consommé: Birria de Res Read Post »
Quick Summary: A hearty Italian stew with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and braised cabbage in a light cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, slow carb compliant (without panko topping), and
Tuscan Sausage, Cabbage and Bean Stew: A Slow Carb Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: Osso buco is a Northern Italian braised stew traditionally made with veal shanks, but lamb, beef, or oxtail work beautifully. The shanks braise in wine and stock with
Osso Buco with Lamb Shanks: A Classic Italian Braised Stew 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 »
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 »
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 »
Mexican fish stew or Sopa de Pescado is a healthy dinner that works well with low carb or keto lifestyles and is quick and easy to make.
Mexican Fish Stew (Sopa de Pescado) Read Post »
Mexican Meatball Soup is also known as Albondigas and is a healthy, hearty, low carb soup for chilly days. Using prepared meatballs makes this recipe easy!
Mexican Meatball Soup (Albondigas): with Pre-made Meatballs Read Post »
Braised Short Ribs are so rich and warming…..and low carb and keto! Add a Mexican flair to them and you have a flavor-intense dinner that will make those cold winter evenings feel like a reward!
Mexican Short Ribs: Braised with Mexican Spices (Caldo de Res) 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 »
This Thai-inspired soup or stew includes mussels but could work with any protein for a high-flavor low-carb dinner
Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth Read Post »
Meatballs of some sort exist in the cuisine of every culture worldwide. These Greek-inspired meatballs in lemon thyme soup can take on a Moroccan flavor profile after enjoying them as
Baked Greek Meatballs in Lemon Thyme Soup Read Post »
This wonderful Vietnamese meatball soup, inspired by Gordon Ramsey lends itself easily to a low carb adaptation. The spices used in the tender meatballs, along with the warming spices and
Vietnamese-Spiced Meatball Soup Read Post »
Low carb recipe for lentil and chorizo mulligan stew for a quick, easy, cheap weeknight dinner. An excellent way to use harissa.
Lentil and Chorizo Stew (A Slow-Carb Recipe) Read Post »
Slow carb crockpot chili is a great way to do batch cooking for slow carb lifestyles. There is plenty leftover for great portable lunches.
Crockpot Chili: Slow Carb, Keto-Friendly, Big Batch) Read Post »
This sweet and savory Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew is made in a large pot rather than the classic North African tagine
Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew (No Tagine Needed) Read Post »
This is a healthy, no-rice version of a Chicken Thai Curry
Chicken Pineapple Curry Bowl – without Rice Read Post »
A Summary of the distinctions between Cioppino, Bouillabaisse and Seafood Chowder, and tested recipes for making each one.
Cioppino vs Bouillabaisse: What’s the Difference (and How to Make Both) Read Post »
I always tried to send my kids their favorite food when I used to put together college care packages, but it wasn’t always the easiest thing to ship. My son
Manhattan Clam Chowder for Shipping: Halloween College Care Package Read Post »
Low Carb Gazpacho & Breakfast Tomato Bread: Two recipes that use heirloom tomatoes in their freshest form in classic dishes from Spain.
Traditional Gazpacho Recipe (Gazpacho Andaluz): Spain’s Perfect Summer Soup Read Post »
