Summer picnics or beach outings often involves packing up hearty sandwiches, and the last thing you want is a tomato that makes your sandwiches soggy when you unwrap your carefully made sandwich. The key to not having soggy sandwiches is to choose the right tomato, one that is meaty instead of juicy. These 11 heirloom …
This vegetable tart featuring carrots, a puff pastry crust and a tangy lemon-ricotta filling is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or Spring picnics. It’s easy and the ingredients are flexible enough to suit a range of tastes. Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. It will keep perfectly for several days. Jump to: RECIPE Best …
Beef birria stew (Birria de Res Con Consomé) is a rich stew that is traditionally made with either goat or lamb, but beef is the preferred meat in the U.S. The meat is always slow cooked in a richly-flavored broth until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender. When served as a stew it is simply ladled into …
Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This light no-cook version is made with fresh strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies and topped with whipped cream and chilled in the refrigerator. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is Tiramisu?Ingredients & SubstitutionsStep by Step PhotosCommon Questions This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure …
Although root vegetables are generally higher in carbohydrates than other vegetable choices, if you choose the right ones, and roast them or sauté them without adding sugar or sauces, you can still get high-flavor (and healthy) comfort food without going over your daily carb count. This ”Ragù” recipe is a sauté of root vegetables on …
One of my resolutions this year is to include more vegetables in my recipes, but always with the criteria that they must be full of flavor and simple to cook. No bland vegetables allowed! This Tuscan dish is a sausage been stew with Winter cabbage as the vegetable. It is a full-flavored, slow carb comfort …
Guide for the beginner on growing strawberries at home, whether in a container, raised bed, or in the garden
While the macronutrients of protein and fat hold star status on low carb diets, the vegetable side dishes are often what make the meal more interesting and complete. The asparagus recipe below is not only low carb, but offers a lot of protein from the egg garnish. And it’s quick and easy to boot! Jump …
Osso buco is a robust Northern Italian comfort food, traditionally made with veal shanks, but easily modified with other meats such as beef, lamb, veal and even pork. Although it sits in the oven braising for three hours, the hands-on part of cooking is easy and minimal. Great for cold weather cooking, entertaining guests or …
A traditional fruity piquant sauce made with current jelly (called Cumberland sauce) is a classic for pork chops, lamb, venison or wild game. The recipe below is an easy version with no alcohol and is served up with seasoned lamb chops or seared pork chops. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is Cumberland Sauce?Traditional vs Non-alcoholic VersionSubstitute IngredientsCommon …
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 …
If you’re looking for a healthy Summertime alternative to bacon and eggs for breakfast, these blueberry breakfast popsicles are perfect. Easy to grab-and-go and made with superfood blueberries, Greek yogurt and a bit of honey and granola. Kick start your Summer mornings, or refresh yourself with a cooling, healthy snack. Are they Actually Healthy? Many …
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 …
These easy mini tarts made with a store-bought pastry dough and your favorite jams or marmalades come together in 10 minutes! While these jam tarts are simple to make, the taste will only shine if you take care to use quality ingredients. A real hit with kids, for any holiday. The kids might even want …
Meyer lemons taste like a cross between a lemon and an orange, but they are quite expensive. This faux “meyer lemon” pie has a low carb nut crust and a no-bake lemon-orange filling that mimics Meyer lemons. Perfect for celebrations where there are guests that are watching their carbs! Jump to: RECIPEChanging Pies to Low …