Eggplants are mysterious veggies. I often look at them and wonder what to make. I know they are great fried and in stir-fry. I’ve seen them used in lasagna and other Italian-style dishes. But for some reason I just pass them up anyway. When I do buy them they have a somewhat daunting presence in …
Low Carb and Keto Recipes
Who doesn’t love bacon and shrimp together? They are just one of those perfect flavor combinations that can’t get any better… until now. Creamy Alfredo sauce takes the beloved combo and makes it dreamy to behold. I’d like to dive right into that bowl and roll around. This recipe is so rich and delicious, you …
These are my favorite crackers. I’ve been “testing” (gleefully eating) batch after batch to make sure I get them just right for you! They are similar to my Sesame, Cheese, and Nut Crackers except they have the distinct flavor that only nutritional yeast can bring. I love nutritional yeast and butter on popcorn so it …
Get ready to enter a whole new level of yum. Think creamed spinach on steroids (if the steroids were butter and brie and cream of course). I don’t think I’ll ever want to eat greens any way other than this again. I thought I died and went to creamy garlic heaven when I took the …
What should you serve at your next dinner party? This! This gloriously simple grilled salmon will have all your guests raving. I served mine with my Thai Basil and Roasted Peanut Slaw. Don’t be intimidated to cook salmon on the grill! Once you learn this easy trick you will be mastering grilled salmon every weekend. …
Snacking on cheese and crackers is one of life’s greatest joys. In fact we like to make a whole meal out of it! But when you are cutting carbs or avoiding gluten it can be a challenge to find a great cracker! You want one that stays crunchy and crispy and holds up well to …
BBQ season is upon us and you know that means friends, family, and food! This impromptu slaw came together with inspiration from all the wonderful herbs at my local organic farm stand, especially the beautiful, fresh Thai basil. Luckily I was able to grab a quick pic of this beauty before my dinner guests dove …
And this my friends is what I’ve so lovingly nicknamed sugar-free “Keto Fudge!” Just like my original raw honey-sweetened Chocolate Coconut Butter Butter Fudge but sugar free and super low carb. This Real-Food Sugar-Free Fudge Is Easy To Make With Only 5 Ingredients and Zero Cooking Involved. I use raw cacao in this recipe, which …
You are going to love this super low-carb, tangy, herby, keto-friendly ranch dressing. Finding great sauces for low-carb food can be tricky. This one sauce can do a lot. It will brighten up your favorite crunchy salad, or cool down your spicy chicken. It’s extra thick and creamy, making it perfect for dipping. YUM! Do …
Homemade beef jerky is a perfectly portable, protein-packed snack perfect for fueling your next adventure. I’m gonna admit it. I love snacking. But even healthy trail mixes and nuts are full of extra carbs that I really don’t need! There are a lot of great meat snacks available to purchase pre-made these days, but some …
This is a simple, fun way to grill veggies. We love grilling. It brings our family and friends together in a relaxed setting, and during the warmer months we cook outside as much as possible. If we’re going to fire up the grill then I want to make it worth the effort. So I try …
We wait all winter for asparagus and when it arrives we rejoice. It’s spring, the birds are singing, the snow is melting and we get to feast on the tender shoots of asparagus that are emerging from the waking ground. Because I don’t believe in and don’t want to contribute to the culture of eating …
This is a super-easy pastured pork sausage to make — just ground pork and dry spices! I love this recipe for its versatility. Whether you want to serve it up as patties for breakfast, with biscuits and gravy for lunch, or on top of pizza for dinner it will not let you down! It’s hard …
Do you remember that delicious FIRE ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA recipe I shared a while back? Well, I put some of that salsa to good use here. I was vacationing up on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia and we made a point to eat fresh fish every day. We had visited several farm stands and …