It’s really about time I share this recipe with you. I make this sautéed broccoli side dish for nearly every family dinner. My whole family loves it. Who could resist the vibrant green tender broccoli in a luscious blend of oil and garlic? Add butter and a little salt, and even the pickiest eaters will be devouring their greens.
Appetizers & Side Dishes
Easy, healthy appetizers and side dishes for everyday or fun party foods. All these recipes are gluten free and many are low carb. From finger foods: 10-minute cucumber bites to crunchy grain-free bruschetta cheese crisps to pub-style Irish nachos to popular sides: how to cut and cook spaghetti squash, easy keto bacon Brussels sprouts, how to make velvety smooth gravy and much more!
Low Carb Cauliflower Stuffing
Emergency recipe! While I was writing up my Thanksgiving menu, I realized that I didn’t have a stuffing recipe planned. Oh my. The Thanksgiving meal just doesn’t feel complete without stuffing. Since I’m following a low carb diet, however, bread stuffing is a no-no. Cauliflower to the rescue.
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara (No Egg)
Recently, my dear friend Patty gave me her recipe for an egg-free carbonara paired with zucchini noodles (zoodles). Zoodles are a fantastic healthy substitute for the spaghetti in the classic Italian dish. But I happened to have a spaghetti squash ripening on my kitchen counter, and I thought it would…
10-Minute Cucumber Bites (With Three Amazing Toppings)
Today, I was reminiscing with my daughter about the amazing bagels we used to get at a local deli when we lived in New York. I don’t eat bagels anymore because I’m on a low carb diet, but I wondered if there was a way to make a keto-friendly snack that would capture our favorite bagel flavor.
Keto Low Carb Coleslaw
With summer upon us, it’s picnic time! And that means it’s time for coleslaw. Store bought coleslaw can be loaded with sugar. So why not make it at home? You can control the ingredients for a guilt-free, healthier side dish that everyone at your table will love. What makes this coleslaw special? Sugar-free avocado mayo. It’s delicious.
How To Make Homemade Applesauce
Applesauce always brings back fond memories of my grandma who my family affectionately called “Nanny”. Whenever I visited Nanny as a child, she was always in the kitchen cookin’ up something yummy. There was the heavenly aroma of…
Gluten Free Cabbage And Noodles
Gluten free cabbage and noodles goes from stove to table in thirty minutes flat. Looking for an easy recipe your whole family will love? This cabbage and noodles recipe was passed down from my grandma. My family affectionately called her “Nanny”. Everything in Nanny’s kitchen was made with love. The recipe is also known as…
Gluten Free Mushroom Gravy
This is a delicious gluten free mushroom gravy. You’ll want to pour it on beef, chicken, potatoes, etc. The wine makes it a winner, and your family won’t believe it’s gluten free. What could be better than homemade mushroom gravy? I’ll show you how easy it is to make even if you don’t have any…
Velvety Smooth Gluten Free Gravy
Get all my tips and techniques to make velvety smooth gluten free gravy in this quick and easy tutorial. And you can watch how I make it in the video at the end of the post. Has this ever happened to you? You attempt to make gravy only to end up with a lumpy mess?…
Mediterranean Salsa With Tomatoes And Olives
Mediterranean salsa is a great way to amp up the flavor of all kinds of dishes. Made with just four ingredients, plus salt and pepper, it couldn’t be easier to whip up. And it fits right into a low-carb way of eating. I’ve included step by step photos and a cooking video for you. Enjoy!
How To Cook Bacon In The Oven
It’s easy to cook bacon in the oven in less than 25 minutes. No fuss, no mess, just delicious perfectly done bacon. Bacon! Is any food quite so delicious and versatile as bacon? My family loves to have bacon for brunch a few times a week. It can also be chopped up and added to this…
Bursting With Flavor: 50 Low-Carb And Gluten-Free Recipes Designed To Delight Your Tastebuds
Introducing my new digital cookbook. You might be wondering, “Why low-carb and gluten-free?” Over the years I’ve struggled to lose weight. Can you relate? And I knew maintaining healthy weight along with proper rest and exercise are key to…
Creamy Cauliflower Mash
Recently, I was talking to a friend who had started following a low-carb diet. She was looking for a substitute for mashed potatoes and had tried making cauliflower mash. However, hers kept turning out runny and tasteless. Oh dear! That’s why I had to write this post. I love cauliflower mash, and I’ve figured out a recipe that always tastes almost exactly like delicious mashed potatoes. Promise.
12 Nutritious Soups and Side Dishes To Grace Your Holiday Table
Here are a dozen gluten-free, low-carb, nutritious soup and side dish recipes that you can choose for your holiday table. (Though really these dishes would be lovely additions to any meal!) These delicious dishes can be enjoyed by everyone at the holiday table.
Healthy Bacon and Potato Salad (With Lemon Vinaigrette)
Summer’s on its way, and that means it’ll soon be warm enough for shorts and short sleeves. Maybe you’re like me and want to lose a few pounds before summer arrives. In the previous post, John wrote about how vinegar can actually speed up weight loss. Any help in that department is okay with me. Don’t you agree?