These low carb, keto-friendly quick bites are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. In this collection, I’ve curated a selection of mouthwatering recipes designed to fuel your low-carb journey while tantalizing your taste buds. Whether you’re a seasoned keto enthusiast or just beginning your carb-conscious adventure, these delightful creations are sure to…
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!
Crispy Salami Chips Recipe
Crispy salami chips are a smart snack with this easy, homemade recipe that turns simple salami slices into savory chips. Quick and satisfying. It’s afternoon tea time, and sometimes I get a craving for a little snack along with my tea. That’s when my go-to, solution comes to the rescue—crispy salami chips. These babies are one…
How To Make Caprese Salad: A Classic Italian Appetizer
Savor the simplicity of this Caprese salad. A quick, no-cook platter of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil that turns an ordinary day into extraordinary. Your delicious escape is just minutes away. Nothing captures the essence of sunshine like a caprese salad (pronounced kuh·pray·zay). It’s the ultimate no-cook, no-fuss, no-stress dish that you can whip up in…
Chicken Soup: A Wholesome Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Whole 30 Recipe
Enjoy a delicious chicken soup made with a whole chicken in your slow cooker. Ah, there’s something undeniably comforting about a simmering pot of golden goodness, bubbling away in your slow cooker (or on your stove), and that unmistakable aroma filling every nook and cranny of your home. It’s a whole chicken, swirling in a…
Spicy Salmon Bake Cups (Gluten Free And Low Carb)
Spicy salmon bake cups are a tasty and easy to make appetizer for special occasions with family and friends. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most satisfying. Enjoy! These Spicy Salmon Bake Cups are so incredibly delicious and quick to make. The ham gets nice and crispy when baked, and the spicy cooked salmon is…
Dr. Ted Naiman’s P:E Potatoes Au Gratin
Thinly sliced potatoes are layered in a creamy low-fat yogurt and cheddar cheese sauce and then topped with low-fat Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a delicious and healthy high-protein potatoes au gratin casserole. Today, Barbara and I (John) will be reviewing a potatoes au gratin recipe that Dr. Ted Naiman featured on his twitter account….
Spoon Bread Recipe With Rosemary And Bacon
Today, I’ve jazzed up my gluten free spoon bread recipe with rosemary and bacon. It’s a delicious side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I first had spoon bread on one of my family’s many vacations to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We originally visited Gettysburg because we have several Civil War buffs in the family, but we…
Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic
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.
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.
Orange Pan Sauce
Orange pan sauce is quick, easy and ready in less than ten minutes! Pair with fish, pasta, chicken or beef. This lovely sauce is sweetened with the juice of fresh squeezed oranges. A hint of Dijon mustard, dash of thyme, and creamy butter make for a wonderful finishing touch. What is pan sauce? After cooking food…
Pistachio Maple Pan Sauce
Pistachio maple pan sauce is a decadent sauce to drizzle over chicken or fish. Enjoy! If you have kids, they might be as excited as mine were when I told them the sauce was made with “pancake” syrup. My husband loved it too. The pistachios are only slightly crunchy after simmering in the sauce which adds a lovely texture…
Creamy Mustard Pan Sauce
Creamy mustard pan sauce is a quick and easy recipe. With only three ingredients, it cooks in just five minutes. If you love a hint of tang, this creamy sauce is for you. It’s made with just three ingredients: chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream. Mustard’s sharpness is mellowed by the flavor of cream….
Honey Dijon Pan Sauce
This honey dijon sauce is a quick pan barbecue sauce that’s ready in just ten minutes. If you love that flavor of a rich barbecue sauce, you have to try this sauce. This is a simple version of my honey barbecue sauce. It conjures up thoughts of sunshine and backyard cookouts. What is pan sauce? After…