This healthy and delicious lemony marinated zucchini salad is the perfect side dish to bring to a summer cookout or on a picnic! The zucchini is topped with slivers of red onion, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pistachio nuts, Kalamata olives, and crispy bacon. So much tastiness in every bite!
Appetizers & Side Dishes
Easy, nutritious 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!
Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ever have a hectic day and just want to enjoy a tasty treat with dinner? These parmesan baked sweet potatoes are sure to make any meal extra-special. The sweet potatoes are roasted in lots of butter with a hint of garlic and parmesan cheese that forms an out-of-this-world delicious parmesan crust on top.
Gluten Free Southern Spoon Bread History And Easy Recipe
When you think of truly American dishes, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of apple pie or a turkey dinner or a juicy cheeseburger. In light of President’s Day, I wanted to revisit another truly American dish, a dish that was a favorite food of many of the founding fathers: spoon bread.
Gluten Free Game Day Party Recipes
Looking for gluten free snacks for your Super Bowl party? To celebrate the biggest football game of the year, I’ve gathered six of our favorite gluten free game day recipes to help you gear up for a super time. Whether or not you’re a football fan, these recipes are sure to make for a fun party…
Oven Baked Curly Cheese Fries Recipe
Who else is excited for Super Bowl Sunday? After all, we all know one of the best things about football parties. The food, of course! 😉 Today, I have a perfect party food for you that’s sure to be a hit on game day: oven baked curly cheese fries.
Mushroom Risotto in Chicken and White Wine Broth
Mushroom risotto in chicken and white wine broth is a delicious creamy Italian rice that turns ordinary mushrooms into a yummy dish. Looking to enjoy a warm and satisfying dish for dinner tonight? Creamy risotto in a white wine and chicken broth is sautéed with garlic and onions, tossed with cremini mushrooms, and topped with…
Turkey Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
This tossed turkey salad with roasted sweet potatoes is so refreshing, satisfying, and delicious. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey…or the leftovers! Really, no matter how many family members and friends crowd around the table or how much we eat, I’ve never been to a Thanksgiving feast where there weren’t lots of leftovers for the next day…
Cauliflower And Carrot Purée Recipe
This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish. Ever been so busy preparing the main entrées for Thanksgiving that you didn’t have time to come up with a special vegetable side? No worries this Thanksgiving! This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish that pairs…
Pomegranate Spinach Salad Recipe
Bid goodbye to the boring side salad with this bowl of crisp, baby spinach, juicy pear slices, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy goat cheese. Paired with a homemade, paleo apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is a healthy feast of fresh and seasonal ingredients.
How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide
Spaghetti squash is a winter squash that transforms into long, spaghetti-like strands when cooked. This recipe roasts the squash in the oven until tender and lightly caramelized. Unlike boiled, steamed, microwave, or pressure-cooked spaghetti squash, this simple method delivers the best texture and roasted flavor with minimal effort. Featured comment Thanks! This was easy and…
Grilled Zucchini Roll Ups (Gluten-Free, Paleo, And Low-Carb)
Rolling up grilled zucchini with bolognese sauce and fresh parmesan really takes grilled zucchini to the next level. Wow! These little grilled zucchini roll ups make an amazing appetizer. Nicole took me on a field trip last week. I say that because when my kids were small, I planned many of the field trips for our homeschool…
Mozzarella Wrapped In Prosciutto With Basil Sauce
Baked sweet ground sausage and creamy mozzarella wrapped in delicate slices of prosciutto makes an amazing quick appetizer. I was going to bring you a recipe for a Zucchini Sausage Lasagna Casserole today, but the pictures didn’t quite come out the way Peter and I wanted them too. And by the time we realized this, the…
Sautéed Kale Tossed With Bacon Recipe
Sautéed kale tossed with bacon is an easy vegetable side dish made with fresh kale, crispy bacon, and simple seasonings. Cooking the kale until just tender helps mellow its natural bitterness, while the bacon adds rich, smoky flavor to every bite. It’s time to up my kale game. Today I’m lightly sautéing my fresh-picked kale…
Eggplant Rollatini Bolognese Recipe
You’re going to love this nutritious low-carb eggplant rollatini bolognese . Serve it as an appetizer or as the main course. Buon appetito! Today, I am revisiting one of my favorite recipes: eggplant rollatini. This time I’ve updated it with a special twist, stuffing these delicious bundles of eggplant with mozzarella cheese and a meaty bolognese sauce….
Healthier Homemade French Fries Recipe
These homemade french fries really are wonderfully easy to make, and they surpass restaurant fries, hands down. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, not a bit greasy: these better-for-you fries are in a category all their own. Featured comment […] saw your son’s pictures and just had to try this! I usually slice up and…
Zoodle Soup With Meatballs Recipe
Zoodle soup with meatballs pairs nutritious zucchini noodles with mini meatballs and baby bok choy for a winning combination. One of my kids came down with a nasty head cold this month shortly after returning home from a high school debate tournament. The cold quickly spread as my other son caught it too, then John, and then Nicole. As…
Mouthwatering Stuffed Zucchini Boats: A Must Try Recipe
Stuffed zucchini boats prove dinner can be simple and still delicious. Italian sausage adds big flavor, the melted cheese brings cozy comfort, and the easy prep makes them a relaxed, satisfying dish without the fuss. Featured comment These are so delicious! I made them with regular italian sausage (no added sugar) and they were still…
Spiralized Potato Chips Recipe (With Pictures)
Crispy, homemade spiralized potato chips—easy to make, full of flavor, and totally irresistible! March Madness is in full swing and has sports fans everywhere on the edge of their seats. The college basketball tournament is looking to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the season and has already served up several thrilling underdog wins.
Homemade Paleo Salsa Recipe
This easy homemade salsa is made by blending oven-roasted tomatoes with jalapeño and Serrano peppers, garlic, scallions, cilantro, avocado oil, and fresh lime juice. Unlike many fresh salsa recipes, roasting the tomatoes creates a deeper, richer flavor while keeping the ingredients simple and vibrant. My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with a delicious…
Irish Nachos Pub Style Potatoes Recipe
Looking for a crowd-pleasing snack? Try this mouthwatering Irish Nachos Pub-Style Potatoes recipe featuring crispy, seasoned potato slices drowned in cheese, bacon, and green onions. Easy to make, irresistible to taste! Featured comment Best Irish Nachos recipe out there!” – A Happy Reader from Instagram Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We celebrate this day with all our…
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. The ones that require only a handful of fresh ingredients to make a dish that is elegant and tasty and, yet, so effortless to prepare. I’ve added bacon to many of my vegetable dishes, but I think with asparagus I have finally found the perfect match.
Gluten Free Cauliflower Flatbreads Recipe
A stack of thin, fluffy, golden-brown-to-perfection flatbreads. Can you believe they’re made without a trace of flour? The secret ingredient: versatile, delicious cauliflower.
Seasoned Cauliflower Rice with Bacon
Cauliflower rice makes a delicious easy side dish that tastes just like fried rice. And it’s keto, low-carb, and whole 30 compliant too! Today, we’ve cooked up something extra special in our gluten-free kitchen. Nicole has been craving fried rice these past several days, so we decided to make a version of this recipe with…
Gluten Free Game Day Chili Dip Recipe
The most important food at a Super Bowl party is undeniably the dip. This homemade, low-carb chunky chili dip has all the ingredients necessary to make it a crowd-pleasing favorite on game day. Hearty ground beef. Check. Jalapeno pepper. Check. Cheddar cheese. Check. Bacon. Check. But, hey, why stop there?…