This easy guacamole is made by mashing ripe avocado with fresh lime juice, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and salt. Plus unlike traditional guacamole recipes, this version uses salsa for an extra layer of flavor, while keeping the preparation simple, fresh, and completely no-cook. Guacamole is one of those things I can never resist. Creamy avocado,…
Dairy free
Can’t eat dairy or just keep it out of your diet by choice? From How To Cook Tomahawk Rib Eye Steak to How To Make Beef Bone Broth And Why It's Good For You to Healthy Bacon and Potato Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette, I hope you find something delicious to fit your dietary needs.
Picanha Steak Recipe
Picanha steak cooks up tender and full of flavor, with a rich fat cap that melts right into the meat. My easy method takes the guesswork out, and makes it simple to get it right every time. You know that moment when you spot a cut of meat you don’t see very often… and suddenly…
Slow Cooker Steak Tips Recipe
Cooking sirloin steak tips in your slow cooker transforms this lean, budget-friendly cut into tender, pull-apart bites. And they’re coated in a rich, savory teriyaki-style sauce. Naturally gluten free and low carb, it’s an easy, hands-off dinner that’s comforting and satisfying without feeling restrictive. I almost didn’t buy these sirloin tip steaks again. The first…
Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe That’s Naturally Gluten Free And Low Carb
This Manhattan clam chowder is warm, savory, and deeply comforting without feeling heavy or complicated. Made with simple ingredients and naturally gluten free and low carb, it’s a one-pot dish that delivers real flavor and an easy win when you want comfort food that still supports your feel-good goals. This new Manhattan clam chowder is…
Ham Bone Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup is the easiest and most delicious way to turn your leftover ham bone it into a hearty soup with zero fuss. After enjoying a big juicy Baked Bone-In Ham Recipe, don’t let your leftover ham bone go to waste. Turn it into something incredible: Ham Bone Soup. It starts…
How To Bake A Bone-In Ham Recipe
Make your next celebration unforgettable with this mouthwatering baked ham recipe. I show you how to bake a bone-in ham with simple ingredients and big flavor, it’s the ultimate feast! When it comes to holiday cooking, I’m always looking for something that will wow my guests but also make my life easier. Enter: a big,…
Au Jus Gravy Recipe (Low Carb)
This low-carb Au Jus is a traditional pan sauce made from roast drippings, wine, broth, and simple seasonings. Unlike recipes thickened with flour or cornstarch, it delivers rich, concentrated flavor while staying naturally gluten free and low carb. Ah, there’s something undeniably wonderful that happens in a kitchen, especially when the aroma of a roast…
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…
Chicken Soup: A Wholesome Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Whole 30 Recipe
This whole chicken soup is a simple, from-scratch recipe made by gently simmering a whole chicken with vegetables and aromatics on the stovetop or in your slow cooker. Unlike quicker chicken soups that rely on pre-made broth or cooked chicken, this version builds rich flavor from the bone-in simmer for a deeper, more traditional taste….
Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups in Crispy Ham (Gluten-Free, Low Carb)
These baked salmon sushi cups are the kind of easy win you make once and keep coming back to. Crispy ham wraps around tender, spicy salmon for no-fuss, gluten-free bites that feel comforting, satisfying, and surprisingly simple to pull together. Enjoy! These Spicy Salmon Bake Cups are so incredibly delicious and quick to make. The…
Country Style Pork Ribs In The Oven (Low Carb)
This oven baked country style pork ribs recipe uses an inexpensive cut of meat which makes this meal quite budget friendly. Follow my tips for perfectly tender juicy meat. It was an ordinary Wednesday afternoon when my son texted me and said, “Guess what I just put in the oven.” I couldn’t wait for his…
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers Recipe
I remember I loved Sloppy Joes when I was a kid — maybe because they were so messy and fun to eat. But, really, they’re delicious no matter what age you are. They’re always a great go-to meal on busy days because they come together so quickly.
Honey Dijon Pan Sauce
This honey dijon pan sauce is a quick 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 from my slow cooker brisket recipe. It conjures up thoughts of sunshine and backyard cookouts….
Keto Coleslaw With Sugar Free Dressing Recipe
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, nutritious 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…
Châteaubriand Recipe (Low-Carb And Whole 30)
We eat a lot of real meat at our house. It doesn’t matter what kind. Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or fish.
There are a couple of reasons for our apparently counter-cultural practice. First, we love it.
Come on, you gotta love a sizzling T-bone (my favorite) with a sprinkling of…
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! There are so many delicious ways to enjoy it – on its own, as a topping on a salad or burger like this amazing bacon cheeseburger, or even added to this easy and…
Chicken And Peppers In Olive Oil Recipe
This Italian chicken and peppers recipe features bone-in chicken slowly simmered with garlic, sweet peppers, and extra-virgin olive oil until incredibly tender. Unlike tomato-based chicken and peppers recipes, this generations-old family recipe develops rich flavor without red sauce, making it naturally low carb. Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely holiday season. To…
How To Cook Tomahawk Ribeye Steak Recipe
It’s official! My family’s moved from New York to North Carolina. We are loving that the weather is still in the 80s here. It felt like we missed the entire summer because we were so busy with the move and then the process of renting a house. If you’ve ever moved before,…
Sheet Pan Chicken And Peppers Recipe
This sheet pan chicken and peppers recipe features bone-in chicken thighs nestled among hearty potatoes, colorful peppers, and onions tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Unlike similar sheet pan dinners, fresh garlic and parsley is scattered over the chicken before roasting in the chicken’s juices. Do you have a favorite recipe that…
Beyond Chicken and Fish: 26 Flavorful Whole 30 Recipes to Break the Monotony
Are you one of the many people following a Whole 30 plan this month? Whole 30 is a short-term nutritional reset, designed to help you cut out the foods that might be having a negative impact on your health, restore a healthy metabolism, heal your digestive tract, and balance…
Bacon Potato Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette (Why I Cool the Potatoes First)
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?
Skinny Low Carb Taco Bowls Recipe
Who doesn’t love a delicious, healthy meal that’s ready in just fifteen minutes? Tacos are always a great go-to meal on busy days because they come together so quickly. And I love that you can skip the taco shells for a low carb twist. I’ve filled these with my favorite taco fillings: spicy beef, spinach and broccoli sprouts…