Have you ever tried a new food and fallen absolutely in love with it? Then wondered how on earth you had gone all your life without ever tasting it before? That’s what happened to me when I made pork osso buco for the first time.
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Nutritious low-carb, no-carb, keto, no sugar, no grains meals, snacks, dessert recipes and information to help you on your journey to live a healthy active life.
Keto pork tenderloin crispy bites, 30-minute low -carb meatballs in smoked paprika sauce, the tastiest stuffed cabbage, and dessert recipes like coconut and almond dark chocolate bars are a sampling of what's in store for you here in this low-carb recipe collection.
Plus you'll also find related wellness articles including the complete series of Our keto journey, and How to Recompose Your Dad Bod in Less Than a Year (Even if You're in Your Fifties), and an article entitled Will My Friend Jerry Ever Beat Diabetes And Obesity? Part 2: Winning The Battle.
How To Make Beef Bone Broth (And Why It’s Good For You)
The days are growing colder here in the Northeast, and winter is nearly upon us. That means it’s also nearly cold and flu season. Drinking a steaming mug of beef bone broth is a wonderful way to strengthen your immune system during these months. In fact, bone broth is such a wonderful health-boosting food that my family and I love drinking it year round.
Beef Liver With Bacon And Caramelized Onions Recipe
If you were to take a poll in our house of who would like to have liver tonight for dinner, the responses would always be three in favor, two against, and one a nonchalant OK. The two negatives always add a strong “yuck” when the word liver is mentioned. These are typical reactions to a proposed liver dinner. Most people either love it or hate it. Personally, I love it, especially when it’s smothered in bacon and onions.
Garlic Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes Recipe
Enjoy a delicious garlic chicken meal with fresh ingredients, including basil and olives, all enveloped in a rich easy homemade tomato sauce. Last week was my son Peter’s birthday. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that he takes all these gorgeous food photos. Happy birthday, Peter! If you’re curious about the…
How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide
How to cut and prepare spaghetti squash for every spaghetti squash recipe. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, nutritious, low carb alternative to pasta. We all know that the kitchen can be a very dangerous place. Kitchen accidents happen even to…
Spice Rubbed Pork Roast Recipe
This savory, spice rubbed pork roast with its rich basting sauce makes a wonderfully satisfying dinner. This morning John and I went on a walk around our neighborhood. What a lovely, crisp fall day! John commented that these kinds of days remind him of long-ago autumn Sundays when he was a kid. His mom would…
10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal in minutes with this easy-to-make wild shrimp with coconut sauce. This coconut sauce recipe is gluten free, paleo, and low carb so everyone at your table can enjoy it. Last week I found wild caught shrimp on sale at my local supermarket. Wild shrimp can be a little pricey so…
Zucchini Lasagna Casserole That Really Rocks
Sensational taste alert!
As I’m writing this, it’s raining heavily outside which has cooled things off a bit and that makes it the kind of day for zucchini sausage and beef casserole. Think lasagna with zucchini instead of noodles. Each mouthful keeps you salivating for the next bite.
My Secret For Juicy Grilled Pork Chops (With Chimichurri Sauce)
Fire up the grill and get ready to dig into the tastiest juicy grilled pork chops topped with zesty chimichurri sauce. I almost gave up on pork chops. I had tried many different ways to cook them, but often times they’d come out too tough, like leather. But then I discovered the tenderizing secret: brining! I…
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 a crazy simple side dish that comes together fast. It’s time to up my kale game. Today I’m lightly sautéing my fresh-picked kale in butter, oil and garlic. Then comes a splash of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crunchy bacon. This is now John’s favorite kale recipe. No…
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….
Marinated Grilled Chicken With Sauteed Kale and Spinach
Marinated grilled chicken breasts turns out extra-juicy and ultra-flavorful. Best of all, it’s incredibly quick and easy to make. Serve with sauteed kale & spinach for the win. This has to be one of my favorite chicken recipes ever. It’s extra-juicy and ultra-flavorful. It’s super light and nutritious. It’s gluten-free and paleo friendly. And, best of all, it’s incredibly quick…
Turkey Tenderloin stuffed with Kale and Goat Cheese
Turkey tenderloin stuffed with kale and goat cheese is an elegant dish and actually simple to prepare. You’re going to love this meal. In our house, turkey tenderloin is one of our favorite dinners. We usually have it at least once every two to three weeks. It’s not terribly expensive, the meat is always tender…
Broiled Lamb Chops with Chermoula Sauce Recipe
You’re going to love these broiled lamb chops that have their own little handle and a nugget of meat to savor with each bite! Chermoula sauce elevates these tasty chops to irresistible. Hi friends! Sorry for not posting more this week, but I had one of those nasty kitchen accidents last Friday. I dropped and…
Gluten Free Salmon Cakes (Paleo, Low-carb, and Keto)
Watch how to make Salmon cakes in the new cooking video I just published with this updated post. Salmon cakes are a fun way to enjoy salmon the perfect balance of crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, healthy ingredients, and wonderful flavor. And they fit right into a low-carb way of eating!
Beef Stroganoff with Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Beef Stroganoff takes just ten minutes to prepare and twenty-five minutes to cook. It’s a great weeknight meal when you need to make dinner in a pinch, and it’s the ultimate comfort food with its succulent strips of meat tossed in the creamiest mushroom sauce over a bed of tender pappardelle-style zoodles. Beef Stroganoff is…
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. If you’ve been following my blog for a while now, you know how much I LOVE zucchini. Whether tossed in…
Sardines on Cauliflower Toast with Gremolata
This keto low carb sardines on cauliflower toast with gremolata is my go-to when I want comfort food that doesn’t feel heavy or restrictive. Fluffy, golden cauliflower toast gets topped with rich sardines and finished with a fresh, herby gremolata for a satisfying power lunch or simple weeknight dinner. It delivers big flavor without the…
Jambalaya Recipe
Jambalaya is a wonderful choice for a party when you need to feed a lot of people or just when you need an extra boost of fun to start your week. Hi friends!!! I am so excited for the first post of this week: Jambalaya! I love trying new cuisines, and Louisiana Creole is one I’d…
Bacon and Egg Cups Recipe
Delicious and convenient bacon and egg cups are a fun tasty meal at home or for on-the-go breakfast. Packed with savory bacon and fluffy eggs, they’re easy to make and ideal for busy mornings. Nothing says good morning quite like a breakfast of eggs and bacon. On Saturdays, we cook our eggs while the Bacon…
Homemade Paleo Salsa Recipe
This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing homemade paleo salsa is perfect for snacking during game day or any festive gathering. My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with a delicious recipe for a healthy salsa dip, perfect for your March Madness celebrations! It’s March Madness time. Yesssss!! I love college basketball. Even though my team the Fordham…
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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.
Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs Recipe
Slow cooker braised short ribs are the ultimate paleo, low-carb, and gluten-free comfort food. They’ll simmer in your slow cooker in a beautiful red wine sauce until the meat is so tender and juicy it literally falls right off the bone. These mouthwatering slow cooker braised short ribs are one of my go-to recipes when…
Wild Salmon Chowder Recipe
Happy Tuesday, friends! As we rush towards the first day of spring, I’m hurrying to enjoy a few last winter dishes. And this one has definitely been a family favorite over the past week. A bowl of warm salmon chowder: bits of crispy bacon and chunks of tender fish floating in an oh-so creamy vegetable broth.
Zucchini Noodles with Basil and Pistachio Pesto (Zoodles)
It’s a zoodles kind of day! The snow is finally beginning to melt outside, and I’m celebrating with a warm bowl of freshly cooked spiraled zucchini noodles topped with the creamiest basil and pistachio pesto sauce.
Ever since my kids gifted me with a Paderno 4 Blade Spiralizer last year, zoodles have become my
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.
Zucchini Noodles with Bolognese Sauce (Zoodles)
Dear Spiralizer,
How could we have lived without you all these years? You are a gluten-free foodie’s best friend, turning our favorite vegetables into long noodle-like swirls. Could zucchini really be a substitute for spaghetti?
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?…
Herb Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe
Here’s a simple and delicious dinner idea: a roasted whole chicken! Learn how to roast a whole chicken with ease! In this recipe, I’ll guide you through basting the chicken with a flavorful mixture of butter, orange, and spices for a subtle kick. It’s a juicy roasted chicken that’s a breeze to make! It’s good…
Baked Zucchini Sticks
My husband John is visiting the blog today to share a recipe we made this weekend. Enjoy! Fried mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini sticks, potato skins. I remember back to the days when I was in college, before I knew I had gluten sensitivity. My friends and I would head to the local watering hole after a basketball game or a workout and order up mounds of pub food. Boy, that food was delicious.
Gluten Free Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken Bites
Gluten free bacon wrapped barbecue chicken is quick and easy and can be made on your grill or in your oven. You’re going to love these fun little bites. This post today is brought to you by bacon. Yes, that’s right. Slices of juicy bacon wrapped around tender strips of chicken and brushed with mouth-watering…
Healthy Coconut and Almond Dark Chocolate Bark
When Christmas is in the air, it makes me want to whip up something sweet and fun in the kitchen. Even better when that something is healthy and gluten-free like these coconut and almond dark chocolate bars.
Gluten Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette: A Nourishing Delight
We’re obsessed with this sugar free, gluten-free apple cider vinaigrette! It’s made with raw apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle it on your favorite salad to give it a delicious kick. This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. After enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner…
Cheese Lover’s Zucchini Casserole Recipe
Cheese lover’s zucchini casserole tastes like pizza! It only takes minutes to assemble. Then it bakes while while you prepare the rest of your meal. Cheese Lover’s Zucchini Casserole is a savory dish made with sliced zucchini, layered with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and topped with more melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses….
Stir Fry Chicken With Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce (Gluten Free And Low Carb)
Stir fry chicken with sugar free teriyaki sauce is nourishing and quick to make with lots of vegetables, easy homemade sauce, and tender chicken. And best of all, it’s keto, lowcarb, and gluten free. This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. This stir fry chicken is all Scarlett…
See What’s Growing In Our Garden And Sautéed Kale Recipe
Come and see pictures of our organic vegetable garden and try my delightful garden kale recipe prepared with homemade gluten-free chicken broth. As fall arrives this week, our organic vegetable garden’s summer season is winding down. We enjoyed homegrown vegetables all summer long (more about our garden here). Picking fresh vegetables from the garden is as…