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…
Fish & Seafood
Pan-Seared Scallops With Beurre Blanc Sauce
Pan-seared scallops with buerre blanc sauce is an excellent choice when you want to prepare a special, scrumptious, low-carb meal. Since I’ve been following a low carb diet, I’ve found that low carb, gluten free meals can still be delicious and exciting. Yay! Beurre blanc is a French warm butter sauce…
15 Minute Wild Cod Piccata
If you’ve been looking for ways to add fish to your diet, this wild cod piccata can’t be beat. When you want something healthy and tasty for dinner but are tired after a long day (you know those days! 😉 ), this nutritious meal comes together in just fifteen minutes and is packed with flavor. Piccata is a light…
Wild Cod Chowder
Trying to get more fish in your diet? Why not enjoy a bowl of cod chowder? Cod is a meaty and delicious fish with a mild flavor and delicate texture. In this chowder, I’ve paired it with bits of crispy bacon and healthy vegetables and spices. It’s the perfect light soup to warm you up on a damp spring day….
10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce
Last week I found wild caught shrimp on sale at my local supermarket. Wild shrimp can be a little pricey so I couldn’t resist when I saw the special. Unlike farm raised shrimp that are often given antibiotics and growth hormones, wild shrimp are free of chemicals and contaminants. With their rich natural flavor, they taste just like a…
Gluten Free Salmon Cakes
Salmon is definitely my favorite fish. Actually, I should just say it’s one of my favorite foods. My family always jokes that when we go to a restaurant, I’ll be sure to order salmon if it’s on the menu. 🙂 Salmon is one of the best kinds of fish you can add to your diet: it’s a…
Sardines on Cauliflower Toast with Gremolata
Drizzled with olive oil and garnished with a beautiful Mediterranean gremolata of chopped parsley, garlic, capers, and lemon zest, these sardines on cauliflower toast make an incredibly healthy and delicious lunch or even dinner. It’s hard to believe now, but there was actually a time in my life when I refused to eat sardines. I was only a kid and…
Jambalaya
This recipe is a one-pan meal, which makes dinner super easy. I’ve prepared a free eBook of one-pan meals for you, so be sure to check out how to get your copy below! Hi friends!!! I am so excited for the first post of this week: Jambalaya! I love trying new cuisines, and Louisiana Creole is one…
Wild Salmon Chowder
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…
Broiled Salmon with Gluten Free Spicy Mayo Sauce
I got a little adventurous today with a broiled salmon dinner. John suggested that I make my own spicy mayo sauce to go with it. Okay no problem, all I had to do was combine sriracha sauce with some mayonnaise. However since we attempt to avoid processed food as much as possible, that meant making…
Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) With Clam Sauce
My mom’s new spiralizer from Paderno World Cuisine turns zucchini into noodle-like swirls, a perfect pasta substitute. I had no idea what to expect the first time I tried zoodles, but ever since enjoying that first bowl of delicious zoodles and meatballs, I’ve been a bit zoodles obsessed. On New Year’s Eve, my mom and…
Gluten Free Sole Meunière
My husband is not a big fish eater, but he does have a few favorite fish dishes and gluten free sole meunière is one of them. I’m glad because fish is so good for you and I’m always looking to add more seafood dishes. The French word “meunière” means “miller’s wife” and refers to the way…
Salmon with Gluten Free Dijon Sauce
Try something new for dinner tonight. This broiled salmon is deliciously basted with a specially seasoned butter, then topped with a full flavored cream sauce. No gluten here which makes for an ideal recipe the whole family can enjoy. Here’s a peek into my kitchen as I prepared this delicious and healthy dish.
Gluten Free Shrimp and Risotto Italiano
Tonight, my husband and I decided to create a new dish. Inspired by Jambalaya, we originated our very own Italian version. Cooking together turned the daily task of cooking for the family into a relaxing and romantic experience. I poured two glasses of wine, he put on some soft music and we had an impromptu…
Gluten Free Spaghetti with Clam Sauce
Everybody loves Spaghetti with Clam Sauce. It’s quick and delicious. Start a pot of 4 quarts of boiling water, with about 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil