Buttery tomato basil sauce is just what you may be craving for dinner tonight. And it’ll be ready in 20 minutes. This might be the quickest tomato sauce ever. The secret? Fresh cherry tomatoes! The little cherry tomatoes burst when they’re heated. Yum. This sauce bears resemblance to the tomato sauce used in my Garlic…
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Simple Lemon And Capers Pan Sauce
It’s easy to make lemon and capers quick pan sauce. A simple version of lemony Piccata sauce, this lemon and capers sauce is flourless, bright, and refreshing. You can serve it drizzled over fish, chicken, or even veggies that you have cooked in your skillet. What is pan sauce? After cooking food in a pan, you…
Unstuffed Cabbage Recipe (Low Carb)
It’s no secret that I love stuffed cabbage. Last year I shared my recipe for low carb stuffed cabbage. It quickly became one of the most popular recipes on the blog. Today I was yearning for those tasty cabbage rolls, but when I looked at the clock I knew there wasn’t enough time to make them. So I created this quicker variation…
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, healthier 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…
Keto Low Carb Fried Cabbage And Knockwurst
Healthy and satisfying keto low carb fried cabbage and knockwurst is a quick weeknight dinner or an easy meal to prep for grab-and-go lunches. 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 yours.
Gluten Free Cabbage And Noodles Recipe
Gluten free cabbage and noodles goes from stove to table in thirty minutes flat. Looking for an easy recipe your whole family will love? This cabbage and noodles recipe was passed down from my grandma. Affectionately, my family called her “Nanny”. And everything in Nanny’s kitchen was made with love. So the recipe is also…
28 Tasty Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is so economical and tastes great and it can be made in a variety of ways so you won’t feel like you’re having the same meal over and over again. You’ll never get tired of it. This is a collection of weeknight meals, special dinners, recipes for kids, or for when you need to feed a crowd.
Gluten Free Mushroom Gravy Recipe
This is a delicious gluten free mushroom gravy. You’ll want to pour it on beef, chicken, potatoes, etc. The wine makes it a winner, and your family won’t believe it’s gluten free. What could be better than homemade gluten free mushroom gravy? This one is so delicious, I’ve added it to my collection of mouthwatering…
Velvety Smooth Gluten Free Gravy Recipe
Get all my tips and techniques to make velvety smooth gluten free gravy in this quick and easy tutorial. And you can watch how I make it in the video at the end of the post. Has this ever happened to you? You attempt to make gravy only to end up with a lumpy mess?…
Mediterranean Salsa With Tomatoes And Olives
Mediterranean salsa is a great way to amp up the flavor of all kinds of dishes. Made with just four ingredients, plus salt and pepper, it couldn’t be easier to whip up. And it fits right into a low-carb way of eating. I’ve included step by step photos and a cooking video for you. Enjoy!
Poached Low-Carb Meatballs Recipe
Do you love homecooked meatballs but hate having to stand over a hot stove browning them one by one? There has to be a faster way to make them, right? Well, you’re going to love this recipe. And here’s the best part, these will probably be the fastest and easiest meatballs you ever make. The secret …
Keto Pork Tenderloin Crispy Bites Recipe
These are seriously amazing keto pork tenderloin crispy bites.
I haven’t made crunchy fried meat (like panko crusted pork chops) in ages. Since going low carb, I’ve been avoiding all the batter and breadcrumbs.
Until today. I’ve found an amazing substitute…
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…
Cheesy Cauliflower With Ham Casserole (Low-Carb)
This nutritious cheesy cauliflower with ham casserole comes together in a snap and is a great way to use up ham leftovers. Sometimes when you make a ham, there are enough leftovers to make a whole new meal the next day. Yesterday, I made a delicious ham for dinner, and I had two pounds of…
Pork Tenderloin Cordon Bleu Recipe
The other day I picked up a pork tenderloin at the supermarket at a really good price. Usually, I love to simply sauté this cut of pork, but John and I were in the mood for something a little different. I suggested stuffing it with ham and cheese. He suggested pairing it with a cream sauce similar to the one that’s usually paired with…
Low-Carb Meatballs In Smoked Paprika Sauce Recipe
Low-carb meatballs are a family favorite dinner here at my house. Usually, I serve them in a tomato sauce and sometimes covered in mozzarella cheese. Yum. But…even a family favorite can get a little old. Does that ever happen to you? You keep serving up the same meal week after week and suddenly …
Tastiest Low-Carb Keto Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
Whether you’re cutting out grains because of allergies, reducing carbs because you want to lower your insulin response, trying to lose those extra pounds still left over from the holidays, or you’re just looking for a super delicious comfort food, this low-carb keto stuffed cabbage is just what you need!
Chicken And Peppers In Olive Oil Recipe
Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely holiday season. To kick off the new year, today I’m sharing an extra-special recipe with you: chicken and peppers, olive oil and garlic style. Maybe you’ve had chicken and peppers before, and you’re wondering what makes this version extra-special.
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,…
Keto Chicken Piccata
Exciting news! My family is moving from New York to beautiful North Carolina. These past few months have been filled with lots of packing, garage sales, and other assorted craziness as we prepare for this new adventure. John keeps saying, “I hope the moving truck is big enough” while I…
Keto Crispy Skin Salmon In Wine Sauce
Whether you’re going keto, low-carb, or are just trying to eat healthier, salmon should be a central part of your diet. Salmon is obviously low in carbs and high in protein and packed with healthy fat. It’s especially high in omega-3 fatty acids. You know…
How To Use The MyFitnessPal App On Your Mobile Device
In a previous post, I showed you how to use the MyFitnessPal app to calculate your daily food consumption for a ketogenic diet. For Barbara and me, this app has been absolutely essential to our keto diet success story. However, shortly after publishing that post, I realized that most of our friends…
Our Keto Journey Part 5: Important Tweaks We Made For Keto Success
You’re now familiar with what a keto diet is and how ketosis affects your body. You’ve established why you want to go keto (e.g.. weight loss, help in treating a specific health condition, or enhanced physical performance). And you’ve solved the mystery of macro calculation. So now…
Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe With A Delicious Twist
Way back when I was newly married and wasn’t as experienced a cook as I am now, there was one dinner recipe that always gave me trouble. Meatloaf. I tried many different recipes, but the meatloaf would just fall apart or the taste was “meh!”
Low-Carb Meatball Parmesan For A Quick Easy Dinner
It’s 3:00 in the afternoon, and I’m trying to decide what to make for dinner. I’m craving meatballs, and I know my family loves them too. But since John and I have started following a low-carb diet, we stay away from meatballs because of the breadcrumbs. But maybe we don’t have to. Maybe there’s a…
Bursting With Flavor: 50 Low-Carb And Gluten-Free Recipes Designed To Delight Your Tastebuds
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…
Savory Steak Roll-Ups: A Culinary Adventure With Xtrema Ceramic Cookware
When shopping for cookware, I look for pots and pans that are durable, healthy to cook with, and that I can clean easily. For years, I tried to avoid aluminum pans by cooking with cast iron. Pans containing aluminum are risky to cook with because the aluminum can leach into the food (that means they can be unhealthy and change the taste of your food too!).
Creamy Cauliflower Mash
Recently, I was talking to a friend who had started following a low-carb diet. She was looking for a substitute for mashed potatoes and had tried making cauliflower mash. However, hers kept turning out runny and tasteless. Oh dear! That’s why I had to write this post. I love cauliflower mash, and I’ve figured out a recipe that always tastes almost exactly like delicious mashed potatoes. Promise.
12 Low Carb Soups and Side Dishes To Grace Your Holiday Table
Here are a dozen gluten-free, low-carb, nutritious soup and side dish recipes that you can choose for your holiday table. (Though really these dishes would be lovely additions to any meal!) These delicious dishes can be enjoyed by everyone at the holiday table.
One-Pan Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
It’s autumn in New York. There’s a chill in the air, and there’s vibrant fall foliage to admire on my afternoon walks. With the cooler weather arriving, my family and I have been craving something warm and comforting for dinner. One-pan chicken Alfredo is that perfect easy meal with creamy deliciousness in every forkful.
7 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes That Are Incredibly Flavorful
The next time you know that you have a busy day ahead (maybe you’re heading out with friends or going to the gym or shopping) and you don’t want to worry about dinner, why not let your slow cooker do the work? Today, I’m rounding up seven of my most delicious slow cooker recipes. Each meal will taste like you fussed…
How to make Mini Spinach Pies With Cauliflower Crusts
My three cheese spinach pie is one of the first recipes that I published here on the blog and has long been one of my family’s favorites. Since I’ve started eating low-carb and grain free, however, I wanted to try making a grain free pie crust. How to recreate the golden pie crust that is usually made with flour? Cauliflower to the rescue.
Sheet Pan Chicken And Peppers
This easy sheet pan chicken and peppers recipe is all roasted in a single pan in the chicken’s juices until the meat is tender and the skin is perfectly crispy. Do you have a favorite recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation in your family? These are usually some of the best…
Super Low Carb Cottage Pie With Cauliflower Mash
I hope you’re having a great summer! This past week it actually cooled down to 65 degrees one evening here in New York. That’s when I made this low-carb cottage pie with cauliflower mash. It’s a delicious comfort food for those days when you just want to curl up on the couch and watch a good movie with your family.
6 Low-Carb Lunches You Can Bring To Work
Ideas for delicious and easy low carb lunches perfect for work! Our roundup features a variety of satisfying recipes that are low in carbs, high in flavor, and simple to prepare. Stay on track with your diet while enjoying tasty and convenient meals. Eating lunch out when you’re trying to watch your carbs is a…
Beyond Chicken and Fish: 24 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…
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…
Healthy Bacon and Potato Salad (With Vinaigrette) Recipe
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?