I've been a big fan of roast vegetables for a very long time (check out this vegetable roasting guide I shared back in 2011!), and they can be a sure bet as a side dish for any number of delicious meats too! This recipe and post were made with assistance from my own, specially designed custom low carbs, whole foods recipe helper, Wholesome Low Carb Eats GPT! To try it … [Read more...] about Roast Celery Root and Radishes – Low Carb Side Dish Recipe
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The Best Baked Cauliflower Rice!
Finally... the secret fool-proof method to delicious cauliflower rice! Sure, it's nice and fast on the stove top, and you may or may not have tried microwaving it... but before learning the secret (baking it) I had always been a little disappointed with cauliflower rice at home. Let's change all that - and right in time for the holidays too! Somewhat recently I was on a work … [Read more...] about The Best Baked Cauliflower Rice!
Very Simple Grain Free Granola
Some of you already know that I've been conducting a wild amount of yogurt-making experiments lately. And while I love just eating plain yogurt (yes, I know this isn't normal) I was thinking about crunchy topping options. Unfortunately as much as I love a lot of the commercially available grain free granolas, many of them have too much sugar/carbs for my liking. And these very … [Read more...] about Very Simple Grain Free Granola
Tuna Curry Salad or Curry Chicken Salad
After becoming mildly obsessed with two different chicken curry salads in Chapel Hill (Caffe Driade and Root Cellar) I started to look into how to make it at home, and kind of the story behind it. As I'm no big fan of mayo (I'm fine to order dishes with it, but wouldn't use it enough at home to justify buying a jar) and prefer sour cream and yogurt, I started poking around the … [Read more...] about Tuna Curry Salad or Curry Chicken Salad
Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie Recipe (with Pumpkin!)
After making a batch of Primal Blueprint paleo pumpkin muffins for the umpteenth time, I realized that the other half of the can of pumpkin purĂ©e would be good for another batch next week (or in a few days). Or, given that it's "pumpkin spice" season, extra canned pumpkin is a very fun smoothie ingredient. Along with its seasonally popular flavor, pumpkin is a nutritional … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie Recipe (with Pumpkin!)
Grassfed Beef London Broil Obsession and Recipe
I used to cook London broil incorrectly (more like roast beef) and it was still a favorite. Finally decided to get really zen with it and just cook it over and over until it became second nature. Our local food coop, Weaver Street Market, regularly has incredibly tasty local grassfed beef - including London broil cuts, and I couldn't help but notice that even when it's not on … [Read more...] about Grassfed Beef London Broil Obsession and Recipe
How to Cook One Pound of Lentils in an Instant Pot
Finally, the answer you've been searching for -- at least it's what I was looking for (and others were too, according to Google auto-complete) and NOT finding. How to cook one pound of dry lentils in an Instant Pot. Because lentils seem to be sold in 1 pound bags... and because so many of us like to prepare them ahead. My favorite lentil recipes are cooked then cooled - so … [Read more...] about How to Cook One Pound of Lentils in an Instant Pot
Horseradish Cauliflower Mash, With or Without an Instant Pot and Immersion Blender!
As you may have guessed, this flavorful low carb side dish can be made very quickly by using an Instant Pot and an immersion blender (namely my beefy All Clad corded immersion blender). Or if you don't have those, that's OK too - it just might take a little longer and may have a less smooth texture. Either way the flavor will be delicious! Low Carb Sour Cream and … [Read more...] about Horseradish Cauliflower Mash, With or Without an Instant Pot and Immersion Blender!
A Less Sweet Recipe Riff on the Whole Foods “Detox Salad”
A Nutrition Packed Make-Ahead Lunch or Light Dinner Side Dish Recipe I've made versions of this salad for a few years now - ever since enjoying a few spoons of it from a Whole Foods salad bar - back when those were a thing. While I liked the Whole Foods version, I wanted to make a more savory version not only to cut back on sugar, but also to bring the lemon and pepper to the … [Read more...] about A Less Sweet Recipe Riff on the Whole Foods “Detox Salad”
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash: Slacker Method!
Just the facts you need to quickly prepare ready-to-eat (or ready to put in meal prep containers) spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot! Each step is completely explained as well as possible. Enjoy this quick favorite for everyday or meal prep. Spaghetti Squash in the Instant Pot! VERY basic instructions for spaghetti squash preparation using the Instant Pot 2-3lb … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash: Slacker Method!
