Recipes

Comfort food at its finest! Satisfying, warming, and delicious, and very healthy to boot, this delicious soup makes a great cold weather meal on its own, and also pairs well with a side salad and/or entree. This soup is Paleo, low carb, Keto, CleanKeto, Whole30, and...

You know how good fish is for you - now here's another quick, easy & delicious way to prepare it! This recipe works great with any mild white fish such as cod, halibut, tilapia, or mahi-mahi, and also works well with tuna or salmon. Pair with some tasty low carb...

Fish and seafood are really good for you - the easily digested high-quality proteins, and hefty doses of potassium, magnesium, and anti-inflammatory, brain-boosting Omega-3 are prime reasons - and I am always recommending to my patients that they eat more seafood. And...

This zesty, tasty North African dish is super easy - just roast the lamb, shred it, add harissa, scoop the mixture into lettuce leaves, and voilà! Lunch (or dinner) is ready! As-is, this healthy recipe is Paleo, Whole30, low carb, keto and cleanketo friendly. And it's...

This super easy flank steak recipe takes just a few minutes of hands-on prep time, has tons of flavor, and results in a tender, delicious entrée. You can marinate it for as little as an hour, or up to 12 hours if you've got time. Great in a salad, or paired with low...

Are you ready for some breakfast food variety? This fried cauliflower rice dish is savory, filling, and oh-so tasty! And while it contains eggs, that's not the main focus - it’s loaded with healthy veggies, bacon and umami flavor, and is super satisfying. Great for...

This is a decadent and delicious chowder that is the perfect comfort food for a wintry weekend night! And it's quick and easy, and super healthy to boot. Have a piece of my Keto Kornbread on the side to complete this satisfying and tasty meal. And if you want to make...

This traditional French Provencal dish is a savory and sumptuous classic that will fill your home with the delightful aroma of roasting garlic. It's a quick and easy dish that goes together fast, with most of the prep time happening in the oven while you do other...

Greens are traditionally eaten on New Year's Day across the South, as a symbol of plenty (ie. plenty of good food, plenty of good health, plenty of happiness) for the coming year. Sounds good! And as I mentioned last week, I love food traditions! Collards and salted...

Rich, creamy and satisfying, and loaded with delicious spices that warm you up from the inside during cold weather, eggnog is the classic holiday drink. And did you know it can actually be good for you? It's true! If you make it using the recipe below - low carb, with...

I enjoy an occasional glass of good quality wine, and I especially love a good sangria - so flavorful, so colorful, and so festive! But most sangrias have waaay too many carbs for our purposes of optimizing health. So here's a healthy version you can enjoy (assuming...

Super tasty and festive, these stuffed mushrooms are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party, as an appetizer or a side dish. They're quick and easy, and they go with just about everything! Stuffed Mushrooms ½ lb bacon24 oz baby bella mushrooms (~24 total, stems...

I have 3 stand-by dessert recipes that are my go-to's just about any time we're wanting a little healthy treat in my household - Berry Crisp, Chocolate Cake, and these cookie bars. And I'll admit it, I make this recipe as cookie bars rather than cookies simply because...

A delicious and nutritious stew, great for warming yourself on a cold night, and, if you had turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner, this stew is a great way to make use of some leftover Thanksgiving turkey. This goes together quickly and then simmers gently all day or...

 A creamy, comforting, low carb side dish that's so tasty, no one will ever miss the mashed potatoes! Fast, easy and delicious, it's perfect for the holidays, or any day. This version is a nice basic staple with a mild flavor that goes with anything and everything...