Recipes

With the cooler weather of late-summer/early fall, soup is starting to sound good, isn't it? This easy, delicious soup makes great use of plentiful late-summer zucchinis, and the addition of cauliflower and chicken bone broth make it heartier and more satisfying. It's...

This simple, tasty recipe makes a great side dish for a wide variety of protein entrees, such as my: Roasted Pork Tenderloin Lemon-Parsley Shrimp 40 Clove Garlic Chicken or Crispy Crab Cakes You might notice that the serving size for this cauliflower rice pilaf is...

Do you love - and sometimes miss - noodles? When you are following a low carb Paleo diet (which is what I recommend for anyone seeking to optimize their health and longevity), sometimes it's helpful and enjoyable to have foods that feel familiar and comforting, and...

In my post Staying Healthy With The Seasons, I talked about eating in-season produce as one of the tools we can use to help keep our bodies in harmony and balance, and optimize good health. In the late summer season, this quick, easy, flavorful recipe fits right in...

When zucchinis start popping up in late summer in the garden and in markets, this recipe is a delicious, healthy, satisfying way to make use of the season's bounty. Paleo, low carb/Keto and Whole30 friendly, this flavorful dish is sure to be a family favorite that...

There's a saying: "eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper". And it turns out that this pattern - at least the small dinner part - is really good for you! (For those of us doing intermittent fasting with 2 meals a day, this saying...

Sometimes in life, you just want a tortilla. Amiright? They are so handy, and so enjoyable! As much as I love a bowl, sometimes a burrito, taco, or sandwich wrap is just so much more appealing than a pile of the fillings. But when you're living low carb/Keto and...

This classic hearty salad originated in the French city of Nice (hence the name niçoise = in the style of Nice), and can now be found all over the world, with dozens of variations. The traditional version is a flavorful and satisfying combo that includes lettuce,...

Quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious, this salmon with citrus hollandaise is a super satisfying entrée for when you want food on the table fast, and is fancy enough for company or a special occasion dinner, too! Salmon is full of great-for-you Omega3s that help lower...

When I lived in Adams Morgan (in DC) back in the 90s, I used to walk over to the local Jamaican restaurant on 18th Street at least once a week for Jerk chicken or beef. OMG, so flavorful, delicious and satisfying! Back then, ready-made Jerk seasoning mixes were hard...

I love deviled eggs! Do you? Any time I'm at a gathering that has some, I make a beeline for them, and have to restrain myself from eating more than my fair share. 😛 I always feel like deviled eggs are such an involved and indulgent treat, but really, they're...

Eggs are the perfect food! They're delicious, nutritious and satisfying, with the ideal mix of healthy fat and protein. And these muffins are a fabulously quick, easy and tasty way to enjoy eggs, with the added pizazz of colorful veggies. (Note: You can switch up the...

The name of this lively Italian dish, Piccata, is thought to be derived originally from the French word pique (excite). When used as a reference to a way of preparing food (particularly meat or fish), piccata means sliced and sauteéd in a sauce containing lemon,...

An interesting take on a classic, this tasty recipe is the perfect grilling-season side dish - it goes great with all sorts of grilled meats - such as my Lime Marinated Flank Steak - and adds a big splash of savory umami flavor to all your summer picnics, barbeques...

This delicious, healthy side dish is great to have in your repetoire! It's ready in just 20 minutes (use frozen, pre-riced organic cauliflower), and it pairs beautifully with so many low carb and Paleo dishes, including my Chicken & Asparagus Stir-Fry, Quick &...