It’s been awhile since I’ve had a blog post, not because I’ve given up on low carb/paleo eating, but because life changes have limited my space (and natural light) to take food photos. I used to have a photography “studio” (really it was just an extra bedroom) with plenty of space to have all my…
Pesto Burgers (Paleo, Low Carb, and Low FODMAP)
I have lettuce wrapped burgers pretty often since they make such an easy dinner. And although I’m a creature of habit and could eat the same thing for dinner over and over again, I do eventually get bored with the same ole thing. Pesto is usually reserved for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash, but the other…
Taco Lettuce Wraps (Paleo and Low FODMAP)
So you may be thinking that the little packet of seasoning you usually buy for tacos can’t be all that bad for you. Have you flipped over the package and read through the ingredients? Store bought taco seasoning contains ingredients that are far from real food and add unnecessary carbs and sugar to the mix….
Hungarian Goulash (Paleo and Low Carb)
Earlier this year I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Hungary. During my time there I got to experience several festivals and the food culture. The food stands were filled with lots of different types of meat preparations. Soup was a big part of the food experience…particularly Goulash. When I was a child my Mom used…
Braised Short Ribs (Paleo and Low Carb)
As you may know, I’m currently working on getting rid of SIBO. Having SIBO effects digestion which in turn can effect nutrient absorption, weight loss/gain, etc. Needless to say it’s not fun and I’m really glad I found a Naturopath to help me get back on track. I’ve had to adjust my diet because foods…
Make Ahead Freezer Meatballs
The 30-Day Squeaky Clean Eating Challenge started on Monday so to prepare last weekend I made some make ahead meals so after a long day of work I could mindlessly make dinner without have to think about it much. One of the dishes I made was Italian Meatballs, which are great for those doing a…
Five Ingredient Friday: Taco Dip
Another great option for holiday parties are dips. This Taco Dip is a great choice and can be served with veggies or crackers (Try these without the rosemary). Let’s face it…we’re all busy. Making good decisions in regards to our diets can often be clouded by the fact that our time is limited. Every Friday…
Five Ingredient Fridays: Taco and “Rice” Bake
Let’s face it…we’re all busy. Making good decisions in regards to our diets can often be clouded by the fact that our time is limited. Starting today, I am introducing a new series: Five Ingredient Fridays. Every Friday I will share with you a recipe or technique that uses 5 Ingredients or fewer. The idea…
Taco Pizzas (Low Carb and Paleo)
Pizza was always a staple for weekend meals at my house, but when I went low carb I had to get creative with ways to still enjoy pizza. Roasted portabella mushroom caps serve as a great vehicle for pizza toppings. Pile it high with your favorite toppings and eat it with a fork and knife. …
Zucchini Lasagna (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
I’ve been lactose intolerant for about 10 years now and most of the time I don’t really feel like I’m missing out on anything because I can’t eat cheese, cream, etc. But every once in awhile I get the urge to to revamp dishes that contain dairy into dairy free versions. I made dairy free…
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up
Over the last few weeks I’ve posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick’s Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your collection. I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes from around the low carb/paleo blog world to help inspire your St. Patrick’s Day. For breakfast start your…
Corned Beef Hash (Low Carb)
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner you will probably have some leftover corned beef to use up. This Corned Beef Hash uses radishes as a potato substitute and it makes a great breakfast that will help you use up that leftover corned beef. I know there are a lot of radish haters out…
Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew (Low Carb and Paleo)
I’m part Irish, so growing up my mom made two things every year for St. Patrick’s Day: Corned Beef & Cabbage and Irish Soda Bread. As a kid I never really liked either of those dishes. The cabbage always tasted funny and the Iris soda bread wasn’t sweet enough. Though I’m sure if I ate…
Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts Ebook
I can’t believe it’s finally here! I have been working hard for months developing/testing recipes, taking photos, and editing the book and it’s finally ready for all of you. So why did I write an egg free ebook? My main reason for going egg free was that I don’t tolerate eggs very well, especially when…
#Whole30 Taco and “Rice” Stuffed Acorn Squash (Paleo and Low Carb)
My Whole30 is over, but I wanted to share the meal I had on the last day….Taco and “Rice” Stuffed Acorn Squash. I absolutely loved the slightly sweet acorn squash paired with the spiciness of the taco meat and caul-rice. They balance each other out very well. Acorn squash is a nice hearty vegetable that…
Days 19-21 and #Whole30 Marinated Flank Steak (Low Carb and Paleo)
Marinated Flank Steak Recipe Three weeks down and only 9 days left to go! Wow this Whole30 (and January) is flying by! Things having been going well on the Whole30. I’m feeling the same as I have the last few weeks, with more energy and feeling more focused. I also haven’t had any crazy cravings…
Days 8 & 9 and #Whole30 Beef and "Rice" Stuffed Zucchini (#LowCarb and #Paleo)
I am loving this Whole30 thing! I’ve been feeling great and even losing some of the belly bloat I’ve had the last few months. Now I need to work on going to bed early enough so that I get plenty of sleep. I’m usually pretty busy during the week with work, class, and keeping up…
Days 2 & 3 and #Whole30 Cottage Pie (Low Carb and Paleo)
Days 2 and 3 have gone well. I was really nervous about traveling while on the Whole30. I had to travel the last time I did a Whole30, but I had more control over what I ate on that trip. This time I wasn’t going to have the same control so I needed to be…
Top Ten Recipes from 2012
As I mentioned on the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook page, I had my One Year Blogiversary on Friday. To celebrate this milestone and the New Year I decided to put together a Top Ten Recipes from 2012 list. The list consists of the most popular recipes as determined by the number…
Low Carb Pot Roast with Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
I was excited to pick up my shinny new Dutch oven. I’ve been wanting one for a long time, but I wasn’t willing to spend the money on it. Well, since Winter time is right around the corner I knew it would get a lot of use, so I saved my pennies and picked one…
Italian Wedding Soup (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
Fall is officially upon us so that means soup season is here! Yes, I know it is still ridiculously hot in South Carolina, but when I have the AC on full blast it gets pretty chilly! (I kid, I kid) I definitely had soup on the brain and my fiance loves soup so I’m always…
Bacon Meatballs (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
I was trying to think of some ideas to serve at parties during football season. I ran across Against All Grain‘s post about party ideas and I really wanted to try making bacon meatball stacks. I just loved the idea! I don’t have a copy of the Paleo Parent’s book so I needed to come…
Ground Beef Skillet (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
I had a long day at work so I wanted an easy one pan dish that didn’t require much effort. I ending up throwing a bunch of veggies with some ground beef to create this flavorful one pan wonder. I used the following ingredients for Low Carb Ground Beef Skillet: 1 lb ground beef 16…
Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
I’ve been looking for different cuts of meat to try and the short ribs looked great so I decided to pick up a few pounds. I am sure glad I did! The short ribs fell right off the bone and they were so juicy and tender. Sometimes when I cook beef in the slow cooker…
Whole30-Day 30 and Italian Beef “Sandwiches”
Whole 30 Italian Beef Sandwiches I have now completed Day 30 of Whole30. I love the way that I feel after completing the program. A few people were curious about my experience on the Whole30, so I thought I would summarize my journey with this post. The biggest thing that Whole30 showed me was to…
Whole 30 Meatloaf Recipe
I have now completed Day 28 of Whole30. It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat. I was glad to be home and to celebrate, I wanted to make a hearty dish so I could forget about all of those hotel/travel meals. My meals for Day…
Whole30-Day 17 and Pumpkin Chili with Roasted Turnip Fries
I have now completed Day 17 of Whole30. For some reason I have really felt like making chili and stews lately. Yes, I realize it is extremely hot in the middle of the South Carolina summer, but I am ready for fall. Since I am staying away from nightshades right now, I needed to come…
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Marinated Flank Steak. I don’t know about you, but normally when I think of flank steak I think of a dry, tough piece of meat. Most of the time it is way overcooked and you can barely chew it. I had never actually made flank steak before,…
Pot Roast with “Potatoes” (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Crockpot Pork Roast. I am usually pretty busy during the week and I don’t always have time to make dinner. In order to stay on track with my low carb plan I usually make a large batch of meat (chicken breasts, pork roast, pot roast, etc.) on Sundays…
Low Carb Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers. It had been awhile since I had a juicy burger, but I was a little hesitant to make one at home. Normally my burgers end up dry and taste like cardboard…YUCK! The perfect solution to this was to stuff the burgers full of…
Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice. I used the following ingredients for the taco bowls: 1 cup almond flour1/4 cup coconut flour1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp chili powder4 Tbsp butter, melted2 egg whites2 Tbsp sour cream (optional) I also used the following ingredients: 2 cups of cooked chicken…
Low Carb Enchiladas
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Enchiladas. I used the following ingredients to make the sauce: Enchilada Sauce (makes 3-4 cups depending on thickness):6 dried guajillo chilies (or dried ancho chilies for more spice)7 cups of water4 tsp garlic powder2 tsp cumin2 tsp coriander2 tsp Goya all purpose seasoning (or season salt)1/4-1/2 tsp of…
Low Carb Chili with “Cornbread” Muffins
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Chili with mini “Cornbread” Muffins. Since we never made chili this winter and there is a slight chill in the air, I decided to whip up a batch of chili. I used the following ingredients for this crockpot chili: 2 lbs of ground beef1 shallot or small onion, diced3…
Low Carb Country Fried Steak
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Country Fried Steak with Cream Gravy. I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 1 lb cubed steak1.5 cups pork rind crumbs3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp mustard powder (dried mustard)pinch of cayenne peppersalt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup heavy cream1 large egg 1…
Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie
Last night’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie. I used the following ingredients: 1/2 cup of chopped celery1/2 cup of chopped green beans1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms2 Tbsp of butter1 lb of ground beef 1/2 cup of beef broth1/2 tsp of rosemary1/2 tsp of thyme1 Tbsp tomato pasteSalt, Pepper, Onion Power, and Paprika–to taste…
