It’s always nice to have a handful of homemade spice mixtures on hand to jazz up the typical veggie side dishes I eat. Making your own spice mixtures ensure that there are no added fillers, preservatives, or sugar. This Mediterranean spice mixture has a lot of the flavors of the Mediterranean and is versatile for many…
Mashed Rutabaga (Paleo and Low FODMAP)
I have used this time during our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge to experiment with different veggies. Because of SIBO, I’ve had to adjust my diet to eliminate vegetables that are high in FODMAPs. The normal veggies I love were causing me to have digestive distress particularly in the form of bloating. I have been branching…
Roasted Spiced Radishes (Paleo and Low Carb)
When I first changed my diet I started by lowering my carbs and one of the best substitutes for potatoes was radishes. At first I wasn’t going to try it because most of my experience with radishes was in raw form in salads. Yuck! I definitely wasn’t a fan of raw radishes, but I decided to…
Clean Eating Side Dish: Carrot Purée
It’s always nice to have some different veggie options to turn to when you’re wanting something a little different. When I first started posting recipes with carrots most people were shocked because they aren’t considered “low carb” (at least not very low carb). One thing I have learned over the years is that you have…
Thanksgiving Side Dishes (Low Carb and Grain Free)
As Thanksgiving approaches we start to put together our meal plans. For some of you it will be a little different this year because you decided to make a change to your diet and you want to continue with a delicious healthy meal on your Thanksgiving table. What you might not realize is that there…
Mashed Celery Root (Paleo, Low Carb, Low FODMAP, SCD)
Good ole celeriac, aka celery root. It’s the ugly duckling of the vegetable world. Its weird looking exterior makes people pass right by it in the grocery store. A lot of people have no clue how to prepare a celery root. Luckily, a few years ago I decided to try celery root for the first…
Cauliflower and Leek Mash + The Paleo Foodie Cookbook
Cauliflower mash is one of my favorite side dishes. It’s so easy to make so I end up making it all the time. I was started to get board with my usually cauliflower mash and was browsing through The Paleo Foodie Cookbook to get some side dish inspiration. I stumbled upon the Cauliflower and Leek…
Green Fries (Low Carb and Paleo)
This past weekend, my family and I were in Connecticut visiting with some of our other family. It was so nice to get to visit with everyone especially since we don’t get to see them very often. So what does this have to do with Green Fries? Well, while we were in Connecticut my Mom and I…
BLT Gazpacho Soup (Paleo and Dairy Free)
As the weather warms up, I end up turning on my oven less and less. Usually I like to have some fresh, no cook meals like salads, but cold soup also makes a great option. Gazpacho is a cold soup with usually a tomato base and sometimes has added bread blending in. Of course, I wanted…
Grilled Caprese Salad
Tomato season is quickly approaching and before long I will have tons of tomatoes in my CSA each week. One of my favorite was to eat tomatoes is by quickly grilling them and then sprinkling them with some Real Salt and black pepper. It brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and pairs well…
Creamy Zucchini Noodles with Bacon (Dairy Free)
So lately I’ve had an obsession with mashed cauliflower since it’s such an easy side dish. I usually steam some frozen organic cauliflower (or fresh if I have some hand), add some ghee, salt, and pepper. Then I just buzz it with my immersion blender until it’s smooth. So perfectly easy and delicious! Well, I…
How To Make Grain Free “Rice” (Video)
It’s always nice to have grain free substitutes for some of my favorite dishes. I have been using Cauliflower “Rice” for years, but lately I’ve been experimenting with using other vegetables as “rice.” Check out the videos below to learn how to make both Cauliflower “Rice” and Celery Root “Rice.” Also don’t miss the list…
How to Make Brussels Sprout Chips
I was so excited when I received a dehydrator for Christmas. I couldn’t wait to dive in and start using it! I ended up having brussels sprouts in my weekly vegetable CSA and wasn’t sure what to do with them since I’m not really a fan of brussels sprouts. After looking around YouTube for inspiration,…
25 Grain Free Substitutes for Bread, Pasta, and Rice
One of the great things about going grain free is that my cravings for bread, pasta, and rice have definitely went away. I don’t even miss it anymore, but I do like to have some grain free substitutes in my back pocket so I don’t feel like I’m missing out. The good news is that…
Make Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower
Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower One of my favorite side dishes is Mashed Cauliflower. It makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes…you won’t even miss them! Mashed Cauliflower is easy to make the night of for dinner, but I always like to have some meal options made ahead of time so I have healthy choices on…
How To Make Spaghetti Squash…without Losing a Finger
It wasn’t long ago that I tried spaghetti squash for the first time and was learning how to make spaghetti squash. I had heard that cutting it in half and roasting it was the best method. I grabbed my trusty knife so I could try to cut it in half and attempted to cut through…
Paleo Green Bean Casserole
For most people the holidays wouldn’t be complete without Green Bean Casserole. I have say that I never really liked Green Bean Casserole, but ever since I discovered my love for onions this summer I decided to try my hand at a Paleo Green Bean Casserole. I ended up using fresh green beans from my…
French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
As the holiday season quickly approaches it’s always nice to have a great appetizer recipe to take to parties. These mushrooms are reminiscent of French Onion Soup and the small size makes it perfect finger food portion. I ended up stuffing these mushrooms with some leftover Homemade Onion Dip, but you could also stuff them…
Broccoli and “Rice” Casserole
I’m always trying to come up with different side dishes to go along with dinner. One of my favorite things to do is to take a regular dish that’s not low carb or paleo and turn it into a dish I can actually eat. The other week I saw a recipe on TV for a…
Five Ingredient Friday: How to Make Cauliflower Rice
One of the first lessons in my grain-free kitchen was about how to make Cauliflower Rice. One of my favorite low carb and grain free substitutes to use is cauliflower in place of rice. It’s very easy to whip up a batch of cauliflower rice and it works well in most recipes. Cauliflower rice is…
Five Ingredient Friday: Pumpkin Soup
This week’s recipe is my attempt to dive into pumpkin season, without going in the typical dessert arena. This Pumpkin Soup is easy to make and puts a unique spin on fullfilling your pumpkin quota this year. Let’s face it…we’re all busy. Making good decisions in regards to our diets can often be clouded by…
Five Ingredient Friday: Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Today I’m sharing with you how to make Zucchini Noodles (or any kind of vegetable noodle). It isn’t a recipe per say, but it’s a very valuable technique to have if you are on a low carb and/or paleo diet. This technique works great with other vegetables also, so be sure to check out my…
Bacon Vinaigrette Marinated Asparagus and a Grill Giveaway
This weekend will be in celebration of Labor Day which typically marks the end of summer. There’s no better way to enjoy summer’s end then with some grilled burgers with a side of Bacon Vinaigrette Marinated Asparagus (recipe below). To help celebrate Summer’s End, Swerve is giving away a Weber Grill and some Swerve (enter…
Cheesy Zucchini “Rice”
Me and dairy haven’t gotten along in many years. I used to fill the void by downing tons of those Lactaid pills or by eating fake dairy. Eventually I had to add more and more of those pills for it to even be effective. One day I decided that it was ridiculous to take so…
Paleo Fried Green Tomatoes (Low Carb)
As soon as I saw the the green tomatoes in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box, I just knew I needed to make fried green tomatoes. I have to admit that it has been weird seeing tomatoes in the house after going off and on with avoiding nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant potatoes, etc.) to see…
Marinated Golden Beets and Why Beets are Good Carbs
Ok, so apparently I’m not a beet expert. I had high hopes of making Red Velvet Brownies using the beets that were in my CSA box this week. Those ruby red beets were going to give my brownies the red color they famously have. So to prepare the beets, I needed to roast them first….
Turnip Cauliflower Mash and the Health Benefits of Turnips
I was just thinking the other week how I hadn’t had turnips in awhile and that I should pick some up at the Farmer’s Market. Luckily for me, my CSA box had turnips this week. The first thing that comes to mind when I see turnips is Turnip Fries, but I wanted to make something…
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
I’m definitely a fan of wrapping things in bacon! As you can tell from my Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs and my Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites. The salty bacon adds great flavor to meats and veggies. It really turns a boring dish into something more exciting and delicious. These Bacon Wrapped Green Beans make a…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Low Carb and Paleo)
I’ve always thought these little veggies were called Brussel Sprouts. Little did I know they are actually called Brussels Sprouts, which makes sense since they originate from Brussels. These tiny veggies have people all over the world divided. It seems as if your either love them or you hate them….there is no middle ground. When…
Asian Style “Noodles” (Low Carb and Paleo)
It’s always good to have a variety of ways to prepare vegetables so that you do not get stuck in a rut. I have really enjoyed spaghetti squash this winter, but I usually end up just making spaghetti with it. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and make an Asian style noodle…
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…
Days 15-16 and #Whole30 Pesto "Noodles" (#LowCarb and #Paleo)
I really wanted some pesto so I decided to throw it on my second favorite noodle substitute…spaghetti squash (second behind zucchini noodles). Pesto is typically made with nuts (which I am staying away from during the Whole30) and cheese (not Whole30 approved). I decided to leave out the nuts and throw in a little nutritional…
Fried "Rice" (Low Carb and Paleo)
I’ve really been in the mood for Fried Rice lately, but since Chinese take-out is off limits I needed to use my favorite rice substitute. Cauli-rice makes a wonderful replacement for rice because it takes on flavors really well. In the past, I’ve used cauli-rice to make Italian Wedding Soup, Low Carb Sushi, and Chicken,…
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites (Low Carb and Paleo)
I’ve been posting a lot of recipes for sweets lately so I decided to make a great low carb appetizer. My favorite vegetable this winter has been butternut squash. It has been perfect in some of my favorites side dishes (here and here). I decided to pair my favorite vegetable of the moment with bacon. …
Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Mash (Low Carb and Paleo)
Since mashed potatoes are not an option during the holiday season I’m always looking for substitutes. This year I tried butternut squash for the first time and I’ve been experimenting with using it in some of my low carb recipes. One of my favorites was the Butternut Squash “Risotto”. I decided to add some roasted…
Low Carb Butternut Squash "Risotto" a Guest Post for Food Renegade (Paleo)
Today’s recipe is a guest post for Kristen over at the Food Renegade. I’m always looking for ways to get more veggies on the dinner table. One of my favorite substitutes is using cauli-rice for regular white rice. In just minutes, you can easily turn a head of cauliflower into a rice substitute. This time…
Paleo Roasted Carrot and Mushroom Soup a Guest Post for Homemade Mommy
During the cold weather months there’s nothing better than coming in from the cold and having a big bowl of soup. It warms you up and comforts you after a long day. When I make soup my favorite thing to do is experiment with different veggies and try new things. It’s really easy to throw…
Low Carb Thanksgiving: Garlic Green Beans (Paleo and Gluten Free)
I wanted to round out my Low Carb Thanksgiving with one of my favorite vegetables….Green Beans. I love Garlic, so naturally I had to dress up this standard side dish with some delicious garlic. One good thing about this recipe is that it’s easy to throw together. You can make them ahead of time and…
Whole30-Days 24-27 and Dijon Mushrooms
I have now completed Days 24-27 of Whole30. Sorry this is a long post! Well, once again I was traveling for work and that meant more time away from my kitchen. I was prepared with my pouches of tuna and wild salmon and picked up some veggies once I arrived. I was very lucky to…
Whole30-Day 22 and Turnip Fries
I have now completed Day 22 of Whole30. I will be traveling again for work this week and so I did not cook a make ahead breakfast for the week. The plan was to make an “oatmeal” or a porridge. I’ll eventually make it after the Whole30 once I’m back in my own kitchen so…
Whole30-Day 21 Dijon Chicken Thighs
I have now completed Day 21 of Whole30. It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat. I was glad to home, but I didn’t really have a plan for what I’d make for dinner. I had some boneless, skinless chicken thighs that I had to use…
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…
Whole30-Day 15 Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber and Slow Cooker “Apples”
I have now completed Day 15 of Whole30. Things are still going well and I love how I feel on this Whole30 Plan. I am a little nervous because I will be traveling for work later in the week and I really want to stay on plan. I will be taking some food with me…
Whole30-Day 14 and Ranch Fries
I have now completed Day 14 of Whole30. The water I was retaining seems to be going away so it must have been something I ate. I’m still trying to figure out what exactly is causing the bloat. It can be so frustrating sometimes doing an elimination diet, but in the end I know it…
Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw. I mentioned before when I made the Grilled Buffalo Shrimp that I was obsessed with buffalo sauce and that hasn’t gone away yet. My fiancé is not a fan of buffalo sauce, so I knew I needed to get in one more…
Italian Style “Pasta” Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Italian Style “Pasta” Salad. Now that it is summer time I’ve been making a lot of salad recipes. Most of my salad recipes contain mayonnaise, which isn’t good if the salad is going to be left outside for a long time. I decided to come up with a…
Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad. To me summer means relaxing by the pool and enjoying delicious food at family BBQs. While I can still enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, and grilled chicken at these BBQs there are some side dishes that I can no longer have. One of…
Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. Ever since I found out just how absolutely fabulous roasted cauliflower is I have been thinking of different ways I can use it in recipes. I have making various salads a lot lately and I decided to combine by…
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp with Broccoli Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Buffalo Shrimp. To say that I have been craving buffalo sauce lately is an understatement. I have been putting in on everything (eggs, veggies, chicken wings, pancakes…..oh wait not pancakes, but you get the point). I was making grilled shrimp one night and I thought that they…
Homemade Dill Pickles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Homemade Dill Pickles. Cucumbers are one of my favorite snacks and lately I was looking for different ways to munch on cucumbers. Store bought pickles often have added sugar and unnecessary ingredients. It’s very easy and quick to make this perfect summer pickle recipe.
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…
Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower
My latest cooking adventure is Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower. I was so indecisive about what to do for dinner over the weekend. I was so close to just taking the easy route by going out to dinner, but I really didn’t want to do that. Lately going out to each just throws off my…
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 “Potato” Skins
Tonight’s cooking adventure was “Potato” Skins. I was inspired by I Breathe…I’m Hungry’s Loaded “Faux-tato” Skins recipe (http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/02/loaded-faux-tato-skins.html).
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Fried “Rice”
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Asian style Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Fried “Rice.”
Party Foods: Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus. I was heading to a pot luck dinner so I needed a few recipes I could bring. I made the Chicken Meatballs found here: http://dandydishes.blogspot.com/2011/06/baked-chicken-meatballs.html and the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles here: http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2011/12/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus.html. See comments below for the modifications I made to each recipe.
Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash. I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2 Tbsp of butter, melted1 tsp of garlic powder Salt and pepper, to tasteParmesan cheese, for garnish Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the celery root by cutting off…
Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash. I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2 Tbsp of butter, melted1 tsp of garlic powder Salt and pepper, to tasteParmesan cheese, for garnish Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the celery root by cutting off…
Low Carb Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini “Noodles”
Last night’s cooking adventure was Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini “Noodles.” I used the following ingredients for the blackened spice mixture: 2 Tbsp of paprika1 1/2 Tbsp of garlic powder1 1/2 Tbsp of onion powder1 Tbsp of dried thyme1 tsp black pepper1 tsp dried basil1 tsp of dried oregano1 tsp of season salt You will also need…
Low Carb Radish Puree
This weekend I made Low Carb Radish Puree. I used the following ingredients: 16 oz bag of radishes 1tsp of garlic powder 2 Tbsp of butter, melted 4 oz cream cheeseSalt, Pepper, and parmesan cheese–to taste Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut the ends off of the radishes and then cut the cleaned…
Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries”
Last night’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries.” In order to make the chicken tenders (1 lb) I used the same method I used for the Parmesan Ranch Breaded Pork Chops found here: http://lconeday.blogspot.com/2012/01/low-carb-parmesan-ranch-breaded-pork.html. After the chicken tenders were breaded I fried them in a sauté pan…
Low Carb Kale Chips
While watching TV I saw a recipe for Kale Chips. I’ve never had kale, but I saw how crispy they got in the oven and I thought they would make a good low carb snack. Comments: So I was a little hesitant to try these kale chips, but after seeing so many recipes with kale…
