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…
Homemade Basil Marinara Sauce
When I first saw that basil was in my CSA box this week my first thought was pesto. I had just made Arugula Pesto and still had some leftover so I needed to make something different. The smell of the basil was so fragrant and powerful! It reminded me of a big bowl of spaghetti. …
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…
Day 1 and #Whole30 Braised Chicken and Mushrooms (Low Carb and Paleo)
Time to start another Whole30! I cut out sweeteners after Christmas and I have pretty much been eating Whole30 approved meals, but I haven’t noticed any changes. I’m hoping a strict Whole30 will give me some results. And not just weight loss results, but more energy and better moods. The low iron and Vitamin D…
My #Whole30 and My Favorite Whole30 Recipes (Low Carb and Paleo)
The last half of 2012 was s struggle with a roller coaster of weight gain and loss. A reached a point where even though I was still following a low carb diet I was gaining and losing the same 10 lbs. Very frustrating! Back in July I started to gain extra weight that wouldn’t come…
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 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…
Low Carb Roasted Garlic, Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
I have really been enjoying roasted garlic lately. I love the taste of garlic and when it’s roasted it adds creaminess to dishes (like my Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower). I decided to try the creamy roasted garlic in my spinach and mushroom stuffing. I knew it would pair well with the pork chops without…
Spiced Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
It’s been a busy week for me as I spent most of week traveling for work. Please excuse me while I play catch up. The recipe today is featured in the “Low-Carb Friends” section of Low-Carbing Among Friends Volume-2, Page 303. I was so glad to have been asked to contribute a recipe to this…
