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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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 Thanksgiving: Orange Cranberry Sauce (Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly)
When I shared my Roasted Turkey and Pan Gravy I mentioned that I had never made a turkey before. Well, my experience with cranberry sauce is the jellied kind out of can. At our Thanksgiving dinners, the cranberry sauce would take a back seat to stars like the Turkey and the Pumpkin Pie. I have…
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…
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…
