I have started working on remakes of old favorite recipes. There are things I have not been able to eat for years because they have gluten. Or they might be too high in carbs for my low-carb diet. I really like...
I have started experimenting with the new shirataki products available. These are nearly zero carb substitutes for rice and pasta. My first try was Shirataki Spanish Rice. I served it with tacos made from extremely low-carb tortillas. The rice came out...
I had a goal to make 3 different quiche recipes that were basically interchangeable in terms of macro-nutrients and calories. That makes planning meals easier for me – pick one of these things for breakfast, one of those things for lunch,...
I like quiche as a vegetarian option in my diet. I have one quiche recipe I really like (Artichoke Mushroom Crust-less Quiche) but wanted something new. I decided that spinach would be the vegetable, then changed up the seasoning and cheese a...
Nutmeg carrots are simple to make and a delightful but unusual side. The flavors make me think of autumn and the holidays, though I enjoy this dish year-round. Nutmeg Carrots Persons 2 Serving Size 1/2 cup Ingredients 1/2 pound raw carrots...
In my quest for more grab and go foods, I remembered a beef log I used to make. I thought it was a bit bland and the cooking time was rather long. I modified the recipe to be a spicy beef...
I used to think of deviled eggs as party food. But they are so easy to make they have become part of my regular diet. One of my challenges with a keto diet is getting enough fat. So I’m always looking...
Both my parents were of German descent, so growing up sometimes we would have German food. Now a lot of German food involves bacon, especially a hot bacon and onion dressing that is used over spinach and potatoes. We used a...
I wanted a simple, yummy citrus and garlic Instant Pot Carnitas recipe for a smaller cut of pork. Being new to Instant Pot, I needed detailed instructions on exactly which buttons to push. Since I did not find what I wanted,...
Brussels sprouts and bacon is one of my favorite meals. It has a lot of bacon and bacon fat in it. You may find it too rich if you are not used to a higher fat diet. I eat 2 cups...
