Years ago, my friend Cyndi opened a café in a trendy area of Melrose, here in LA. This is how I first discovered the true delight of kale. One of the dishes Cyndi served at the restaurant was kale salad. Before I even made an appearance at the new spot, my other friend Jan talked endlessly about it. "You've just GOT to try the kale salad!".Who raves about kale?Now, ...
Low Carb Dinners
A collection of low carb, easy to make dinner ideas, for 1 to 3 people.
Oven Roasted Crispy Brussel Sprouts
There's an art to making Brussel sprouts crispy and amazing. Here's how. Brussel Sprouts - the Breakaway Veggie of 2018 (and 2019). Brussel sprouts have made a considerable comeback in recent years. When I was a kid, they were the source of so much dinner table angst. I hated them. I swear they smelled like farts. Worst of all, my mother would boil them - a common strategy for ...
Easy Kale Chicken Soup – Warm Up & Heal Your Winter Cold
A hearty, but simple chicken soup. Perfect for healing the sniffles all winter long.Hey Friends!I don’t know about you, but man - it’s brutally gray and cold here in Northern California and cold season is in full swing. With that, I thought I’d share a super simple chicken soup recipe that can be made in around 20(ish) minutes. When you’re sick, or worse - when your husband acts like a ...
Roasted Delicata Squash with a Parmesan Crust
I first made this delicata squash recipe last week, but I've made it twice more since then. It's so good, so simple and as close as you're going to get to eating low carb french fries. You're welcome :0)Delicata Squash - Low(ish) Carb, High Comfort One of my favorite winter veggies is delicata squash. Not only is it way easier to work with than a butternut squash (it's so hard to chop), ...
Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Bites – Dairy-Free, Low Carb, Gluten Free
Cauliflower has become the defacto alternative for most flours because of its texture and flavor. I've got so many ideas for new recipes, but this is one of my favorites right now, and it's perfect for those who are gluten and dairy free. Perfect for Meal Prep I LOVE cooking and meal prep. Even if my culinary adventures end up flopping, I don’t care. It’s such a pleasure to spend ...
Easy Paleo Cauliflower Artichoke Soup Recipe – Dairy & Gluten Free
Artichoke & Cauliflower = Creamy Before I talk about how this soup tastes, I want to assure you that the texture won’t disappoint. The fiber-rich cauliflower and artichokes give it a rich texture, even without the coconut milk. It's perfect as a meal or for your next round of meal prep!This is also the perfect recipe for those of you who are braving the Whole30. I tried that once. It ...
