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kelp noodles
We found new low carb noodles. These are available on Amazon. I have found that I like these best in noodle salads like my Vietnamese Noodle Salad, and the Miracle noodles in things like soup. These...
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Simple Syrup
I used this recipe to make simple syrup. Many alcohols are low carb so you can still make many mixed drinks by using this simple syrup. Mojito? yes please! FYI- if using tonic water be sure to buy...
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pumpkin muffins- low carb
I tried these low carb pumpkins, except I left out the cranberries and walnuts and made them in a muffin tin. They were pretty good and I'll probably make them again. I think next time I will reduce...
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Taco Salad
This has been one of our favorite dinners for a long time. I cook up ground turkey with some Montreal steak seasoning and shredded zucchini ( I always do this to add in more veggies and streatch out my...
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Bacon brussle sprouts
I first clean, trim the end and cut my brussle sprouts in half. Then I cook them in the microwave for a few.min since I like my brussle sprouts pretty tender. Then I toss them on a sheet pan with...
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Low carb stuffing.
I used low carb bread I blogged about here to make stuffing. You can use this with any recipe that uses fresh bread. Delicious and perfect for holidays.
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Leftover Pho
We have had several rainy cold days which were just screaming for soup. Yesterday I took our leftover Thanksgiving bones and boiled them down all day. It made a super flavorful broth. Then I added...
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fish tacos
Fish tacos are a staple in our house. They are Emmalynn's favorite dinner... and in fact according to her the only dinner she likes. So I had to find a low carb way for us to continue eating...
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Curry Chicken
I don't measure much anymore so this is an approximation. Use more or less according to your taste.2 large chicken breasts cubed2 carrots chopped 1 celery stock chopped1 onion choppedother veggies of...
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chocolate peanut butter fatbombs
These chocolate peanut butter fat bombs are delicious. They taste like little truffles. 1/2 c. smooth all natural peanut butter with no sugar added. Trader joes has one that is just ground peanuts...
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Sloppy Joes
*I guessed on my measurements since I never measure when I make this*1 lb. ground turkey1 bell pepper, diced1 small onion, diced1 T. Montreal Steak seasoning4 T tomato sauce (should be about half a...
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Low carb creamy chicken enchiladas
These are so very yummy. The only all thing I had to change in this recipe was to use my favorite Mission Carb Counting Whole Wheat Tortillas.2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded or 1 rotisserie...
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loaded low carb cookies
My grandma has always made "Oatmeal" cookies every Christmas, and they are pretty much the best cookie ever. She started by taking a traditional oatmeal cookie recipe and adding everything under the...
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Sweet potato hash
1 sweet potato diced (white or pink, but be sure they are sweet potatoes and not yams as yams have more carbs)One onion dicedMontreal steak seasoning to tasteI dice everything and cook it in a cast...
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Refried white kidney beans
White kidney beans are great if you are watching carbs. They have a property in them that helps block your body from absorbing some of the carbs that you eat. It is actually the main ingredient in many...
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Trader Joe's cheese crisps
Trader Joe's now has another low carb snack. They are carrying cheese crisps. The only ingredient is cheese. They taste like the ones I found at Costco but smaller and thicker. A yummy salty/crunchy...
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Avocado smoothie
This is creamy and delicious. It tastes like an avocado milkshake that I used to get at a Vietnamese sandwich shop.1 1/2 c. ice1 1/2 c. unsweetened almond milk1/4 c. Sweet cream coffee creamer1 dropper...
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Lower carb BBQ sauce
This is more of a vinegar based BBQ sauce. It is delicious and has a little bit of a kick. It isn't sugar free but it is lower carb. I have seen it at Target, Sprouts, and regular grocery stores.
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Loaded coliflower bake
This was so delicious. It came out like a mix between loaded mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. Total comfort food without the carbs. I followed this recipe . It's a great side for BBQ chicken.
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Low Carb Shepherd's Pie
This was so delicious. Total comfort food without the carbs. Although this recipe was a little more work, it will definitely be a regular in our rotation. I served it along side some leftover bacon...
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