Corned beef brisket is a wonderful invention. You can eat it for dinner and then the next morning scramble eggs with it and have the most satisfying breakfast. Briskets are very forgiving cuts of meat, the key is to find one that’s not pre-brined with chemical-filled liquids. You … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Short Ribs
Announcing the Instant Pot Giveaway winners: Kristy Smith of Riverside, CA and Tim Callender of Baltimore, MD!!! Thanks everyone for playing. I will definitely be doing lots more giveaways in the new year. Here's my recipe for Slow Cooker Short Ribs, adapted for the … [Read more...]
NSNG Low Carb Thanksgiving Round Up!
I love Thanksgiving food. But I don't love sugars and grains. And I especially hate gluten. It sure does seem like most Thanksgiving foods are gluten and sugar bombs. So what's a low carber to do? Say screw it and binge? Or miss out on all the yummy foods as you watch … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Every year I try to come up with a festive Halloween/Autumnal treat that has way less sugar than the giant bags of candy at every cash register in America this time of year. Last year it was these deceptively simple Chocolate Dipped Apple Slices. What if we didn't … [Read more...]
Asparagus with Prosciutto Crumbles
Vegetables. Eat more of them. Do not fear them. They are your friend. Your friend that you eat. This dish will make the people finish all of the asparagus in the dish. There will be none left, and that's a victory, if you ask me. Asparagus with Prosciutto … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Soufflés
I've been making a version of this soufflé since the year 2000. That's almost two entire decades of gluten free, grain free goodness. This is such an easy recipe to make, you will wonder why the heck I didn't share it with y'all earlier. Well, my bad, lovelies. I just had to … [Read more...]
Roasted Zucchini and Squash Casserole
This wonderful summer squash dish is deceptively simple but overwhelming in flavor. I have made it four times the past four days, and I'm obsessed. If you're not in the mood to share, I recommend doubling the recipe, or even stacking two layers of zucchini and squash, making … [Read more...]
Stuffed Pasilla Peppers (or Poblano Peppers)
Summer is here which means bountiful veggie season is upon us. Pasilla/Poblano peppers are at their best (and most available in most grocery stores) this time of year. Keep them low carb and stuff them with some cheese and shrimp, and don't look back. Stuffed Pasilla … [Read more...]
Coconut Cauliflower Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp
If you need a hint of summer in winter, this easy to make shrimp and cauliflower rice dish will be just what the doctor ordered. Delicious, indulgent, yet low carb. Yes, please. Check out my Kitchen Kit here to see what I use in my kitchen. Coconut Cauliflower Rice Salad … [Read more...]
Tomato Basil Cod Fillets
If you've spent any length of time at this blog or listening to the podcast, you know I'm a simpleton. I like to laugh, I like to eat, then I like do it all over again at the next meal. Laugh, eat, repeat. (I think I may be onto my new tagline here, folks) So inventing … [Read more...]