While traveling down South with my son, he requested a stop at Cracker Barrel for their mashed potatoes (which he is wild about). They had a salad that day of strawberries and cucumbers. It surprised the heck out of me, but the proof is always in the eating, and the combination of crunch and sweetness was terrific. When I got back to New York, I played around with this unlikely combination. Basil and fennel boost the fresh flavor and crisp texture here. I’m fond of a glass of wheat beer to wash this down, but there’s nothing wrong with Pinot…
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Most shop-bought mueslis contain very high levels of dried fruits and are thus high in sugars. This contains a much healthier level of sugar.
Sometimes the challenge of eating allergy-friendly and gluten-free food is all about making smart choices. You begin to look at certain types of cuisine with a fresh eye, because they just might be naturally free of certain allergens. For example, Mexican food relies heavily on the gluten-free grain corn. So it’s a pretty safe bet that you can find traditional recipes that are already gluten-free. This lovely Mexican chicken soup comes from the Yucatán, and it is naturally allergy-friendly. If you choose your chicken stock wisely, it’s also easily gluten-free. Use your mini chopper to mince the jalapeño, your Vidalia…
This chicken dish is vaguely reminiscent of pad thai, which has a balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors all in one dish. If you prefer more heat, add additional garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Leafy greens aren’t just nutrient-dense; they’re also very low in carbs, which means they’re a KetoDiet staple. And they stand up so well to chorizo’s lively flavor!
The crust is four batches of the Almond Crackers recipe found on the Charlie Foundation website and reprinted here with their permission. It will fill one 9-inch pie pan. Add up to 1 cup of cooked vegetables to this recipe for variety. The flavor combinations are endless. With or without the crust, this quiche makes a perfect lunch or light meal.
This homemade dairy-free cream cheese is a great option to use in place of regular cream cheese, but only in recipes that don’t require cooking. I use it to make dairy-free Mini Pastrami Roll-Ups and spread it on keto-friendly bagels. (There’s a recipe for Keto Bagels and Lox in my previous book, The Ketogenic Cookbook.)
Spicy chorizo sausage is baked into a tasty egg and cheese muffin, and topped with sour cream and sprouts.
Homemade mayonnaise has a milder and more neutral flavor than store-bought mayo plus, it’s so much healthier! You can personalize this basic mayo to your taste by adding finely chopped or roasted garlic or your favorite herb.