Bacon-wrapped asparagus is nothing new — but when you glaze those succulent, pork-covered shoots with sweet, sugar-free maple “syrup” and sprinkle them with crushed pecans, the dish enters a totally different realm. This splendid springtime treat is sure to charm the whole family, and it makes a stunning side dish for dinner parties, too!
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Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Horseradish and Browned Butter
This delicious low-carb main course (or succulent side dish) combines healthy, leafy-green cabbage with piquant horseradish and rich, fragrant browned butter. It’s that simple: you only need those three ingredients—plus salt and pepper—to prepare it!
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Olive Oil Roasted Eggplant with Lemon Pepper and Parmesan
Eggplant often gets neglected in my kitchen — without any obvious reason. But no more! This simple yet delicious dish proves that eggplant is truly the queen of the veggies. Thick slices of eggplant are brushed with olive oil, and seasoned with lemon pepper and salt: then freshly grated Parmesan is added in the middle of baking to produce a tasty, crispy, crusty surface you won’t be able to resist!
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Low-Carb Colcannon with Kale
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! That is, happy St. Patrick’s Day (in advance!) This Colcannon with Kale is a healthy low-carb option for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. But you don’t have to wait for March 17th to enjoy it; with just 5 ingredients, it’s equally yummy any time of year.
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Roasted Cabbage with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Finally! Remember how in my previous post I was ranting about my failed cabbage experiments and how everything I tried ended up tasting bland? And how I promised to post a cabbage recipe once I developed a perfect one? Well, my dear reader, I’m happy to tell you I managed to develop a super-tasty (and simple!) recipe for Roasted Cabbage with Bacon and Blue Cheese. Doesn’t it sound incredible already? Just wait until you actually taste it; it’s going to blow your mind.
Read more about my experiments below and get some tips on how to prepare this easy dish. And if you’re not a fan of blue cheese, don’t worry: there are some bluecheeseless variations at the end of this post!
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Easy Egg Gratin with Sriracha Sauce
First of all, I want to thank Gladys — my dear friend and reader — for this wonderful recipe idea. She sent me an old Hard Boiled Eggs Gratin recipe that was found in a wooden trunk which had been hidden away in the corner of a dusty attic for generations.
I was immediately intrigued with egg gratin; it sounded like a perfect idea and looked gorgeous. Actually, I made several experiments when perfecting the recipe — you can read more about them in this post. This variation is my absolute favorite, though, because it’s so tasty: Sriracha (or homemade Sugar-Free Sweet Chili Sauce) is a great companion for this easy, nearly-zero-carb egg gratin.
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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon
This recipe is guaranteed to leave you scratching your head: How can something THIS simple taste THAT good? Well, believe it, because it’s true. This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is about to knock your socks off!
Just don’t forget to check the tips for variations at the end of this post: There are tons of different ways to make this addictive dish.
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Cheesy Stuffed Butternut Squash with Bacon and Caramelized Red Onion
Super-tasty and low in carbs, this delicious side dish is perfect not only for Thanksgiving, but also for the fall and winter seasons in general. And it’s not just a side dish; you can serve it as a light main course with fresh green salad and low-carb bread, too.
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Pizza Stuffed Zucchini
Is there such a thing as easy, healthy, tasty pizza? Yes, there is! This recipe lets you satisfy your pizza cravings—and your family’s—in the simplest, healthiest imaginable way.
It’s perfect for anyone following a gluten-free diet, since there’s no wheat-filled crust. And it’s also ideal for low-carbers with nut allergies, since it doesn’t contain any nut- or almond-based crust: succulent, super-healthy zucchini does the job instead.
Last but not least, you can think of this as the healthiest-even deep-dish pizza (!), since you can add a really thick layer of toppings to the low-carb veggie crust.
Hint: You’ll find the video for the recipe under the recipe box.
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Buffalo Cauliflower
Craving a healthier, low-carb version of buffalo-style chicken? I’ve got you covered: these Buffalo Cauliflower chunks look and taste fabulous. Just beware: you might bite off more than you can chew!
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