Before you freak out and declare liver to be the worst thing ever, hear me out. Liver is very good for you, but many cannot stand to eat it in it’s traditional preparations. The thing about liver or any organ meat is that it has a strong flavor if not handled properly. One thing I …
Low Carb ColeSlaw
Pulled pork sandwiches with slaw is a Southern classic, but hardly the stuff of low carb diets… or is it? Thanks to this easy and marvelous recipe for keto rolls that are just 2g carbohydrates each, this southern classic is a true low carb possibility. We picked up a pound of dry rub smoked pulled …
Fat Free Shrimp Diavolo
Saturday is frequently Farmer’s Market day. I LOVE visiting a good farmer’s market and we have a really nice one here in Jacksonville Florida over on West Beaver Street. The Jacksonville Farmer’s Market is open year round and everyday of the week as well which is awesome! Not only do they have locally sourced vegetables …
Kale Salad with Mango Vinaigrette
Kale is a powerful super food and is a wonderful way to insert more dark leafy greens into your daily diet. It is packed with vitamins and minerals to energize and protect your body. Since Roman times this lovely green has been a regular on tables across much of Europe and is now growing in …
Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese & Walnut Lasagna
Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular” friendly root vegetables. I always thought I hated beets, but I was wrong. It turns out what I really hated was canned beets. Fresh beets are a whole new story – so I am always experimenting with new beet recipes. This one was a real winner and is requested …
Cilantro Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Pesto noodles are a very comforting and flavorful dish. When you are trying to live a healthier life style it is daunting to think you have to give up something you love. Most diets fail because of the negative outlook of giving up or doing without. You positively do NOT have to suffer! You can …
Pico di Gallo
Nothing adds freshness to a dish easier than home-made Pico di Gallo! There are many variations on this chopped salad and this is mine. Rev up your cutting boards and get to chopping! 3 Fresh Globe Tomatoes, diced 1 Red Cubanelle Pepper, diced 1 Green Cubanelle Pepper, diced 1 medium unwaxed Cucumber, diced 4 Scallions …
BBQ Chickpea Burrito
I recently joined a private group on social media that shares Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian recipes which is were I was introduced to the culinary delight that is Barbecue Garbanzos or Chickpeas. So simple to make and yet so very tasty. I have since eaten them on salads, as a side dish and tonight I …
The Chop
Why, you ask, do I call this salad simply “The Chop”? Because it is my go to chop salad anytime the ingredients are available. This salad is so versatile, we eat it raw, cooked, dressed, as a garnish, you name it. It is as beautiful as it is fresh and tasty and it contains elements …