Tag Archives: Low-Carb

Charcutepalooza: Chorizo Breakfast Sausage

Makes About 30 (3-inch) patties Author Notes My maiden voyage into Charcutepalooza! I was sold once I saw this technique of using a food processor rather than a meat grinder to make homemade sausage. Spicy and smoky, sweet and tangy, this chorizo sausage patty will make a killer breakfast sandwich! —Lick My Spoon Ingredients 3

Frittata with Bread and Cherry Tomatoes

Photo by Bobbi Lin Serves 4 Author Notes This dish is my interpretation of frittata di pane, inspired by the version in Faith Heller Willinger’s gem of a cookbook, Adventures of an Italian Food Lover. The simplest of ingredients are transformed into something unique and delicious. The frittata is studded with hunks of peasant bread

Chicken Piri-Piri

Serves 6-8 Author Notes Lately, I have been researching Portuguese food articles published in the US as I find that the recipes you get are all tweaked to suit American taste. But then, what is the point… I think people want the real flavour, not a fake one, or at least that is my view!

Laab Recipe

Laab Recipe Laab, also known as Larb and Laap, is a northeastern food. It usually eaten as a part of a set (laab, papaya salad and sticky rice.) The set is accompanied by string beans, sliver of cabbage, water spinach and Thai basil. It can be served as an appetizer. It can also be served

Chai Peanut Butter

Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 250 degrees F. Whisk lime juice, chili powder, salt and cayenne in a large bowl. Add peanuts; toss to coat. Divide between 2 large rimmed baking sheets; spread in an even layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until dry, about 45 minutes. Let

Chicken Fricassee With Mushrooms & Thyme

Photo by Melina Hammer Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 40 minutes makes 1 (3- to 4-pound) chicken Author Notes This one-pan, all-stovetop meal is a comfort food winner. Traditionally, French fricassée is a lightly sautéed mixture of meat and vegetables, cooked into a creamy stew. I firmly believe that most foods taste better once

Vegan Kale Pesto

Makes 2/3 cup Author Notes I’m not a vegan, heck, I’m not even a vegetarian, but it’s nice to have versatile options. To me, good food is just good, aside from any dietary qualifications. Maybe it’s just a California thing, but there are so many people following different diet paths that I can’t keep it

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Photo by Posie Harwood Makes 4 squash bowls Author Notes Inspired by a recipe from Sprouted Kitchen, I roasted spaghetti squash, tossed the strands with ground meat, sauce, and cheese, and baked it all back in the squash. It’s similar to a stuffed pepper, and it’s perfect winter comfort food. Feel free to adapt the

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin With Cherries

Our Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin is fancy enough for a weekend dinner party but (surprisingly) easy enough for a weeknight supper. You’ll spend 15 minutes prepping the pork loin before roasting it in the oven for nearly an hour. Aside from occasionally glazing the bacon-wrapped meat with sweet baste of currant jelly and red wine vinegar