I love ribs but it’s nearly impossible to find a dry rub or BBQ sauce with no sugar in it. These ribs are amazing – crunchy & flavourful on the outside, moist and succulent on the inside, and sugar-free! You need to prepare for these ribs a couple of days in advance. It’s best toContinue reading “Amazing Sugar-Free Slow Cooked Ribs (Keto!)”
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Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts
I modified this recipe from one that is featured in Frances Mayes’ book “Everyday in Tuscany”. She’s a consummate foodie and likes to include recipes in her many books about life in Italy. Marinade: 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c white wine 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Rub: 1/2 c chopped italian parsley 4 garlicContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts”
Chinese Pepper Steak
This is a simple recipe my mom used to serve often over garlic rice. Marinade: 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp minced ginger 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp black pepper Ingredients: 1 lb steak (flank, inside round), sliced thinly 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 3 green peppers, large diced 1 sweet onion, large dicedContinue reading “Chinese Pepper Steak”
Breaded Chicken Breasts
Simple and easy, pair these yummy breaded chicken breasts with roasted vegetables, rice or pasta. I use the thin fast-fry chicken filets from the grocery store but it’s not that much harder to buy chicken breasts, place them between two pieces of saran wrap and beat them thin with a meat mallet. Ingredients: 1 lbContinue reading “Breaded Chicken Breasts”
Chicken & Olives
Inspired by simple Italian cooking this can be translated into “Pollo e Oliva”. If you’re Italian you would, of course, serve this with pasta, but I opted for a wild rice blend. Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in 4 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 c onion, sliced thinly 6 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 2 tsp freshContinue reading “Chicken & Olives”
Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole
I put this under “Big Batch Cooking” since it makes enough to feed my crew of 6 (including 3 adult-sized teenagers). Ingredients: 4 c brown rice, cooked 4 c chicken breast, cooked and shredded (I buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store) 2 c sour cream 2 c salsa 2 tsp cumin 2 tspContinue reading “Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole”
Lebanese Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
A great vegetarian dish, or serve with a side of fried steak or Kofta. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil 3 onions, sliced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 c brown rice, cooked 2 c brown lentils, cooked Directions:Continue reading “Lebanese Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)”
Keto Chicken Cutlets
These moist chicken cutlets use parmesan cheese instead of bread crumbs so make them very low carb. Serve with a side of green beans sautéed in garlic and olive oil. Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, raw 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese Salt & pepper Directions: Pound the chicken breast out thin.Continue reading “Keto Chicken Cutlets”
Sunday Dinner Meatloaf
Serve with mashed or sweet potatoes and green beans to make a comforting Sunday dinner. Ingredients: 3/4 c breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 tsp dried thyme 1/3 c milk 2 tsp dried parsley 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 large onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 lbs ground beef 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp blackContinue reading “Sunday Dinner Meatloaf”
Chicken & Biscuits
This is quick and easy weeknight comfort food ready in under 30 minutes. If it’s the weekend or you’re planning ahead, you can make the chicken and stock ahead of time. I used Bisquik mix to make my biscuits this time, but I will post my recipe for homemade biscuits soon! Ingredients: 4 Tbsp butterContinue reading “Chicken & Biscuits”
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