BREAKFAST
Southwest Egg Casserole
This casserole comes together in a snap if you keep browned sausage in the freezer to pop into the slow cooker. It’s a great brunch dish for a crowd, and a nice alternative to the basic egg and sausage breakfast.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM Nonstick cooking spray1 pound...
Pumpkin Breakfast Bake
Tired of the same ho-hum breakfast? Spice it up a bit with this warm and hearty breakfast bake that will conjure up memories of crisp fall days.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree1 cup heavy whipping cream1 large...
Crustless Quiche
Quiche is extremely versatile—it makes for a great brunch or lunch dish, or even a light dinner. This one has all the flavor of a traditional quiche, but without the carb-heavy crust. SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons softened8 ounces white...
Coconut Granola
We all have those mornings when we’re short on time, but we know that breakfast is important. Premeasure this granola into half-cup portions and keep them on hand for easy breakfasts on the go. On days when you have time for coffee and more, enjoy a bowl of full-fat...
Cheesy Bacon and Egg Casserole
You won’t miss your usual bacon and egg breakfast once you taste this casserole. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator, making mornings a breeze.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM ¾ pound sugar-free bacon12 large eggs¾ cup heavy whipping cream¼ cup full-fat sour cream½...
Shakshouka
In this Middle Eastern dish, you cook your eggs low and slow in a flavorful tomato sauce. After just one bite, this will become a staple of your breakfast repertoire.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 3 tablespoons butter, softened1 medium onion, finely chopped1 red bell pepper,...
Spiced Bacon Granola
MAKES: 16 servings (about 8 cups)PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hoursBacon goes with absolutely everything, and that includes this nutty, crunchy, grain-free breakfast granola. The bacon lends it a savory twist, but it’s also lightly sweet and...
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hoursFeel like having dessert for breakfast? (Of course you do. Who doesn’t?) Perk up your morning with this filling, grain-free oatmeal made with nuts, coconut, carrots, pumpkin, and warming autumn...
Spanish Omelet
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 hoursI love rustic Spanish omelets, and I really missed them when I first started following a low-carb lifestyle, so I came up with my own low-carb take on the tapas-bar staple using rutabaga in place of...
Kefta Meatball & Egg Tagine
MAKES: 4 servings (12 meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 40 minutesThere’s only one way to make this dish of tender, Moroccan-style lamb meatballs better than it already is: finish it by poaching eggs right in its savory, olive-spiked sauce, as with...
