LUNCH
Filipino Chicken Adobo
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutes + marinatingThis is one of my favorite one-pot wonders: Marinating chicken in rich coconut milk and Asian-inflected condiments and spices, then simmering it on the stovetop in the same marinade,...
Egg Fried Cauli-Rice
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 15 minutesEgg fried rice is usually a high-carb indulgence, one you’ll need to avoid if you’re eating low-carb. Not this version, though! Made with healthy cauli-rice (shown here), it’s short on starch but big...
Crispy Chicken with Olives and Lemon
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 45 minutesFor a taste of summer any time of year, try this Mediterranean-style crispy chicken. It’s sautéed quickly before being baked with loads of low-carb vegetables, plus sunny lemon slices, olives,...
Coq Au Vin
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 hourThis is my low-carb version of the well-loved French classic: I just can’t say no to tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices, vegetables, and rich Burgundy wine. IngredientsBOUQUET GARNI:4 bay leaves4...
Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesA staple of Creole cuisine, jambalaya is a spiced, stick-to-your-ribs dish that’s usually rice-based—but my (healthier!) version is firmly keto-friendly. It works well with both chicken and shrimp,...
Smoked Haddock & Squash Chowder
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesFull of colorful, low-carb vegetables and protein-rich fish, this inventive take on fish chowder is a cheerful, one-bowl meal. If you can’t find smoked haddock fillets, use regular ones instead, and...
Salmon Chowder
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis fragrant salmon chowder is very low in carbs—no potatoes or flour necessary!—and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. And it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser on snowy, wintery nights. Ingredients11/2...
Ratatouille Soup
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesSome soups, like this delicate version of ratatouille, are best prepared on the stovetop, with ingredients added gradually. It features pesto and fresh herbs, which contain volatile oils: to preserve...
Pumpkin & Chorizo Meatball Soup
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutesPumpkin—a great source of beta-carotene and vitamin A—shines in autumnal treats like pies and cakes, but it’s wonderful in savory dishes, too. Smoky chorizo really sets off pumpkin’s sweetness in...
Mushroom & Dill Sour Soup
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis recipe is based on a traditional Czech soup called kulajda: beloved by home cooks, it turns up on restaurant menus all over the Czech Republic once the weather starts to turn chilly. Heavy cream...
