PESTO-MOZZARELLA CHICKEN WITH CAPRESE SALAD
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings Rich, flavorful pesto and creamy mozzarella make a classic flavor combination and a winning weeknight dinner. Chicken breasts are the base for a layer of pesto that is topped with mozzarella then baked…
PESTO & TOMATO “FLATBREADS” WITH CHICKEN PARMESAN CRUST
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings Making a flatbread crust from chicken may sound a bit strange, but give it a try—this is a delicious, simple solution for a crisp, high-protein base for your favorite toppings. Simply blend Parmesan…
PARMESAN ROASTED MIXED NUTS
PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOKING TIME: 45 minutes MAKES 12 servings Nuts are a classic low-carb snack, but store-bought flavored mixes often feature additives and sugars. This homemade nut mix is delicious, crunchy, and cheesy, and it can be made with any of your favorite…
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN, AVOCADO, APRICOT & PROSCIUTTO SALAD
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings This colorful salad is full of contrasting flavors; the apricots add a hint of sweetness and tanginess and cut through the rich avocado and prosciutto. Warm, crispy pan-roasted chicken and light Dijon…
OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY & CHIA BREAKFAST PUDDING
PREP TIME: 5 minutes + 4 hours to chill MAKES 6 servings Chia seeds have been used for centuries by the indigenous populations of Mexico and Guatemala, mainly in beverages. Chia naturally thickens liquids when soaked, creating a thick, creamy texture. This is a…
ONE-PAN THAI COCONUT CHICKEN & VEGETABLE BAKE
PREP TIME: 15 minutes + 1 hour to marinate COOKING TIME: 45 minutes MAKES 6 servings This meal of spicy and sweet chicken pieces and roasted squash makes a great family-style centerpiece when served with a big bowl of cauliflower “rice” (here)—a simple yet satisfying…
NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND-MACADAMIA CRUST
PREP TIME: 35 minutes + 3 hours to chill COOKING TIME: 5 minutes MAKES one 8- or 10-inch (20- or 25-cm) cheesecake (12 servings) This is one of our favorite cheesecake recipes. It is much lighter and silkier than a baked cheesecake, and because it is no-bake, it is…
MOZZARELLA PASTRY DOUGH
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 5 minutes MAKES 8 servings (enough for 1 large pie or quiche) Did you think pastry was off-limits on a low-carb plan? So did we, until we discovered mozzarella pastry dough: a combination of mozzarella cheese, almond flour, and eggs…
MINI RHUBARB CUSTARDS
PREP TIME: 20 minutes + 3 hours to chill COOKING TIME: 20 minutes MAKES 6 servings The combination of rhubarb and custard is a very British, very delicious, tried-and-true pairing. Rhubarb is in season in the spring and increasingly available in the United States, so…
MACADAMIA-CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH ORANGE-SESAME SALAD
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings This Asian-style salad is fresh and light tasting, yet substantial. Halibut is encrusted with crushed macadamia nuts and baked, which results in a texture similar to that of a traditional panko-breaded…