Avocado Ranch Dressing
makes 2½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes This low-carb ranch dressing is a staple in my home. We use it as a dip for fresh veggies, as a salad dressing, and even over grilled fish, like in the Fish Taco Bowls (here). The healthy fat boost from…
Citrus Vinaigrette
makes 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes ingredients • ¾ cup light olive oil or avocado oil • ¼ cup red wine vinegar • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice • 1 clove garlic, minced…
Greek Feta Dressing
makes 2 cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 5 minutes Not only is this dressing good on Greek Salad (here), but it also makes a terrific marinade for chicken or fish. For a quick-and-easy weeknight meal, place 2 pounds of chicken or fish and a batch of this…
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
makes 2 cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 7 minutes Salsa verde is one of my favorite condiments. I always keep a fresh batch of it in the refrigerator. My favorite way to eat it is on my morning eggs. ingredients • 1 pound…
Taco Seasoning
makes ½ cup (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 5 minutes Making your own seasoning blends at home is quick and easy, not to mention better for you. It will likely save you money as well. There are a lot of unnecessary additives in store-bought seasoning packets….
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
makes 4 servings · prep time: 10 minutes I love to sneak healthy real-food ingredients into everyday sweet treats. It is rewarding to know that I can still enjoy the occasional dessert while keeping it healthy and sticking to my whole-food, low-carb lifestyle….
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
makes 10 servings (½ cup per serving) · prep time: 15 minutes This mousse has all the flavors of pumpkin pie but a deliciously creamy whipped texture. It is sure to become a fall favorite. I like to top mine with a little fresh whipped cream (see here) and a sprinkle…
Sesame Shortbread Sugar Cookies
makes 24 cookies (2 per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 16 minutes Move over, peanut butter; your older, more refined cousin, tahini, is in the house. Not only is tahini delicious, but it is a great option for those with a peanut allergy. Tahini is made…
Lemon Mousse
makes 6 servings · prep time: 15 minutes · cook time: 6 minutes I am a huge fan of lemon-flavored desserts. I love the bright, refreshing acidity of fresh lemon juice. This mousse is the perfect palate cleanser. It is light and fluffy while still tasting incredibly…
Double Chocolate Flourless Brownies
makes 16 brownies (1 per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 25 minutes Who doesn’t love a chewy, fudgy brownie? Certainly no one I have ever met. Brownies always have been, and still are, my favorite dessert. I love those crispy edge pieces. When I was…