Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes
makes 12 mini cheesecakes (1 per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 30 minutes These low-carb cheesecakes are incredibly easy to whip up and will satisfy your sweet tooth. The fact that they are mini-sized makes practicing portion control a lot easier….
Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two
makes 2 cookies (1 per serving) · prep time: 5 minutes · cook time: 20 minutes Cookies for two: perfect for a romantic low-carb date night or for those random times you are hit with a relentless sweet tooth. It’s guilt-free indulgence at its finest. I love to eat…
Herbed Goat Cheese Cauliflower Mash
makes 8 servings · prep time: 15 minutes · cook time: 30 minutes It is really hard to make a pile of cauliflower mash look pretty, but trust me when I tell you that this stuff is seriously delicious. It doesn’t need gravy or any other kind of sauce; it is amazingly…
Sautéed Green Beans with Ham
makes 6 servings · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 8 minutes With just about eight minutes of cooking time, side dishes don’t get much easier than this! I’ll let you in on a little secret: these green beans are fantastic with the Cheesy Bacon Sauce from the…
Cauliflower Steaks with Cheesy Bacon Sauce
makes 6 servings · prep time: 10 minutes (not including time to cook bacon) cook time: 25 minutes What makes roasted cauliflower steaks even more delicious? Cheese and bacon, of course! What makes everything better? Also cheese and bacon! What did the cauliflower bank…
Sautéed Asparagus with Mushrooms and Bacon
makes 4 servings · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 20 minutes Why discard bacon drippings when you can cook your food in them? When we make bacon, we save the rendered fat in a jar and use it for cooking veggies and eggs. Delicious! ingredients • 4 slices bacon,…
Cheesy Zucchini Gratin
makes 8 servings · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 30 minutes The sauce in this zucchini gratin reminds me of a rich gourmet mac and cheese. Making a gratin is an excellent way to repurpose leftover vegetables or to use up vegetables from your refrigerator that…
Green Onion and Lime Cauliflower Rice
makes 6 servings · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 23 minutes This cauliflower rice recipe is perhaps my favorite side dish in this book. It is simple yet flavorful and complements so many main dishes. I love serving it with Greek Meatballs, Fish Taco Bowls, and…
Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Dijon Cider Dressing
makes 8 servings · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 10 minutes These aren’t the mushy, overcooked Brussels sprouts of your childhood. At least that’s how Brussels sprouts were served in my home when I was growing up. Pan-frying or oven-roasting Brussels sprouts…
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Cream Sauce
makes 4 servings · prep time: 10 minutes (plus time to salt zucchini) cook time: 10 minutes I love the simplicity of this recipe. Even with only 10 minutes of cooking time, it has the rich and complex flavors of a dish that has been cooked for hours. If you would like…