Twice a year we purchase 1/2 a Hog from our friends a Backbone Food Farm in Oakland, MD. They aren’t just raising any ol’ hogs, we’re talking about heritage breed pasture and woods raised pork. From BackboneFoodFarm.com: What exactly does this mean you may be wondering. It is a return to the old way of raising…
I know you probably think that I’m super organized and I’m always prepared for meal times since I work from home, however nothing could be further from the truth! Even when I post pics of delicious looking meals like my Low Carb Pressure Cooker Pork Roast with Mushroom Gravy, I’m just like you and although I…
First and foremost let’s get this out on the table right away, the magic in this seasoned salt isn’t any type of mind altering “magic mushrooms” … the magic in found in the amazing FLAVOR it gives to dishes! When it first started blogging back in the fall of 2012, I set out to find an avenue where…
This recipe feels like such a blast from the past! When I first dipped my toes into the world of healthy eating, I was a devout low-carber. I felt amazing and lost weight (after coming off the standard collegiate diet of beer and pizza). And here I am 16+ years later, sharing a version of…
These Keto Salmon Meatballs with Caper Dill Tarter Sauce are a fun (and delicious) way to get more healthy salmon into your family’s meals! Loaded with healthy fats, keto/low carb friendly and made without any gluten or grains!
Is it obvious that I’m obsessed with ground pork, napa cabbage and Asian inspired flavors? I feel like an at home version of Chipotle – using the same ingredients to make a bunch of different dishes. Last week it was Napa Cabbage Wrapped Pork & Shiitake Rolls and this week it’s Pork, Shrimp, Shiitake & Napa Cabbage…
The black trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides, aka “trumpet of death” or “horn of plenty”) is one of my favorite wild mushrooms. Don’t let its unremarkable appearance fool you; this is one of the best tasting fungi you’ll ever find. Black trumpets are considered a gourmet edible mushroom. They have a smoky, rich flavor and a pleasant, fruity aroma….
The key component to to making my Gluten-Free Pizza Crust is my World’s Best Gluten-Free Bread Dough recipe. You’ll need to make up a batch of it first then come back for this 2nd step. You’ll want about 3 cups of dough (use a greased 1 cup measuring cup to scoop out roughly 3 cups) and spread it…
You can say that I’m definitely taking one for the “team” with this recipe. I’m stepping outside of my grain-free comfort zone to create a delicious and highly versatile Gluten-Free Bread Dough. Some of you are probably asking why if I stay away from grains (other than some occasional rice) would I want to make…
It’s cucumber season and our garden is OVERFLOWING! Needless to say it’s time to get creative with the cucumber recipes while they are in abundance and this Marinated Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad is a delicious way to enjoy not only the summer harvest but anytime throughout the year. This Marinated Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad is perfect…
Finally, summer has arrived and our garden is producing all sorts of deliciousness! One of our favorite homegrown vegetables is napa cabbage. We’ve been obsessed with it for the past few summers, first we were enjoying it in my Napa Cabbage Slaw with Feta then it got really intense when I came up with my Beef &…
While in college I began cooking for myself and almost immediately I was creating delicious dishes. One of the first things I created was Black Beans and Rice…. of course I took short cuts like boil in bag rice and store bought salsa but none-the-less it was yummy. And surprisingly, when I was home from…