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Guiltless Waffles
A coconut flour waffle with low net carbs.
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
An easy casserole for a hardy family dinner.
Chicken and Mushrooms
A great one-pan stovetop meal.
Salmon Salad
Skip the tuna. This salmon salad is a healthier alternative. Great on a salad.
Lemon Caper Dressing
It's a great dressing for Romane lettuce and salmon.
Swiss Chard
A healthy, low-carb side dish.
Shepard’s Pie
This comforting and savory Shepard’s pie makes low-carb, healthy eating a delight.
Frenched Pork Loin Roast
Try this Frenched Pork Loin recipe for a dazzling presentation and a scrumptious dinner.
Creamed Kale Casserole
This cheesy casserole is a great side dish.
Order This
Here’s a quick guide to popular restaurant options to avoid menu panic when you can’t eat at home.
7 Tips for Eating Out
Your best practices for navigating restaurant menus.
Chicken & Rice
A savory one-pot meal for the Instant Pot.
Tuna Fish Salad
A classic tuna fish salad with the healthiest ingredients.
Cabbage with Fennel Seed
Cooked cabbage is the perfect accompaniment to German sausage or schnitzels.
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli is the perfect side to cook on the second oven shelf when baking a meal.
Coconut Rice
Coconut rice is our favorite side for our Butter Chicken and Sweet Potato with Red Lintel Soup.
Sweet Potato with Red Lentil Soup
Sweet potato and red lentils make a hearty meal on a cold winter day.
Herbs & Spices
Here is a list of the herbs and spices in our pantry and the sources. Also included are oils and vinegars.
Grocery Lists
So where do you buy that? Here’s our quick list of where we buy our groceries.
Creamed Spinach
A quick and healthy side dish any time of year.