Appetizer

Mom’s Artichokes and Artichoke Dipping Sauce is a recipe that brings back childhood memories for me because my mother loved artichokes and she’d make them occasionally for our family of 12! Use Artichoke Recipes if you’re also an artichoke fan!…

This dairy-free, paleo kale Caesar salad is a nutritious rendition of the classic with dark green leafy greens, soft-boiled eggs and cherry tomatoes. I also like to add a few grilled onions for sweetness.  Friends who know me well would…

These Sweet Potato Appetizers are a healthier nibble for fall, and sweet potato fans will go crazy over these! Of course sweet potatoes do have some carbs, but even low-carb eaters could enjoy a couple of these for a treat!…

Today we have a guest recipe from Russ Crandall, also known as The Domestic Man. Russ has just launched his new cookbook Paleo Takeout (see my review of the book after the recipe) and this recipe for gyoza bites is from the…

Low-carb and vegetarian Chili Rellenos Bake is as good as Chile Rellenos from a restaurant; eat this as a casserole or as an appetizer! If you like roasted green chiles and cheese, you’ll make this over and over. PIN the recipe…

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus is served with olive oil and sumac, and it’s a fun way to get some Black-Eyed Peas into your diet! And this dip made with black-eyed peas is surprisingly not that high in net carbs if you…

In this nutritious and tasty lomi-lomi salmon salad recipe, I am taking a Hawaiian classic and turning it into a very nourishing meal full of healthy fats and antioxidants. This recipe is paleo, gluten-free and low-carb friendly.  What Is Lomi-Lomi…

Shrimp with Low-Sugar Cocktail Sauce is wonderful for an appetizer or snack, and when you make your own cocktail sauce you can control the carbs. That makes this recipe a delicious Keto Shrimp Cocktail; enjoy! PIN Shrimp with Low-Sugar Cocktail…

Bacon-wrapped scallops with lime and maple glaze are quick and easy and can be served as finger food, appetizer or a light lunch with a side salad. This recipe is gluten-free, paleo, and low-carb friendly. Lollipops for grown-ups is what…

This Italian-inspired recipe for grilled artichokes hearts is full of flavour and textures. Artichokes are peeled and the hearts are pan-fried or grilled together with garlic, lemon and anchovies for that umami salt kick. This dish is great as a…