This tofu noodles recipe is one my sister Jo created (although since she only gave me general verbal instructions I've kinda been winging it, too). She is the queen of finding time-saving hacks for making her low-carb lifestyle easy to navigate. And as with all my...
This low-carb African peanut soup practically transforms the original recipe, which is decidedly high-starch, into something different entirely. I just love peanut butter, and so this makes a good jumping off point for enjoying it in a new way. To be honest the...
I absolutely love eggplant Parmesan--except all that breading makes it practically equivalent to having a full serving of pasta. So I've hit upon a great compromise that makes the eggplant and fresh basil sauce the stars, along with a healthy dose of yummy cheeses, of...
This butternut squash casserole is a wonderfully warm and spiced Autumn dish that may make a good diabetic recipe if you're someone who needs to watch your starches and you know butternut squash is reasonably moderate on your post-meal blood glucose readings. The...
This egg salad is much lighter on the amount of mayonnaise, making it lighter in calories and fat while still being big on taste. This way you get the nutrition of the full egg without extra additives--natural or not (which is often the case in commercial mayonnaise...
This stuffed zucchini (or summer squash) actually calls for chicken sausage, but to make it vegetarian the sausage can easily be left out or swapped for beans. The mix of flavors and melted goat cheese make it a surprising bake. It is both a good side dish and, with...
This tofu veggie curry bowl is surprisingly easy to make. It has such a unique mix of flavors, from the warm spices of curry and cumin to the tropical taste of coconut oil. Another great low-carb choice. For anticipated busy nights, roast the cauliflower a day or two...
This spinach stuffed portobello mushroom recipe makes a great side dish. Or, my husband and I might cook a couple of hearty sides and have both for a light supper. For example, you can't go wrong with a hearty salad that has avocado, olives, or nuts to round out the...
This Thai peanut sauce can be used in a stir-fry with lots of variety. Asian-style vegetables are at the base of it, along with your choice of tofu, chicken, pasta (low-carb or regular), or brown rice. I've written it the way we've lately been enjoying it. To keep it...