Author Archives: Vandy Roadifer

About Vandy Roadifer

Vandy Roadifer has a M.S. in Human Nutrition and lives with complex chronic illnesses, which includes many food allergies and sensitivities. She enjoys creating and sharing great tasting recipes that fit her lifestyle, discussing food related topics, and educating people on how best to meet their individual nutritional needs from an evidence based perspective.

Low Carb Savory Tart Crust

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Vandy Roadifer

A couple of weeks ago I made a savory cheese tart with asparagus from my mom’s garden. The crust turned out so well that I wrote up the recipe so I can make it again. I haven’t tried the crust … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Vandy Roadifer

It’s finally rhubarb season! I’ve been itching to create nightshade free rhubarb barbecue sauce since watching past episodes of Great British Menu this spring and seeing a chef make rhubarb ketchup. I don’t use a lot of ketchup, but I … Continue reading →

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Crispy Low Carb Ginger Snap Cookies

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

After a few trial batches, I finally got the crispy ginger snap cookies I’ve been craving. There may be a touch too much molasses for some people both taste and carbs, so the amount can be decreased by a tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Mason Jar Bread

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve been experimenting with my low carb/keto mason jar bread a lot. While it’s good when cooked in the microwave, it’s even better when baked; I use my convection/toaster oven. I’ve baked buns in English muffin/egg rings as well as … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Faux Mac ‘N Cheese with Zucchini

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

I love mac ‘n cheese, but pasta doesn’t fit into my low carb lifestyle. I’ve tried popular faux low carb mac ‘n cheese recipes using cauliflower, but the strong flavor of cauliflower makes it less like mac ‘n cheese and … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Flat Bread + Tortillas

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

This week I experimented with low carb egg roll wrappers and tortillas. The dough was really good and last night I had the idea to adapt it for flat bread. Today I decreased the xanthan gum, added baking powder, and … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Carrot Cake

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

I finally adapted my infamous carrot cake recipe to grain free and sugar free to suit my current eating pattern. I decreased the oil, increased the eggs, added a touch of vinegar, substituted almond flour for wheat flour, and substituted … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Brownies

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

I wanted an easy chocolate dessert to make for Valentine’s day and finding three varieties of Bake Believe brand stevia and erythritol sweetened sugar free chocolate chips at a local store moved brownies to the top of my list. I … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Coconut Blondies

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

I’m made these low carb coconut blondies twice already and all my taste testers have loved them. The first time I made them with coconut oil and the second time with butter; both were delicious, just don’t refrigerate the coconut … Continue reading →

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Keto Marshmallows

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Vandy Roadifer

A few weeks ago I inadvertently made sugar free marshmallows when attempting to make sugar free marshmallow fluff so I decided to post the recipe for those who are interested. I ended up eating most of them on their own, … Continue reading →

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