Category Archives: Specialized Diets

Low Carb Flat Bread

I came across a recipe on dietdoctor.com for easy keto pancakes with eggs, cottage cheese, and psyllium husk powder. I was interested because it didn’t contain coconut flour like most low carb pancake recipes; I’ve had some epic failures with … Continue reading

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Low Sugar Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Last week I made caramel apple butter from a dozen Gravenstein apples from my parents’ yard, date “sugar” (dehydrated and ground dates), water, apple cider vinegar, molasses, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. I didn’t measure the ingredients so I … Continue reading

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Low Carb Mozzarella Flat Bread/Pizza Dough

I came across “magic mozzarella dough” several months ago and adapted it for cinnamon rolls. While I was impressed with its bread-like texture, it was a little too dry for my tastes. Since I was also experimenting with cream cheese … Continue reading

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Green Apple and Fennel Slaw

One of the first plants ready to harvest in my mom’s garden is Florence fennel bulbs. The mild licorice scent and flavor always reminds me of early summer and it’s one of my favorite summer vegetables, especially when paired with … Continue reading

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Enchilada Frittata

I’ve found frittatas (baked omelettes) to be an easy and nutritious way to make familiar foods low carb and more nutritious. I’ve made pizza frittatas several times but this enchilada frittata is my favorite thus far. A 1/4 cup of … Continue reading

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Pickled Green Peaches

I have a lone peach tree in my yard that produces lots of fruit that never ripen. We think it needs a cross-pollinator and are looking to add another variety of tree to my yard. After years of disappointment in … Continue reading

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Pineapple No Bake Cheesecake

For Father’s Day I combined some of my dad’s favorite flavors to make a dessert: pineapple, cheese, coconut, & almonds. I made 4 mini cheesecakes in 4.5 inch spring form pans. It should work in a regular 10 inch spring … Continue reading

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Easy Pozole Verde

This is my time saving version of a Mexican stew with pork or chicken and hominy that can take days to make. I use homemade salsa verde and canned or frozen green chiles made from homegrown produce instead of fresh … Continue reading

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No Churn Sugar Free Ice Cream

I had a crazy idea for a complicated no churn sugar free ice cream the other day and last night I decided to I try it. I wouldn’t attempt this recipe without a stand mixer, preferably one with multiple bowls. … Continue reading

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Smoked Apple & Tomato Ketchup

We had bumper crops of apples and Roma tomatoes on my parents’ land this year. While watching an old Food Network show on Netflix I heard about smoked apple ketchup and decided to try it. It fits well in my … Continue reading

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