Gassy Casserole
It’s not a glamorous name, but it’s honest. With broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach, this casserole is sure to have the whole family tootin! It’s also one of our favorite side-dishes, and almost always accompanies the baked fish I make every couple of weeks. And because it uses frozen veggies, I can keep them on-hand in […]
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
The first time I made this, I was scrambling to assemble something for a pot-luck lunch at work. I was already at work, and I don’t remember why I didn’t already have something. Had I forgotten? Had I brought something that got ruined? I can’t recall. So I rushed to the store, grabbed some ingredients, […]
Layered Lettuce Salad
This salad seems too simple to taste so good, but the combination of cold and crunchy vegetables with creamy dressing and bacon is delicious, and so refreshing in the summer! The bacon can be omitted or replaced with a meat-free substitute to make this dish suitable for vegetarians. The original recipe calls for peas, but […]
Ants on a Log
This is so easy, I’ve been doing it since I was about 8 years old. It’s still yummy and filling and fairly low-carb. I just love the cold & crunchy celery topped with salty peanut butter and sweet dried fruit!
Cauli Mac & Cheese
I found this recipe on the Atkins site as being appropriate for the induction phase (first phase / very low carb). I’ve made some slight modifications that I think help it a lot, though it’s a delicious recipe on its own. You can either follow the original recipe, or modify it as I have below. I’ve […]
Guacamole
I never liked guacamole growing up, but it turns out it’s one of those things that I just had to taste it made well (as opposed to bland, store-bought versions). Now that I know how to make my own delicious guac, I use it for a variety of dishes. It’s useful for far more than […]