Chorizo Stuffed Figs with Balsamic Drizzle make a decadent, yet easy gluten-free appetizer. Whenever I nibble on a fig, I am immediately transported to a the ancient isle of Crete. There, I sit on a sunny veranda overlooking the Aegean sea while playing my lute. My herd of goats scurries past in the distance (Hermia …
Beef, Pork, & Lamb
This post is sponsored by FoodSaver®; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. As much as I like getting down and dirty in the kitchen, I am still always on the lookout for techniques that can save me a little time. Like pretty much everyone else in the world, there are days when I simply don’t have …
As I was writing this post, my curiosity became piqued about how “slider” became a term used to describe mini burgers. After some research (i.e. 5 second Google search), it’s seems it was coined in the 1940’s by the U.S. Navy who used it to refer to their greasy hamburgers that “slid easily.” Not the …
Bangers and mash, the traditional British dish consisting of sausage and gravy, is about as comfort-foody as it gets. Just the thought of mashed potatoes topped with plump sausages swimming in a pool of rich brown goodness makes me want to cozy up and take a nap. Interesting side note: bangers got their name during …
This post was sponsored by Karv. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There are times when you can revel in the kitchen. You know, really immerse yourself in the minutia of preparing a complex, time-intensive recipe. Then there are those times when you just need to cook something…fast. Recently, I received some samples from …
Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Cauliflower is a gluten free and low-carb take on a traditional comfort food. Featuring ground lamb seasoned with an extra kick from hot sauce, this recipe is a great option for Paleo, Keto and Whole30 diets. It’s almost like clockwork. As soon as the weather turns chilly, I start craving those …
This low-carb Dutch Oven Pot Roast uses a low and slow braising method in the oven to create a tender, flavorful roast. While I love the convenience of quick meals and timesaving devices like the InstantPot, I also like to slow things down when I have the chance and indulge in a more time consuming recipe. …
This low-carb Beef and Plantain Skillet with Lemon Basil Aioli is an easy and satisfying one dish meal. It’s tough not to love skillets. The are one of the best options when it comes to a satisfying meal that doesn’t require a lot of time in the kitchen. Plus the possibilities of ingredients and flavor …
Goat meat isn’t extremely common here in the U.S., but it is pretty popular almost everywhere else in the world. Person for person, more people are eating goat on this planet than any other meat. It turns out that all these goat-eaters are on to something. Goat meat is kind of a powerhouse when it …