Potato gratin and other gratins are usually made with heavy cream and starchy vegetables such as potatoes or sweet potatoes. Here’s a low carb version of a gratin using butternut squash and either a nut or seed cream in place of the heavy cream. This is a lighter gratin thanks to butternut squash and just …
Mushroom Gravy & Biscuits
Biscuits and gravy are a great combination of textures and flavor: crunchy, buttery, creamy, and salty goodness. This mushroom gravy is made using my cream of mushroom soup recipe. For the grain free biscuits in the photos I used my cashew and coconut flour biscuits. You can substitute with your favorite nut or seed flour, …
Biscuits {cashew & coconut flour}
I set aside time this week to experiment with coconut flour using my original biscuit recipe using almond flour, and as I anticipated, it worked out well. These new biscuits have a crispy outer crust, a nice light crumb, and a buttery inside. I prefer the flavor of the biscuits with cashew flour, but almond …
How to Make Chocolate Chips
I’ve been wanting to post this recipe for a few years but I was avoiding chocolate for a while. I’ve come back to chocolate in small amounts using only made-from-scratch recipes. Which brought me to publish this recipe for homemade chocolate chips. You’ll be amazed on how quick and easy this recipe is. With just …
Egg Drop Soup {veggie}
Here’s a light soup that’s loaded with veggies and protein. I created my first version of egg drop soup using chicken broth and shredded chicken a few years ago. This veggie version hits the spot for me when I need warmth, flavor, some protein, and lots of greens. I keep bags of frozen veggies in …
Pho {quick & easy}
Here’s my favorite Pho broth. It’s quick and easy to make, and easy to modify. I use a light vegetable broth and then build on it with a combination of aromatic spices and vegetables. The result is a deeply flavorful, slightly sweet broth that goes well with your favorite Pho additions. The version in the …