When you are committed to a low carb diet, which could be by choice or health reasons such as Type 1 Diabetes, finding really good low carb treats can seem impossible. Low carb treats don't usually use regular flours which means that substituting your favourite treats with coconut or almond [...]
These chewy scones are low carb, gluten free and made with only 7 ingredients. They make a great accompaniment to any meal or on their own as a yummy snack. Savoury Low Carb Zucchini and Cheddar Scones - - Zucchini (shredded), Old Cheddar (shredded), coconut flour, Garlic (minced), eggs, [...]
I love the change of seasons in South Western Ontario. The air is crisp and the leaves put on a stunning display of colour. It is also the start of pumpkin spiced everything so I thought I would hop on the band wagon with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Almond Cake. [...]
In the past I have planted so many zucchinis in my garden that I had a hard time keeping up with the yield and I don't want them to go to waste. A friend of mine suggested grate them all and freeze them in 1 cup portions. Brilliant, thanks Leanne! [...]
I am almost as excited to share this recipe with you as I was to devour it. It was full of flavour and quite simple to make which for a week night is a win-win meal in my books. This dish is probably not what one would expect as it [...]
A delightfully refreshing dessert perfect for a afternoon tea party or a zesty finish to a casual dinner with friends. You can't rush perfection and this dessert truly needs time to set. Once the filling has been mixed up and poured on the crust it will need the full time [...]
It has been a very long 6 weeks of preparing our garden for the summer season and now we are able to sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labours. There is still a few little jobs to do and of course general maintenance but now we are seeing [...]
This Malaysian egg curry is my obsession right now and it requires only steamed (basmati) rice to serve. Traditionally, the eggs would be hard boiled, but this dish is far more delicious when they are a little soft inside. To soft boil the eggs, cover them with cold water in [...]
Compared to beef burgers, vegetarian bean burgers tend to be a bit mushy in the middle. This is primarily because a black bean patty is made up mostly of starch and proteins that have already been cooked once. They no longer cling together in the same way and don't really [...]
Cauliflower belongs the Brassicaceae (Cruciferous) family of vegetables and is often overshadowed by its popular cousin broccoli. This awesome vegetable deserves a regular rotation in your diet because it contains a remarkable array of nutrients, including minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and other phytochemicals. Cauliflower’s appeal gets better due to its extreme [...]
Every weekend we go to Tamp our favourite coffee shop in the village square. They have the best Americano in town and wonderful treats. One of our favourites is a chocolate chip blondie which came highly recommended by one of the Baristas. She gave me a short synopsis of what [...]
These "bread" sticks are a nice alternative to regular high carb/high calorie bread sticks and they are also gluten free! Serve them with a soup or as an appetizer. Try adding sesame seeds or poppy seeds as well. They are low carb at only 3g net carbs and 4 Weight [...]
This tasty little bread goes great with a hot cup of tea in the afternoon. It is 8.7 net carbs per slice and has a whopping 8g of protein thanks to the almond flour. I have substituted the refined sugar with unsweetened applesauce and instead of confectioners sugar I used [...]
An awesome take on tater tots. These little cauliflower nuggets are gluten free and low carb. Sure to be a hit for the kids as an after school treat, appetizer or quick dinner side. Source: http://www.forkandbeans.com
When changing your diet to make old favourites more healthy often small changes go a long way to make them higher in fibre and lower in carbs. For this dish cauliflower was an obvious choice in vegetable. It is low in fat and carbs and gives you the extra benefit [...]