Smoked Oyster Pâté

I adore "ersters." They provide a healthy dose of protein (16 grams per 6-oz serving), and are loaded with vitamins C and B-12, plus essential minerals like zinc, selenium, and iron. This creamy spread is an easy and super healthy app, a real treat for any oyster lover like myself :)

Smoked Oyster Pâté
Yield: About 1 ½ cups

For recipe, go HERE 

Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade

I adore olives and this tasty tapenade is loaded with flavor and feels fancy. Grab a box of Mary's Gone Crackers and dig in ;)

Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade 
Yield: Makes about 2-1/2 cups

For recipe: go HERE

Quick Italian Meatballs

I love meatballs, but often they contain breadcrumbs which means I avoid them and that's a bummer. SO I make my own and these are a snap to throw together and quite tasty. Also, they're great on salads, mixed with veggies and squash, or on sweet taters :)

Quick Italian Meatballs

For recipe: go HERE

Keto Spiced Butter Pecans

I love pecans, which are a great source of manganese, copper, and other essential vitamins and minerals. A handful of these rich and flavorful roasted pecans is a perfect holiday fat bomb! Delicious as-is, or make a tasty topper for healthy pie, squash soup, sugar-free ice cream, or my n’oatmeal, or chia pudding recipes (search on blog). Enjoy! 

Keto Spiced Butter Pecans

For recipe, go HERE

Cinnamon Spice “N’Oatmeal”

I used to eat oatmeal almost daily for bfast for years, till I learned it can spike blood sugar and promote an inflammatory response. But I was jonesin’ for a tasty warm bowl of breakfasty goodness, so I came up with this tasty recipe using spaghetti squash instead of oats as a filling grain-free alternative. Different vibe but I dug it, let me know what you think :)

Cinnamon Spice “N’Oatmeal”
Serves 4

For recipe, go HERE

Herbed Crustless Quiche (“Squiche”)

Need a healthy and tasty meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? I got you. Quiche is delicious morning, noon or night, and this grain-free healing and hearty dish always satisfies. I like to serve with a side of sweet potato home fries for bfast or brunch, and a mixed greens veggie salad for lunch or din. Enjoy!

Herbed Crustless Quiche (“Squiche”)
Serves 4-6

For recipe, go HERE

Spaghetti Squash Casserole (“Squasherole”)

I adore spaghetti squash, and this casserole is an easy and delicious one dish meal, loaded with clean protein, good fat and healthy carbs. I even like it better the next day, once it’s “set up," served cold! Dried herbs are convenient, but fresh ones make this dish super special. 



Spaghetti Squash Casserole (“Squasherole”)
Serves 4

For recipe, go HERE

Squash Cakes

I've been loving spaghetti squash lately since I've been following a lower-carb personalized gut healing protocol from Viome (viome.com/tcd), and these squash cakes are tasty little bites of fried goodness. They can be a little messy, so make sure your skillet is well-oil/buttered. Enjoy!
Squash Cakes


For recipe, go HERE

Keto Rainbow Cupcakes

I had the idea for these rainbow colored treats for a while, and the dream finally manifest into these tasty little cakes. I was pretty loose with the frosting ingredient amounts, so feel free to play around with the recipe and let me know what works for you. Enjoy! :)

Keto Rainbow Cupcakes
Makes about 12 cupcakes

For cupcakes:
¾ cup coconut flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
9 large eggs
½ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup xylitol (non-GMO)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt

For frosting:
½ cup salted butter
¼ cup xylitol (or more to sweeten)
½ cup coconut oil
½ tsp sea salt
1 tbs vanilla extract
Coconut flour to thicken as needed

Rainbow food colorings:
For green: add 30 Energybits spirulina algae tablets smashed into powder with a mortar and pestle
For yellow: add 1-2 tsps of turmeric powder
For pink: add 1-2 tbs of beet root powder

1. Combine coconut flour and baking soda in high speed blender
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into 12 non-bleached cupcake liners in trays
4. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes
5. Remove from oven and frost.
6. Enjoy!

Creamy Cauli Alfredo Sauce with Chicken and Veggie Noodles

Creamy, rich and guilt-free alfredo sauce? Sign me up! This recipe is a great way to get a ton of veggie into your day in the most delicious way :)

Creamy Cauli Alfredo Sauce with Chicken 
and Veggie Noodles
(makes about 2 quarts)

For recipe, go HERE

Cauliflower Shrimp and Veggie Sushi

Sushi is a fun and interactive cooking experience. Back in my macro days, I ate rice like it was going out of style. Today, I eat much less grain, and cauli rice is a nice substitution. These can get messy, so make sure the "rice" is not too wet before attempting to roll! Bamboo mat needed :)

Cauliflower Shrimp and Veggie Sushi

For recipe, go HERE

Herbed Cauliflower Biscuits

Who doesn't love a good biscuit? Back in the day, I used to HOUSE a basket of cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster...true story. Since I've wise'd up, these simple grain-free and keto-friendly treats do the trick. Slather with grass-fed butter to upgrade ;)


Herbed Cauliflower Biscuits
Makes about 16 muffins



For recipe, go HERE

Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

I love smoked salmon AND Caesar salad, so I combined the two to create this super simple and keto/paleo/AIP friendly salad. I scored the sockeye salmon (sugar free!) at Trader Joe's for the win :)

Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

Serves 2

For recipe, go HERE

Nutty Kale Salad

We all know that kale is a nutritional rockstar, and this salad offers a tasty and vegan-friendly way to get it in: cover kale with this creamy, zesty, healthy fat loaded homemade dressing. Great with or without the pastured, hard-boiled eggs.

Nutty Kale Salad
Serves 4-6

For recipe, go HERE

Creamy Vanilla Grapefruit Pops

It has been a HOT summer in the 'burgh, and thus my freezer is always offering up a tasty frozen treat. My friend randomly gave me a grapefruit, and these creamy, dreamy pops were borne one steamy summer eve...

Creamy Vanilla Grapefruit Pops
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 whole grapefruit, peel removed
1 lemon, juiced
1-2 tsp stevia powder or raw honey to taste
1-2 tbs collagen powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbs MCT oil
1 tsp beet root powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbs d-ribose (optional)

1. Blend all ingredients at high speed till incorporated.
2. Pour into popscicle molds.
3. Freeze for 2 hours.
4. Enjoy!

Crunchy Sardine Salad

I LOVE canned wild sardines, the perfect convenience superfood. I often take a few cans along during trips as a back-up clean protein source. This tasty salad makes a great meal, even breakfast!

Crunchy Sardine Salad
Serves 4-6

For recipe, go HERE

Chia Matcha Delight

I LOVE matcha, which is green tea powder loaded with anti-oxidants and just the right amount of caffeine to start the day. I allow this one to set-up in the fridge for a little while to allow the chia seeds to “gel” before consuming.

Chia Matcha Delight

For recipe, go HERE

Lettuce Detox Smoothie

Locked and LOADED green smoothie, vegan friendly :)

Lettuce Detox Smoothie

For recipe, go HERE

Cocoa Collagen Bars

Dessert-like snack or mini-meal loaded with healthy fat and protein. Boom!

Cocoa Collagen Bars
makes about 6 small bars

½ cup Nutiva coconut butter, soften
1/3 cup Great Lakes Grassfed collagen protein
2 tbs Designs for Health xylitol (or 1 Tbs. raw honey)
1 Tbs. raw Skinny coconut oil
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (or carob powder)
¼ tsp sea salt

1. Line a plate or baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
2. Place all ingredients in bowl and combine thoroughly with a spoon. May take a few minutes!
3. Roll mixture into a “dough ball” and place on parchment paper.
4. Mold mixture into a square and slice into bars.
5. Place in fridge to firm (or freezer for faster firming).
6. Enjoy! Keep bars stored in fridge.

Keto Green Smoothie

I view fruit as more of a treat, and I'm digging this tasty new fruit-free, keto and vegan friendly green smoothie!

Keto Green Smoothie

For recipe, go HERE