Low Carbs

Short version Today’s recipe was inspired by 2 things.  (1) my recent trip to New Orleans, where I visited Cafe Du Monde and ate the world famous beignets; and (2) one of my favorite sneaker stores in New Orleans – Sneaker Politics – releasing the Saucony Shadow 5000 Cafe Du Monde limited edition pair based

As you probably know by now, Mediterranean food/cuisine is potentially my favorite –  not only do I enjoy the robust flavors and freshness of the food, but also (and more importantly) I love how it makes me feel.  Always satisfied, never bloated.  To that end, one of my favorite foods is hummus – I can

If you’re like me and patiently awaiting for the premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones, then you’re snack/food game is also top of mind.  I made these dragon eggs – using bison meat – as a remixed version of the original turkey jalapeño poppers a while back.  They’re equally delicious, dope and

According to US News & World report, the overall best diet for 2019 is the Mediterranean Diet; yet, undoubtedly the MOST popular diet is the ketogenic diet. So, today’s Mediterranean diet chicken recipe essentially tries to marry the two into one hearty,  flavorful recipe by making it lower carb and fully loaded with fresh ingredients

If you’re heading to a holiday party, having some friends over to watch the big game, or just needing to keep a growing family fed during these colder winter months, this ultimate low carb lasagna is perfect. I like this recipe for a few reasons.  It’s such a hearty recipe with just a few carbohydrates. 

The first healthy meal I ever made for myself was grilled chicken breast with green beans and brown rice.  The chicken was previously frozen, the green beans were from a can and the brown rice was instant.  I didn’t really know what I was doing so I smothered the chicken with so much Mrs. Dash

If you’re in a pinch in the mornings, then these make ahead protein waffles may be perfect for your lifestyle.  I wasn’t sure if this recipe would work, but sometimes creativity kicks in and you’re able to make something beautiful (and delicious). Ever thought about using protein powder as a “dry” ingredient in baking recipes?

All that’s missing is a piping bowl of chili or soup to go with these low carb cheddar bacon muffins.  The star of these muffins is cauliflower. It keeps them moist while baking and makes them more filling and abundant while keeping the recipe significantly low in carbs.  These muffins are easy to customize with

Slow cooker season is here! Well, truthfully, it never left but the colder weather is even more of an excuse to fire up the old “crockpot,” toss in some items, walk away, then come back to a delicious, warming recipe. If you want to switch up your favorite chicken soup recipe, try my Italian-inspired greens

If you’ve got some buddies coming over to watch sports or just need a weekend “treat” for a party or brunch, most definitely try my cheesesteak and avocado quesadillas. To make this meal calorie-conscious without compromising on flavor, I made a few swaps: I used less cheese (about 1/4 cup) by substituting in some fresh

This is part 4 of a 4-part recipe series with my friends from Yoplait on 4 easy, creative ways to incorporate more yogurt into our diets! For these recipes I’ll be using YQ Plain yogurt – it is ultra filtered milk and packed with protein. A 5oz serving has 17g protein and 1g sugar. Smoothie

This is part 3 of a 4-part recipe series with my friends from Yoplait on 4 easy, creative ways to incorporate more yogurt into our diets! For these recipes I’ll be using YQ Plain yogurt – it is ultra filtered milk and packed with protein. A 5oz serving has 17g protein and 1g sugar. When

This is part 1 of a 4-part recipe series with my friends from Yoplait on 4 easy, creative ways to incorporate more yogurt into our diets! For these recipes I’ll be using YQ Plain yogurt – it is ultra filtered milk and packed with protein. A 5oz serving has 17g protein and 1g sugar. It’s