Pana Cotta is a refreshing molded Italian dessert made with heavy cream and gelatin. It is served chilled and topped with syrup and fruit. It is one of my favorite desserts! And it is very easy to make. I flavored this one with fresh strawberries, vearing away from the traditional flavor of vanilla. The usual … Continue reading Keto Strawberry Pana Cotta
So I have finally figured out keto friendly pancakes that actually taste as close to the pancakes that my mother used to make us on the weekends, I had to rush on this blog to share it. Granted she usually used Aunt Jemima’s pancakes, and they just always tasted like home to me! Speaking with … Continue reading Cream Cheese Pancakes (Keto, Grain & Gluten Free)
I love a good cookie! And biscotti always just feel so elegant to me. And I love to have a couple of treats on hand that hold up well so that I can reach for something within my dietary limitations as needed by my soul. So something like a biscotti will last me a while … Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Pistachio & Mastiha Biscotti
Who doesn’t love a little flatbread in their life? These are a great option for making gyros and tacos. I have swapped these out for both pita bread & tortillas. Out of one batch, I usually make 8 tortilla size using a tortilla press. They are very easy to make with minimal ingredients. I usually … Continue reading Keto Flatbread with Almond Flour
One of my favorite things that my mother used to make when we were kids was her famous chicken nuggets. No, they weren’t like the McDonald’s or other fast food kind. These were so much better! And we loved them with ketchup! She would use cubed chicken breast & simply toss them in seasoned Wondra … Continue reading Keto Chicken Nuggets
In this household, we are big fans of pork belly. We Greeks generally love pork, so it is actually a very pig part of our ethnic cuisine. I usually purchase a slab of pork belly and simply sliceit into 1/2 inch thick pieces and fry it like I would bacon. This time I wanted to … Continue reading Roasted Pork Belly
In 2006 my cousin Polly and I traveled to Ireland from New York to attend a U2 concert. We stayed in Malahide, a quaint seaside town near Dublin. We both fondly remember eating the most amazing scones, served with clotted cream & strawberry jam at the most lovely cafe in town. There are only six … Continue reading Keto Cinnamon Orange Scones
My beautiful friend Elainee gave me this brilliant idea for this hearty soup today. She had tried a fennel consommé and my wheels began to turn because I had some bone broth I wanted to use up and a head of cauliflower. So I went to the market and picked up fennel and shallots, and … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower and Fennel Soup
These are possbly the most flavorful muffins I have ever made! They are reminiscent of cornbread, depiste the fact that they are made without any cornmeal. When I was making these I realized that I was out of butter and used some melted bacon fat instead. The bacon fat is what has made the world … Continue reading Savory Cheddar Muffins
Kale. So I am not going to lie, but I have never been a fan of kale. I do like the milder flavor of lacinto kale, but regular kale is just always too tough and bitter for my pallet. So the last time I used a super market delivery service, they must have been out … Continue reading Sauteed Kale with Red Pepper Flakes and Mustard Seeds
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