Chicken Tagine with Raisins and Pistachios – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Low Carb Chicken Tagine

I was all set to tell you all about raisins and how they can add a wonderful sweetness and flavour to savoury dishes like this low carb Chicken Tagine.  Even in the modest quantities I used, to keep the carb count down, they manage to lend a touch … [Continue reading]

Salted Caramel Crumb Bars – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Low Carb Salted Caramel Bars

Crumbly sweet bars filled with low carb salted caramel and dark chocolate chunks.  Try to eat just one! I might be slightly obsessed with making the perfect low carb caramel sauce.  Actually, "slightly" doesn't even begin to describe the depth … [Continue reading]

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Muesli Giveaway

Vote for me, vote for me!  Yes, this does fall into the category of a shameless plug, but if you love me, or even like me a little bit, I hope you will vote for my gluten free Muesli Cream Pies so that I can win a Bob's Red Mill gift certificate and … [Continue reading]

Muesli Cream Pies – Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids

Gluten-Free Muesli Cream Pies

Oatmeal Cream Pies get a nutritious and tasty makeover with gluten-free Muesli.  A great healthy snack for kids.  This recipe has been entered into a contest on Bob's Red Mill.  I'd love it if you'd stop on by and vote for you favourite!  … [Continue reading]

Grilled Cheese Croutons & Simple Tomato Soup – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Grilled Cheese Croutons & Tomato Soup 2

Crispy toasted grilled cheese croutons pair perfectly with a quick tomato soup.  Low carb and gluten-free!  And Land O'Lakes is donating $1 to Feeding America for every pin! What I am about to discuss with you is a highly contentious subject, so … [Continue reading]

Coffee Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Low Carb Coffee Panna Cotta

Creamy, rich coffee panna cotta made with Greek yogurt and drizzled with raspberry coulis.  Low carb and gluten-free. There is no use trying to hide it, I am a dessert fanatic.  Strangely, I find this to be more true ever since I discovered I … [Continue reading]

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Low Carb Peanut Butter Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Rich dark chocolate frosting sandwiched between two soft, tender peanut butter cookies.  Low carb, gluten-free and grain-free. I am something of a chocolate snob and I always have been, especially when it comes to commercial chocolate bars. … [Continue reading]

Vanilla Latte Martini – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Low Carb Kahlua Cocktail

A delicious low carb cocktail with sugar-free homemade Kahlua, vanilla vodka and cream.  Great as an aperitif but rich enough to be dessert. Confession time.  The pictures of this recipe are faked.  Totally faked.  Yep, I am a faker, and I … [Continue reading]

Chocolate Orange Swirl Bread – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Low Carb Chocolate Orange Swirl Bread

A sweet low carb quick bread swirled with orange and chocolate, and with a chocolate drizzle.  A perfect breakfast or tea-time treat.  Consider the phrase "falling down on the job".  I don't know about you, but when I hear it, I think of … [Continue reading]

Peanut Butter Eggs – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs, a favourite in every Easter basket, made over to be low carb and gluten-free. I'm sorry, it's impossible.  I simply cannot believe it, I refuse to believe it.  They say that it's almost Easter, but it can't be.  … [Continue reading]