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Recipe Type: Low Carb

Skinny Shrimp Salsa is so good, you might not want to share! Made with shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion and lime juice. Bring this to a party and watch it disappear!

Skinny Shrimp Salsa

June 17, 2015

This savory Watermelon "Pizza" with Feta and Balsamic is delicious, refreshing and makes a fun summer salad or side dish with anything you're grilling!

Watermelon “Pizza” with Feta and Balsamic

June 11, 2015

This Greek 7 Layer Dip is layered with hummus, yogurt, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta and olives. Grab a chip and serve this at your next party!

Greek 7 Layer Dip

June 4, 2015

Nothing says summer like biting into a juicy peach. Grilling them is a simple way to enjoy them as a dessert, a perfect ending to a backyard BBQ without heating up your kitchen. Delicious topped with yogurt and honey, but also great topped with low fat ice cream.

Grilled Peaches With Honey and Yogurt

May 31, 2015

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Skewers – lemon, garlic, parmesan and parsley are the perfect combination for these delicious skewers!

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Skewers

May 27, 2015

Watermelon Caprese Salad is a delicious summer twist on the classic Caprese typically made with tomato.

Watermelon Caprese Salad

May 23, 2015

I've always been a steak lover, especially when it's topped with homemade chimichurri. It adds freshness and zing to grilled meats, chicken or fish, and the sauce can be made a day in advance.

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri

May 21, 2015

Turmeric-Garlic Shrimp with Cabbage-Mango Slaw

May 20, 2015

Skirt Steak, Baby Bok Choy and Zucchini Stir-Fry

May 19, 2015

Skillet Basil-Peach Chicken Breasts

May 18, 2015

For an easy weeknight chicken dinner, marinade boneless chicken breast in this easy, homemade lemon Dijon marinade and refrigerate overnight (or you can freeze them to use another day). Then throw them on the grill!

Grilled Lemon Dijon Chicken Skewers

May 13, 2015

This low-calorie, low-carb tuna lettuce wrap with avocado yogurt dressing transforms ordinary canned tuna into a tasty light lunch filled with hearts of palm, tomatoes, carrots and onion.

Tuna Lettuce Wrap with Avocado Yogurt Dressing

May 12, 2015

These easy Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers are made with homemade basil pesto, you'll want to make them all summer long!

Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

May 12, 2015

My trick to making the juiciest turkey burgers EVER is by adding grated zucchini! A huge bonus if you want your kids to eat more veggies – they'll never know!

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Zucchini

May 6, 2015

Harissa is one of my go-to sauces for adding a quick burst flavor to any ingredient. You can put it on veggies, meats, seafood, and eggs and even use it as a dipping sauce. For this recipe, I literally just smothered the harissa on top of the salmon with a little lemon zest and put it in the oven.

Green Harissa Salmon

April 22, 2015

This quick, simple slaw is a staple in my house. Perfect when you need something acidic to balance a savory dish. Everyone loves this, including my toddler only for her I leave out the red onion. It's also low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free and whole30 compliant.

Quick Cabbage Slaw

April 21, 2015

This roasted boneless leg of lamb seasoned with rosemary, lemon juice, dijon mustard and garlic is a succulent Easter delight that truly celebrates Spring.

Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

March 27, 2015

You're going to LOVE these baked eggs, baked in a nest of spaghetti squash which has a flavor similar to hash browns. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, and because I love my eggs with sriracha, I top mine with a few dashes just for an extra kick, totally optional of course.

Baked Eggs in Spaghetti Squash Nests

March 21, 2015

Easy weeknight dinner solution – grab some chicken, remove the skin, brush it with this Dijon-lime sauce and put it in the oven. You can make this with thighs or even breast if you prefer!

Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime

February 25, 2015

These petite crustless quiches are SO good, loaded with turkey kielbasa, veggies and cheese. A perfect make-ahead breakfast for meal prep and naturally gluten free!

Petite Crustless Quiche

February 24, 2015

Roasting cauliflower brings out its nuttiness flavor and caramelizes the edges. This is such an easy way to prepare it, I toss it with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and top it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some lemon zest when it comes out of the oven.

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

February 23, 2015

These homemade Turkey Sausage Patties are extremely flavorful and savory. You could serve them for breakfast with eggs or even for lunch and dinner. They can also be made ahead for breakfast for the week.

Turkey Sausage Patties From Scratch

February 15, 2015

This easy recipe will give you perfect Filet Mignon every time. As a steak lover, I can't think of a better meal for two to enjoy for on special occasions such as date night, Valentine's Day or birthdays!

Perfect Filet Mignon for Two

February 11, 2015

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are perfect for football season! Made with minced celery and carrots hidden inside, topped with hot sauce, and homemade blue cheese dressing – yum!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

January 31, 2015

Chicken Zoodle "Lo Mein" For Two, a low-carb lo mein dish made with zucchini noodles in place of pasta.

Chicken Zoodle “Lo Mein” For Two

January 19, 2015

BLT Salad with Avocado is my low-carb solution to the classic sandwich! Made with center cut bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado in a light dressing.

BLT Salad with Avocado

January 13, 2015

Shrimp Scampi Zoodles for Two, a delicious garlic shrimp and lemon dish over zucchini noodles is an EASY low-carb dish that takes less than 20 minutes! It's also gluten-free, paleo, Whole30 and keto!

Shrimp Scampi Zoodles for Two

January 3, 2015

This Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Casserole is made with Italian chicken sausage, broccoli, roasted peppers and mozzarella cheese.

Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Casserole

December 20, 2014

Creamy mashed cauliflower with cheese and bacon made with a touch of whipped butter, buttermilk, garlic and herbs and topped with cheese and bacon – low-carb, but you'll swear it's loaded with tons of calories!

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower

December 10, 2014

This raw shredded brussels sprouts salad is so simple to make, even a 4 year old can do it (with Mommy's help). Tossed with a little olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, it makes a wonderful side dish to any meal, and my family loves it!

Raw Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Oil

November 19, 2014