SAFFRON LAMB STEW
This aromatic stew is a one-pot meal that can be on your table in less than thirty minutes. The lamb and orzo cook in a saffron-and-tomato-flavored sauce, which is thickened by the starch of the pasta. If you decide to leave out the pasta, the stew will be thinner. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 cups […]
DUBLINER STEW WITH CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
It wouldn’t be an Irish stew without the Guinness to give it a sweet note. The gloriously flavored chive mashed potatoes make this a delicious meal to serve to family or company. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS DUBLINER STEW 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces 1½ teaspoons salt, […]
LAMB STEW WITH VEGETABLES
Try this comforting stew for a change of pace. It will make a great weeknight meal for your family, and when the weather is cold, it will warm their tummies. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 pounds leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground […]
Cheeseburger Soup
What if I told you that when we get a cow from a local farmer, we ask the butcher to make it all into hamburger—even the prize cuts of steak! My family prefers hamburger over steaks. My kids whine when I make steaks, so why push it? I don’t want steaks, either. I want hamburgers, […]
Grilled Cheese Waffles and Tomato Gorgonzola Bisque
These waffles can be made up to three days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or frozen for up to a month. I make a triple batch and freeze them for quick and easy sandwiches. prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes yield: 8 servings BISQUE INGREDIENTS […]
Butter Poached Lobster Tails Over Creamy Keto Risotto
Beurre monte is a thick, creamy, decadent butter sauce that is wonderful for poaching meats, low-carb vegetables, and seafood such as lobster. It is supereasy to make, but it’s very delicate. If you heat it above 160°F, it will break and the butter will separate. Don’t be nervous about trying your hand at this sauce, […]
Creole Catfish
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 15 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons ghee (or coconut oil if dairy-free) ¼ cup diced onions 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste 1 (18.3-ounce) jar crushed tomatoes, with juices 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried […]
Halibut Smothered in Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 12 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 (4-ounce) halibut fillets 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter (or coconut oil if dairy-free), divided ½ cup finely diced red onions 1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste 2 to 3 […]
Crawfish Étouffée
The name étouffée refers to “smothering” seafood with a heavy sauce. I swapped out the traditional white rice for cauliflower rice to make this very-lowcarb yet super-tasty Crawfish Étouffée. You can also omit the rice or serve the étouffée over Keto Grits. I purchased frozen crawfish from the freezer section of my local grocery store […]
Seafood Risotto
prep time: 10 minutes (not including time to cook shrimp) cook time: 7 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 medium head cauliflower, cored and separated into florets 2 tablespoons ghee, unsalted butter, or coconut oil 2 tablespoons diced onions 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese (½ cup) Fine sea […]