Vietnamese Chicken Soup (Phở)

This soup is based on a recipe from Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in an Instant” book. I’ve tweaked things to my satisfaction and created a low-carb version. For vegans and vegetarians, use mushroom broth and crispy tofu cubes.

Vietnamese Chicken Soup (Phở)
4 servings // 340 calories, 6 net carbs

2 packages (16 ounces total) Kibon Foods’ “Healthy Noodles”… Read more

Chicken and Dumplings (low carb)

Warming comfort food, perfect for winter!

Chicken and Dumplings (low carb)
6 servings // 408 calories, 3.2 net carbs (including 2 dumplings)

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pounds pasture-raised boneless chicken thighs
2 cups cauliflower florets, small
2 ribs celery, diced
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried

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Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta (keto)

Living in the Pacific Northwest means we have a wealth of fresh salmon and smoked salmon providers—how lucky! Here’s a simple dish that’s fit for both weeknights and special meals…

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta (low carb)
Yield: 2 servings // 457 calories, 41g fat, 18g protein, 2 net carbs

5-6 ounces wild-caught smoked salmon, shredded
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Low Carb Blueberry Muffins

My sweetie’s in bed with a nasty, lingering cough, so I’m making him a low carb treat: these very moist blueberry muffins. They come together very quickly, with preheating the oven and baking taking the most time, so this is a great recipe for lazy weekend mornings.

Any small berry can be substituted for the blueberries, but make sure if … Read more