recipes from Adrienne Asher
Chicken meatballs need several things to succeed—good flavor, a bit of fat, “just barely done” cooking, and enough sauce to add another layer of flavor.
Italian Chicken Meatballs
6 servings of 3 meatballs each // 411 calories, 10 net carbs
MEATBALLS
6 cloves garlic
1 large pasture-raised egg
1 pound pasture-raised skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch chunks
1/2 cup … Read more
When I was in college, I worked at a French restaurant that served this dish. I would sneak into the kitchen whenever I could, and watch the chef making it so that I could try it myself, at home. Don’t let the amount of garlic frighten you: it all cooks down to a sweet, savory, magical concoction.
Chicken with 100 … Read more
Based on a Food & Wine recipe, this is a high-calorie dish if you eat three (or more) drumsticks, so it’s probably best reserved for special occasions. On the other hand, it is completely delicious!
Coq au Vin
Five servings (of 3 drumsticks) // 764 calories, 8 net carbs
Eight servings (of 2 drumsticks) // 477 calories, 5 net carbs… Read more
Just the thing to have of a cold winter night, this recipe pairs well with mashed cauliflower.
Braised Lamb Shanks (Instant Pot version)
Serves 2
1-1/2 pounds lamb shanks
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small turnip (4 oz.), roughly chopped
1 celery stalk, roughly chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 cloves … Read more
“However fine, stew is a homey, intimate exchange, a paean to the way living things improve when their boundaries relax, when they incorporate some of the character and flavor of others. Soulful, a word inextricably linked with a good sturdy stew, is the payoff to the cook who plans a little and has the patience to abide…” Molly O’Neill, NYTimes … Read more
When I first started out eating in a low carb style, there were a few things to figure out regarding foods I had frequently eaten that were now off the menu. What to do about desserts? How about pasta, waffles, rice, mashed potatoes…bread? Here are some of the low carb swaps I use.
SUGAR
I use the natural plant-based sweetener, … Read more