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    Low Carb

    Low-carb shouldn’t mean low satisfaction. These recipes are all about balance; simple to make, full of flavor, and supportive of steady energy and lighter eating.

    Whether you're intentionally cutting back on carbs or simply looking for lighter meals that still keep you satisfied, you’ll find plenty of delicious options here.

    Try this healthy chicken salad recipe (without mayo) or my one-pot creamy leeks with cod fillets, both rich in flavor, yet naturally aligned with lighter, whole-food eating.

    Popular Low-Carb Recipes

    Looking for easy low-carb meals? These popular picks are tried, tested, and packed with flavor.

    • A cast iron skillet with glazed peach chicken legs.
      One Skillet Peach Glazed Chicken Legs
    • A fork resting on a plate with a piece of baked salmon and a bit of baby broccoli, arranged next to a slab of the pierced in baked salmon and baked broccoli with a sprig of baked thyme on the side.
      Buttery Baked Salmon with Baby Broccoli
    • A plate containing cauliflower rice and topped with fall of the bone beef ribs.
      Super Flavorful Easy Beef Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe
    • A stack of cheese waffles on a plate.
      Amazingly Flavored Low Carb Almond Flour Breakfast Chaffles

    Easy Low-Carb Snacks & Appetizers

    Looking for snack ideas that are both low in carbs and full of flavor? These easy recipes are great for parties, prepping ahead, or everyday nibbling.

    • A close-up of a small bowl with prepared Lupini beans displayed on a charcuterie board.
      How To Cook And Prepare Lupini Beans
    • Fresh cucumber and fennel slices topped with tuna salad and garnished with dark grapes neatly presented on a wooden board.
      Fennel-Cucumber Bites with Creamy Tuna
    • A large mozzarella and dried tomatoes appetizer plate on a table.
      Mozzarella And Sun-Dried Tomato Appetizer
    • A spoon resting in a Kalamata olive and fig tapenade in a ramekin served with pieces of toast.
      Easiest Kalamata Olive And Fig Tapenade Recipe

    Latest Low-Carb Meals

    Below, you'll find my latest low-carb recipes with lots of flavor.

    • 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies on a table.
      Easy 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Cookies (flourless)
    • Someone pouring cold brew coffee concentrate in a tall glass filled with ice cubes.
      Cold Brew Coffee Recipe (How to Make It at Home + Tips)
    • Someone pouring cold brew coffee concentrate in a tall glass filled with ice cubes.
      Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home (Easy Recipe + Tips)
    • A large pot containing an Italian red sauce with beef meatballs.
      Tender Italian Meatballs In Tomato Sauce (No Breadcrumbs)
    • Creamy paprika chicken with plantain chips.
      One Pan Coconut Chicken With Plantain Chips
    • Creamy cooked cod and leek in a cast iron pan.
      One Skillet Creamy Leeks With Cod Fillets
    • A large serving plate with shredded beef tacos chuck roast.
      Dutch Oven Shredded Beef Chuck Roast For Tacos And More
    • Two cups filled with broth and topped with fresh Rosemary leaves.
      Slow Cooker Bone Broth (Complete Guide)
    • A single serve cheesecake in a cup topped with berries, mint leaves, and nut crumble.
      No-Bake Strawberry Mascarpone Cheesecake Cups (Low-Carb & Gluten-Free)
    • Two plates of bock choy soup with pork and noodles and garnished with chili peppers, peanuts, and hard-boiled egg.
      Easy Ginger Bok Choy Noodle Soup With Pork
    • Two wooden spoons resting in a large plate filled with a healthy chicken salad with olive oil.
      Shredded Chicken Salad with Avocado (No Mayo)
    • A large pot containing a whole raw chicken covered with water, next to fresh chopped vegetables like celery, leek, carrots, onions, and a pot of salt.
      Fall-off-the-bone poached whole chicken (meal prep)
    • Curried chicken salad with persimmon.
      Curried Chicken Salad With Persimmons
    • Glasses filled with mascarpone mousse, types with cacao powder and garnished with blackberries and mint leaves.
      Mascarpone Mousse (Light, Creamy & No-Bake)
    • Savory meaty mug cake on a plate.
      Savory Mug Cake With Leftover Beef (Quick 5-Minute Recipe) 
    • Baked baby bok choy topped with cheese served on a large white tray.
      Sweet & Savory Roasted Baby Bok Choy
    • Cheesy egg muffins assorted on a wooden board with fresh parsley leaves.
      Italian Umami-Flavored Pumpkin Mini Frittatas For Breakfast
    • A plate neatly filled with baked chicken wings and garnished with celery and parsley.
      Marinated Chicken Wings
    • A fresh healthy cucumber salad in a serving bowl.
      Cilantro Cucumber Salad With Avocado & Pickles
    • A stack of crispy leek veggie cakes served on a plate with a pesto sauce on the side.
      Gluten-Free Leek Fritters With Chickpea Flour
    • Avocado leek soup served in small bowls topped with seeds and coconut cream.
      Creamy Avocado Leek Soup
    • Almond flour rhubarb cookie bars stacked on top of each other.
      Easy Almond Flour Rhubarb Cookie Bars
    • An almond flour mug cake with blueberries.
      Almond Flour Mug Cake with Blueberries
    • Chocolate almond flour cookies stacked on top of each other.
      Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies
    • Almond flour banana cookies on a serving plate.
      Almond Flour Banana Cookies With Chocolate Chips
    • Stacked chocolate chips peanut butter date cookies.
      Spiced Peanut Butter Date Cookies With Chocolate Chips
    • Chopsticks and a wooden spoon in a bone broth breakfast bowl.
      Bone Broth Breakfast With Eggs And Plantain
    • Anchovy starters served on a wooden board.
      Creamy Anchovy Bruschetta Recipe With Parsley
    • Leftover pot roast on a sandwich served with tomatoes.
      Quick Leftover Pot Roast Shredded Beef Sandwich
    • Fennel juice served in glasses.
      Fennel Juice With Celery And Pineapple
    • Grapefruit mocktails topped with Rosemary leaves served on a table.
      Festive Grapefruit Mocktail With Ginger
    • Cooked salmon poke bowl with avocado, carrots, and onions.
      Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl With Easy Sauce
    • One whole roasted browned chicken in a cast-iron pan with pan juices.
      Juicy Cast-Iron Brie Stuffed Roast Chicken
    • Purple soup served in bowls and garnished with nuts.
      Sweet Purple Bone Broth Soup With Turmeric
    • Whole roasted chicken leg, squash and pears in a cast-iron skillet.
      Roasted Chicken With Pears And Butternut Squash
    • Bone broth hot chocolate in a cup surrounded by chocolate wafers.
      Warm Spiced Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
    • Olive oil cookies with lemon and blueberries beautifully displayed on a table.
      Lemon Ginger Olive Oil Cookies With Blueberries
    • Two toasts on a plate with peanut butter, cottage cheese, fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
      Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Toast With Fresh Berries
    • Creamy arugula and cabbage salad with sweet mini tomatoes and pickles served on a plate.
      Cabbage And Arugula Salad With Crunchy Pickles
    • Sliced lupin bread on a table.
      Grain-Free Lupin Bread

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    “Cooking may be as much a means of self-expression as any of the arts.”

    –Fannie Farmer

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    Hi, I'm Mariska—I love to explore food & all things nourishing in and outside the kitchen. As a PN 1 Certified Nutrition Coach, I guide others to cook more at home, eat intuitively, and feel confident in their own wellness journey. Let's embark on this journey together! More About Me →

    Spring Favorites


    • Strawberry rhubarb sauce in glass jars.
      Rhubarb Strawberry Compote With Mint
    • A strawberry smoothie bowl topped with toasted oats, nuts, and fresh strawberries.
      The Best Easy Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
    • Two purple blueberry and raspberry smoothies on a table.
      Blueberry And Raspberry Smoothie
    • Pancakes stacked on top of each other and topped with strawberries and goat yogurt.
      Flourless Plantain Pancakes With Warm Strawberry Sauce

    Easy Weeknight Dinners

    • Cooked salmon poke bowl with avocado, carrots, and onions.
      Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl With Easy Sauce
    • A large plate filled with three roasted chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and a green salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
      Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
    • Creamy paprika chicken with plantain chips.
      One Pan Coconut Chicken With Plantain Chips
    • Two plates of bock choy soup with pork and noodles and garnished with chili peppers, peanuts, and hard-boiled egg.
      Easy Ginger Bok Choy Noodle Soup With Pork

    “Cooking can cure almost anything.”

    –Michelle Dockery

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