ALL THE YES! I am such a produce addict, and Swiss Chard is one of my favorites. It is a nutrient powerhouse, super high in fiber, and it’s also super yummy. Add some cream and mascarpone and OH MY WORD. I promise, you’ll be in heaven… Simply Delicious Creamed Swiss Chard Print Prep time…
Summer Is Here! Tropical Keto Chayote Salad
Summer. Is. Officially. HERE!! YAY! And with it, super warm weather all over the place. I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing better to eat on a hot day than a crisp, cool, and hydrating salad. Enter this tropical chayote squash salad, smashing together Southeast Asian cuisine with Mexican/Caribbean style ingredients! I discovered chayote (also…
Keto Hazelnut Lace Waffles
Last night, I catered and attended a rather impromptu little dinner party for a treasured friend and client. I feel so fortunate that I get to work with people I adore, and that oftentimes, I can surprise them with a menu that I know that they will love based on my past interactions. It’s the…
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Not too long ago, one of my treasured clients commented on an Instagram post. They suggested that my presence was needed where they were staying in Mexico to help guide them through eating Keto while taking advantage of the beautiful local produce & market fare. While the opportunity to go never quite came to pass this…
Never Fail Garlicky Green Bean Salad
Honeys, I have loved a good party since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, and it only continued as gatherings of food and friends populated so much of my life. By the time I was fourteen and given the assignment of visualizing my life 10 years in the future, one of my goals was to become…
Keto Morning Magic with MCT Oil Blended Coffee
“Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition” ~Dolly Parton, “9 to 5” Oh my word, I never fully understood what the heck Dolly was talking about “a cup of ambition” until I introduced the magic of MCT-oil-infused coffee into my morning routine! MCTs, short for Medium Chain…
Oodles of (Keto, Gluten Free, and Vegan) Noodles!
One of the hardest changes to make when you are transitioning your diet to gluten and grain-free, Keto, Paleo, what-have-you is giving up NOODLES, in my personal opinion. Spaghetti, fettuccine, lo mein, pad Thai, chicken noodle soup, peanut noodles, kugel – there are delicious noodle dishes from cuisines all over the world that are no…
Extra! Extra! The New Hottest Way of Eating – Going Keto with Chef Nicole
In September of 2016, I embarked on a journey into the world of Ketogenic (aka Keto) Eating. This is THE currently hot trend in eating, eschewing the formerly popularized high-carb, low-fat Standard American Diet for a high-fat, low-carbohydrate regime instead. Even I was skeptical at first, but decided to commit after doing my signature boatload of…
Getting Saucy with Chef Nicole: Cheater’s Aioli
Aioli is a staple sauce all over the world, creamy and garlicky with a hint of lemon. Whether used as a sandwich spread, topper on freshly prepared meats, or dip for potatoes of any kind, it is a fantastic addition to your repertoire. And we call it Cheater’s Aioli because we use any kind of already…
Getting Saucy with Chef Nicole: Tzatziki for Every Belly
Tzatziki is one of my favorite sauces, whether used as a dip for pita or a creamy, cooling, herbaceous side for rack of lamb. Try replacing your dressing for Greek salad with this yummy condiment! Getting Saucy with Chef Nicole: Tzatziki for Every Belly Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins I…