Category Archives: low carb

Warm Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Salad

Posted on February 5, 2016 by debspots

Have you ever noticed that there are some people who always seem to know the inside story? Yeah, well, I’m usually not one of them. But I got the scoop on the Brussels sprout situation in Washington DC during … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, healthy, holiday, low carb, lunch, pottery, roasted, salad, side dish, side dishes, Uncategorized, vegetable | Tagged brussels sprouts, gluten free, low carb, paleo, sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian, warm salad | 4 Comments

Psychedelic Veggie Soup

Posted on January 14, 2016 by debspots

It was a perfect place for a teenage party: green shag carpet, a white formica bar with an electric burner, a “conversation pit” with a brick fireplace, and a “record player.” In the early 1970’s, we had … Continue reading →

Posted in easy, entree, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, paleo, pottery, simple recipes, soup, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged comfort food, dairy free, gluten free, low carb, make ahead, paleo, stew, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Carrot and Fennel Salad

Posted on December 30, 2015 by debspots

We all love to hate on New Year’s resolutions. We all make them. I know some people who say they don’t, but I suspect they are lying. We hate them because they are hard to keep. If they were easy … Continue reading →

Posted in dressing, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, paleo, salad, side, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, snack, snacks, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, workout | Tagged carrots, fennel, new year, resolutions | 12 Comments

Deb’s Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on December 3, 2015 by debspots

“You must be Jewish,” the produce man said to my mother. She couldn’t figure out if this was his idea of flirtation, or a peculiar response to her request for bigger onions. He must have realized that the appropriateness of … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, dinner, easy, entree, gluten free, healthy, holiday, low carb, main, main course, main courses, poultry, supper, supper, main courses | Tagged dairy free, easy, gluten free, low carb, make ahead, one pot, paleo, recipe | Leave a comment

Umami Bomb Asparagus

Posted on February 27, 2015 by debspots

If you ask me which one of my children is my favorite, I will not answer you. I love each of them so much, so completely and pervasively, the question is not even relevant. Ask me my favorite color and … Continue reading →

Posted in gluten free, low carb, paleo, side dish, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged asparagus, parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano, roast, roasting, spring, umami | 12 Comments

Thai Coconut Chicken “Noodle” Soup

Posted on February 20, 2015 by debspots

Do you like to eat alone? I haven’t done a formal study, but I will tell you something interesting that I’ve observed in my years as a psychologist in the dr deb office. People who are well adjusted and happy … Continue reading →

Posted in gluten free, low carb, lunch, main course, paleo, soup, supper, vegetarian | Tagged chicken, chicken soup, curry, healthy, poultry, quick, thai, vegetable noodles | 7 Comments

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Posted on January 10, 2015 by debspots

We are in the deep freeze here in the northeast! When I went for my run this morning, the temp was 10° F. with a wind chill of zero! I had to wear this ridiculous garment I believe is called … Continue reading →