Tag Archives: low carb

Smart Whip

Posted on February 19, 2016 by debspots

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! When you’ve been married for 29½ years, February 14 is not a huge deal…but I had plans for a romantic, cozy afternoon and evening at home with my sweetie. And a special post for you. But, instead, … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, dressing, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, kid friendly, low carb, lunch, simple recipes, snack, snacks, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian, workout | Tagged after school, cool whip, dip, fruit, kids, low calorie, low carb, topping | 8 Comments

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

Miso Glazed Salmon Revelation

Posted on January 21, 2016 by debspots

It’s a good thing I’m a psychologist. Because when I wake up at 3:30 am thinking about cooking fish, I can reassure myself that I’ve been assessed by a competent clinician and don’t need to worry that I’m losing what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, main, main course, main courses, main dish, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, crispy, dairy free, diet, fish, gluten free, low calorie, low carb, low fat, marinade, miso, roasting | 16 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

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

Thai Coconut Curry with Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

Posted on November 6, 2015 by debspots

“Ma, I messed up.” A text from Brian telling me he’d slipped while cooking and spilled hot oil, burning his hand. Instantly, I re-experienced the pain I’d felt a few summers ago, when a jar shattered and boiling water cascaded … Continue reading →

Posted in main course, supper | Tagged asian, brussels sprouts, cancer, coconut, curry, dairy free, gluten free, low carb, paleo, pot luck, sweet potato, thai, tofu, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Turkey Stuffed Portobellos

Posted on October 23, 2015 by debspots

Well, I’m all set for winter. In the stress and disruption of construction last spring, I appear to have forgotten to switch my snow tires for the all-weather ones in the garage. I suppose it’s a viable way to cut … Continue reading →

Posted in main course, supper | Tagged gluten free, ground turkey, low carb, meatloaf, mushrooms, organic, paleo, stuffed mushrooms, turkey | 4 Comments

Pasta Caprese

Posted on September 17, 2015 by debspots

Guess what I’ve been reading lately? I’d love to tell you I’m immersed in some great literature; sitting in my beautiful new great room or outside under a tree with a heavy, old volume that smells of book dust and … Continue reading →

Posted in entree, family, main dish, psychology, supper | Tagged caprese, gluten free, kids, low carb, mozzarella, no cook, pasta, sauce, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian | 15 Comments

Blue Cheese Stuffed Pepper Bombs

Posted on September 10, 2015 by debspots

I wonder if this news will blow your mind as much as it blows mine: I have been a mother for a quarter of a century!!! OK, I am taking a bit of license here. I was still pregnant 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, party, snack | Tagged birth, birthday, blue cheese, glutenfree, low carb, make ahead, parenting, peppers, pickled, vegetarian | 5 Comments

Epic Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles

Posted on August 21, 2015 by debspots

Today is a very special, much-anticipated day here in our newly renovated house and Deb’s Pots Studio in the woods! Brian is home!!! Our son, Brian graduated from college (GWU) in May, packed a backpack and took off for Europe. … Continue reading →