Almost Crustless Pizza

I got this idea at Lou Malnati’s in Chicago. I went with the family figuring I would blow my diet for the month with a Lou’s Special but saw this low carb delight on the menu and tried it. Delish! Here’s my take on it for you to try, and enjoy, at...

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 6 oz Italian Sausage (if links remove casing) 1 cup Bell pepper (green, red, yellow or mixed colors) cut in 1” pieces ΒΌ cup Onion cut in 1” pieces 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 large plum tomato 1 Tbsp Pepperoncini (sliced) Optional Olive oil or butter for...

Zuchizza

I started making these while working at Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Foods Markets as a samples chef shortly before it was acquired by Whole Foods. They are a staple at parties at my place. Ingredients: 2 medium zuchini (6-7”) 4 slices mozzarella cheese 2 oz parmesan...

Portabello Pizza

I have been making these pizzas for many years. Long before I went low-carb. They also make great hors d’oeuvres just substitute smaller mushrooms (1 – 1-1/2 inch) and make 2 or 3 per guest (depending on what else you’re serving.) Ingredients: 2...

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken or Pork

Not in the mood for chicken, substitute a boneless pork chop instead. 4 servings Ingredients: 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts or Pork Chops 24-32 asparagus spears 8 slices swiss cheese garlic powder, paprika, salt, cumen, black pepper to taste lemon zest Olive oil...

Eggplant Mousaka

  Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef2 Eggplant1 onion diced2-3 eggs1/4 cup milksalt and pepperpaprikabutter for sauteing Instructions: Slice eggplant thin (1/4 inch), salt lightly and let sweat for 15 minutes. Pat dry. Brown onion in butter, add beef and paprika...