Shrimp and “Grits”

My husband loves shrimp and grits. His mother was from Arkansas and they ate grits often. Trouble is grits are very high carb.…

Badger Brats

I made this ‘good luck’ recipe for the Championship Final for basketball. The Wisconsin Badgers played the Duke Blue Devils.…

Mexican Casserole

I was shocked. I have made this casserole so many times in so many variations -- I had no idea I had never typed it up to share…

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Just in time for the big party on New Year’s Eve. This cocktail is good anytime but especially when celebrating something big.…

Creamy Pasta Bake with Chicken

This is a dreamy, smooth pasta dish that uses little pasta but is still big on taste. This dish can be easily doubled and baked…

Italian Sausage Zucchini Casserole (with Pasta)

This dish is Italian comfort food. I curl up on sofa with a bowl of this and watch a movie. You can go totally low-carb with this…

Yellow Cupcakes

I have not perfected low carb baking yet but these are pretty good. They have a little denser texture than a light and fluffy…

Cinnamon Nut Granola

Most granola you buy at the store has about 35-45 grams of carbohydrates per serving. This one has about 9. Your tummy will love…

Dark Cherry Dream

This is a wonderfully light dessert. It comes together in a flash and can be mostly prepared ahead. Serve this to company and be…

Creamy Pasta Bake with Italian Sausage

This is a dreamy, smooth pasta dish that uses little pasta, but is still big on taste. This dish can be easily doubled and baked…

Cream Cheese Frosting

This cream cheese frosting is LOVELY. I really enjoy it. I hope you do, too.

Pizza Lasagna

This “light on the carbs” lasagna can be made with your favorite pizza ingredients. I just made this one with some of my…

Cheesy Turkey Noodle Casserole

This dish can be made with chicken or is a perfect way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays.

Creamy Pasta Bake with Leftover Turkey

This is a dreamy, smooth pasta dish that uses little pasta but is still big on taste. Perfect way to use leftover turkey or…

Chicken and Caramelized Onion Casserole

I had a hankering last night for a homey casserole. It had been raining all day and the temperature dropped, so this hit the…

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

My first attempt at chocolate chip cookies that are low carb. They aren’t Toll House, but they are close enough to satisfy the…

Open Face BLT

I’ve had a hankering lately for a BLT. My mother used to make BLT’s when it was really hot outside. So at the end of summer I…

Shrimp “Rolls”

Familiar with lobster rolls? These are very similar in taste and texture, except you are using shrimp. The other thing missing is…

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Another great recipe the whole family will enjoy.

Cranberry Walnut Cookies

This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Nancy.

Chicken and Shrimp a la Lousianne

This recipe can be doubled and tripled for larger crowds. You can even make it ahead and just reheat on the big day. It actually…

Cuban-Marinated Pork Tenderloin and Caribbean Black Beans with Plantain, Pineapple and Serrano Salsa

This is a rather long recipe because there are three parts but, believe me, this is so EASY. It's a great meal for summer and all…

Asian Chicken Casserole

This is my take on an interesting combination of Asian and Italian. I don’t often think to use pasta as part of an Asian dish but…

Burgers with an Indian Influence

A burger with a little zip to it.