Main Dish Recipes

On a hot summer day the thought of cooking is incomprehensible. This is when the freezer section of my grocery store becomes my best friend. Instead of standing at the kitchen counter cleaning and preparing the shrimp, I simply purchase it already prepared and frozen. You can do your own prep of the shrimp during cooler months and freeze it yourself, but let's be honest, none of us is really thinking about summer menu planning in February. This Simple Shrimp Salad Low-Carb Gluten-Free Recipe is light and refreshing and the perfect meal for the dog days of summer.

Most of us think side dish when thinking about slaws. But I'm here to tell you that a slaw can be transformed into a wonderful main dish just by adding a few ingredients. This is a very flexible Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Lemon Garlic Chicken Slaw Recipe with several optional ingredients that you can add if you have them on hand and leave out if you don’t. It’s a great take-along lunch, quick dinner, or snack.

This Low-Carb Keto Gluten-Free Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast recipe is special because it allows you to cook for a larger crowd, or to freeze leftovers for use in the future. In the variations, I have listed other recipes in which you can use these delectable chicken breasts. This is one of my favorite recipes not only because it allows me to cook and freeze, but because these chicken breasts have a bit of zing to them and because they are broiled, they tend to stay very moist inside.

Fish is a great meal choice because it contains lots of healthy fatty acids. But as we know, healthy does not mean bland. This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Broiled Flounder with Zesty Lime Cream is absolutely divine! It is rich, creamy, and refreshing.

Kentucky Hot Brown is a traditional recipe for a hot turkey sandwich. It can be served as an entrée or a sandwich. If I'm making a sandwich, I like to roll it up in a large Romaine leaf instead of using low-carb bread, but the choice is yours. It's delicious any time of year, but remember it's also a great way to use up your turkey leftovers after Thanksgiving.

One my favorite things about this Low-Carb Gluten-Free pork roast recipe is that it makes 2 delicious meals. You get to enjoy the first meal while the second meals cools. Then just pop it in the freezer for serving at a later date. Though this recipe requires a bit more preparation than most of my meals, I can promise you it's worth it!

Fish Fillets Almandine is pretty versatile. I chose Halibut because it is a thicker, meatier, fish but you can feel free to use whichever type of white fish you prefer. Haddock, Cod, and Sole also work very well in this recipe. The seasonings are all to taste so that we don't lose the fresh flavor of the fish. The almonds add a nice crunch and give the recipe more texture.

This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pizza Frittata recipe is perfect when you only have yourself to worry about feeding. It is a single serving of rich, gooey, yumminess. Most importantly, it doesn't take long to prepare. If you're in a rush, you can use canned or jarred mushrooms instead of fresh; if you do, there is no need to sauté them. You can also substitute your own favorite pizza toppings for those I've suggested. This frittata can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

This Low-Carb Gluten-Free recipe for Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Relish is not a recipe designed from Thanksgiving leftovers. It's just as delicious and satisfying in July as it is in November. Serve with a couple of tasty side dishes like my Steamed Broccoli with Roasted Peppers and Apple-Walnut Stuffed Celery Sticks and you've got the perfect family dinner.