Tag Archives: Dairy-Free

Why buy a pre-made, pre-mixed Southwest Seasoning from a store which will probably have preservatives and fillers when you probably have everything you need at home in your pantry? By creating your own Southwest Seasoning blend you can add variety to your meals without the stress of long prep times. This spicy combination of chili peppers and spices is sure to add heat and taste to any recipe. If you like your foods mild, add just a little; if you like your foods hot, add a lot! Works well as a delicious low-carb dip or in fajitas or any grilled meats. This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Southwest Seasoning is great on any meat, chicken, fish, and even vegetables!

Low-Carb Gluten-Free Dijon-Garlic Tomatoes and Cucumbers makes a great summer side dish. It's cool and refreshing, and the longer you marinate it, the better it tastes. It double easily if you're having a large crowd for over for dinner.

My Field of Greens Salad is one I save for fancier meals. It makes the perfect Low-Carb Gluten-Free salad for a formal meal or for a date night with your honey. Not only does it look elegant on the plate, but it is packed full of nutrients. I would suggest preparing this salad on individual plates rather than family style. Pour your favorite dressing into a pretty salad oil bottle or small pitcher and let everyone pour their own dressing.

When I began removing all the processed foods from our pantry, I was very hesitant to let go of my Huy Fong Sriracha sauce. But as I read the ingredient label, I knew it had to go. So what's a girl to do when her favorite condiment is no longer allowable? She begins experimenting and makes her own. Bear in mind that most sriracha is fermented. Because I don't have the patience to wait, I created a version that does not require the fermentation process. This Low-Carb Gluten-Free sriracha sauce will last about 2 weeks in the fridge or much longer in the pantry if you can it. You can of course make a big old mess of wings and use it up immediately.

Raspberry Vinaigrette is one of my favorite Low-Carb Gluten-Free salad dressings. In the summer time, I use fresh berries compliments of my neighbor's garden (shhhhh...don't tell her). I am not willing to pay the price for fresh berries shipped in from who knows where in the winter, so I buy the frozen, organic raspberries from my local grocery store. This dressing is light and fresh and always puts a smile on my face.

Although I hesitate to call this a recipe, my Wilted Red Leaf Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing will likely become your favorite salad. It is one of the most flavorful salads I have ever made. It's almost addicting!