Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are the snack that disappears first at every gathering, and this version is perfect for keto. Jalapeño halves fill with a creamy cheddar and cream cheese blend, wrap in bacon, and bake until the bacon crisps and the filling bubbles....
Apple cinnamon bars are a gluten-free, sugar-free bake that tastes like autumn dessert. Pecans, frozen dried apples, butter, and cinnamon whirl in the blender until smooth, then bake into tender, fragrant bars sweetened with erythritol. One pan, five minutes of work,...
Antipasto kebabare the snack table's greatest hit, and they couldn't be simpler. Spanish queen olives, kalamata olives, baby heirloom tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, mozzarella balls, salami, and pepperoncinis thread onto skewers in an alternating...
Sweet and spicy green beans are the Asian-inspired side dish that may just become an addiction. Steamed green beans fry in a little oil, then coat in a glossy glaze of coconut aminos, garlic, honey, and hot sauce until the liquid nearly disappears. A shower of sesame...
Spicy sweet potato mash is the Thanksgiving-table favorite that tastes like fall in a bowl. Roasted sweet potatoes smash fluffy with coconut butter, then stir with honey, chili powder, cayenne, and warm ginger for a sweet-and-spicy medley. Simple, festive, and...
Spicy sesame eggplant turns two humble eggplants into a glossy, aromatic side you'll put on everything. Strips of eggplant broil under a sauce of sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, lime, and fresh hot chilies until browned and soft. Serve it warm with grilled...
Spicy carrot hash is the after-work staple for nights when the kitchen feels like too much. Shredded carrots sizzle in canola oil with ground ginger, cumin seeds, paprika, and a serious hit of red pepper flakes until they dry out and separate into crispy, tangled...
Spicy carrot fries give you everything you love about sweet potato fries, with a sweeter vegetable and a fierier finish. Thick carrot slices roast until tender, then get tossed in a zippy blend of garlic, lime, cumin, coriander, and jalapeño puréed with olive oil. One...
Harvest spinach and sprouts is a bright, garlicky greens side with a tart Tabasco kick. Brussels sprouts sizzle in coconut butter and oil until browned, then spoon over raw baby spinach to wilt it gently into the zesty lemon marinade. Red pepper flakes and citrus make...
Buffalo cauliflower is the vegetarian answer to buffalo chicken bites — and it kicks the craving just as hard. Cauliflower florets dip into a light almond flour batter, bake until the coating sets, then brush with a fiery mix of Tabasco, canola oil, and sea salt and...
Autumnal acorn squash, spicily stuffed, is fall on a platter — fragrant, warming, and made to impress. Sweet roasted squash halves fill with a sauté of fiery fried 'rice,' tart apple, cranberries, and celery, perfumed with cardamom and allspice. The fruit...
Zippy zucchini bake is the egg casserole that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Zucchini, poblano peppers, and onion sauté with garlicky sofrito and ground sausage, then bake in a golden blanket of eight eggs until set. It feeds a crowd and keeps in the...