Did you know that supermarkets here in Japan don't normally sell whole chickens if it's not Christmas time? I had to go to a high-end butcher shop and order this bird in! And it took a whole month for them to get one for me! Well, it was definitely worth the wait because I've been wanting to make … [Read more...] about Mushroom Stuffed Roast Chicken
Japanese Rolled Omelette *Tamagoyaki*
I think rolled omelettes are the most popular food here in Japan when it comes to making your lunchbox. Every mother will cook a fresh omelette every morning and put it in the bento box of each of her children and husband. These omelettes are made using a rectangular frying pan (can be purchased … [Read more...] about Japanese Rolled Omelette *Tamagoyaki*
Paleo Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad
The hot weather these past couple of weeks (30C-32C/86F-89F) have blessed me and my garden. My lettuce leaves have sprouted new leaves again and I needed to harvest them asap. That's when I decided it would be the perfect day to make a huge salad. I chose to make a Paleo Shrimp & Avocado … [Read more...] about Paleo Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad
One pan Chicken & Swiss Chard with Artichoke Salad
I love cooking with swiss chard as it can be used for a variety of dishes. Whether it's eaten raw, wilted, baked, pureed in smoothies, it always taste amazing and gives pretty colours to your dish. Unfortunately swiss chard isn't very popular in Japan and I've never seen it sold in stores. I … [Read more...] about One pan Chicken & Swiss Chard with Artichoke Salad
Chocolate Banana Pizookie
Have you ever dreamt of an endless supply of chocolate chip cookies? What about a GIGANTIC one? Made with chocolate and bananas. Yes, you heard me right! I just made a gigantic chocolate banana cookie cake , a.k.a. a pizookie, that is gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and … [Read more...] about Chocolate Banana Pizookie
Sugar-free Strawberry Chia Jam
Did you know you can make jam without the use of pectin or sugar? By adding chia seeds to any kind of fruit, it will create this thick spread that can be used as jam. I really love eating jam on toast and adding them to different recipes, but conventional jam always comes with a ton of sugar or … [Read more...] about Sugar-free Strawberry Chia Jam
Rosemary Lemon Salmon & Shrimp
I planted some rosemary seeds some months ago and I now finally have a huge bush that I can trim every so often. I really love the fragrance of rosemary as it goes so well with a variety of meat and seafood. I chose to cover the salmon and shrimp with some lemon and garlic slices, fresh … [Read more...] about Rosemary Lemon Salmon & Shrimp
Authentic Greek Salad
This delicious Authentic Greek Salad is served with a traditional Greek salad dressing and perfect for a low carb or ketogenic diet! *This recipe was originally published in April 2016, but has been update with better pictures and a better recipe!* MyLow Carb Greek Salad Recipe You might … [Read more...] about Authentic Greek Salad
GF Eggs Benedict w/ Ghee Hollandaise
Breakfast never tasted better than homemade Eggs Benedict. Every time I go to a restaurant, I always seem to order the Eggs Benedict, not anything else. Growing up as a child, I think my favourite instant thing to buy at the grocery was the hollandaise sauce. My mom and I didn't know how to make … [Read more...] about GF Eggs Benedict w/ Ghee Hollandaise
Parsley Pesto Sauce
Did you know you can make pesto sauce with herbs other than basil? Of course basil pesto taste amazing, but there are other versions out there that are worth a try! I personally always make pesto sauce with parsley because my local grocery store doesn't carry basil, so I have to grow it … [Read more...] about Parsley Pesto Sauce
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Living with PCOS means that I need to eat low-carb, but this isn't usually easy when living in Japan. Every dish you order at a restaurant comes with a bowl of rice and all the cookbook recipes are for meals that are accompanied with rice. Fortunately, this entire carb disaster can be avoided by … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Fried Rice
Chicken Fajita Salad
This delicious chicken fajita salad is the perfect healthy dinner idea! These marinated chicken thighs and salad dressing can be used with any other recipes too! What Goes in a Low Carb Fajita Salad? Practically anything could go in one, but you do have to watch out for the high starch … [Read more...] about Chicken Fajita Salad
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
A delicious and creamy cilantro lime vinaigrette made with fresh cilantro, healthy oils and creamy greek yogurt! A Delicious Cilantro Dressing Avocado oil has become increasingly popular over the last few months here in Japan. They sell it at high-end foreign food stores so I … [Read more...] about Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Paleo Low Carb Sandwich Bread
When I first stopped eating gluten, I realized that my diet mostly consisted of bread or pasta. Cutting off bread was really hard because I really love to eat sandwiches or have a toast in the morning, and I really thought my bread days were over. I started experimenting with different flours and … [Read more...] about Paleo Low Carb Sandwich Bread
Homemade Cashew Nut Butter
Making your own nut butter taste so much better than store-bought ones and doesn't include a bunch of additives like commercial brand ones. It is so easy and much easier than people think. You can make any kind of nut butter, but for this recipe I'll show you how to make cashew butter. Cashew is … [Read more...] about Homemade Cashew Nut Butter
Almond “Ricotta” Cheese
If you have PCOS, you often hear that you probably should't be drinking dairy. I'm not a doctor so I can't say for sure why, but there are a few articles out there that say you can drink dairy if it's from a Jersey cow, goat or sheep. PCOS Diva does mention that ricotta cheese made from Holstein … [Read more...] about Almond “Ricotta” Cheese
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Nothing says summer is coming better than a shrimp and avocado salad. But to be honest, it kind of feels already like summer here in Japan! This salad is fresh and delicious! As I said in some of my previous posts, I want to introduce good carbs and good fats into my diet. This is where this … [Read more...] about Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Roasted Vegetable Terrine
This is one of my favourite recipes and it’s so easy to make. All you need to do is grill and stack. This recipe uses delicious vegetables, fresh basil, and creamy goat cheese. If you want to omit the cheese, then you could use almond ricotta or cashew ricotta cheese or some dairy-free … [Read more...] about Roasted Vegetable Terrine
Low Carb Paleo Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
This simple Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad is so refreshing making it perfect for a hot summer day! This Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe and pictures have been updated for your better enjoyment. Fresh herbs make a hell of a difference when making salad. My favourite herbs to use for … [Read more...] about Low Carb Paleo Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
