Not Too Spicy, Not Too Sweet Fresh and balanced ingredients combined with flexible garnishments make this chili a universal one-pot hit. It is a winner for folks on a low/slow carb diet. Makes 14 or so servings. Ingredients: • 1 lb ground beef, preferably lean like chuck • 3 Anaheim (less spicy) or Poblano (more... Continue Reading →
Creole Chili
The most important difference between Cajun and Creole food is tomatoes. Creole has tomatoes. Cajun does not. Both are excellent. This one-pot Creole Chili recipe combines traditional Creole flavors with Western chili ingredients. It is a winner for folks on a low carb diet because it replaces rice with beans. Ingredients are all fresh, so... Continue Reading →
Five Minute Chicken Corn Chowder
This one-pot meal can be thrown together in an instant and pleases everyone! It's perfect when getting to anchor, dock, or slip after dark with a hungry crew, and can be a great warm meal while underway. This meal happens to be gluten-free and lactose-free! Ingredients: 2 short cans (or 1 tall can) of pre-cooked... Continue Reading →
Ten Minute Savory, Smoky Pork and Beans
The secrets to this recipe are to burn the pork a bit to create a savory flavor and to use smoked paprika to impart a smoky flavor. Everything else about the recipe can be varied. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, lactose-free, and low carbohydrate. Required Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 lb pre-cooked pork (ham, loin,... Continue Reading →
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