Low Carb Kitchen

September 2024
If one just counts the basic taco ingredients of shredded meat and lettuce sprinkled with a hot sauce, wrapped in a small corn tortilla, then tacos can be a good source of protein and fiber that is low in calories.

July 2024
Here’s a light, refreshing and virtually carb-free salsa (8g) that takes a familiar sauce to a level beyond its usual role as a dip for high-fat, high-salt, high-carb chips.

June 2023
I found this recipe while cruising the ‘net looking for something interesting that would quench a case of the Mexican food cravings that had been tugging at my appetite for attention in spite of my carbohydrate limitations.

May 2023
While it is true that many traditional dishes enjoyed during Cinco de Mayo celebrations and offered as standard fare on most restaurant menus specializing in Mexican cuisine are not very glycemic friendly.

March 2021
Bad news: everyone’s annual St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl, from green beer to green beer, must be cancelled this year due to the pandemic. Plan B: It is suggested that we all hunker down...

December 2019
As a diagnosed carb counter, one of the foods that I miss the most at this time of year is the holiday tamale. I even had built up a reputation amongst friends...

May 2019
Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War...

May 2018
Cinco de Mayo menus are filled with many traditional Mexican favorites that just cannot be tolerated by the conscientious carb counter or diabetic.

January 2018
Who can resist a bowl of guacamole dip? Actually, since having to count carbs, my “guac” consumption has been limited to using this tasty mixture as a sandwich spread condiment...