In this light, refreshing Chinese recipe, the cucumbers are crushed so that that their meat really soaks up the sesame oil and rice vinegar dressing, making for a savory and revitalizing side dish or snack.
Category: Appetizers & Accompaniments
Spicy Mexican Cauliflower Rice
With just the right amount of spice and all the flavors I love in Mexican cuisine, this easy, low-carb Mexican cauliflower rice is a real winner.
Herbed Smoked Oyster Dressing
This oyster dressing (a.k.a. stuffing) is smoky and salty from the oysters and bacon, and the toasted cubes of bread absorb just enough of the oyster juices and stock to be impossibly creamy and crunchy at the same time. A decadent holiday treat!
“Better than Green Bean Casserole” Garlicky Green Beans with Crispy Fried Red Onion
These Garlicky Green Beans with Crispy Fried Red onion have the best elements of a green bean casserole, but are low-carb!
Crispy Fried Pig’s Ears with Arugula and Capers
These deep-fried pig’s ears are salty, tender yet crispy, and super indulgent; the lemon vinaigrette arugula salad brings a fresh and acid element to the dish that balances the decadence of the pig’s ears.
Cajun Spicy Low-Carb Hush Puppies
These hush puppies are light, fluffy, and flavorful. Low-carb and baked, they’re a healthier take on the original, but still feel indulgent.
Spicy Pesto Chicken Wings
This easy, summery recipe uses pesto and the heat of jalapeños to makes a rock star out of simple chicken wings.
Hot Crab Dip
This rich, gooey, addictive dip combines the delicate sweetness of crabmeat with the slight bite of the dry vermouth and lemon juice.
Jjukumi Gui (Korean Barbecued Octopus)
Jjukumi Gui (Korean barbecued octopus) is an enticing bite of Korea, and yet oddly familiar in the way that it checks all the boxes of successful Western barbecue: a little sweet, a little spicy, a little tangy, a little smoky.
Chicken Cheese Katsu
One of my favorite Japanese dishes (washoku), chicken-cheese katsu has a crispy fried panko exterior encasing a juicy chicken interior that’s filled with rich, gooey cheese.
