Carolyn Ketchum

Carolyn Ketchum writes All Day I Dream About Food, a food blog that focuses primarily on low carb, gluten free recipes. She has a Masters in Physical Anthropology and Human Evolution from Arizona State University and has an extensive background in higher education administration. She currently lives in the Boston area with her husband and three children. You can check out her experiments with low carb baking at All Day I Dream About Food.

Zucchini Basil Soup

Okay, so this should take us to July 10th for Friday recipes. Hope that helps a little on your vacation. Growing any zucchini this year? Well then in a few weeks or months, you will need all the zucchini recipes you can get. Good thing that long, green squash is low in carbs and high in plenty of nutrients. And if you happen to have any basil growing in your garden as well, you’ve got everything you need for this soup. It’s fresh and delicious and is great both hot and chilled.

Raspberry Lemonade Low Carb Donuts

Who doesn’t love a tall, ice-cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day? And who doesn’t love a good donut? Well, now these two things come together in a fun, bright treat. My kids loved these!

Chopped Antipasto Salad

I love salads that are so filling and full of flavor that they can be the whole meal. This is particularly true in summer, when the warm weather demands easy meals that don’t require turning on the oven. I took one of my favorite salads and chopped all the ingredients finely for a delicious and easy meal. Enjoy al fresco with a glass of white wine on a warm summer evening.

20 Low Carb Red, White & Blue Desserts for the 4th of July

20 Low Carb Red White and Blue Desserts

Remember those red, white and blue rocket-shaped popsicles when you were a kid? They were a holiday classic and perfect for any 4th of July celebration. And they still are. Except now you’re wise to just how much sugar and artificial flavors and colors went into making them. If that gives you pause, never fear. You can have a blast this Independence Day making your own healthier patriotic treats. From cookies to flag cake to ice yogurt pops, you’re all set to celebrate America’s birthday in style.

Grilled Bok Choy with Spicy Asian Dressing

Bok choy is a delicious relative of cabbage and is often referred to as Chinese Cabbage. The small, baby bok choy are very tender and add a satisfying crunch to stir fries and salads. Since people are grilling all sort of vegetables these days, I decided to throw it on the grill and see what happened. The results were wonderful and had a lightly charred flavor that paired so well with a spicy Asian dressing. It’s an easy and light side dish for summer.

Caprese Chicken

Turn that summertime classic, Caprese salad, into a delicious chicken dinner. It’s quick and easy, and captures all the great flavors of fresh summer tomatoes and basil. This Caprese chicken recipe is destined to become a family favorite. It already is in our house!

Cajun Salmon Burgers with Avocado Crema

Salmon burgers can be hit or miss sometimes. Made with canned salmon, they can lack flavor and be dry. This burger recipe uses fresh salmon, some…

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Frittata

Frittata is the ultimate easy low carb dinner. It takes little effort to prepare and it always tastes delicious. And the flavor variations are virtually endless. Some lightly sautéed asparagus and some tangy goat cheese make this version a lovely springtime dish.

Macadamia Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s no wonder that macadamia nuts are so highly prized by most people. That buttery sweetness is unparalleled in any other nut or seed. But they are also highly nutritious, with plenty of healthy fats, anti-oxidants and other vital nutrients. And ground into a butter, they make a wonderful alternative to peanut butter. Try them in cookies for a heavenly treat.

32 Healthy Low Carb Summer Recipes for Summer Grilling

Memorial Day is the official start of grilling season. For many people, that means burger and hotdog buns and tons of potato and pasta salad. Not exactly diabetes-friendly fare. But not to worry, there are so many ways to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Break out the charcoal or the propane and fire up that grill, because we’ve got 32 wonderful low carb recipes for a healthy holiday.

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