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100 Calorie Keto Coconut Pops

Coconut milk sometimes gets a bad rap for being high in fat and calories; it is indeed fat- and calorie-dense. But here’s the thing. Coconut milk is only “bad for you” if you consume it by the gallon, or if you are using coconut milk to make a massive quantity of carbohydrates taste good. In […]

Shrimp Alfredo Two Ways

Shrimp Alfredo is a really simple dish that tastes like you cooked all day. Rich alfredo sauce packs a caloric punch, but served over zucchini noodles it is low-carb and keto friendly. If you prefer an old school helping of pasta under your shrimp alfredo, well, that’s great too. We’re all friends here at Crowded […]

Amberjack Tacos

Spicy and smoky, sweet and savory, these amberjack tacos are a gulf coast delight. Amberjack is a prized fish on gulf coast menus. Mild and meaty, amberjack to me seems like a cross between swordfish and tuna in the kitchen. In the wild, amberjack prefer warm ocean waters, and grow up to six feet long! […]

Gulf Coast Shrimp Salad

Crowded Earth Kitchen is spending some time on the Gulf Coast along the Florida panhandle, and the seafood here is FABULOUS. Fresh from the dock, seafood lovers can procure an impressive variety of fish, oysters, crawfish, and shrimp. We’ve opted to steam large, whole brown shrimp – a staple here along the Gulf – and […]

Naked Strawberry Jam

If you are following a low sugar or no sugar diet (diabetics, keto and paleo folks, talkin’ to you here!), satisfying a sweet tooth can be a bit of a challenge. Artificial sweeteners are OK sometimes, but I think they give homemade jam a strange aftertaste. Luckily, strawberries are already sweet. After years of adding […]

Keto Chocolate Pudding

Whether you are keto, paleo, vegan, gluten free, or just plain looking for a more nutritious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, this chocolate pudding recipe is worth a try. It’s also delicious frozen into popsicles – in fact, popsicles are my favorite way to enjoy this treat. Have fun! Ingredients (Makes 4 servings) 2 […]

Eat-Your-Veggies Lentil Soup

‘Tis the season of sugary snacks, tipsy drinks, and uber delicious, fat-laden appetizers. I love it, the kids love it, and frankly I’m skeptical of anyone who claims NOT to enjoy the nutritional free for all that tends to be December. BUT… sometimes we need a break from the festive dining, a healthy and hearty […]

Sugarplums

If you’re familiar with the Christmas classic, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, you’ll remember these lines: The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads But what on earth is a “sugarplum?” Simply put, it’s an old fashioned candy made very simply out of dried fruits and nuts.  If […]

Brandied Pears

Pears.  Brandy.  Pears preserved in brandy, in you very own kitchen.  Fa la la la la, la la la la. If this isn’t just about the perfect homemade holiday gift, I don’t know what is.  Brandied pears are simple and quick – perfect for the busy holiday season.  A bottle of lower shelf brandy will […]

Level Up Your Gingerbread Game with Speculaas Wreath Cookies!

If you enjoy a classic gingerbread cookie, I know you’ll adore these speculaas wreaths! Speculaas are Dutch spiced cookies in a wide variety of shapes, the most common of which are better known as windmill cookies. Whether you cut them into wreaths or windmills, these delightful cookies get their signature flavor from a spice blend called […]