Joy's Recipes

Healthy Plum Tart

Bittersweet Chocolate Tart - Keto Style For those who have not see it, Netflix has a great series called "The Lost Kitchen." This series will take you into the wonderful world of a special chef, Erin French. It combines her beautiful life story, the story of a small...

  Romanesco is simply a beautiful, healthy and delicious veggie.  I always find a way to serve it whole to keep it's unique beauty. Whole Roasted Romanesco with Avocado Sauce An easy and delicious side or vegetarian main. For the Romanesco1 head Romanesco ( )2...

Easy Baked Coconut Haddock with Shrimp We recently spent sometime in the Northeast...mostly Maine and had some of the most delicious cold water fish. Obviously, upon our return I noticed I picked up a few pounds. So, in an effort too back to KETO and drop my vacation...

This is a rich and glorious chocolate cake with the décor that will catch  anyone's eye. Keto Cookies and cream Birthday Cake If you shop at Aldi's they have amazing crunchy coconut cookies. I used the chocolate ones for this recipe. FOR THE CAKE1/2 cup grass fed...

Cranberry Keto Pound Cake Since Thanksgiving will be small this year and we received cranberries in our share package, I had to find a way to use up some extra cranberries. This was a great way! This cake is not only delicious, but also a beautiful centerpiece to any...

The perfect quiche for my family is crustless.  Due to our keto lifestyle, even though I make the perfect eto pie crust, it is still wasted carbs that are unnecessary in this delightful dish.   This dish will never be bland if you follow basic instructions and use...

It is hard to believe how healthy and delicious and easy this cake is.  Full of fun and flavor it will be a hit for you and all who enjoy it! Healthy Keto Earthquake Dump Cake 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecans2 cups almond flour1/2 cup xylitol...

  Crabless Cakes with Hearts of Palm and Corn with Remoulade As a Keto/Paleo person, I actually prefer the real thing. But of course every other weekend I have 60-70 folks come into my kitchen to pick up coop shares. On those nites I make vegetarian. These were a real...

Cooking  with Squash Blossoms is more common in Mexico, and you can find them almost anywhere in the country.  People use them for squash blossom quesadillas and other dishes. But, before I continue, let me tell you these flowers are delicate and soft with a very mild...

WOW!  What a delicious treat.  You would think they are full of sugar and carbs. Adapted from www.sugarfreemom.com Luscious Keto Pecan Pie Brownies Rich, moist and delicious, these keto brownies are guilt free and healthy on a LCHF lifestyle. Brownies8 oz sugar free...

While in yoga this morning, my husband brought up the idea of making clam chowder with the celeriac we received in our organic produce share.  WOW is all I can say.  We enjoyed this rich chowder on our dock with frisee salad and sauteed piece of florida red snapper...

  Laura's Celeriac Salad A note from Laura This is delicious ! A longer marinade time would probably be even better (I only waited an hour cause I was hungry.) Maybe an apple cider or rice vinegar marinade? You can also add grapes for a sweet touch 1 medium to...

Frisee Salad with Pears and Lardons and Dijon Vinigrette This is a super delicious salad. If you want to make it extra special, you can add goat cheese, or poached eggs. Your guests will rave over this one. 1 to 2 heads frisee (washed and largely torn for basic...

This recipe is from Drifters Wife in Portland, ME, the 9th restaurant on Bon Appetit's top 10 restaurant list.  Enjoy!   Baby Eggplant with Pickled Peppers and Cashew Butter Eggplants are sweet, creamy . They get simply roasted here, then served over a creamy cashew...

You will need at 10 inch springform pan for this recipe.  I used organic non GMO strawberry gelatin. Keto No Bake Strawberry Cream Pie This is a luscious, sweet and tart way to utilize your summer strawberries as well as your sweet tooth. And just think, it is healthy...

This will satisfy your dumpling urges.  You can use this "Fat Head" dough for all sorts of dumpling filling.  I have tried beef, pork, shrimp mixtures, Asian style and so much more.  Easy and delicious. I like to serve these with grass fed sour cream or Polish sour...

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake Rhubarb is a very versatile fruit. It' makes a great compote, crisp, tart, pie or cake. This is an excellent low carb choice and delicious too! It is so beautiful your friends will be so impressed. 2 to 3 large Rhubarb Stalks (Left in 7 "...

  s Creamy Low Carb Coconut Cake Low carb and high fat, this delicious cake will definitely cure your desire for dessert. 6 pastured eggs (separated 1 teaspoon baking powder )1/4 tsp cream of tarter1/2 cup unsalted grass fed butter ((I use Kerrygold) )1/2 tsp...

Amazing Apricot Tart You can make this with any sort of fruit that comes in our share...plums, peaches, berries, apricots. The ONLY sugar is what comes in the fruit. Considered Low Carb...fruit makes it not Keto. For The Crust..Preheat Oven to 3751 cup blanched almond...

Healthified Banana Creme Tart Beautiful luxurious dessert...has some carbs 3 bananas so eat sparingly...but for 1 slice 2.5 grams of carbs and lot's of healthy fats. For the Crust 1/2 cup unsalted Grass Fed Butter melted (I used Kerrygold)2 eggs (Preferably...

This is fully keto.  You can do many things with this tart and it kind of satisfies that pizza crave. I served it with a delicious organic traditional spinach salad Coconut Crust Keto Zucchini and Tomato Tart Amazing tender and flavorful tart. You can fill with...

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake This light a moist bundt cake is healthy and oh so good. Dry Ingredients2 cups almond flour (fine)3/4 cups coconut flour2/3 cup xylitp (I use Health Garden)2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp xanthan gum1/2 tsp salt1 cup...

For those of us who love mac and cheese but want to stay grain free Loaded Cauliflower "Mac and Cheese" Creamy, rich and delicious 1 large head cauliflower (cut into small florets)2 tbsp grass fed butter3 cloves garlic (minced)3 tbsp arrowroot2 cups raw grass fed milk...

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese One night I had a fabulous dinner party. I made a delectable herbed lamb roast, amazing veggies, desserts and more. But of all the dishes...this one was the winner. So sweet and savory and so good for you. Quick and easy too. Leftovers...

WOW!  This dish is something you could serve at any Sunday dinner and folks will think you slaved away all day.  It is so easy, and super delicious.  This is a naturally Vegetarian dish.  If yiu want to make it vegan, you only need change the cheese.  Being a...

You will want to prepare this traditional and delicious dish clean, keto, low carb and high fat.  It is delicous and healthy.  You can also make this vegetarian by eliminating the shrimp.  You can add another veggie like zucchini or chopped  broccoli. For the gravy...

      Thai Style Bean Sprout Stir Fry Using basic ingredients for the Thai green papaya salad, this stir fry is quick and delicious. If you prefer vegetarian or vegan, you can sub the chicken with tofu or any other veggie like zucchini, peppers or even...

3 pounds small carrots with tops (any color) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1 garlic clove 3 tablespoons macadamia nuts or pine nuts 1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil...

Completely Versitile Keto Crepes This recipe is something you can do so much with on a keto food plan. They are grain free and can be used in many ways. I have used them as noodles in chicken noodle soup and kugel at Passover. I have used them as lasagna noodles,...

Carrot Orange and Ginger Soup This is a beautiful creamy soup. You can make it vegan by using coconut oil and veggie broth. But personally if I were cooking it for my family I would definitely use beneficial homemade bone broth. 2 lbs carrots, peeled and quartered1...

Shishito peppers are a real treat. They are not hot or spicy, but sweet and tart.  When simply charred with garlic they make a most unusual and delicious side dish. Charred Shashito Peppers Shishito Peppers are a real treat. They are not hot or spicy but more sweet...

Caprese Stuffed Portobello Great LCHF recipe for the wonderful portobellos we often get in our share. This makes a meal by itself, or along with some excellent sausage from Chef Richard, (Chicken Sun Dried Tomato Basil, Sweet or Hot Chicken or PorK Italian Sausage)...

Key Lime Cheesecake This light light and airy dessert is a real show stopper. It is easy to make, healthy and delicious. When cooking "Clean Keto," I always source the finest ingredients...grass fed dairy products are always my first choice but if you...

This recipe has a good use of our grapefruit…give it a try.

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten free and easy to make for a large group.

Warm up the grill for this delicious and healthy summer salad!

This recipe is sure to be a hit with dinner guests.

This delicious cake is sugar and grain free!

This is a fall recipe to use up a bunch of carrots from your share.

This is a flavorful and healthy way to use your eggplant.

Freshly made ricotta is so good, you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful.

The squash in this dish is a delicious surprise.

This guilt-free cake is proof that with a little tweaking, we can make anything into a super food.

Don’t know what to do with all that celery? Try this recipe—you’ll be amazed at how delicious it is.

This method of making balsamic glaze takes a bit of time, but it’s worth it for the great taste. Try it as a salad dressing with a drizzle of olive oil, or as a garnish for fish.

It’s easy to make ketchup at home, and it tastes better than anything you can buy at the store. Not to mention that most brands of store-bought ketchup contain GMO high-fructose corn syrup, which does not fit into a clean food diet.

When you make your own mayonnaise, it’s fresher and more flavorful than anything you can buy at the store. Plus, you control ingredients and their quality, and can season it to your liking! You’ll need an immersion blender for this recipe.