Behind the Bites

Feast Your Eyes


  • Shrimp Tacos with Chipolte Ranch Sauce

    I’m not the biggest seafood fan in the world. In general, I like it best when the “fish” flavor is mild and it’s breaded and fried. Shrimp is a different story. As long as it’s ultra fresh, I like it prepared almost any way. For these tacos, I sauted the shrimp in olive oil with…

  • Low Carb Burger and Fries

    Ok. Its not actual fries – but one can dream. It’s asparagus spears  — and they were still pretty tasty. Using lettuce to wrap the double-cheese turkey burger — that’s the real low carb thing about this meal. No bun! I really like throwing away the bread. The burger is what it’s all about for…

  • Chicken Tenders with Peppers and Onions

    This plate is a perfect example of how I have been preparing diners with less carbs in mind. In the past, I would have served this — sauted onions, peppers and chicken — over a heaping mound of white rice. Afterword, I would have needed a nap and then a wheelchair to get around in…

  • Sauteed Radishes

    I have had roasted radishes many times and really enjoyed them. They are a close substitute for a roasted potato. This is the first time I tried to saute radishes. I did it simple — with olive oil, salt and pepper in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. 10 to 15 min., Tossing occasionally….