Today Barbara, my better half and founder of  The Gluten Free Homestead has a recipe for you. This recipe is a perfect dinner for two. Barbara has prepared a free eBook of Dinner for 2 recipes for you, so be sure to check out how to get your copy below!

Today I have a new twist on an old favorite for you. Mmm… lamb chops are so delicious; a little bit beefy and a little bit mildly-sweet. The rib bone makes a nice little handle with a nugget of meat to savor with each bite! And this time you can try a new sauce on the chops: chermoula.

Sauces are a wonderful way to add a new twist to favorite meals. Chermoula is a spicy herb marinade or sauce used in Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian cuisine. It usually is served over fish, but it can also be used with meat. What better meat for this sauce than lamb? I tweaked my version of Chermoula until the combination of spices was the perfect balance of flavors. It’s super easy to whip together, and you’ll have a tasty dinner in a matter of minutes. 

I know lamb chops can be a tad pricey, but sometimes you can find them on sale. Paired with chermoula, you’ll have a meal that’s naturally gluten free and paleo. Eating foods this scrumptious is a special treat. Oh, and pair them with flavorful roasted sweet potatoes (yes, many consider sweet potatoes part of a paleo diet). They make an excellent combination. But if you’re following a low-carb way of eating, you may want to serve these lamb chops with your favorite low carb side dish.

You will marinate the lamb chops in a little garlic, oil, and oregano. Marinating tenderizes the meat and locks in the juices and the oil prevents the chops from sticking to the broiling pan. Let them sit and marinate while mixing together wonderful chermoula sauce.

This delicate sauce begins with roughly chopped fresh flat leaf parsley and cilantro. Only use a tablespoon of each for a thin vinaigrette sauce. Toss the greens with chopped shallots. Add roasted ground cumin, coriander, sweet balsamic vinegar, and oil. All those interesting flavors combine to make chermoula’s spicy aromatic taste which certainly enhances the lamb. Cover and refrigerate your sauce while the flavors meld and bloom. 

Now to the chops. Simply, sprinkle them with salt on both sides and broil for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

This recipe is incredibly easy. Chermoula sauce elevates tasty lamb chops to irresistible. Go ahead and serve some up tonight. Get the full recipe at The Gluten Free Homestead.

Free Dinner for 2 eBook

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also enjoy the eBook Dinner for 2 that has more easy and delicious recipes for you to try when cooking for two. Get a free copy here.

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Today Barbara, my better half and founder of The Gluten Free Homestead has a recipe for you. Thanks to Barbara for sharing this incredible recipe.

Pan-seared scallops with beurre blanc sauce is an excellent choice when you want to prepare a special, scrumptious, low-carb meal. If you’re following a low-carb diet, you will find that low carb, gluten-free meals can still be delicious and exciting. Yay!

Beurre blanc is a French warm butter sauce that’s perfect with scallops or any type of fish. You will love how it compliments the mild seafood flavor of the fluffy, seared scallops.

With very little effort, this recipe delivers a delightful meal. And you can impress your friends and family by making a classic French dish.

Choose Dry Scallops

Here’s a tip when choosing your scallops. Look for “dry” sea scallops, not “soaked” scallops. “Soaked” scallops have been treated in a bath of water and chemical preservatives. When you try to sear them, the water will be released, and they’ll be difficult to brown. They can also be tough to eat.

Serve these scallops over seasoned cauliflower rice which is a healthy low carb alternative to regular rice. It will make your scallops look especially beautiful when plated. You can get my seasoned cauliflower rice recipe here. Then pour warm sauce over the scallops and savor every bite.

If you want a meal that’s special (I’m thinking date night) but at the same time, low stress and low-carb, pan-seared scallops with beurre blanc sauce are for you. Get the recipe and more cooking tips at The Gluten Free Homestead.

Have a happy, healthy day.

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Today’s guest post is offered up by my better half Barbara, founder of The Gluten Free Homestead. Thanks to Barbara for sharing this incredible recipe.

Who doesn’t love a delicious, healthy meal that’s ready in just fifteen minutes?

Tacos are always a great go-to meal on busy days because they come together so quickly. And I love that you can skip the taco shells for a low carb twist. I’ve filled these taco bowls with our favorite taco fillings: spicy beef, spinach and broccoli sprouts, creamy guacamole, sweet tomatoes, and chunky salsa.

Basically, the sky’s the limit on what you can include; whatever your favorite healthy toppings are.

They make a wonderful low-carb, gluten-free, and paleo lunch or dinner.

These taco bowls fit right into our low carb meal plan.  I hope you enjoy these taco bowls with all the taste of tacos without the unnecessary carbs. Get the recipe at The Gluten Free Homestead.

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