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Why I Love the South Beach Diet

If you're a regular reader of Kalyn's Kitchen, you've probably noticed my wonderful blog header. Designed by my super talented b...

Splenda Introduces New Brown Sugar Blend

On October 5, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend became available in stores in the United States. I first read about this on Livinlavidalocarb , but...

Food Blog Finds: Great Low Carb Recipes Found on Other Food Blogs

It's time for another recap of the low carb recipes I found this week on other food blogs. These recipes are amazingly easy to find. Eve...

Weekend Herb Blogging: Still No Dog or Cat, but Here's a Photo of My Oregano

It's the weekend again, the time when food bloggers love to show off their pets. I believe Eat Stuff is the blog that started this tren...

Recipes with Fruit

This page has recipes containing fruit (and a few vegetables which are used like fruit.) If you'd like to browse for recipes in this cat...

Food Blog Finds: Great Low Carb Recipes Found on Other Food Blogs

Now that I am seriously committed to following the South Beach Diet way of eating (with only very rare lapses to have french fries at Hires)...

Pressure Cooker Recipes

This page has recipes I've made using a Pressure Cooker. For the South Beach diet, notations after each recipe listing indicate Kalyn...

Weekend Garden Update and Why I Can't Make Anything With Green Tomatoes

This tiny half bucket of produce is about all that's left of my garden for this year. Those pinkish looking tomatoes you see are the las...

Recipe for Sausage Linguini (Sophie Pays a Visit to Kalyn's Kitchen)

One of my best friends is a woman named Susan who has never been that interested in cooking. For most of our friendship I would occasionally...

Weekend Herb Blogging: I Don't Have a Dog or a Cat, Can I Post a Photo of My Plants?

A few weeks back I told Sweetnicks that I was planning to post a picture of one of my plants, since I don't have a dog or a cat to show...

In Which Kalyn Gives a Glimpse of her Actual Kitchen

Now that I have a camera, although not much skill yet in using it, several of my friends have suggested that I should publish some photos of...

CALLING ALL FOODIESHave You Checked Out FoodieView?

As the internet grows, more and more people are having good ideas about how to organize information to make it more user-friendly. An idea w...

FOOD BLOG FINDS: Low Carb Cooking Dishes Found on Other Food Blogs

Once again, here are some great low carb recipes that I spotted when I was looking at food blogs this week. I hope you will visit these blog...

Weekend Vegetable Blogging - The End of the Tomatoes

In the food blog world, where I've been slowly settling in over the last five months, people spend weekends talking about their pets. Th...

Weekend Herb Blogging Recaps: Third Year

Beginning November 3, 2008, Weekend Herb Blogging will be managed by Haalo from Cook (almost) Anything At Least Once . Here is where to fin...

Weekend Herb Blogging Recaps: Second Year

Beginning November 3, 2008, Weekend Herb Blogging will be managed by Haalo from Cook (almost) Anything At Least Once . Here is where to fin...

Weekend Herb Blogging Recaps: Weeks #1 - #52

Beginning November 3, 2008, Weekend Herb Blogging will be managed by Haalo from Cook (almost) Anything At Least Once . Here is where to fin...

BLOGGING ABOUT BLOGS: Slate.com A Sugar Snob Taste Tests Splenda and Other Sweeteners

Personally I consider sugar to be one of the worst foods you can eat. (There is scientific evidence to back me up, check out Sugar Shock Blo...

FOOD BLOG FINDS: Lower Carb Cooking Dishes Spotted on Other Food Blogs

I love to read food blogs, and spent lots of my free time doing it, especially now that I have cable internet. (Big Smile.) There are so man...

LOW CARB PRODUCT RAVE: (for fledgling cooks) Del Real Carnitas from Costco

I don't really buy a lot of pre-made food, since I'm one of those people who just loves to cook. I swear I am not happy unless the k...

Mushroom and Feta Breakfast Casserole

In November 2006 I posted a slightly revised version of this recipe with a photo . In those days it wasn't possible to move a post for...

SugarShock Blog Writes about Effects of Sugar

I consider Kalyn's Kitchen to be a food blog hybrid, combining my foodie obsession with all tasty and unusual foods with my commitment t...

Greek Frittata

On July 6, 2006, I updated this recipe with a photo and instructions about How to Make a Frittata . At that time it wasn't possible to ...

CrockPot or Slow Cooker Recipes

This page has recipes I've made using the CrockPot or slow cooker. For the South Beach diet, notations after each recipe listing indicat...

RESTAURANT REQUEST: Mediterranean Food

A friend has asked me to give ideas about what to order in a restaurant if you're doing the South Beach Diet, or another low carb plan. ...

Recipe for Summer Red and Yellow Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Basil Vinaigrette

(Tomato photo by Kalyn, added 8-12-06) I live in a great part of Salt Lake City where there are a lot of like minded people on the same bloc...

Friday Night Grilled Salmon - Two Favorite Recipes

On August 21, 2006 I posted an updated version of Friday Night Salmon Two Ways with a photo. In those days it wasn't possible to move ...

Baked Penne with Sausage and Cheese

In 2006 this recipe was updated with a photo of Baked Penne with Sausage . At that time it wasn't possible to move the post forward wi...

Chicken Stuffed with Green Chiles and Cheese

In 2007 I posted an updated version of this recipe with a photo and a slightly revised version of the recipe. At that time it wasn't ...

Recipe for Chicken And Asparagus with Three Cheeses

In 2007 I updated this recipe with a photo. At that time it wasn't possible to move the post forward without creating a broken link. ...

Product Rave for Trident Panko Breaded Alaskan Cod (with Kalyn's Homemade Tartar Sauce)

I'm a member of "The Church of Costco". That's what National Public Radio called those folks who go to Costco every weeke...

Recipe for Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad

In July of 2007 I posted an updated version of Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad with a photo, and using agave nectar, and with less bacon and ...

Block Island Zucchini Recipe

For many years I catered houseboat trips at Lake Powell, so I'm not shy about cooking for a crowd. In fact, one thing I love to do is wh...

Recipe for Southwestern Ranch Dip for Bell Pepper Strips or Veggies

When I visited my friend Tia's house in Rhode Island, she served a delicious spicy veggie dip made by T. Marzetti. It had only 2 carbs p...

Joseph's Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Flour Pita Bread

(Update: I wrote more about Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran, and Whole Wheat Tortillas and Pita Bread in April 2008 and then in 2011 I was exc...

Recipe for Greek Dressing for Spring Mix Baby Lettuce Blend

Costco sells a great blend of baby lettuce and greens that is called "Spring Mix" (also often called Mesclun Salad Mix). Although ...

Block Island Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Fresh-From-the-Garden Green Peppers

I recently returned from a fabulous trip to Rhode Island, where I stayed with a good friend in Portsmouth and then visited some other good f...

Kalyn's Garden Tomato Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage and Basil

(In August of 2006 I posted a recipe for Sausage and Basil Marina Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes which is an improved, slightly revised version ...

Recipe for Chicken Sausage, Zucchini, and Red Pepper Kabobs

In 2009 I posted World's Easiest Zucchini and Sausage Kabobs , which is an updated version of this recipe with photos and step-by-step ...

Trudy's Recipe for Salad in a Cucumber Cup

Recently I had dinner at my friend Trudy's fabulous loft in downtown Salt Lake City. Trudy has a lot of class in everything she does, an...

Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce

In September of 2006, I posted an updated recipe for Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce with a photo. In those days it was not possible to move a...

Recipe for Completely Foolproof 100% Delicious Gourmet Tin Foil Dinners

I live in Utah, where it's practically written into the state constitution that you must go camping at least a few times each year. Of c...

Recipe for Bacon, Tomato, and Zucchini Salad with Feta

If you're growing a garden that contains zucchini, eventually you reach that "what do I do with all this zucchini" dilemma. I&...

"Creamed" Zucchini

On August 1, 2006, I posted an updated version of Creamed Zucchini with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the post f...

Freezing Fresh Basil

(Back in the days when you couldn't update a post without breaking the link, I created an updated post on this topic. I'm leaving t...

Recipe for Grilled Sea Bass with Lemon and Capers

This marinade is fabulous for sea bass, but if you can't find sea bass, you can also use the marinade on halibut, mahi-mahi, or swordfi...

Mom's Artichoke Dipping Sauce

In January of 2006 I published an updated version of Artichokes with Mom's Dipping Sauce with a photo. Click on the link above to see ...

Shrimp and Macaroni Salad

In April 2007 I posted an updated version of this recipe with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the post forward wit...

Garden Spagetti Squash

In 2006 I posted an updated version of How to Cook Spagetti Squash as a Summer Squash which has step-by-step photos. (At that time it wasn...

Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad

In July 2007 I posted an updated version of Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad with a photo and using agave nectar, less bacon, and lower-fat ch...

Italian Sausage Pasta Salad Recipe

(In May 2007 I posted Pasta Salad with Italian Sausage, Zucchini, Red Pepper and Olives which is an improved version of this salad with st...

The Perfect Way to Cook Asparagus from "Simply Recipes"

I've been reading a lot of food blogs lately, and one of my favorites is Simply Recipes , written by a woman named Elise who is obviousl...

"Wake Up Your Mouth" Thai Cucumber Salad

In 2006 I posted an updated version of Wake Up Your Mouth Thai Cucumber Salad with a photo of the dish. (At that time it was not possible ...

American Greek Salad

Here is an updated recipe for American Greek Salad , with a photo which was posted June 28, 2006. (At that time it wasn't possible to...

Basic Recipe for Egg "Muffins"

You can see Kalyn's latest thoughts about egg muffins and step-by-step instructions at Egg Muffins Revisited Again . (When I posted ...

Recipe for Grilled Szechuan Shrimp and Vegetables

This recipe desperately needs a new photo, but it's very tasty! One of my favorite things to do is take something out of the freezer, lo...

Kalyn's Low Carb Coleslaw

In May of 2006 I republished the recipe for Kalyn's Low Carb Coleslaw with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the...

Kalyn's Souvlaki

In 2006 I posted an updated recipe for Kalyn's Souvlaki with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the post forward wi...

Middle Eastern Tomato Salad

In June of 2006 I published an updated version of Middle Eastern Tomato Salad with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move ...

Asian Cucumber Salad with Cilantro and Vidalia Onions

On August 2, 2006, I published an updated version of this recipe with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the post forw...

Grilled Ginger-Soy Pork Chops

In May of 2007 I posted an updated version of this recipe with a photo . Click that link the see the updated recipe. (At that time it was...

Cucumbers Caesar

In August 2006 I updated the recipe for Cucumbers Caesar with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the post forward witho...

Grilled Chicken Sanpete

(On August 23, 2006 I updated the recipe for Grilled Chicken Sanpete Kabobs with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the...

Goulash Soup

(In February 2006, I published an updated version of Goulash Soup with a photo. (At that time it wasn't possible to move the post fo...

Grilled Spicy Tuna

In October of 2006 I posted an updated recipe for Grilled Spicy Tuna , with a photo and more information. (At that time it wasn't pos...

Restaurants in Other U.S. Cities

There are food writers who have serious standards about doing restaurant reviews . I want to make it clear that I don't consider these p...

Restaurants in Other Utah Cities

There are food writers who have serious standards about doing restaurant reviews . I want to make it clear that I don't consider these p...

Salt Lake City Restaurants I've Enjoyed

There are food writers who have serious standards about doing restaurant reviews . I want to make it clear that I don't consider these p...

Casserole Recipes

This page has casseroles or multi-ingredient dishes baked in the oven, but not breakfast casseroles, (which are with Eggs and Breakfast Dis...

How to Contact Kalyn

Thanks for Your Interest! Kalyn's Kitchen is my personal blog, where I share recipes I'm cooking in my own kitchen. I hope my blog ...

Cafe Rio Dressing, Chicken and Rice

Since my sister Sandee first took me to Cafe Rio, I've discovered there are imitators springing up all over. They specialize in salads w...

Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce

(Edit - in July of 2007 I posted a great recipe for homemade Tzatziki Sauce . You can use that link to find the recipe.) This isn't rea...

Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar

In May of 2007 I posted an updated version of Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar with a photo and links to step-by-step instructions for...

Cilantro Caesar Chicken Salad

Recently at Costco I purchased El Torito brand Cilantro Pepita Caesar salad dressing (they were demo-ing it, and I'm a sucker for those ...

Not Food but Still Pretty Tasty

These are blogs about a variety of subjects such as art, blogging, books, life, parenting, photography, politics and health. Click to contin...

Healthy Cooking Friends

These are other healthy cooking blogs that feature the kind of low-glycemic and low-carb food that appeals to me. Click to continue reading

Some South Beach or Low Carb Products Kalyn Has Raved About

Products that used to be mentioned on this page have been moved Kalyn's Kitchen Picks , which is a list of products I've chosen to f...

Bloggers Who Grow Their Food

These are blogs which talk about gardening and growing your own food, some of which also post recipes. Andrea Meyers Farmgirl Fare Gardener&...

South Beach Friendly (Carb-Conscious) Holiday Recipes

I've accumulated so many recipes for holidays that I'm making this page an index of the holiday recipe collections! These are reci...

Tips for Food Bloggers

I get frequent e-mails from new food bloggers seeking information about blogging, so I've decided to collect a list of useful informatio...

Kitchens Around the World

These links are for home cooking blogs who share recipes and cooking tips. There are now literally thousands of food blogs, and these are j...

Recipe Favorites

I never post recipes on Kalyn's Kitchen unless I really like the recipe, but this page spotlights favorites from all the good recipes on...

Food Blogging Friends

This page used to be a list of every food blogger I met, but now there are so many food bloggers (and I've met quite a few of them) that...

Some Favorite Herb and Spice Blends

Return to Kalyn's Kitchen home These recipes include cooking tips Kalyn has learned from years of reading cookbooks and being an advent...

Better-for-You than Mom's Bacon and Cabbage Salad

When I was a kid, everyone loved mom's bacon and cabbage salad. Here's how my mom made it: Fry a pound of bacon until it was very cr...

An Ever-Growing List of Cookbooks Kalyn Is Using

This is an ongoing list of just a few of the cookbooks I own and am currently using. Yes, I do have a lot of cookbooks! Click to continue r...

Why Blogs are Listed Here

The blogs included on one of my blogroll pages are first and foremost, the blogs I personally try to keep up with. My pages are not meant ...

Ingredients Frequently Used in Kalyn's Kitchen

(For a few years now I've been featuring ingredients I love as Kalyn's Kitchen Picks . When I started doing that feature I quit up...

Privacy Policy

General Statement About Privacy: Kalyn's Kitchen is committed to maintaining the privacy and protection of your personal information whe...

"Breaded" Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce

In January of 2006 I posted an updated version of "Breaded" Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce . (At that time it wasn't pos...

Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses

In February 2007, I posted an updated recipe for Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses . (At that time it wasn't possible to move...

Baked Chicken with Curry Sauce

If you don't mind a recipe with canned soup, this is delicious. Years ago when my niece Kara got married we had a recipe shower, and he...