Some days just call for comfort food, and these recipes hit the spot in the very best way. I’m serving up an all-star lineup: a veggie-forward pizza that delivers all the cheesy goodness (with a lower-carb twist), flavor-packed Thai peanut lettuce wraps and a brunch-worthy eggs Benedict with a lighter hollandaise. Dig in and enjoy every bite!

Joy Bauer's Bell Pepper "Pizzas."
Joy Bauer’s Bell Pepper “Pizzas.”Cara Leonard

When a pizza craving strikes, this is one I come back to again and again. You get all the cheesy, saucy, meaty goodness you love — served up in a naturally lower-carb way. Halved bell peppers stand in for the crust and are loaded with a savory filling, melty cheese, red onion and cherry tomatoes. They bake until perfectly tender with just the right bite … and they’re so good.

Joy Bauer's Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Salad.
Joy Bauer’s Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Salad.Cara Leonard

These lettuce wraps are all about big flavor and the perfect bite. Finely chopped chicken and crisp veggies get tossed in a creamy peanut dressing that coats every nook and cranny, then piled into lettuce cups for a fresh, low-carb meal. You get creamy, crunchy and vibrant — all in one. Bonus: The filling is just as delicious scooped onto whole-grain bread or rolled into a wrap!

Benny for brunch? Always a good idea. This version gives the classic a lighter spin with a silky yellow pepper hollandaise that’s lighter than the traditional sauce. Spoon it over poached or soft-boiled eggs and you still get that dreamy, runny-yolk moment —just with a healthier twist.



Source link