Did you like to eat pasta with butter when you were a kid? I pretty much ate pasta in any form it was presented to me, which was usually with red sauce in my family. But I do remember having dinner at friends houses where their parents served the kids pasta topped with nothing but melted butter (I guess some people’s kids were pickier than I was), and it was always a treat....
Summer grilling is incomplete without a few barbeque recipes on the menu, chicken kebabs are my go-to in every season. The marinade is easy to make with pantry staples but packs a real punch(thanks to fresh lemon juice). Chicken soaks up all the flavors of the marinade and turns out perfectly seasoned, juicy, and tender every single time. Why we love these kebabs is this recipe’s versatility. You don’t always have to light up the grill to make it....
If you’re looking for an epic enchilada recipe then look no further! Follow me… Homemade Enchilada Sauce Step away from the store bought enchilada sauce. I repeat, step away from the store bought enchilada sauce 🤪 All jokes aside enchilada sauce is WAY too easy not to make. It’s great to prep ahead of time and I bet you’ve already got half the ingredients on hand. Red Enchilada Sauce Enchilada sauce typically comes in the ‘red’ or ‘green’ variety....
Your Guide to Starting Strength Training by Nikki R. Veit Enter any gym in America, and you’re often greeted with an onslaught of cardio equipment. They make it so tempting to wander onto the machine of your choosing, power up the attached TV screen, and mindlessly walk for an entire episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. As satisfying as it might be to achieve your FitBit’s step goals each day, the real keys to unlocking your fitness goals lie in the weight room, not the cardio equipment....
This post has been sponsored by Wholesome. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Iced Dirty Chai (Vegan, Paleo, Sugar Free) The first time I ever had a dirty chai, it was in response to my indecisiveness. A friend was coming to drop off or pick up some sort of weighted baby sleep suit that makes all the infants look like sumo wrestlers, and she wanted to bring me something from the coffee shop to say thanks....
What Makes This Recipe So Good The Instant Pot or pressure cooker makes spaghetti squash so tender, making it a perfect substitute if you’re not eating pasta.This easy recipe is vegan, paleo, Whole30-compliant, gluten free, and dairy free, so it’s easy to fit into your dietary needs! 1 cup of spaghetti squash has 5g net carbs, so you can easily make this dish keto and low carb, too!Spaghetti squash is absolutely delicious with a ton of pasta sauces and toppings....
This thick, wholesome turkey chili is so easy to make and absolutely delicious! With pantry staples, fresh veggies, healthy ground turkey, and a little spice from a jalapeño, this chili will become one of your family’s absolute favorite meals. I love this chili because it’s so easy to make in the Instant Pot, yet it tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove all day. It’s also great for meal prep or batch cooking....
This Instant Pot recipe has a similar flavors to detox soup, a vegetable beef soup, or beef cabbage soup, but with shorter prep and no meat. Like the stovetop version, it fits a wide variety of diets and everyone can enjoy it! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for Instant Pot vegetable soup, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card....
🧀 What Makes This Recipe So Good If you’re a fan of uber cheesy, ridiculously creamy, wildly easy-to-make recipes, then you’re in the right place. This jalapeño corn dip is all of those things and more! It’s loaded with fire-roasted corn, fresh jalapeño peppers, crispy bacon, and a handful of spices, mixed into a tangy base of cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Since it’s made in the Crockpot, the actual cooking process is like 90% hands-off, plus clean-up is a total breeze....
I’ve been wanting to make Japanese carrot ginger dressing at home for a while now. I love that it’s light and flavorful, and being made from carrots and ginger it’s almost like a salad in and of itself. I could eat it with a spoon. Okay, I did eat it with a spoon. Just a few spoonfuls…not a meal or anything. Blend the mixture until it’s pretty smooth, keeping in mind that it won’t get perfectly smooth because carrots, the main ingredient, are pretty hard and fibrous....
This easy keto fudge recipe is intended to be super quick with just a few ingredients. But if you’ve ever made fudge using condensed milk and like the creamy texture it imparts, you can easily swap this homemade sugar-free condensed milk in virtually any “regular” fudge recipe to make it keto-friendly! I have a recipe using it in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook and it’s my favorite of all in terms of texture and flavor, but the version below is great for a faster option that doesn’t require making condensed milk....
I have plenty of keto cookie recipes with almond flour, such as my keto chocolate chip cookies and almond flour shortbread cookies, but readers with nut allergies have been asking me for low carb cookies with coconut flour, so here they are! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for coconut flour sugar cookies, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below....
What Is Lobster Bisque? Lobster bisque is an intense, rich, and creamy French soup made from homemade lobster stock. Traditionally, it’s made by simmering whole lobster or lobster shells with aromatics to make the stock, blending the stock with other ingredients for a velvety texture, and finally adding lobster meat and cream. Other bisque recipes can also use a variety of crustaceans, including crab, crayfish, and shrimp, with lobster being one of the most popular....
Honestly, It took me a while to make peace with Cauliflower Rice. I love Cauliflower a lot and usually end up making some kind of Curry. It is low carb and keto friendly. It is loaded with protein and thanks to the garlic chicken added to rice. Is a one-pot meal that would give you the required amount carbs and protein in a single serving. Before I tell you how delicious this recipe is, let me confess....
I have to admit, sloppy joes remind me of childhood school lunches. But don’t worry – I set a higher bar than that. After testing this low carb sloppy joe recipe on my kids and friends, I can confidently say that it’s worth it. Serve it up with some keto potato salad or easy coleslaw for a quick and easy dinner – and see my options below on what buns to put the meat on, too....
🥣 What Makes This Recipe So Good Manhattan clam chowder is full of absolutely delicious flavor! The tomato base has just a splash of cream to create a rich and comforting base. Then, it’s packed with flavorful baby clams, fresh veggies, tender potatoes, and savory bits of bacon. It’s a hearty soup that will satisfy without making you feel weighed down! It’s super easy to make. The most hands-on step is cooking the bacon and sautéing the veggies in the beginning....
But who has time to make their own salad dressing? You do. No, really. Homemade salad dressing doesn’t have to be fussy. This maple balsamic vinaigrette can be made in minutes with seven ingredients and no fancy equipment. It’s absolutely scrumptious and will totally impress your dinner guests. We’re switching things up from the typical balsamic vinaigrette here, using maple syrup in place of honey. Maple syrup is one of my favorite honey substitutes, and it has a flavor that pairs perfectly with tangy balsamic vinegar....
💍 Variations of This Recipe Looking for a dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and/or Whole30-compliant version of this amazing recipe? Check out our Whole30 Marry Me Chicken. We’ve also adapted this dish to be made in a slow cooker rather than on the stovetop! Find our Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe here. If you want a Marry Me Chicken that’s perfect for parties or cookouts, check out our Marry Me Chicken Salad recipe. In the mood for pasta?...
Mini Burritos I was researching what to call these, and baby burritos was so fitting. Also, if you google ‘baby burritos’ you might just die of happiness. Thank me later. For now, mini burrito, baby burrito, tortilla cups any of those will do. You know what I’m talking about 🤣ANYWAY. Here’s why you’re gonna LOVE these beauties: Burrito Chicken – I’ll show you the ultimate spice combo for burrito chicken....
Moussaka is a labour of love, there’s no two ways about it. There’s a fair few steps, but once you get in the swing of things it truly couldn’t be easier to make. There’s also a fair few different ways to make Moussaka, but today I’ll show you what I deem to be the most delicious way! Follow me… Meat Sauce for Moussaka Beef vs Lamb There’s a lot of dispute over what’s the traditional meat to use in Moussaka....
