What makes them special is: To stay true to Italian cuisine, use fresh mozzarella or bocconcini (small, bite sized fresh mozzarella balls). Fresh mozzarella tends to be stretchy and stringy when melted. And soooooo good! If you use fresh mozzarella you want to serve the dish as hot as possible, before the cheese starts to harden. You may want to keep a pair of kitchen scissors handy, just in case....

Despite my occasional fantasies about selling our house and moving into a condo, due to Ben’s greatest vice, we’ll never actually be able to leave. Ben has a serious (and thus-far incurable) book-buying addiction. While I support Ben’s love of learning and admire the fact that he wants to read a biography of Benjamin Franklin in his free time (I’ll stick to perfecting the No Knead Focaccia in mine), the idea of attempting to transport these books to a new location makes my lower back quiver in fear....

Cauliflower hash browns are the keto breakfast side dish your plate has been missing! My 6-ingredient low carb keto hash browns recipe is incredibly easy to make and makes a savory accompaniment to just about any breakfast. Serve these with eggs and bacon for a classic diner meal. You’re going to love them! Low carb cauliflower recipes have always been an epitome of healthy comfort food for me. It’s no surprise that this veggie came to mind again for a keto hash brown substitute....

With spring almost over and summer creeping up in a hurry, I find myself making easy low carb snacks and other keto recipes that I can make quickly and are convenient to grab-and-go. That is where these delicious low carb keto sausage balls with cream cheese fit in perfectly! They require minimal effort, and this easy sausage ball recipe is simply irresistible. Years ago, I would hear people talk about sausage cheese balls, but I didn’t understand what was so great about them....

FavoritePinShare Lemon coconut cake is the perfect combination of delicious flavors and a soft texture! Moist and topped with the flaked coconut, this cake is insanely delicious and SOO good! A soft, spongey cake that is filled with sweet flavors and topped with a kick of lemon is totally my thing! If you love cakes like this as much as I do then go ahead and try this Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake, Black Forest Cake or this incredible Praline Apple Bundt Cake....

I’m so excited to be sharing this low carb & keto food list with you today! I’ve been working on this for months. I wanted to make sure that I don’t miss anything and have the most accurate information. The nutrition information and carb counts for this list of keto foods came straight from the USDA Food Composition Database. If you’re just getting started, make sure to also check my full guide about how to start a low carb or keto diet and calculate your macros using the low carb keto macro calculator....

It’s Mexican night and you know the salsa and guacamole are going to be amazing, but what if you’re following a keto diet? You need low carb chips! But can keto tortilla chips actually taste good and pair well with guacamole? Yes, they can! If you’ve been following my keto recipes, you know I’m a firm believer that almost any food can be made keto — and this keto chips recipe is no exception....

FavoritePinShare Mashed Cauliflower is smooth, creamy, and light. It’s the perfect side dish if you’re looking to for something low in carbohydrates and calories. You won’t even miss potatoes with this flavorful mash. Whether you’re in need of a low carb side or just want a delicious creamy dish, this Mashed Cauliflower is for you! They’re just as yummy as mashed potatoes. Pair them with Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib, Beef Tenderloin, or Lemon Garlic Butter Flank Steak with Mushrooms....

I prize recipes that combine pantry staples and fresh ingredients to create fast, healthy meals. Mixing fresh and pantry items means that I only need to buy one or two things to make dinner. Cooking and shopping this way is often less expensive, AND because pantry items are typically quick and convenient, I can get dinner on the table sooner too. Just like Garlic Pasta, this healthy Mediterranean pasta is a perfect example....

I’m not one to rush to superlatives or swoon at the concept of a soul mate, but these mint brownies are THE ONE. A lifetime lover of chocolate mint, and self-proclaimed brownie aficionado, I can say with confidence that no other chocolate mint dessert touches these mint brownies. They are transcendent. The brownie layer is deep, dark, and decadent – a chocolate lover’s paradise. On its own, it risks being too rich, but the fluffy, fresh mint layer majestically lightens and balances it....

FavoritePinShare Mummy cookie bites are a ghoulish and festive treat for the Halloween season! Amazingly delicious, the white chocolate mixed with the oreo truffle is the perfect combination! These mummy cookie bites are such a fun treat to make! They are yummy and your kids will go crazy over them! If you want to try out a few more festive holiday treats, try this Halloween Charcuterie Board, these Mummy Hot Dogs, or these Mummy Mini Pizzas....

Simple summer recipes are made even better when paired with this orange chicken marinade. Not only flavorful and delicious, but this marinade also represents how I want my summer dinners to go down —> more time relaxing, less time cooking. The chicken marinade is made with: Orange JuiceHoneySoy Sauce That’s it. THREE INGREDIENTS. My favorite way to enjoy this marinade is in kabob form (for all my kabob tips see this Chicken Kabob post) because the vegetables cook right along with the chicken, meaning you don’t even need to make a separate side dish if you aren’t in the mood....

This book has been nearly three years in the making! The recipes are BRAND NEW (you can’t find them on my blog or anywhere else), and they are my absolute favorite ones I’ve ever created! It would mean the world to me if you would preorder a book today. I have some really special, exclusive bonuses planned for those of you who do preorder (be sure to save your email receipt....

FavoritePinShare We are so excited to be guest posting for Alyssa! We absolutely love her and her blog! We are the Six Sisters at Six Sisters Stuff . . . that’s right, six girls and no boys! Growing up, we had our share of petty fights over clothes, make-up, and even boys . . . but thankfully we have grown up and are now best friends. We LOVE to be together but life, jobs, school, marriage, and babies have taken us pretty far apart from each other so we use our blog to share ideas and stay in touch....

After all, you can never go wrong with peanut butter and Rice Krispies. Throw in chocolate into the mix, and you’ll have the most phenomenal dessert! These Rice Krispie balls are impossible to resist. One bite is all it takes to fall in love. Trust me, you won’t be able to stop at one, even if you tried. It might be a good idea to double the recipe! Don’t worry, they could not be any easier to make....

A baking enthusiast who a) loves any excuse for cake, b) can be a bit particular about said cake, and c) happens to post cake recipes online, I love sharing a new sweet treat with you every May. It’s as if we are virtual elementary school classmates and it’s my turn to bring birthday treats! Well, maybe not elementary school. I completely soaked this year’s Pink Cake in an orange and rosé wine syrup....

They make an easy dinner, but are you wondering what to season pork chops with? Use THIS pork chop seasoning recipe! You can whip it up in just 2 minutes and it’s incredibly versatile. While I think it’s the best seasoning for pork chops, it can also be used for chicken breast, steak, or even veggies. Let me show you how to season pork chops with this homemade blend. Whether you prefer to pan sear on the stovetop, grill, or bake your pork chops in the oven, this seasoning is delicious on all of them....

“This post has been sponsored by the National Pork Board. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” A classic pork recipe! Which came first: the pork or the apples? To me, they are inseparable! A classic, timeless combination that is guaranteed to please fancy guests at a dinner party or your family on a busy weeknight. I know what you’re thinking. What’s new? People have been pairing pork and apples for centuries....

FavoritePinShare Pretzel Bites are the perfect after-school snacks, game day appetizers, and popcorn replacement for movie nights. The outside of each pretzel is golden brown and chewy, while the inside is soft and fluffy. If you love easy and delicious bread appetizers that you can share, check out these Easy Parmesan Knots, these Pizza Stuffed Crescent Rolls, or this Three Cheese Garlic Pull-Apart Bread. Pretzel Bites Making soft pretzel bites at home is easier than you think....