FavoritePinShare These turkey cupcakes are cute, festive, and oh so delicious! Your kids will love making these and they are perfect for the Thanksgiving season! If you have a love for cupcakes like I do then you should definitely make these Apple Pie, these Angel Food, and these delicious Tres Leches Cupcakes. They are all SOO GOOD! Turkey Cupcakes I love anything that is super festive that I can do to make a holiday extra special....
A less-work, more-wholesome twist on regular risotto, farro risotto is 100% whole grainPacked with fiber, iron, protein, and magnesiumUltra-creamy thanks to a nutty, salty Parmesan cheeseAnd tastes fabulous when served warm and at room temperature (we enjoyed round one for a cozy dinner on our porch, then I packed up the leftovers to take with us to an outdoor picnic with friends) To anyone who has been intimidated by risotto: this farro risotto is for you....
You are probably thinking I’ve gone mad! After all, trifles are supposed to be easy, like something you throw together last minute, usually involving already made ingredients. This is not that kind of trifle. You will have to turn on the stove. You will use several bowls, and tools, and spatulas. You will also have to spend some money, since Ferrero Rocher is a premium ingredient. You might curse me....
I get really excited when I discover recipes that require just a handful of ingredients. Actually, this entire blog is comprised of recipes with ten ingredients or less, but when I create a recipe that has only three or four ingredients, that’s the best. Even better when it’s a breakfast or brunch recipe, because that is unquestionably the superior meal of the day. And, these flourless low carb waffles are right up there....
Traditional Greek salad consists of veggies like juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bell pepper, and red onions tossed in an herby vinaigrette with feta cheese and olives. The pieces are left large and no other ingredients are added; traditional Greek salad does not contain lettuce. Of course, if you’ve ever seen it on a restaurant menu (haven’t we all?), you know there are many types of Greek salads and the definition is subject to interpretation....
This post is sponsored by Paleovalley. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! I used to think that green goddess salad dressing is only for restaurants or bottled stuff at the store, but after experimenting with making it at home, I’m sold on making it myself. Homemade is so much better! And, this green goddess dressing recipe isn’t just for salads… it’s the perfect sauce or dip when you want to add instant flavor to your food!...
Since you are reading this post, I suspect that you, like myself, spend at least a portion of your day in the kitchen. Instead of staying stuck inside to cook Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, or Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, try cooking them on the grill! You’ll give yourself more time outdoors to relish the mild, long evenings AND cook up a healthy, delish side dish in the process. The grill imparts a signature smoky flavor that satisfies in a primal way that only food cooked over a fire can....
FavoritePinShare These delicious filled hobo dinners are perfect for cooking a mixture of carrots, potatoes and your meat all in a foil packet. It is fun to make and an easy dinner option for the summertime! Foil packets are a MUST try this summer! Switch up the ingredients and create this Grilled Honey Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets, Butter Garlic Herb Salmon Foil Packets or Butter Garlic Herb Streak Foil Packet....
Who said a detox smoothie has to taste awful? This delicious version is packed with nutrients and tastes like tropical paradise! Hellooo, 2017! I am so glad 2016 is over. What a crazy awful year! Okay, maybe that’s a little too extreme. 2016 had some good moments, like my trip to Italy and quitting my lousy job to blog full time! But, with my grandfather’s death and a miscarriage, it probably goes into the “one of the worst years of my life” folder....
I know this is a bit last minute, but I just couldn’t forgive myself if I didn’t share this amazing cranberry sauce with you. Homemade cranberry sauce is non-negotiable to me! In fact, I was shocked to read this article from Food & Wine where some chefs said they prefer canned over homemade. Apparently, some people even love the way it looks out of the can, with the imprinted can lines and all!...
My recipe for Instant Pot Goulash is a flavorful, easy beef goulash recipe that’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes! Using simple ingredients and a few easy steps, homemade goulash in the Instant Pot is a great way to quickly have a dinner everyone will love on the table. Easy Goulash with Beef One of my favorite dinners to serve my family is goulash. It’s a quick, simple dinner recipe you can make all in one pot, not to mention budget-friendly and delicious!...
Instant Pot Hamburger Soup is hearty, warm, and wholesome! Using canned veggies and ground beef, this is a flavorful but easy soup recipe that’s ready in no time using your pressure cooker. It’s comfort food heaven! Instant Pot Hamburger Soup I love easy soup recipes, especially ones using ground beef! This Hamburger Soup Instant Pot recipe is one of our top favorite beef soups along with our Instant Pot Beef Stew....
Not only is it delicious, but this Israeli couscous salad with feta cheese, fresh mint, and smoked paprika-lemon dressing is also an easy meal to make. It’s simple, nutritious, and perfect for a light meal or summer-vibes side dish. (Pair with Salmon Cakes for an extra boost of protein.) This couscous salad blends fresh ingredients and bright flavors, backed by a subtly smoky dressing and nutty whole grains. What is Israeli Couscous?...
You’ll love this kale and brussels sprouts salad recipe! It’s crunchy with lots two types of green veggies, with lots of salty and sweet flavors to balance out the greens. My kale brussels sprout salad with bacon and cranberries is perfect to make ahead for parties, as it won’t wilt like salads that are made with delicate greens. Often times people think of salads as summer fare, and a lot of it certainly is, but there are plenty of delicious winter salad recipes you can make using ingredients that are in season during the cooler months....
FavoritePinShare This Kale Smoothie is bright and refreshing, a perfect way to start your morning or to give yourself an invigorating afternoon pick me up. And I promise you it tastes amazing! If you are looking for more nutritious and delicious smoothies, try this Creamy Avocolada Smoothie, this Raspberry Peach Smoothie, or this Blackberry Lime Green Smoothie. The Best Kale Smoothie Recipe Smoothies are the perfect light breakfast or snacks to get yourself through winter and into spring....
This post is sponsored by Crystal Farms. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! We’re all always looking for more lunches that are healthy, transportable, and super delicious, right? Keto cheese wraps to the rescue! While I love my lettuce wraps, they just don’t replace a “real” chicken bacon wrap! Which is why I was so excited to discover Crystal Farms cheese wraps....
This post is sponsored by La Terra Fina. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Oh yes, I did! Keto crab rangoon is here and it might just become your newest favorite keto appetizer (especially if you love dishes like keto crab cakes and hot crab dip)! This low carb crab rangoon recipe has a golden brown keto wonton wrapper that surrounds a flavorful, creamy, and crab-y filling....
Do you ever find yourself craving hummus and wondering if keto hummus or paleo hummus exists? Well, it does now! I’ve created the perfect solution for those hummus cravings with my delicious and easy cauliflower hummus recipe. It’s so good! This roasted cauliflower hummus makes the perfect grab-and-go snack, or serve it as an appetizer to a Mediterranean meal. My easy cauliflower hummus recipe has the perfect flavor combination of roasted cauliflower, tahini, seasonings, and garlic....
You’re going to love this low carb and keto BLT recipe. It’s made with fluffy bread (yes, I promise it’s keto!) and all the typical BLT fillings – bacon, lettuce, tomato, and of course, creamy mayo. No wonder my kids loved this one! If you thought a BLT wasn’t possible on keto unless you had it in a lettuce wrap or a BLT salad, there is another way! No matter what kind of sandwich you are making (grilled cheese, anyone?...
You may have seen some keto ice cream bars at your grocery store, but once I show you how easy these low carb ice cream bars are to make at home, you won’t need to buy them. We’re using Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend to sweeten these bars, because it leaves the texture soft and creamy, like regular ice cream. Like I mentioned in my keto chocolate ice cream post, this is the only sweetener I use for ice cream....
