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When a craving strikes for authentic Chinese beef and broccoli, I typically turn to one of my delicious healthy beef recipes with broccoli (a.k.a. Crockpot Beef and Broccoli and Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli). Today’s recipe for skinny beef and broccoli is for those days when I’m craving beef and broccoli and need it to be extra veggie-packed. After seeing this recipe in my friend Lindsay’s beautiful new cookbook, Nourishing Superfood Bowls, I knew I needed to make it....

This recipe is based on my 5-star Healthy Oatmeal Cookies. Like those cookies, this recipe is flourless, naturally sweetened with honey (there’s no refined sugar), and they’re a breeze to whip up anytime a craving strikes. What makes these healthy cookies special is peanut butter. They harness peanut butter’s rich, thick texture and healthy fats to bind the cookies and make them moist. Thanks to PB, there’s no need to make these peanut butter oatmeal cookies with oil or butter....

These spinach stuffed mushrooms with feta and garlic are just perfect for entertaining. But even when you’re not doing that, they are just as delicious as a veggie-packed lunch. 😉 They are chock full with traditional Greek flavors of spanakopita, without the carbs. And they are simple to make, too! This healthy stuffed mushroom recipe with spinach is ready in 30 minutes, using just 6 ingredients you could easily have in your fridge and freezer right now....

I’ve been making variations of this homemade cajun seasoning recipe for a few years now, starting with the cajun low carb onion rings I used it for first. But when I made keto jambalaya recently, I thought it would be helpful to share how to make cajun seasoning mix for it as well, in its own post. This blend can be used in so many different ways in your cooking (sharing plenty of ideas below, from main dishes and keto meats to sides to pasta), and adds a balanced bit of savory and spice flavor to just about anything....

Cleaning an Air Fryer is very easy and you’re going to love all of the tips and tricks we share with you today. You can make that dirty air fryer look like new Have you ever made an Air Fryer Whole Chicken? Or even made Air Fryer Chicken Wings? If so, you know that there is a specific way to help you clean out all of the grease and grime from your air fryer that comes with frying foods that are “splashy”....

My kids love ham. It’s one of those main dish menu items I can always count on to be a hit at my house for a quick weeknight dinner. One of my favorite ways to cook ham slices is by using the air fryer. It’s quick and easy to grab ham steaks when you don’t want to cook an entire boneless ham or whole ham. If you love this easy recipe for a tasty ham steak in the air fryer, you might also enjoy a larger spiral ham like this Air Fryer Ham, or try Air Fryer Turkey Breast, or Air Fryer Cornish Hens....

Salmon is incredibly versatile, delicious, and waaayyy easier than most people think! My healthy salmon recipes are some of my most frequented for weeknight dinners and entertaining. I know these healthy salmon recipes are some of YOUR favorites too! The recipes have dozens of glowing reviews, including ones from a number of you who used them to cook salmon for the first time. While these recipes are simple (and, super tasty!...

This healthy teriyaki chicken recipe is a wholesome twist (like this Healthy Fried Rice recipe) on the ultra-appealing teriyaki chicken stir fry that was my earliest gateway into Asian food. I was introduced to Japanese teriyaki chicken via our hometown’s favorite (only?) Japanese takeout joint. It was in the corner of a nondescript strip mall simply decorated with photos of menu items on the wall and soy sauce bottles on the tables....

This keto bell pepper sandwich recipe is my take on this fun TikTok trend. And there’s lots to love about it: it’s incredibly easy to make (ready in just 5 minutes), it’s absolutely delicious, AND it’s totally healthy. Now, of course, you can make a keto turkey sandwich with my Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix, or keto white bread, or almond flour bread, or even 90-second bread… but this is a colorful, veggie-filled twist on a turkey sandwich that I know will satisfy any sandwich craving....

Skip the flour tortilla and corn taco shells for your next taco night — I’ll show you how to make the easiest, crispiest low carb keto cheese taco shells that stand up to all your favorite toppings! With only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes from start to finish, you’ll want to make these every time you serve tacos. They’re as easy as soft tortilla options like my almond flour tortillas, but with a delectable crunch....

Looking for a low carb dessert that’s both sweet and healthy, and is the perfect ending to just about any meal? Look no further than this French almond cake recipe. This almond flour cake (or keto almond cake as we also like to call it) has tons of almond flavor (Almonds! Almond extract! Almond flour!), with just the right amount of sweetness and a beautiful topping. I can’t stop thinking about how good this toasted almond cake would be with bulletproof tea, but it would also make the perfect holiday brunch or shower dessert....

The best way to warm up on a chilly day? Make a batch of this low carb keto hot chocolate recipe! I’ll show you how to make sugar-free hot chocolate to enjoy right away and a shelf-stable sugar-free hot chocolate mix to store for when you need a cozy hot drink in a flash. Just like keto chocolate milk, it only takes a few simple ingredients to make a rich and creamy drink!...

Before you start converting sweeteners, read my guide about sugar substitutes and keto sweeteners here — it’s crucial for understanding how they work and has a big section on baking. The most common question I get, though, is how to replace sweeteners in keto recipes. So, I created a sweetener conversion chart, as well as an easy calculator to do it for you. I’ll also talk about erythritol substitutes (the most common question), and the recipe differences when using erythritol vs stevia, monk fruit vs stevia, and allulose vs erythritol....

Busy, busy, busy this morning! With my little one screaming for attention, cooking for a family get-together this evening, and trying to get the house in order, time is a luxury. On a hectic morning like this, I need a quick healthy breakfast that will keep me satisfied. This cinnamon flax seed low carb muffin in a mug recipe is perfect. This takes just two minutes to make! When I have no time whatsoever, a low carb muffin in a mug is my favorite....

Your holiday cookie list won’t be complete without this keto snickerdoodle cookie recipe! Snickerdoodles are a beloved cookie and it’s easy to see why. They are mild in flavor with the right amount of sweetness and a touch of cinnamon. What’s not to love? Well… the carbs and sugar, for starters. Which is why I needed to come up with some low carb snickerdoodles. We shouldn’t have to miss out!...

Creamy, cheesy, and southwest-spiced, this fiesta corn dip is one of those no-brainer recipes that people go crazy over. Want to feel like the bell of the appetizer ball? Be the person who brings creamy street corn dip! Mexican corn dip is among the small rotation of reliable, crowd-pleasing appetizer recipes that have become signatures. (The Cowboy Caviar and Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip from my cookbook are two others.) Not only do my friends stay consistently excited about these recipes—it’s gotten to the point where I’m practically not allowed to bring anything else!...

If you’ve never had French silk pie, you are in for a royal treat. It’s luscious and velvety smooth (like this Vegan Chocolate Pie).It is decadently chocolatey, without being excessively sweet. It’s also a dessert that requires only a few basic ingredients (like this Chia Seed Pudding).It is dangerously easy to whip together. Today, I’m sharing a pint-sized version of this classic pie (because everything, like these Brownie Bites, is always better in miniature form) in the form of mini chocolate silk pies....

Have you ever gone to one of those little, unassuming seafood shacks that ended up knocking your socks off with their lobster roll or fish sandwich? I recently had such an experience. The fish sandwich made with ‘catch of the day’ fish that I ordered while in one of Sarasota’s local seafood places was a delight to eat. Every component on the sandwich worked seamlessly with the rest, which really helped enhance and highlight the taste of the fish without overpowering it....

Healthy Recipes from Pantry and Freezer Ingredients I’ve grouped the recipes by common pantry and freezer ingredients, but you’ll find some overlap (many recipes use ingredients from multiple categories, for example). Don’t be afraid to make adjustments based on what you have on hand. You can often swap one vegetable for another, use frozen vegetables instead of fresh, or change up the type of beans the recipe calls for, to name but a few examples....

I am in love with these red velvet cupcakes! And I’m in love with America! But mostly with the cupcakes… I wanted to post an American recipe to celebrate this country that I’ve been calling home for the past 5 years, and had a hard time trying to decide between burgers, hot dogs, meatloaf and lots of other American dishes. And then it hit me: red velvet cupcakes! Not only they are a classic American treat, they have the flag’s colors....