Exciting news! My family is moving from New York to beautiful North Carolina. These past few months have been filled with lots of packing, garage sales, and other assorted craziness as we prepare for this new adventure. John keeps saying, “I hope the moving truck is big enough” while I…
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Creamy Cauliflower Mash Recipe
Recently, I was talking to a friend who had started following a low-carb diet. She was looking for a substitute for mashed potatoes and had tried making cauliflower mash. However, hers kept turning out runny and tasteless. Oh dear! That’s why I had to write this post. I love cauliflower mash, and I’ve figured out a recipe that always tastes almost exactly like delicious mashed potatoes. Promise.
One-Pan Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe
It’s autumn in New York. There’s a chill in the air, and there’s vibrant fall foliage to admire on my afternoon walks. With the cooler weather arriving, my family and I have been craving something warm and comforting for dinner. One-pan chicken Alfredo is that perfect easy meal with creamy deliciousness in every forkful.
Sheet Pan Chicken And Peppers Recipe
This sheet pan chicken and peppers recipe features bone-in chicken thighs nestled among hearty potatoes, colorful peppers, and onions tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Unlike similar sheet pan dinners, fresh garlic and parsley is scattered over the chicken before roasting in the chicken’s juices. Do you have a favorite recipe that…
Super Low Carb Cottage Pie With Cauliflower Mash
I hope you’re having a great summer! This past week it actually cooled down to 65 degrees one evening here in New York. That’s when I made this low-carb cottage pie with cauliflower mash. It’s a delicious comfort food for those days when you just want to curl up on the couch and watch a good movie with your family.
Pan-Seared Scallops With Beurre Blanc Sauce
Pan-seared scallops with buerre blanc sauce is an excellent choice when you want to prepare a special, scrumptious, low-carb meal. Since I’ve been following a low carb diet, I’ve found that low carb, gluten free meals can still be delicious and exciting. Yay! Beurre blanc is a French warm butter sauce…
Bacon Potato Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette (Why I Cool the Potatoes First)
Summer’s on its way, and that means it’ll soon be warm enough for shorts and short sleeves. Maybe you’re like me and want to lose a few pounds before summer arrives. In the previous post, John wrote about how vinegar can actually speed up weight loss. Any help in that department is okay with me. Don’t you agree?
Quick Pan Seared Pork Chops + ButcherBox Review
These quick pan-seared pork chops are brined for extra juiciness, then cooked in butter with apples, onions, rosemary, sage, and cinnamon. Unlike many skillet pork chop recipes that can turn out dry, this version uses a simple brine and classic sweet and savory flavors to create a tender, flavorful dinner. Featured comment: Just cleaned my plate! Delish and healthy. Thanks for the recipe! Oh, I cooked my Butcher Box chops a tiny bit too long,[…] I’ll be careful to watch my time precisely next time! Quick, fast, easy and healthy! Loved it!” – Shawn
Sunchokes Are the Nutritious Vegetable You’re Probably Not Eating
Last spring, I tried sunchokes for the first time. Ever since, I’ve loved serving them up every now and then as a special, nutritious side dish. These delicious tubers feed the good bacteria in your stomach. Essentially, they’re like a gourmet feast for the good bacteria.
Skinny Low Carb Taco Bowls Recipe
Who doesn’t love a delicious, healthy meal that’s ready in just fifteen minutes? Tacos are always a great go-to meal on busy days because they come together so quickly. And I love that you can skip the taco shells for a low carb twist. I’ve filled these with my favorite taco fillings: spicy beef, spinach and broccoli sprouts…
Baby Bok Choy With Sweet and Tangy Sauce
Baby bok choy might be my new favorite veggie. A type of Chinese cabbage, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. And it’s absolutely delicious cooked in a skillet and covered in a sweet …
Amazing Slow Cooker Pot Roast You’ve Got To Try
Among the fondest memories of my childhood are the times I spent with my mom and grandmother in the kitchen as we prepared dinner for our family. They always made sure we sat down around the dinner table to a home cooked meal each night.
Small Batch Slow Cooker Beef Chili With Bacon
I’m writing this from the local coffee shop where I’m enjoying some special time with my daughter, Nicole. What could make the day more wonderful? Well, how about knowing that there’s a tasty beef chili with bacon simmering away in the slow cooker
Savory Chicken Stir Fry With Spinach, Mushrooms, And Tomatoes
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I’m kicking off the new year with this savory chicken stir fry that’s flavored with a beautiful medley of Indian spices.
Pomegranate, Balsamic, And Raw Honey Glazed Carrots
It’s the day before Christmas Eve, and I’m officially in holiday mode as I plan the upcoming Christmas meals. If you’re looking for a last-minute, extra-special recipe for your holiday table,
Beef Ragoût With Tomatoes And Pearl Onions (Quick And Easy)
This quick and easy ragoût is one of my favorite go-to meals on busy days. I usually workout at 5:00 in the evening. After an intense workout, the last thing I feel like doing is spending a lot of time cooking dinner. So on workout days, I either prepare dinner in the morning and set it in the slow cooker or I turn to one of my recipes that come together fast, like this incredibly tasty ragoût.
Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie (Weekly Workouts)
Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie is an incredibly nourishing smoothie, and just wait until you taste how delicious it is too. The last few weeks after our workout sessions, I’ve loved whipping up this nutritious smoothie for Barbara and me. It really seems to give us the boost of energy we need after working…
How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Discover the easiest way to cut and seed a pomegranate with our straightforward video and step-by-step photo guide. Learn techniques and creative recipes ideas for these nutritious, jewel-like seeds. Featured comment Here’s what one Pinterest fan had to say after trying this method: Easy […] Always dreaded the struggle so I never bought pomegranates….
Amazing Pomegranates: One Of The Healthiest Foods In The World
Pomegranates have been prized by numerous cultures throughout the ages and may be one of the healthiest foods in the world. When I was a child, I remember my mom bringing home an unusual fruit one day. It looked a little like an apple but not exactly. She said it was a Chinese apple. I…
Festive Autumn Kale Salad with Apples, Pomegranate, Pistachios, and Goat Cheese
Autumn in New York usually means a slight chill in the air, a visit to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard, and afternoon walks to admire the vibrant fall foliage. It doesn’t mean softly falling snow. But this morning I looked out the window only to see that it was snowing. I’m not ready for winter yet! Thankfully, the tiny snowflakes soon turned into rain.
How To Make Amazing Pork Chops In Your Slow Cooker
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you today! These pork chops are mouthwateringly tender and cooked over a bed of sweet carrots and onions in the most intense savory gravy. The flavor is like a gourmet meal, but your slow cooker does almost all the work for you. And that also means that there isn’t a pile of pots and pans to clean up after dinner.
Quick Mediterranean Chicken With Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Quick one pan meals are one of the best time-saving strategies for getting healthy meals on the table on busy weeknights. This quick one pan, Mediterranean chicken with cauliflower rice is super easy and big on flavor.
The Ultimate Gluten Free Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
This stir fry sauce is gluten free and packed with flavor. Take your stir fry game to new heights with this saucy delight! If you’re like me, you appreciate a good stir fry that’s bursting with flavor and leaves you wanting more. But here’s the thing: I’ve always had a bit of a dilemma when…
Easy Paleo Chicken With Baby Spinach And Mini Sweet Peppers
Sometimes recipes are born in times of adversity. That’s how this easy paleo chicken with baby spinach and mini sweet peppers entered the world. I had planned to roast a turkey breast for dinner. But when I turned on the oven, I heard a pop! Hmmm….That didn’t sound good. I also noticed the power to the stove had gone out. Obviously, the breaker had tripped. I reset the breaker, but when I turned the oven on, again I heard that pop! That was it. My oven was dead.