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.
Nut free
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…
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 …
Salisbury Steak With Homemade Gravy Recipe
I considered making a meatloaf (one of my family’s favorite meals), but then I thought instead that it would be fun to try something new. So I decided to make Salisbury steaks. But these aren’t your typical Salisbury steaks…
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.
Frittata With Goat Cheese, Leeks, And Sage Recipe
Happy December! I’m so excited to share the recipe for this savory frittata with goat cheese, leeks, and sage with you today. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a special holiday brunch.
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….
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.
How To Make A Healthier Potato Salad (3 Simple Tips)
This better-for-you potato salad starts with organic red potatoes that are cooked and chilled for 24 hours before being tossed in a sugar-free avocado oil mayonnaise dressing. Unlike traditional potato salad recipes, this version uses three simple techniques that may help lower the potatoes’ glycemic impact while keeping the classic creamy flavor. Potatoes are a…
Dark Chocolate Drizzled Strawberries with Yogurt
Today, I’m sharing an amazingly delicious way to enjoy your super nutritious yogurt: a dish of creamy yogurt topped with sweet strawberries drizzled with dark chocolate. Chocolate makes everything amazing, right? It’s such an irresistible and nutritious treat!
Mastering the Ultimate Juicy Bone-In Chicken Breast Recipe
When you want something healthy with tons of flavor for dinner but don’t have time to fuss, this nutritious paleo and gluten free meal comes together in a flash. The secret? An hour before you’re ready to cook, marinate the chicken breasts.
Savory Turkey Wings With Homemade Cranberry Sauce
These savory turkey wings with their wonderfully crispy skin and tender juicy meat are destined to be a new favorite dinner choice. The homemade cranberry sauce takes them to a whole new level of amazing flavor.
Healthy Tex-Mex Chicken And Rice Casserole
It’s casserole time! And today I’m serving it up Tex-Mex style! This healthy Tex-Mex chicken and rice casserole is a fun and tasty meal for any day of the week. I’m seasoning the rice with an array of spices (basil, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper) before tossing it with chicken, colorful bell peppers, and tomatoes in a casserole dish.
15 Minute Wild Cod Piccata Recipe
If you’ve been looking for ways to add fish to your diet, this wild cod piccata can’t be beat. When you want something healthy and tasty for dinner but are tired after a long day (you know those days! 😉 ), this nutritious meal comes together in just fifteen minutes and is packed with flavor.
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket With Gluten Free Honey Barbecue Sauce
Ever have one of those insanely busy days when you know