For parents, the New Year should really start in August. The beginning of a new school year seems to instill in us the need to organize, plan, and get our lives on track to greatness (or at least a less stressful morning routine). We purchase planners and download apps, write out meal plans and buy those little divided meal prep containers that (we hope) will force us to pack a ...
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Low Carb Bratwurst & Provolone Stuffed Zucchini Boats
As usual, I have planted too many squash and zucchini plants in our garden. I do this partly because the squash bugs are inevitable and will most certainly come swooping in to kill any plant in the squash family before the season is over,and partly because I really love squash. The summer glut of zucchini and crooknecks is as looked forward to in my house as fresh ...
Basil Peach Brie Crostini
There is a saying that goes, “An apple is an excellent thing, until you’ve tried a peach.” I would amend that saying to “until you’ve tried a real, Southern peach.” Peaches are this thing that I wait for all year long. More so than garden fresh tomatoes, the arrival of peach season is something that is constantly at the forefront of my consciousness this time of year. Not ...
Easy Black Bean Salad
After nearly 3 years in our “new” house, we are finally getting around to actually doing some home improvement. A few weeks ago, my husband and I, with the help of a family friend who actually knows what they are doing, built a deck off the side of our house. It’s a good size deck coming in at about 200 square feet, enough for a table and a fire pit and visions of parties and ...
Light Lemon Chicken Piccata
A favorite chicken dish gets lightened up with this chicken piccata recipe. It combines crispy fried chicken breast, light and lovely lemon and salty capers drizzled in wine sauce for the ultimate at home dinner that tastes just like you would expect from a favorite restaurant. Best of all, this version is a little lighter for a guilt free indulgence. If you are trying ...
Low Carb Zucchini Timbale
Everywhere I go, I end up talking to someone who is practicing a low carb or keto lifestyle. Maybe they just started or maybe they’ve been going for several months, but there is no denying that is has become the “it” weight loss plan of the year. I myself have been following a ketogenic plan since the beginning of December and have lost a satisfying 20 pounds so far. I’ve gone ...
Grilled Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Kebabs
Now that Spring has finally decided to show up, our grill is in full swing (and it goes great with dinner al fresco on the brand new deck!). Grilling season is something that we look forward to every year and since this season was a little late to start we are going gangbusters on it now. I’ll be honest, manning the grill isn’t my greatest skill. I can do it and I ...
Brussels Sprouts in a Bacon Lemon Cream Sauce
I am very fortunate to have two children who love Brussels sprouts. Since they were very little, my two babies have requested Brussels sprouts for dinner on a fairly regular occasion. I realize just how unusual this is since Brussels sprouts are not exactly regarded as common favorite vegetable, especially for children. I attribute my children’s love of these tiny cabbages ...
Bacon Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs
There are three things that you will always find in my fridge; cheese, bacon and eggs. Especially eggs. My genius idea of having a flock of 17 hens means that there are no less than 8 dozen eggs in our fridge at this moment. I can’t eat them or give them away fast enough. I make quiche and crepes and pancakes constantly, anything that I can find to put a few eggs into. We have ...
Easy Salmon Pasta Primavera with a Keto Option
It seems that spring has arrived to our next of the woods, and although it’s a bit early, I’m not complaining. What I am complaining about is all the rain. Weeks and weeks of rain has turned my yard into a giant mud hole that desperately tries to suck the shoes off of your feet and threatens to send you flying through the air into a sloppy puddle. My house is covered in muddy ...
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies Stir Fry
Busy nights are no match for this easy Chicken and Veggies Stir Fry sheet pan meal! It combines chicken and veggies into a tasty stir fry dinner that is satisfying and simple for a winner at dinner time. You are sure to love how easy this is to prepare and clean up after. One thing I love about stir fry is that you can mix things up and combine veggies that you have ...
Low Carb Keto Salmon Croquettes with Creamy Remoulade Sauce
This post contains affiliate links. So, since going keto a few months ago I have been dying to have salmon patties. Seriously, my Southern roots show everytime I mention my love of any kind of canned seafood in hockey puck form. It's just something we Southerners LOVE. Once the craving got too much for me to handle I set out to whip up these Low Carb Keto Salmon Croquettes ...
Easy Keto Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower
Cauliflower is everywhere. You can't swing a dead cat on the internet without hitting some kind of recipe made with cauliflower. It's the darling of the low carb world, making all of your favorite carb loaded dishes possible again. The thing with cauliflower it seems though is that no one wants to eat it all by itself, because it's not all that appealing. You really have to ...
Low Carb Chicken and Sundried Tomato Alfredo Zoodles
This Low Carb Chicken and Sundried Tomato Alfredo Zoodle dish is a satisfying low carb and ketogenic one pan meal. It's full of flavor and protein and covered in a savory, creamy sauce. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small amount of money should you purchase through that link. I do not link to products that I do not personally ...
Low Carb/Keto Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche
January means three things to me; it’s cold, I have a birthday, and it’s diet season. I always diet in January. It’s the easiest time of year to try to lose a few pounds because everyone else is also trying to get rid of the holiday love handles. This year is a little different because I actually started last month (because I love to torture myself and be surrounded ...