Cold weather has never been my friend: We’re into February, and all I can think about is counting down the days until summer produce and sandals. I can’t exactly escape the cold living in Minnesota, though. If it has to happen, bring on the low carb comfort food. In addition to the classic low carb soups and keto casseroles, a low carb keto meatloaf recipe definitely makes the list. (Plus, it happens to be a paleo meatloaf as well....
FavoritePinShare Hello hello!!! It’s HOLIDAY BAKING SEASON and I’m more than just a little bit excited about that. I’ve already started whipping up batches of my favorite Christmas goodies like Microwave Peanut Brittle, Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pecans, Easy 4-Ingredient Soft Caramels, and my new favorite Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting! I’ve also rounded up all of the BEST holiday cookie recipes that you must make this season! Enjoy! Turtle Cookies...
I mean, I didn’t think editing my book would be sexy, especially when compared to the juicier, most obvious aspects of cookbook writing like recipe testing and recipe photography. I was not, however, prepared for the way editing would fully and completely take over my life. One phase caused me to recoil at the sight of sweet potatoes which, prior to editing my cookbook, were my favorite vegetable. (The two of us have since made amends, but it took months....
I’ve spent the last 3.5 years working my absolute hardest on every aspect of this book for one reason: to give YOU the best recipes and essential tips and tools to make DELICIOUS, healthy food attainable any night of the week. THE WELL PLATED COOKBOOK IS OFFICIALLY FOR SALE AND YOU CAN PURCHASE IT HERE: Boswell Books (my local Milwaukee bookstore; you can get an autographed copy for a limited time) Barnes & Noble Target Indiebound Or anywhere books are sold!...
FavoritePinShare This traditional English drink is the perfect combination of fruit and spice! Wassail mixes up in a snap and is the perfect holiday crowd-pleaser! Food is always the highlight of the holidays, but what about the drinks? Christmas punch, pomegranate lemonade, and cranberry apple crush are the best recipes to accompany your dinner with. They’re so refreshing and delicious! Amazing Homemade Wassail Recipe If you’re looking for a holiday drink recipe that is perfectly sweet and warms your soul, this is it!...
FavoritePinShare Triple Berry Chicken Avocado Salad with a Creamy Lemon Poppyseed Dressing is my all time favorite salad! Tender and juicy pan seared chicken with romaine lettuce, avocados, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Topped with pistachio nuts, feta cheese and drizzled in the best creamy dressing! I have some exciting news to share with you today along with my all time favorite salad. We are expecting our fourth child. I am due in just about 7 weeks!...
FavoritePinShare Triple Berry Kale Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing is made with delicious fresh summer berries and is tossed with kale, crunchy almonds and topped with feta cheese. A healthy and light salad that is perfect for summer! With all of these potlucks and no bake desserts it is time for a delicious and healthy salad. Am I right? I mean. My jeans are starting to get tight and when you have to get into a swimsuit with the kiddos a salad couldn’t sound better....
Pizza is the ultimate comfort food. It’s what you eat when you’re celebrating a promotion, feeling blue, or just too lazy to cook. What’s not to love? Crisp and tender dough: check. Sweet and tangy marinara sauce: check. Meat and veggie toppings: check. Stringy, ooey-gooey cheese: check. It’s heaven in every bite! But even though pizza is always a hit, it’s not complete without dessert. I’ve rounded up 12 desserts that pair perfectly with pizza....
FavoritePinShare Creamy and filling, these white chicken enchiladas are perfect for any family dinner! They are ready in 30 minutes, so they are perfect for any of those busy, on-the-go nights! A quick, easy, and delicious dinner is necessary around our house! Try some more of these delightful 30-minute meals like this Korean beef and rice bowl, instant pot spaghetti, and this yummy garlic shrimp stir fry. White Chicken Enchiladas These white chicken enchiladas are THE best ones that I have ever had....
Our failure to take advantage of our fireplace feels rather criminal. We have a large stack of wood in the backyard for fuel, all of the fireplace tools we need, and plenty of chilly winter nights to merit the flame. My issue is inertia. On my couch, I’m an object at rest, and I will stay at rest, particularly if it’s cold and icky outside (and I have a mug of Hot Buttered Bourbon in my hands)....
This crisp, cool slaw is filled with seasonal goodies and comes together in 15 minutes. It’s an ideal option to add to dinner, and it will bring much needed balance to your plate. I’m all for indulging at the holidays, but I also recognize that my body needs balanced meals between all of the parties and gatherings. Add the fact that it’s often hard to find time to cook dinner during the season, and it can quickly feel like my routine has spiraled....
Risotto is a stunning Italian rice dish that’s bursting with rich flavors. The dish may be simple – hearty and nutty, arborio rice soaking in a flavorful broth with butter, wine, cheese, and mushrooms – but it is comfort food at its finest. One spoonful of this creamy dish will always result in a smile. So, if you’re feeling a little blue, a delicious bowl of risotto is the dish for you....
So discovering recipes for guava cocktails made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning. Guavas have an intense, tart flavor with light hints of evergreen underneath the initial burst of sourness. The longer you let them sit, the sweeter they’ll get, but I prefer mine on the sour side. For all of these cocktails, you’ll use guava juice, which you can buy in bottles or cans, instead of pureed guava....
And yes, I know what you’re thinking: peanut butter and whiskey? Who would want that? Well, as it turns out, plenty of people! And hey, if you’re here, you may be one of them. Maybe you saw the title and thought about that peanut butter burger you tried (and loved) and figured, let’s give it a shot! Because believe it or not, these peanut butter whiskey drinks ain’t half bad....
If you thought beans were boring, think again. Seasoned with spices, laden with herbs, and packed with yummy ingredients, these recipes are anything but bland. From vegan chili to Cajun chicken, this is a list that’ll suit every taste and dietary preference. It’ll also give you some new ideas for what to serve for dinner. Beans are considered an economical pantry staple, making them perfect for easy and convenient dinners that won’t break your household budget....
It also could be because absinthe was illegal in the United States for much of my early drinking years. Seriously, though, how cool (and creepy) are these names? Death in the Afternoon. Necromancer. Corpse Reviver. Chrysanthemum. Smoke and Mirrors. I’m sorry, but most cocktails don’t get awesome names like those. And that is precisely why I love drinking absinthe cocktails. Also, in case you’ve never had it, absinthe is a gorgeous, bright green drink (“The Green Fairy”) that tastes strongly of black licorice, thanks to the anise....
This spin on the traditional holiday first gained popularity in the early 2010s among millennials, and we’re so glad it’s a thing now! Friendsgiving is a chance for you and your friends to celebrate and give thanks in your own unique way. It’s also an excuse to enjoy even more good food! For the best dishes and desserts to serve at your Friendsgiving feast, keep on reading! 1. Crockpot Turkey Breast Let’s face it, a whole turkey looks good on the table, but it’s also a lot of work!...
Hard liquor, such as vodka, tequila, gin, whiskey, and rum, is naturally carb-free, so you can knock back shots or enjoy a plain drink any time you like. However, cocktails contain more ingredients than straight liquor, and most of those ingredients include plenty of sugar and carbs. Luckily, though, there are still a few low-carb and keto cocktails out there that you can enjoy without knocking yourself out of ketosis, and here are 20 of my favorites....
These Mother’s Day cookies are guaranteed to make her day. Perfectly sweet and undeniably delectable, these cookies will surely make Mother’s Day extra special. The fact that you’re making them yourself will make mom all the more proud. This collection of Mother’s Day cookie recipes has it all, from chewy coconut macaroons to crunchy cornflake cookies to spiced snickerdoodle cookies. Whatever your mom’s favorite is, you’ll surely find it here....
Plantains are almost like a cross between a banana and a sweet potato, making them great in both sweet and savory dishes. They’re popular in island countries and in tropical regions. They can be boiled, baked, fried, or mashed, and depending on the color of their skin, they can be mild and savory or lovely and sweet. I’ve had them crispy with nothing more than a touch of sea salt or coated in sugar and caramelized before serving with ice cream....
