I had a head of purple cabbage I needed to use and thought cabbage rolls would be fun. The cabbage turned the water an amazing shade of blue! I had some leftover filling that’ll go great in burritos or in a burrito bowl. Filling: 2 large Chicken Breasts 1 cup Red Onion; chopped 1 cupContinue […]

It’s pretty chilly, so this amazing soup really helped fight off the cold. Homemade soup is so much richer and more flavorful than the canned variety. Plus, the leftovers make an amazing tuna casserole. 1 lb Mushrooms; chopped 1 medium Onion; chopped 3 cloves Garlic; minced ½ cup Leek; chopped ½ cup Flour 8 cupsContinue […]

I told myself that if I was going to have pasta for dinner, I’d need to make it from scratch. I really wanted to make my Panda Express Chow Mein, so I made Chinese Five Spice egg noodles. Way better than the boxed stuff! I also made Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, fresh edamame, pickledContinue […]

I had some homemade Kung Pao sauce leftover that I needed to use. I wanted to see how well it went with chicken and it didn’t disappoint! You can add whatever stir fry vegetables you like best. I made a Spicy Thai Peanut Low Mein to go with it.  3 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1Continue […]

I love this salad! It’s 100% keto friendly and so light and delicious. Fish is my favorite main course to serve with this side. That is when I’m not eating it as a light, filling snack. You can also make it vegan! Just replace the mayonnaise with vegannaise. 2 cups Cucumber; thinly sliced ½ cupContinue […]

I’ve noticed more energy and my pants are little less snug! I think I might keep on this keto thing for a bit. Who needs panko when you have ground chicharrones!? It’s so much fun coming up with low carb recipes! 3 medium Chicken breasts 1 large Eggs; whisked well 2.5 oz. Chicharrones (Pork Rinds)Continue […]

I was going to make Hasenpfeffer with some leftover smoked rabbit, but was missing some crucial ingredients. Bummer! I still made a stew because it’s really cold and grey here. You can also make this recipe with chicken with phenomenal results. 2 lbs Rabbit; cooked and cubed ½ cup Bacon Crumbles 2 cups Mushrooms; choppedContinue […]

I needed to harvest more dill and crab cakes sounded really tasty. Quick, easy and delicious! Served with some brown butter pasta and sautéed asparagus.  Crab Cakes: ½ lb Crab Meat 1 large Egg ½ cup Bell Pepper; minced ½ cup Onion; minced ½ cup Zucchini; minced ½ cup Breadcrumbs 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill; chopped […]

You’ll never buy chicken stock from the store again once you’ve tried this ridiculously simple and delicious chicken broth! It makes a great base for all those winter soups or to sip plain when you’re feeling under the weather. I usually set the slow cooker before I go to sleep and strain it when IContinue […]

All time favorite one ingredient snack! Air Fryer Pepperoni Chips! It cuts the calories by WAY more than half which makes it a great quarantine snack. Which is great because I don’t know how much more of this my hips can take! They also make great vessels for dips and sauces! If you don’t haveContinue […]

Taco Monday, Hawaiian style! Chicken Huli Huli Tacos with Pineapple Pico de Gallo and Wasabi Mayo. I thought I’d made way too much Hawaiian Mac Salad, but it vanished. You can bake, grill or cook the chicken in a slow cooker if you don’t have a smoker, but I strongly recommend smoking it.   2Continue […]

I really wanted something crunchy and super easy for dinner. Behold, my creation! Bang  Bang Butterflied Shrimp Biscuits with Coleslaw and Sriracha Mayo! I love my air fryer.  You can also use your oven. Just follow the baking instructions for the biscuits and shrimp. 8 Buttermilk Biscuits 16 Butterflied Shrimp 1 cup Mayonnaise; divided ¼Continue […]

Happy Taco Tuesday! This is one of my all time pizza topping combos! It’s part pizza, part taco and all deliciousness! I drizzle mine with an avocado sour cream, which adds a delicious, tangy richness. Beef: 1 ½ lbs Ground Beef ¼ cup Taco Seasoning or: 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder ½ teaspoon Onion Salt ½Continue […]

 I love this as a party dish! Homemade Ricotta definitely works best and it gives you control over the moisture level. It’s so easy to make, it tastes way better and is cheaper than store-bought.  Pizza dough; proofed  ½ cup Marinara ½ cup Ricotta Cheese 2 cups Mozzarella 2 cups Cheddar; divided ½ pound PepperoniContinue […]