These spaghetti squash latkes are my newest obsession. I’ve always loved latkes with apple sauce and sour cream. This winter my social media accounts have been flooded with delicious-looking latke recipes. What’s a girl to do when she can’t eat potatoes? And then it hit me. My good old low-carb friend spaghetti squash could fill …
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Take your holiday sweet potatoes to the next level! In this recipe, rich and creamy sweet potato mash is topped with toasty browned butter and crunchy, sweet Cinnamon Maple Pecans. I’m pretty confident that everyone will love this dish. It was a big hit here at my house for Thanksgiving and I also shared some …
This is the sourdough stuffing I make every year for the holidays. And every year it never fails to impress us all. When home-baked sourdough bread is used as a stuffing for roasted poultry, it takes on an almost bread pudding-like texture. It’s soft and moist because it does a wonderful job of absorbing all …
Some soups are so easy it’s shameful not to make them more often! I think you will find that to be true with this quick, filling, eight-ingredient cream soup. It’s loaded with broccoli and cauliflower so it’s naturally thick, and the crispy bacon topping takes it to the next level. This Cream of Broccoli and …
I’m not going to lie. This is probably one of the best meals I have EVER made!!! Not only was it super easy, fast, loaded with spices, wonderfully flavorful, and visually appealing but the whole family loved it and gobbled it up. It was a huge win, considering it was spur of the moment and …
You know what’s nice about Japanese eggplant? They are as easy as they are beautiful! This purple-hued, thin-skinned beauty is perfectly palatable after a quick stir fry in some healthy oil. The fact that it cooks quickly and doesn’t need to be peeled or salted prior to cooking makes it a great weeknight choice. I …
These beautiful stuffed bell peppers turned out better than I had hoped. The flesh was juicy and flavorful and the filling was garlicky, melty, and satisfying. I always get the best inspiration from my local farmstand. When I saw the generous size and perfect shape of these peppers I knew they were for stuffing. These …
Who doesn’t love bacon and shrimp together? They are just one of those perfect flavor combinations that can’t get any better… until now. Creamy Alfredo sauce takes the beloved combo and makes it dreamy to behold. I’d like to dive right into that bowl and roll around. This recipe is so rich and delicious, you …
You know summer is in full swing when the peaches and peppers show up at the farmer’s markets! A sweet and spicy jalapeño peach marinade is the perfect way to take advantage of both. In this recipe I use bavette steaks, but this marinade would be delicious on any cut of beef, lamb, or chicken! …
Get ready to enter a whole new level of yum. Think creamed spinach on steroids (if the steroids were butter and brie and cream of course). I don’t think I’ll ever want to eat greens any way other than this again. I thought I died and went to creamy garlic heaven when I took the …
What should you serve at your next dinner party? This! This gloriously simple grilled salmon will have all your guests raving. I served mine with my Thai Basil and Roasted Peanut Slaw. Don’t be intimidated to cook salmon on the grill! Once you learn this easy trick you will be mastering grilled salmon every weekend. …
BBQ season is upon us and you know that means friends, family, and food! This impromptu slaw came together with inspiration from all the wonderful herbs at my local organic farm stand, especially the beautiful, fresh Thai basil. Luckily I was able to grab a quick pic of this beauty before my dinner guests dove …
The beloved Monte Cristo, always and forever my favorite sandwich. If you’ve never had one, let me explain. The Monte Cristo is America’s version of the French Croque Monsieur. Basically it’s melty cheese, ham, and turkey sandwiched between two gloriously fried pieces of French toast. If that wasn’t already amazing enough, you get to eat …
You are going to love this super low-carb, tangy, herby, keto-friendly ranch dressing. Finding great sauces for low-carb food can be tricky. This one sauce can do a lot. It will brighten up your favorite crunchy salad, or cool down your spicy chicken. It’s extra thick and creamy, making it perfect for dipping. YUM! Do …
It doesn’t get much easier than this strawberry basil vinaigrette made in your blender! In fact vinaigrettes in general are pretty simple to make. Having just a few basic ingredients on hand in your pantry will allow you to come up with simple flavorful vinaigrettes in no time. Some items to stock include: Organic extra …
This is a simple, fun way to grill veggies. We love grilling. It brings our family and friends together in a relaxed setting, and during the warmer months we cook outside as much as possible. If we’re going to fire up the grill then I want to make it worth the effort. So I try …