2018

Low carb Keto Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

This kickin’ Arrabbiata Sauce is the perfect spicy topping for. . . a bowl full of pasta, of course! But for my low-carb friends, this homemade tomato sauce is delicious over spiralized vegetables, grilled chicken, and especially my Roasted Cauliflower Rice with Meatballs or my Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms. Amp up your next meal with this low-carb Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce. It’s got all that Italian flavor without all the carbs. Pin the

Tangy Tomato Cucumber Salad with Dill is so easy yet so flavorful, and it is perfect for summer. Fresh cucumbers and tomatoes get all marinated up in a dilled rice vinegar dressing. Red onions and feta cheese add some extra zing to this delicious summer salad!

Tangy Tomato Cucumber Salad with Dill is a great starter for a heathy summertime dinner, or you can serve it as a cool, refreshing side dish at a backyard barbecue. Rice vinegar, fresh dill, and red onion provide just the right amount of tang and sweetness without overpowering the delicious, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Feta cheese is tossed in just before serving to give a finishing touch of salty creaminess

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, aka BLT Bites, are filled with a delicious mayonnaise cream cheese filling with lots of bacon and sharp asiago cheese. It's the perfect appetizer for summer because it is easy to prepare and you serve it cold, so there is no need to turn on the oven. If you need a great recipe idea for your next party, this one is the best!

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Bacon Asiago Cream Cheese are scrumptious and easy to make. They are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for the summertime when tomatoes are fresh and juicy. You serve them cold, so there is no need to turn on your oven. Simply hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, and stuff them with the delicious filling. The Bacon Asiago Cream Cheese filling is what makes this appetizer so

Easy oven baked beans with three types of beans, bacon, sausage, and cheddar cheese.

These Mean Baked Beans are loaded with all your favorite baked bean extras, which means they’re also packed full of flavor. Baked beans with bacon? Check. Sausage? Check. Onions? Absolutely. Peppers? Yes. Brown Sugar? Yep. Molasses? Oh yeah, now we’re talking. While we’re getting down and dirty with these baked beans, why not throw in three different types of beans, some homemade sweet and tangy sauce, and plenty of sharp

Pink Lady Classic Cocktail

The Pink Lady Classic Cocktail is a drink worthy of any cocktail party, especially ladies’ night! Dry gin plays a prominent role in this crisp vintage drink, but fresh lemon juice and grenadine provide a nice balance leaving us with a cocktail that is both a little tart and slightly sweet. The most succulent part of the classic Pink Lady cocktail is its texture (or shall I say her texture?)

Cubed Slab Bacon Bites Appetizer coated with a Brown Sugar Rum Glaze served with pineapple on toothpicks.

Rum Glazed Slab Bacon Bites with Pineapple is the perfect sweet and savory party appetizer. Everyone loves the classic combination of pineapple and bacon. We are upping our game with perfect bite-sized chunks of delicious slab bacon, and the spiced rum lends a tropical twist to a deliciously sticky glaze made with a brown sugar soy sauce. So easy to cook, you simply cube the slab bacon, sear it in a skillet, and then add the rum sauce. It’s the perfect finger food for any party!

Curried Chicken Thighs in a cast iron skillet simmering in heavy cream sauce with onions, red bell pepper slices, and parsley.

Curried Chicken Thighs with Onion Cream Sauce Curried Chicken Thighs with Onion Cream Sauce is the easy version of Julia Child’s classic French chicken recipe, Fondue de Poulet a la Crème. The only translation we really need to worry about is that Crème = Cream, and there is plenty of it. With this simplified version of Julia’s recipe, learn how to make an easy cream sauce for chicken with all the

Low carb keto salmon with walnut crust and lemon cream sauce.

Walnut Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce is an entree that is both delicious and satisfying. Tender salmon, crunchy walnuts, and creamy lemon sauce provide the perfect trifecta of texture and flavor. Plus, all these ingredients contain plenty of healthy fats and nutrients that will keep you feeling satisfied, healthy, and happy, making it a fantastic dinner recipe if you’re on a low carb diet, such as the Keto Diet

Raisin Bran Cookies - Old fashioned recipe made with molasses.

Scurry to your pantry and grab that box of Raisin Bran cereal. We’re having Raisin Bran Cookies for breakfast! And lunch. And dinner. Yes, they are that amazing. Goodbye, Cereal. Hello, Raisin Bran Cookies!   Are you an oatmeal cookie type? These Raisin Bran Cookies are going to be your brand new favorite.   This recipe is far from brand new, though. I discovered this recipe in a vintage cookbook

Rocky Road Fudge Bars Pillsbury Bake-Off 1972

Feeling groovy? Let’s take a little trip back to the 1970s to whip up a batch of these award-winning Rocky Road Fudge Bars from Pillsbury Bake Off 1972! I used to bake these fudge bars as a teenager, and I still consider them one of my all-time favorite dessert recipes. What qualifies these Rocky Road Fudge Bars as Best Dessert Ever?   The answer is in the layers: You start

Strawberry Crownie (Cake and Brownie baked together in Bundt pan)

You might be thinking that it doesn’t get better than than a strawberry cake and brownie baked together, but it does! This Strawberry Crownie is baked in that time-tested vintage vessel — the beautiful Bundt pan — which earns you immediate brownie points for keeping it retro!   The original Crownie recipe, the Birthday Crownie, is made with yellow cake and brownie baked together and topped with a chocolate ganache glaze.

Low Carb Blue Cheese Shallot Dip - Keto

This rich, cheesy, zesty dip is sure to satisfy your craving for weekend snackage! Low Carb Blue Cheese Shallot Dip is easy to make, and did I mention that it’s low carb and great for the Keto Diet? Each 2 tablespoons serving comes out to just under 3.5 net carbs, so work it into your daily carb allowance and enjoy with a side of homemade pita chips, pork rinds, or