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LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE Cauliflower casserole is a great low carb dinner recipe that also works well as a side dish. You’re going to love our easy loaded cauliflower casserole recipe! LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE yield: 8 SERVINGS  prep time: 30 MINUTES  cook time: 30 MINUTES total time: 1 HOUR This low carb keto cauliflower casserole is truly loaded with flavor! INGREDIENTS 8 slices of bacon, fried crispy 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup shredded colby & monterey jack cheese 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 370 degrees. Spray a 11×7 (you can also use 13×9) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Fry bacon in a large skillet until crispy and crumble. Set aside. Steam cauliflower until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Combine your sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, black pepper in a large bo...

BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS- KETO APPROVED Eating the keto way does not been you have to give up your favorite foods! Even though we love wings on keto, I like to change it up a bit with these keto buffalo chicken meatballs! KETO BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Course Main Course Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings 6 People Calories 167 kcal Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1 egg beaten 2 sprigs of green onion finely chopped 1 celery stalk trimmed and finely diced 1 tablespoon almond or coconut flour 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp pink sea salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 cup of buffalo wing sauce Instructions Preheat the oven to 400. Spray a sheet pan with non stick cooking spray or grease with Olive oil, coconut oil or butter. (I use Olive oil) In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, minus the buffalo sauce. Mix well. Use your hands to form 2″ balls, mixture will be sti...

QUICK AND EASY INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE You are going to love this quick and easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Recipe. How to make Spaghetti squash in minutes in the electric pressure cooker. Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 10 mins Course: Side Dish Cuisine: American Keyword: instant pot spaghetti squash Servings: 6 Author: Eating on a Dime Ingredients one Spaghetti squash 1 cup of water salt and pepper Instructions cut the Spaghetti squash lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a giant spoon. Place in the Electric pressure cooker on top of each other (cut sides up). Pour 1 cup of water in the pressure cooker. Add the lid making sure it is set to sealing. Click the manual button (high pressure) and set the timer for 5 minutes. Once it is complete do a quick release. Use a fork to "shred" the squash so it looks like spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy! full recipe: https://www.eatingonadime.com/instant-pot-spaghet...

Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls Craving Chinese food, but trying to stick to your low-carb resolution? Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls are the perfect solution for an easy weekday meal to satisfy that craving without all the guilt! Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 1 min Total Time 6 mins Craving Chinese food, but trying to stick to your low-carb resolution? Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls are the perfect solution for an easy weekday meal to satisfy that craving without all the guilt! Course: Main Course Cuisine: Chinese Servings: 4 servings Calories: 230 kcal Ingredients 1 lb ground pork or any other meat you would like 1 bag pre-shredded cole slaw mix found in the produce section near the bagged salads 1/2 cup bone broth 1 tbsp soy sauce or to taste 1 tbsp garlic powder or to taste 1 tbsp ground ginger or to taste 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste 1/2 tsp salt or to taste Wonton Chips 1 pkg egg roll wrappers cut into strips vegetable or olive oil Instructions Place Instant Pot on saute...

One Pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet This One Pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet gives you all the flavor and deliciousness of hand-rolled sour cream chicken enchiladas without all the work! It’s cheesy, creamy, zesty and your family is going to love it! One Pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet Cheesy, creamy, zesty and so much easier than spending your day rolling enchiladas up, this sour cream enchilada skillet become your new favorite weeknight meal! Course Main Course Cuisine Mexican Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Servings 6 Servings Calories 351 kcal Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional 1/4 teaspoon oregano 4 ounces chopped green chiles 4 ounces chopped black olives 3 whole boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 cup sour cream 12 whole corn tortillas cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cups colby-jack cheese grated Inst...

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Cauliflower mac and cheese may not be the healthiest way to eat cauliflower but it certainly is worth the risk. Creamy, cheesy and indulgent. Even the pickiest kid will like this dish. And the reluctant adult (my husband) will request low carb cauliflower mac and cheese on a regular basis. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - Low carb, keto, creamy, cheesy and decadent! You don't need the pasta! Course: Main Course, Side Cuisine: American Servings: 4 Calories: 263 kcal Author: Don't Sweat The Recipe Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup heavy cream 2 ounces cream cheese 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large po...

INSTANT POT SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN Once the chicken is cooked, you will need to shred and add back to the Instant Pot to absorb all the flavors. Save some of the liquid and use it to make some flavorful rice later on. Instant Pot Shredded Mexican Chicken Serves 6 Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 37 min Total Time 42 min Ingredients 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 C. Mild Salsa 1-2 cans of Green Chiles 4 Tbsp Brown Sugar 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes 1 Tbsp Chili Powder 1 Tsp Cumin 1 tsp Garlic 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika 1/2 tsp Oregano 1 1/2 tsp Salt 3 drops Black Pepper Vitality Essential Oil (we use Young Living) OR, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Liquid Smoke Instructions In your empty instant pot, lay the chicken on the bottom and brush with the olive oil. Add all the other ingredients on top of the chicken. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, and close the valve. Set the timer for high (manual) for 27 minutes. When the pot beeps, release the pressure, and remove the chick...

The Original Keto Chicken Tenders This is a quick and easy baked keto chicken tenders recipe that you can use as your go to low carb breading. The breading sticks to the chicken and forms a solid outer shell, perfect for dipping of covering in buffalo sauce. If you’ve been looking for the perfect healthy chicken tender recipe for your keto diet look no further! BUFFALO KETO CHICKEN TENDERS COURSE: MAIN DISH CUISINE: AMERICAN KEYWORD: KETO CHICKEN TENDERS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES SERVINGS: 6 TENDERS CALORIES: 285 KCAL INGREDIENTS 1 lb Chicken Breast Tenders 1 cup Almond Flour 1 large Egg 1 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream 6 oz Buffalo Sauce(pre-made) salt/pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Season the almond flour generously with salt and pepper. Beat 1 egg together with 1 tbsp of heavy cream. Dip each tender first in the egg wash and then into the seasoned almond flour. We like to place the ten...

INSTANT POT FRENCH DIP SANDWICH RECIPE This Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich Recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Tender fall-apart chuck roast with a flavor-packed juice for dipping, in a fraction of the usual cooking time. This French Dip Sandwich recipe is topped with melty cheese and served on a buttery garlic roll.  Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich Recipe Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 1 hr 40 mins Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 6 sandwiches Ingredients 2.5 pound chuck roast 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 2 teaspoons of kosher salt freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 onion sliced 1/2 cup of red wine 1 14 oz can of low-sodium beef broth 1 dried bay leaf 6 soft rolls 3 tablespoons of butter melted 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder pinch of kosher salt 6 slices of provolone cheese Instructions For best results, let chuck roast rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before searing. Add vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and hit the sauté button....

AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD Fresh and bright, this Avocado and Tomato Salad is a perfect side dish alongside any Mexican themed meal. It’s also a great pot-luck salad! This recipe is actually one that I made first back in 2008, alongside these Steaks with Mexican Spices and Chile Con Queso. This Avocado and Tomato Salad is the definition of simple – which is why it’s so good. I love when you can take so few ingredients and turn it into something so delicious and packed with flavor. And even though it’s April, and super flavorful, in-season tomatoes are no where to be found, this salad still packs a punch. You can bet that I’ll be making this all summer long when the local tomatoes start showing up. Want more Super Side Salads? Check out this Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Salad (great as a salad or a dip!), this Zucchini and Tomato Salad Recipe (perfect for summer zucchini) or this fresh but hearty Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad. Or check out these other salads from around the web: Brocc...

30-Minute Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Lo Mein Spicy, saucy, and full of flavor – this Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Lo Mein is a million times tastier than any take-out you’ve ever had! An incredibly easy and satisfying 30-minute meal!Last month we packed up all of our belongings and said a teary-eyed farewell to New York City – a place we will always love and feel lucky to have called home for 6 long, wonderful years. I have to admit though, I was ready for the move.  Or, ready for a change, at least. One can only live in those conditions (read: necessary roommates, unavoidable cockroach confrontations, and perpetual subway traffic) for so long without needing a little break. So I’m embracing our time away from the big apple with arms flung wide open. I know we’ll be back soon enough (in fact, I’m catching the train in for the day tomorrow). And I can honestly say this upstate air is doing me worlds of good! Fresh air… peace and quiet… friendly neighbors who invite you to backya...

Olive Cheese Bread Recipe This is the recipe you need to have in your appetizer arsenal. It is the perfect appetizer for any of your get together’s! It is so simple and easy to make, but completely crave-worthy. This Olive cheese bread combines all the brine-y flavors I love, in a gooey cheese filling, on top of a crusty bread. This might be as close to appetizer perfection anyone will ever get. I originally published this recipe as a holiday appetizer, but this is a great appetizer anytime of the year. I love making it for super bowl parties, where it is always a huge hit. Olive cheese bread comes together super fast! I love low stress and easy recipes that can be made quickly so I can get out of the kitchen and get back to the party with my friends and family. All you need to do is chop some olives & green, mix some butter and mayo, and stir in cheese. Slather it on top of French bread, bake, and you have an appetizer that will have your guests coming back for seconds. For those ...

Flourless Chocolate Brownie Cookies {naturally gluten free recipe} Crispy and chewy at the same time, intensely chocolatey and rich, these cookies are closer in flavor to a brownie than a traditional cookie. I was craving something sweet and chocolate this weekend, but I didn’t want to spend a whole lot of time baking. I’ve had this recipe saved to try for a while now and this was the perfect opportunity to try it out. It only took a few minutes to whisk the batter together and these cookies were in the oven in very little time at all. For the chocolate lover in your life, these cookies are the ultimate treat! Ingredients 3 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cups dutch process cocoa powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2/3 cup bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the dry ingredients and add the eggs. Whisk again until smooth. (Using an electric mixer will make this even easier, but it's simple enough by ...

HAM AND POTATO SUPREME When you want something warm and comforting this Ham and Potato Supreme is just the answer. The velvety cheese sauce blankets the ham and potatoes making it the perfect cool weather comfort food! Some days can be just brutal. The to do list seems to get longer instead of shorter. Crazy unforeseen roadblocks create havoc on productivity. On those days I like to pull out some of my favorite recipes like this Ham and Potato Supreme from my Mom. They provide comfort in a way that just seems to take all the stress away. Classic ham and potato supreme is comforting, simple to make, easily doubled (to freeze for the next stressful day) and the most important thing…… delicious! I’m originally from Nebraska, we call this dish a casserole, but where my husband is from (Minnesota) they call it a hot dish. Its meat and vegetables mixed together with a sauce (in this case a light cheesy velvety sauce wrapped around ham and potatoes.) The French call this sauce a Béchamel. Yep...

MANGO PIÑA COLADAS {MOCKTAILS OR COCKTAILS} Cocktail or mocktail? This mango piña colada recipe uses fresh fruit and coconut milk. With just a few ingredients, you can whip this refreshing drink together in no time. My strawberry piña coladas have been such a hit that I decided we needed more fresh drinks that can be made mocktail or cocktail. I thought, why not create an even more tropical drink with my favorite tropical fruit, the mango? And with that we present the refreshing mango piña colada. I know you can buy premixed drinks at the store but have you read the ingredients? And some of them are so syrupy sweet they just don’t taste that great. Since I am a huge proponent of making as much of my food and drink from scratch as possible, I hit the produce section for fresh mangoes and pineapple. By the way, if you find working with fresh pineapple a hassle, here is an easy tutorial on how to cut pineapple easily. There is something so satisfying about making deliciously bad for you t...

“Better than Potatoes” Cheesy Cauliflower Puree – Low Carb A keto cauliflower puree that’s better than mashed potatoes?! A bold claim! But I stand behind it! And believe me, nobody is more surprised than I am! This is not normal for me and I credit the high satiety factor of the Keto cheesy cauliflower puree. Had I eaten mashed potatoes in the same way I would have been starving a few hours later for sure! Maybe there really is something to this whole low carb, high fat thing – it’s an interesting experiment at the very least. An added bonus? The scale showed a 2.5lb drop from yesterday. But even if you aren’t trying to watch your carb intake, you want to make this dish–it will change your mind about Keto cauliflower puree forever! I bought two heads of cauliflower yesterday and I’m so glad I did because I’ll be eating this for lunch again today! It’s only 9am and I already can’t wait! Yum! Update – Here’s a 60 second recipe video that shows the process and how easy it really is! This ...

CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER SAUCE CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER SAUCE — Sauteed chicken breasts smothered in a creamy rosemary butter sauce. Ready in 20 minutes or less! I know it’s been said before, but you really can’t have too many chicken recipes. Especially chicken recipes like this Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce. This delicious dish can be made in about 20 minutes and only dirties one pot! And a sauce made with butter and cream–how could you possibly go wrong there? This chicken is nice enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight meal. My kind of dinner! I recommend a side of rice, potatoes or pasta to go with the creamy rosemary and butter pan gravy. In fact, it’s not a bad idea to double the sauce so you have some to spoon over your chosen side dish. Sauteed chicken breasts smothered in a creamy rosemary butter sauce. Ready in 20 minutes or less! INGREDIENTS 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy w...

BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA CASSEROLE This butternut squash quinoa casserole will blow your mind away! Healthy and delicious, this is a quinoa casserole the whole family will love. Eating with the seasons is a good thing. But some foods I avoid in the summer and then when September rolls around I wonder why I stayed away. Butternut Squash is one of them. Today’s Butternut Squash Quinoa Casserole is my favorite kind of vegetarian main dish. It takes butternut squash casserole to a whole new level! This butternut squash quinoa casserole will blow your mind away! Healthy and delicious, this is a quinoa casserole the whole family will love. Ingredients 4 cups butternut squash peeled and diced 6 cloves of minced garlic 3 shallots minced 1 tsp olive oil 1 cup of quinoa rinsed 1 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 T fresh sage ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 2 eggs beaten (optional) ½ cup milk dairy, soy or almond 1 cup Gruyere or Vegan cheese shredded Instructions Preh...

Turkey Cupcakes – Thanksgiving Cupcake Decorating Christmas, Halloween and Valentine’s Day have a ton of fun dessert decorating ideas, but I think Thanksgiving gets a little gypped. After all, we spend most of the day making food, so why not make it cute?! Don’t panic, I didn’t put actual turkey in these cupcakes! They just look like adorable little turkeys 🙂 These Turkey Cupcakes are chocolatey and have some Reese’s Pieces as the feathers, so it’s the perfect decorating activity! If you’re allergic to peanut butter, just use 1 row of candy corn instead and have it fan out like feathers would! There are also lots of substitutions to making the little turkey faces, so check for those in the notes below! Ingredients 20-24 unfrosted cupcakes 20-24 Hershey Kisses 1 C. white chocolate chips-I used white Melts, divided Orange gel food dye (see notes below) Mini chocolate M&Ms Chocolate frosting (or chocolate peanut butter) 1 bag Reese's Pieces Directions First you'll make the tu...