Creating a charcuterie board is not only one of my favorite ways to present appetizers when I entertain, but I also love to create mini charcuterie boards for dinner. Add a glass of your favorite chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon, put on a rom-com, and you can have date night at home with your partner. If […]
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I recently made this recipe for Roasted Brussel Sprouts in the oven while cooking Buffalo Chicken Tenders (recipe for the tenders are in a previous post). They were the perfect side dish and super tasty! I will definitely be making these often. 1 pound of fresh brussel sprouts 1-2 tsp Frank’s Red Hot SEASONING (not
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Did you know that approximately 75% of Americans live in a state of dehydration? The fact is many people do not drink a sufficient amount of water. We feel the need to fancy it up with bubbles and artificial flavors and sweeteners, or just avoid it. Or we drink high calorie liquids such as juice
2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional) ¼ teaspoon onion powder 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional) 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained salt and black pepper to taste On Christmas afternoon, I put out a
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Chicken wing prices are currently very high. I decided to curb my buffalo wing craving by using tenders instead. These are quick and easy to make, and are delicious! This recipe fits into a keto or low carb diet if you are counting your macros. If you have people in your family who don’t like
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A new year means planning for positive changes and setting new goals. It is a time for self reflection to see what we can do differently in the new year to make ourselves a better version of who we are. Each year, millions of people make resolutions to bring in the new year. According to
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What’s better than a one pan meal? How about one that’s also healthy AND low carb, not to mention delicious! At first I was leery about trying taco meat with cabbage, but I was pleasantly surprised how well the flavors meld together. If you like tex mex seasoning, try this easy to prepare skillet meal.
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This chickpea salad is one of my favorite salads to make, and is a healthy side dish to any meal. It makes the perfect take-a-long dish to a cookout or a potluck dinner. I like to pair it with grilled chicken or salmon, and I’ve even eaten this salad with lamb burgers. Sometimes I make
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Just about everyone has a vision of what they want their life to look like; dreams for the future, making healthier choices, or finding more joy in life. A coach is someone who helps you create a plan, gives you the tools you need to move towards your goals, and helps you to be accountable
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I’m often asked, “how did you lose so much weight?” The short answer is: add tons of fresh low carb vegetables and salad greens, and eliminate sugar and highly processed foods from your diet. For most of my adult life, I weighed more than 200 lbs. I have struggled with my weight even as a
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