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The universe must have anticipated my needs. These soft, chewy oatmeal cookies are going to be key players in this weekend’s marathon unpacking session at our new house. I highly recommend them for all of your sweet treat and pick-me-up snack moments too. If you’ve been looking for the consummate healthy oatmeal cookie recipe, look no further. These thick and goodie-packed low calorie oatmeal cookies are made from wholesome ingredients, yet they taste like a true treat!...

It’s my birthday tomorrow so I thought we’d have some fun on today’s post. Let’s talk about real life celebrity sightings or encounters! I have a few, and I can’t pick “the best one” so I’m going to tell you them all. 1) On our very first trip to New York we were on the same flight as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and stood next to him at the baggage carousel. OK - I had no idea who he was and Adam pointed him out....

Love chicken dinners? Love slow cooker meals? Love Italian food? Then you will LOVE this slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe! This healthy chicken cacciatore is packed with protein and plenty of vegetables that are slowly cooked for maximum flavor and minimal work. And of course, it’s low carb and keto. But everyone – no matter what diet they follow – will enjoy this Crock Pot chicken cacciatore. I’m sharing a lot of low carb serving ideas for crock pot chicken cacciatore below, but in my house we love having it over zoodles and topped with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese....

Growing up, breakfast revolved around 3 main ingredients: black coffee, french bread and butter. Other types of food were occasionally appreciated, but if bread, coffee or butter were missing… boy, oh boy… not a good start to the day. Especially because we would have to deal with the fury of the dragon (my mom’s bad mood!) for the rest of the day. The bread of choice? Any type of french bread: usually little french rolls that are sold in any neighborhood padaria (Brazilian bakeries that specialize mostly in bread) or french baguettes....

Make the holidays even sweeter by gifting this delicious and festive hot cocoa mix to your loved ones! Tick tock! Christmas is fast approaching! Have you bought all the gifts yet? No? Are you desperately searching for easy edible gifts that you can do-it-yourself? I got ya! This Hot Cocoa Mix is the answer to your quest! Just combine all the ingredients, transfer to a mason jar and decorate with festive ribbons/twine/tags and voila, a perfect Christmas gift....

Despite all the popular terminology surrounding the keto diet, “net carbs” remains elusive. Many nutrition labels don’t clearly label them, but they’re important to keep in mind if you’re tracking carb intake. This begs the question: What are net carbs, are total carbs vs net carbs the same thing, and why should you know how to calculate them (or at least have a carb calculator for them)? This article does the deep diving for you....

From traditional toppings to terrific transformations, these tried and true secrets will make your boxed brownies taste delightfully homemade. As a baker, I LOVE shortcuts and I’m not ashamed to whip out a box of brownie mix. But why not make grannie proud by adding a few twists and toppings of your own. If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve got 18 marvelous ways to make your box brownies better....

Are you intimidated by French cooking? I’m not! And it’s not because I’m better than you. On the contrary! I crash and burn a lot until I master French dishes. But I decided earlier in my cooking journey that I wouldn’t be afraid of cooking anything. After all, what’s the worst that could happen? Taste bad? Fall apart? As long as I don’t burn the house down – or destroy something expensive, like my Le Creuset pots – it’s all good....

Whipped cream is the ultimate topping to a warm dessert. You just can’t serve cobblers or pies without a dollop of it on top! It may be a simple garnish, but this sinful, snowy, and fluffy goodness makes all the difference in the world. The best part is, whipping up whipped cream is such a breeze. I’ll teach you how to make it from scratch, so you can upgrade your pies and other desserts with ease....

It’s hard to think about cozy cooking without the warm and roasty flavors of butternut squash. But if you’re on a low carb diet, you may know that while many vegetables are keto, others are off -limits. We’ve already gone over how fall favorites like pumpkin fit into a low carb lifestyle, but… is butternut squash keto, too? Let’s go over carbs in butternut squash and if (or how) you can have butternut squash on keto....

If you’ve been on social media at all in the last month, you know we needed a low carb keto baked feta pasta recipe! TikTok pasta took the world by storm, but since it’s obviously made with pasta, it was time to make my own that’s healthier. I asked around on Instagram for what kind of low carb noodles to use, and spaghetti squash feta pasta won against zoodles. But because I love giving you guys options, I’m also sharing how to make keto feta pesta using 4 other options for noodles....

These keto stuffed mushrooms taste so satisfying that everyone will ask for the recipe! If you like cheesy keto appetizers like spinach artichoke dip or ranch dip, you’ll love the stuffing in these mushrooms. (Hint: there’s a lot of sausage, bacon, and cheese involved!) Keto stuffed mushrooms come together just as fast as my vegetarian spanakopita stuffed mushrooms, but are more filling and hearty. Ingredients & Substitutions This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto stuffed mushrooms, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

This velvety lobster bisque makes an excellent entree, the perfect portion for lunch, or a fancy dinner for two. Tips & Tricks Lobster meat is already so tasty, but you can add more flavor to it by cooking it in garlic and butter. Saute some garlic in melted butter over medium heat. Then, add the chunks of lobster tails and flavor with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Saute the lobster just until heated through....

Leading a low carb lifestyle is much easier when you have tasty treats available for when your sweet tooth strikes. Believe me, I’m talking from experience! The first time I had GD (gestational diabetes), I struggled with finding food that I could eat that wouldn’t raise my blood sugar. Because of that, I ended up falling off the wagon quite a few times and, consequently, feeling guilty and as if I was harming my unborn child....

This post is sponsored by Whiskware. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Calling all chocolate-obsessed!!! (That’s you, right?) We’re starting the day off on a sweet note with this low carb chocolate protein pancake recipe (a.k.a. protein powder pancakes). Wondering how to make protein pancakes? I’ll show you exactly how. Did I mention that they only take 10 minutes to prep?...

Anyone else miss fried restaurant food on keto? ???? Low carb keto mozzarella sticks are a delicious and wholesome way to fulfill those fried appetizer cravings. These keto cheese sticks are super easy to throw together, with just six ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. While they are wonderful for parties, low carb mozzarella sticks also happen to fulfill a junk food craving even if you’re at home by yourself or with your family – without actually eating junk food....

I am completely in love with this roasted turkey breast recipe and I have no doubt that you will be too after you try it out. It’s not your typical turkey breast . It’s roasted in a delicious marinade that adds great depth of flavor. If you are looking for an alternative to roasting a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, this recipe is a great option. Turkey breast is easy to over-roast and make taste dry and chalky....

Now, ocean sunsets, the Grand Canyon, and every Tim McGraw song ever recorded might argue for the title and tiara, but I maintain that the casserole deserves recognition in the beauty department, especially at this most blustery time of year. Oh sure, casseroles are ultra oozy, lose their shape immediately when cut, and are generally a food photographer’s worst nightmare, but their inherent value as a one-dish meal that’s comforting enough to cure a broken heart is worthy of respect....

Everything is better in mini form, right? Or is it that it’s an excuse to eat more! These mini vegetarian quiches are the perfect size for snacks or for serving as appetizers at your next party. Putting together these mini quiches couldn’t be easier and they’re made with frozen puff pastry to save time. They’re also a great way to sneak in some more veggies into your diet. I love to use a mix of red capsicum / bell pepper, mushrooms, corn and spinach but feel free to mix and match with your favourite veggies....

Having friends and family over this weekend? Whip up this quick and easy pudding and make your ordinary dinner extraordinary. Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Nilla Wafer banana pudding is a classic southern dessert. Made with layers of sweet bananas, a smooth custard, and vanilla wafers, it creates a wonderful explosion of flavors and textures. But it doesn’t end there. To top it off, the pudding is garnished with a sweet and fluffy meringue that turns into a beautiful golden brown when baked....