We may have gone all out with our peppermint mocha, indulging in some coconut cream whipped cream and chocolate sauce to top it. It was so so worth it. You can find our recipe for coconut cream whipped cream from one of our early posts. You really can’t go wrong with this peppermint mocha, with or without the whipped cream topping. It’s a rich, bold, and cozy way to dive right into the holiday season....
How to roast radishes Roasting radishes is very simple, and this easy recipe is the perfect intro if you haven’t tried it before! It’s really as easy as 1,2,3: How to prep the radishes One of our main tips for prepping these roasted radishes is this – don’t throw out the greens! When you cut off the greens from the radishes, you can save them for use in a different recipe....
A unique smoked pork shoulder rub Most of the time when I do a roast or pork shoulder in the smoker, I use a simple rub made up of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and paprika. You can find an recipe for that rub in this Pulled Pork Recipe. For this rub, I really mixed up the flavors to create something new. First, I coated the pork shoulder with some mustard to help the rub stick and develop a good “bark”....
How do you keep the prep and cooking to a minimum? In this recipe we do have a few time-savers to keep your prep and cook times to a minimum. Use pre-riced cauliflower – either fresh or frozen will work just fine. We typically prefer fresh because it seems to cook up quicker and keep its texture a little better.Make the optional sauce while the the rest of the food is cooking – there’s no need to prep it before you get started because you’ll have free hands and be able to do it while the rest cooks....
Chicken Or Pork You decide! Both chicken and pork do a great job of adapting and taking on whatever flavors you pair them with, so either way you’re going to really enjoy this larb recipe. You will love the combination of seasonings, herbs and citrus. It’s such a tasty, yet easy way to get dinner on the table! And the leftovers make a tasty lunch, too! Pick Your Favorite Wraps You can serve this larb recipe as is or over rice and/or greens....
The best side dishes for BBQ’s When it comes to BBQ side dishes, there are so many great options for fresh summer flavor. Whether it’s a creamy and crunchy coleslaw, an amazing potato salad or a simple watermelon salad, this roundup has you covered. No matter what you’re cooking, you’ll find great options to go with any protein. You can use these sides as: Side dishes for ribsPulled pork sidesBrisket sidesBBQ chicken sides...
Easy and Healthy Meal Ideas Keep You on Track When it comes to healthy eating we try to make things as simple as possible. We like to have lots of options and ideas on hand that feature everyday ingredients and help us have nutritious meals that are easy to whip up at any time. On that note, we wanted to share these 30 easy and healthy meal ideas with you today in case you need some fresh ideas to help re-focus on your new year’s resolutions....
I love a good cookie, but I also equally and maybe even a little more, love instant satisfaction. With these chocolate chip cookie dough bites you get to skip the baking and get right to the face stuffing to revel in the salty-sweet, nutty goodness. They are slathered in chocolate and velvety rich, especially if you use a silky dark chocolate. Once you have made a batch, enjoy a couple bites, and then toss the rest in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer....
Sheet Pans FTW We are always on board for one pan and sheet pan meals because they make clean up that much easier. Depending on the size of your sheet pans, you might be able to use just two pans if yours are pretty large, otherwise, you might have to use three smaller sheet pans. Either way, a quick tip to aid cleanup is to line your sheet pans with parchment paper....
A 5 ingredient vegetable marinade We love simple and healthy sauces, marinades and dressings. Here’s what you’ll need for this one: Just mix these ingredients with a little salt and pepper and you have a delicious dressing for your grilled vegetables. PRO TIP: Toss your vegetables in the marinade AFTER grilling. Cooked vegetables absorb the flavors much better than raw. Tips for grilling vegetables I’ve provided a combination of vegetables in the recipe card, but you can really grill any veggie you want....
How to Make Bone In Pork Chops in the Air Fryer Making pork chops in the air fryer is really simple, but you need to be careful so you don’t overcook or undercook them. Here’s how: **The cooking time of 16-20 minutes in the recipe below is for bone in pork chops that are approximately 1.5 inches thick. See recipe notes for additional details. If you love pork recipes, our easy slow cooker pulled pork is a MUST TRY!...
Here are a couple of visuals to help, courtesy of Epicurious: Did you figure out which was which? Ok, let me help you out – bosc pears are #2 and delicata squash are #9. You can click on the pictures above to read two very informative articles explaining the characteristics of the different types of pears and squash from Epicurious. Since we’ve been eating these a lot separately we had a brilliant idea – Why not combine them with some chicken, bacon, rosemary and a touch of cayenne pepper to make a one pan meal?...
How long to cook flank steak in the air fryer Depending on the size and thickness of your steak, it will take around 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer at 400°. This is for a steak cooked to medium-rare. Of course, if you prefer a steak that’s more well done, you’ll need to cook it longer. Also, if your steak is smaller or larger you can adjust the cooking time by 2-3 minutes (less or more) as needed....
Use it for tacos, bowls, enchiladas or any kind of dish. It’s made with clean ingredients so it’s Keto and Whole30 too! A Little Bit Of Prep Work In the recipe below, we give you cooking instructions for both the Instant Pot and a Slow Cooker. Either way there is a little bit of prep work to do. We like to cut our beef into cubes and then brown the outsides in either our Instant Pot or quickly on the stove in a cast iron pan....
Festive Holiday Drinks Trust me, you need to make a festive holiday cocktail this year. Beer and wine are easy options but let’s face it – they’re boring. If you really want to impress your friends and family, make a pitcher of Christmas margaritas for the holiday party this year and spice things up. Or, how about a hot and cold drink option? Some simple mulled wine or a peppermint piña colada anyone?...
Our Favorite Low Carb Chicken Recipes Remember when a healthy chicken dinner was a grilled chicken breast and some veggies on the side? Say goodbye to that image and dig into a chicken dinner that satisfies! When we eat low-carb, here’s what we want: Recipes that are a balanced mealA good mix of healthy fats, protein and veggiesMeals everyone can enjoy, even if you aren’t following a keto diet. These are the types of delicious chicken recipes you’ll find in this listing....
In this blueberry basil smoothie, it is the perfect pairing of sweet and savory. The aroma of the basil is refreshing and the flavor combination is well balanced. This smoothie is also easy to make. All you do is add all the ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth. If you try out this recipe, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below and adding a rating....
I’ve missed you Mr. Burger I have to say, when I first went Paleo the one craving I had was for a big, juicy burger. I thought I’d crave cheese and sandwiches, but it was really that burger that was calling my name. I don’t know why it took me so long to create this bunless burger recipe, it’s exactly what I needed to curb my burger craving! This lettuce burger is actually my preferred burger now....
Time Savers You can shave some time off your prep work by buying already peeled and deveined shrimp. Additionally, you can save time grocery shopping by having your seafood delivered straight to your door. Our friends over at Fish Fixe help to keep our freezer stocked with perfectly portioned, premium seafood, and it makes adding meals like these cilantro lime shrimp bowls onto our weekly meal plan a no-brainer. It’s quick, easy and delicious....
Easy Meal Prep Idea We are always on board with a recipe that is great for dinner and then makes easy leftovers for lunch. These collard green wraps are an easy one that you can enjoy for a light dinner, and then pack up the leftovers for lunch at work the next day. Alternatively, you could also just make them for lunches. Since collard greens are pretty substantial and more hearty than other greens, you can roll them up the night before and they’ll still taste fresh and delicious for lunch the next day....
