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Our paleo chia seed pudding is another no added sugar recipe. Be sure to check it out! And make sure to check out all of our keto breakfast recipes! Our homemade chicken breakfast sausage and bacon & breakfast sausage meatballs are a couple of our family favorites! Are Chia Seeds Keto Friendly? Yes! They are a really great keto and low carb staple. At first glance, people see that chia seeds contain about 12 carbs per serving (2 tablespoons) and assume they aren’t keto friendly....

How to cook shrimp on the stovetop Cooking shrimp on the stove top is really, really easy! And fast! Set your pan to medium high heat and add some oil.Cover the shrimp all over with the blackened shrimp dry rub.When the pan is hot, add your shrimp and sear it on each side for just 1-2 minutes.That’s it! You’ll know your shrimp is done when it’s got a pinkish color throughout....

An Easy Red Cocktail Since you’re already hosting a party and serving a bunch of food, it’s best to make the signature Christmas cocktail an easy one. With only 5 ingredients, this is a breeze to mix up! You’ll need: GinCranberry juice (100% and unsweetened)Fresh lime juiceFresh orange juiceMaple syrup (or simple syrup if you prefer) All you do is pour everything in a glass with some ice and mix it up....

Disclaimer: We partnered with Jones Dairy Farm to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting Real Simple Good and our partners. Where do you find Paleo and Whole30 sausage links? We are very happy to be partnering with Jones Dairy Farm for this post to share some clean sausage options with you!...

Disclaimer: We partnered with Heritage Distilling Company to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting Real Simple Good and our partners. Tis The Season Now that Halloween has passed, I feel like the “true” holiday season has officially arrived! It’s such a special time of year, and we truly love this season filled with good food, drinks and Thanksgiving and Christmas get togethers with friends and family....

How spicy is it? We are pretty moderate when it comes to spicing things up, so if you follow the recipe exactly it will be only a mild spice level. However, since there are three spicy ingredients in this recipe, you can adjust as follows: Add more cayenne pepperUse a “hot” salsa (we usually use “medium”)Use a spicy hot sauce and/or add more hot sauce on top for serving (we usually use “mild” or “medium”)...

Why we Love Comforting Food Food is our love language, so creating cozy and satisfying recipes for families to share is a joyful process for us. Some of our favorite things about comfort food are: It brings the family togetherA favorite comfort food dish can transport you to another time and placeIt’s a celebration of food and the joy of cookingThese recipes just “feel good” to make Looking for more? Check out all of our healthy comfort food recipes!...

Pesto + Kale It’s quickly become one of my favorite combinations! The pesto has such a fresh and sharp flavor, and it helps to really tame the kale. I like to make my pesto first, and then add some of it to the kale you’ll be using for your burger salad. Mix the pesto into the kale with a spoon, and then let it sit in the fridge while you make the rest of your burger salad....

How to make low carb deviled eggs Since eggs are naturally low carb, you just need to watch the filling ingredients to make sure deviled eggs are keto friendly. Here’s what you’ll do: Looking for more? Check out all of our healthy appetizer recipes. Prepping and Storing Deviled Eggs I think that deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer because you can make them in advance and they store easily in the fridge....

The best BBQ chicken drumsticks When grilling, I like to keep it simple. You don’t need fancy wood chips, sugary BBQ sauce or an expensive smoker grill. In fact, I love the basic Weber charcoal grill for the best smoky BBQ flavor. For this recipe, here’s all you need: A hot grillSome chicken drumsticksA few simple seasonings Looking for more? Check out this roundup of mouthwatering BBQ recipes! That’s it! Ok, you’ll probably also want to plan making a side dish to go with your chicken....

What do you need for a tomato watermelon salad? You just need some simple ingredients to make a mouthwatering watermelon salad. WatermelonHeirloom tomatoes – you can use an tomato really, but heirloom are our favorite in the summer.Italian seasoningBuffalo mozzarella – or regular mozzarella, or feta, or burrata or no cheese at all. It’s great however you choose. Fresh basilSalt and pepper What kind of cheese is best for this watermelon salad The cheese is optional, and it’s great with or without....

Cooking Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven Baking chicken drumsticks is one of the easiest ways to enjoy this delicious cut of chicken. We love drumsticks because they are full of flavor and simple to cook. Here’s how you’ll do it: Preheat your oven and line a sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.Mix up the tasty 3-ingredient seasoning mix.Rub (or brush) the drumsticks all over with a little oil.Season the chicken all over with the seasoning mix....

It Really Is Easy The hardest part is waiting for your coconut milk to chill in the fridge for 12-24 hours. Once you’ve properly chilled your coconut milk though, just toss all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until everything is smooth and creamy. Then, pour into single serve dishes, cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours (or more). The waiting is really the hardest part!...

Does it really taste good? Based on the description above, you might be picturing something like a microwaved Hungry Man TV dinner from your childhood. You also might be thinking of a version made with canned french onion soup. Believe me, this recipe is nothing like those “bad” versions of salisbury steak! Is homemade salisbury steak hard to make? The best thing about this recipe is that it’s quick and easy to make....

A simple meatloaf without breadcrumbs We love simple recipes that make a big batch of food. This Mexican taco meatloaf recipe is just that. With only 3 main ingredients plus a simple taco seasoning mix, making meatloaf doesn’t get any easier than this! Plus, you don’t need any breadcrumbs for this recipe. We only used eggs as a binder and it works just fine. However, if you want to you could add in about 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs or even some Bacon’s Heir pork panko for a Keto-friendly option!...

BRING ON THE MUFFINS If you need a meal prep breakfast that travels well, you can’t do much better than these healthy egg muffins. Just heat up a couple and carry them out the door or take a container to work with you to throw in the microwave. Or, if you are kind of crazy like me, you can even eat them cold. For some reason I don’t mind eating these egg muffins cold....

The recipe inspiration This recipe is kind of personal to me, because it is loosely based on a recipe from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook (aka the BIG RED cookbook). This is the oldest cookbook I own (circa the year 2000) and it was given to me by my Mom. I remember when she gave a copy to my brother, sister and I for Christmas, it must have been 2000 or 2001. For me, this was when I was just starting out in college and really cooking a lot on my own for the first time....

Vegan Baking Ain’t Easy It’s not that we try to eat vegan at all because clearly we don’t. Just do a quick scroll though our recent posts, and it is obvious we are all about the grass-fed beef, pastured pork and other high quality proteins among other things. That said, if you ever go on a stint of not eating eggs or actually can’t eat eggs….baking becomes a whole new thing....

Turkey Burgers Turkey is a great vessel for just about any flavors. It really takes on whatever you pair it with. For these turkey patties we seasoned them simply with smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper. It’s easy, but adds flavor to the burger patties and pairs well with the caesar dressing! The Cheese Is Totally Optional Every once in a while a quality parmesan cheese sounds extra good, but if you don’t tolerate dairy or just like to stay squeaky clean, omit the cheese....

Make It Spicy Or Mild We’ve been known to like a little extra spice at times, and the blend of spice and citrus in this dish is the perfect way to take your taste buds on a little adventure. If you’re daring, really go for it with the jalapeño, and if you’re a little more cautious, pull back a bit or remove it all together. Either way, this dish is full of flavor and texture that will have you craving more!...