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Pico Guacamole
I think I can say with 99% confidence that I have some kind of avocado every day. Sometimes it's on a salad, sometimes I just add some lemon juice and scoop it right out of the skin, and sometimes I inhale an entire bowl of guacamole! (For real.) I don't know what it is about avocados, but we get along really well! ;) Recently, I made up a simple homemade guacamole … [Read more...]
Keto Sloppy Joes
Here's my favorite ketogenic twist on Sloppy Joes! Sloppy joe sauce is traditionally tangy and sweet, so we're getting the tang and a touch of low-carb sweet into this homemade sauce. Add the meat to lettuce leaves with keto friendly toppings like jalapenos and shredded cheese, and voila....delicious Keto Sloppy Joes! Once you brown up the meat and simmer with the … [Read more...]
Homemade Cherry Vinaigrette
Jazz up your next salad with this easy, tasty homemade cherry vinaigrette dressing! I love a delicious homemade vinaigrette and this one can be made year-round - either using cherries from the frozen food section, or fresh cherries that you score on sale (in the summer months.) Enjoy! Homemade Cherry Vinaigrette A fabulous and easy homemade … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken-White Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Oh. My. Werd. Misspelled on purpose. Because... Oh. My. WORD. This grilled cheese is so simple, but so so so so so delicious! Because BBQ sauce and white cheddar go together like peanut butter and jelly. Or chocolate and mint. Or salt and caramel. Or ham and cheese. Or burger and fries. You get the point, right?! For this one, you gotta get the "EXTRA" … [Read more...]
Pan Roasted Tortellini and Asparagus
Start to finish - all you need is 15 minutes to get this meal on the table! Enjoy! Pan Roasted Tortellini and Asparagus Start to finish - all you need is 15 minutes to get this meal on the table! 1 Tbsp olive oil20 oz. box cheese tortellini2 cups warm water2 cups heavy cream3 oz. mascarpone cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheesePepper to taste1 lb. … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
So....I think this might be the first Air Fryer recipe we're sharing on $5 Dinners! I've been "playing" with my Air Fryer in the kitchen and have been using it mostly for non-glamorous things, like... Heating up frozen fish sticks (it only takes 11 minutes, and you don't have to wait for the pre-heat!) Heating up frozen fries or tater tots (same story as the fish … [Read more...]
Homemade Pesto Pilaf
Sometimes it just takes a slight twist to a cooking method, and a simple ingredient addition to really dress up a meal or a side dish. And this Pesto Pilaf is just that... This recipe has a list of simple (and inexpensive ingredients!) and is a great way to use up any extra pesto, or a good excuse to buy pesto (I LOVE ME SOME PESTO....both the homemade variety and the store … [Read more...]
31 Days of Skillet Dinners
Skillet dinners are easy to prepare, dinner can be ready and on the table in 20-30 minutes, and they can almost all be one dish dinners that include the protein, starch, and veggie all in one dish. Check out the recipes featured in our Skillet Dinners series!! Tips & Tricks for Skillet Cooking: Invest in a good skillet. You want one with a good tight fitting lid, and … [Read more...]
Keto Steak Fajitas
LOW CARB ALERT! If you're eating low carb, wanting to eat Keto, check out this amazing recipe. (Of course, you can swap the cauliflower rice for brown rice or tortillas for a "regular" meal. Other ingredients are all ketogenic diet friendly!) Saute the peppers in onions in large skillet or Dutch oven. Then set aside. Saute beef with garlic and … [Read more...]