Spicy Sautéed Swiss Chard

Spicy Sautéed Swiss Chard

I bought Swiss chard for a recipe I was planning to make.  Then I completely forgot what the recipe was.  I didn’t want the Swiss chard to go bad, so after a little searching I found a recipe for spicy sauteed Swiss chard and decided …

Prosciutto Wrapped Green Beans

Prosciutto Wrapped Green Beans

Do you want your kids to eat their vegetables? Try wrapping them in bacon or fancy bacon as I call prosciutto.  My kids devour these green beans every time I make them. Ingredients: 2 cups green beans ends trimmed ½ pound sliced prosciutto 1 garlic …

Grilled Okra with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Grilled Okra with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I absolutely love sun-dried tomatoes, so when I saw a recipe for grilled okra with sun-dried tomatoes I just had to try it. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 cups fresh okra tops removed 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes …

Creole Spiced Air Fried Okra

Creole Spiced Air Fried Okra

I remember eating okra as a child, but I had never cooked it myself.  I saw fresh okra at the produce stand, so I bought some and rushed home to start researching recipes.  I love my air-fryer, so I decided to try air fried okra …

Light and Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Casserole

Light and Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Casserole

Zucchini is a popular summer vegetable.  This simple and light casserole is bursting with flavor and is a fantastic side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 zucchini sliced lengthwise into ¼ inch slices 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon chili …

Fresh Peach Salad

Fresh Peach Salad

Peaches fresh from the produce stand disappear quickly at my house in the summer.  However; I managed to snag a few peaches to make this delicious salad. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Vinaigrette- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar …

German Potato Salad with Turnips and Sweet Potatoes

German Potato Salad with Turnips and Sweet Potatoes

I love the flavors from German potato salad.  I decided to experiment with turnips and sweet potatoes versus red potatoes to reduce the carbs and enhance the nutritional value of this salad.  Normally German potato salad includes bacon, but I wasn’t in the mood for …

Cloud Bread

Cloud Bread

If you are looking for a simple low carb bread this cloud bread is a breeze to make and tastes great.  When I make this again I may add some seasonings and spices depending on what I want to eat this with. Recipe adapted from …

Simple Hash Browns

Simple Hash Browns

I was in the mood for hash browns, so I made jicama hash browns for myself.  I hadn’t made them before and I wasn’t sure if my kids would like them so I made them some hash browns from russet potatoes.  They devoured these lightened …

Jicama Hash Browns

Jicama Hash Browns

Ever since I discovered jicama this year I have been experimenting with it in different recipes and forms.  These jicama hashbrowns taste amazing and are much healthier than traditional hash browns.  I topped mine with green onions. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: ½ jicama grated …