Things you’ll likely learn about me upon our first meeting- I like color, I enjoy binge-watching 2000’s television, & I love tacos. Love. Tacos are my favorite food- any culture & just about any ingredients. When I’m looking to cut my carb count & up my protein, I tend to turn to my air fryer. & this is something I’ve made for both lunch & dinner that is a hit!…
Eating Glegan (Gluten-Free & Vegan) at Triple George Grill
Recently Melanie Lee (of Jetsettin’ Daisy blog & @jetsettindaisy instagram) & I tried the Glegan menu over at Triple George Grill located just inside the Downtown Grand’s street corridor between Ogden and Stewart. What is Glegan? Well- it is their menu that fuses the traditional offerings of gluten-free & vegan into one health conscience selection, offers a variety of gluten-free or vegan ONLY options as well many items that provide a combination of BOTH. You know I’m a carnivore (Melanie Lee too!) but we’ve both been stepping outside our comfort zone to check out even more restaurants & cuisine. Keep reading to check out what we got & how it stacked up!…
Against All Grain Celebrations- a must-read?
Let me start with saying- this review is from the viewpoint of a low carb/keto gal. So many cookbooks just don’t work for me in general. However, often paleo recipes do! Or they can be adapted rather simply. Because- spoiler- I definitely eat excessive amounts of cheese. So what do I think? Keep reading to find out!…
Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Dip Recipe + KitchenAid 3.5-Qt Mixer!
I think it is incredibly important to have a go-to recipe. & this one just might be yours! It can be hot or cold as well- which is super important. This means it can be a BBQ food or a dinner appetizer. I whip this sucker up in my new KitchenAid Stand Mixer & then put it in the fridge or in the oven to broil. Keep reading for all the details & why this new mixer is perfect for smaller jobs like this!…
Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Jalapeno Coins- LCHF, Keto, & Gluten-Free!
One of our absolute favorite purchases so far this year? THIS AIR FRYER! Oh my goodness- we use it so much! I’ve even convinced multiple people to pick one up for themselves! Today I’m showing you a quick favorite snack that I can normally only get in a restaurant appetizer form- deliciously crispy jalapeno rings! Or jalapeno coins? Whichever! Keep reading to see the method behind this scrumptious madness!…
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding with Strawberries Recipe (Gluten Free, LCHF, Keto, & Dairy Free!)
Is it a breakfast? A dessert? A snack? It can be whatever you want- I won’t tell you how to run your life! I personally enjoy mine in the morning since I make it the night before. Chia seeds are an excellent source of energy, zero net carbs, & epic fiber. Turning them into pudding is just an excellent bonus! …
An Effortless Healthy Breakfast with Eggs Baked in Tomatoes
Breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day- it is also the one I have to throw together the quickest. I love options that look a lot harder than they actually are- like these eggs baked into tomatoes! This breakfast idea goes with just about anything- veggies, meats, or even homemade breads. Plus they’re super affordable!…
Roasted Root Veggies Recipe – Perfection for Fall!
While I do love things flavored with pumpkin, I am most excited for squash & other comforting foods in general being in season. I just love roasting up root veggies or squash with basic ingredients. I’ll basically eat any vegetable if you roast it! Here’s a combo I’ve been making for the past few years when we pick up root veggies from the farmer’s market. Ryan isn’t a big fan or beets so this is usually a great lunch! …
I’ve got Plenti of Good Things to Say About This Snack!
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or don’t follow me on Instagram…), we’ve been moving all the way from Nebraska back to Vegas! The trip has been oh so very long but as I’m typing this up tonight we’re officially in our last hotel- tomorrow we move into our new place! Moving is part of the military life but keeping good snacks on the road is tough. Ryan picked up a selection of the Plenti Yogurt from Yoplait & they were definitely a hit!…
Skinny Flourless 2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Growing up I just wasn’t a breakfast person. In fact, neither was my husband. Flash forward to present day & we still aren’t great at eating breakfast daily. Ryan doesn’t try at all & I often forget. The big difference is on the weekends- sometimes we crave it! We started out as newlyweds with canned biscuits & years later have graduated to some simple breakfast recipes that we can make with ingredients on hand. This healthy version of pancakes is a huge hit in our house- check out the recipe & how to change it up below!…
DIY One-Ingredient Corn Butter Recipe Perfect for Summer!
We’re definitely a corn family- big time. Even though it is just the two of us at home we tend to buy corn in bulk during the summer. We sit down together & shuck for what feels like ages & every time it is worth it. We have a deep freezer I keep stocked with it & it seems like we never grow tired of it. This corn “butter” is something I tried recently that Ryan & I both really liked so I thought I’d share it with you today!…
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup + FSTG Chips!
A few weeks back I knew I was in for a horribly busy time- so I knew it was time to prep lunch way ahead for the week. How do I usually do this? Basically soup or salad. I went with soup because I had some veggies & herbs that I knew would be excellent in a soup recipe! Keep reading to check out the recipe, substitution ideas, & some of my favorite tortilla chips!…
Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, & Quinoa Recipe
Almonds. Almond all the things. When Ryan & I first got married we were flat broke. We refer to the younger versions of ourselves as “broke as a joke” on a semi-regular basis. We may not be rolling in dough (well sometimes I roll dough) now but whenever we think things are bad that’s our reminder. Almond-crusted chicken is one of those recipes that costs a bit more than breadcrumbs & really tastes special. & looks way more fancy. True story! Check out how ridiculously easy it is to recreate below!…
Spicy Poached Chicken Breast with Thai Basil in Ginger Broth
Are you a soup fan? I go for weeks eating soups as my lunch at home. Something about the warmth & often something spicy just makes me happy. It can also really help with weight loss & making us feel more full! This recipe was adapted from the Poached Chicken with Bok Choy in Ginger Broth recipe from Martha Stewart Clean Slate Cookbook, p. 232. I’m in love with the recipe overall but I subbed in some flavors & ingredients I almost always have on hand. This is an easy one that is sure to please & adjust for anyone wanting to use up some ingredients!…
Pureed Pea Dip with Mint & Lemon Recipe from Martha Stewart Living
If you follow me on Instagram (check it out if you aren’t!) then you have likely been awaiting some recipes from the new Clean Slate Cookbook from the editors of Martha Stewart Living. I’ll be reviewing the entire cookbook along with some other goodies on Friday (along with a giveaway! shhhh) but first I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes inspired by or directly from the Clean Slate Cookbook & Guide! Today I’m sharing the Pureed Pea Dip with Mint & Lemon Recipe directly from the book- & what I loved serving it with! Check out the way they took frozen peas & made them taste like spring!…
Checking Off my Holiday List with Gluten-Free LUNA Bars!
Today’s post is sponsored by LUNA Bar, but my love for their gluten free bar options is all my own!
The holiday season is super crazy & it is definitely the season! Out running errands & checking off my holiday list I’ve been grabbing a clutch that goes with anything. I always try to keep my bag stocked with essentials like hand sanitizer, concealer, a brow pencil so I don’t look crazy, & a tasty snack I can toss in my bag like the LUNA gluten-free bar options.
Need to go to a work event? Check! Grab milk because we ran out….again…? Check? Head out the door to dinner with my husband? Checkitty check! Know what keeps me going? Making sure I have energy by always having a snack on hand! I have been loving the new gluten-free LUNA bars because I have a bad habit of getting really grumpy when my tummy starts to rumble.
All LUNA bars are now gluten-free & they are still under 200 calories for a suitable snack. They come in an awesome variety of flavors, are made with 70% organic ingredients, have no artificial flavors or synthetic preservatives, & are a great source of both protein & fiber! They tweaked things only slightly to make them gluten-free while still tasting great. I have 4 bars here that Ryan & I sat down & tried together & we loved each one for different reasons. We both agreed we’d reach for any of the flavors again…& that they tasted a bit like a granola & candy bar hybrid! Win!
Want to try your very own bar of your choice? Visit the LUNA PAGE HERE & then come back to let me know which flavor you’d most like to try! Just comment with it below along with your email address & I’ll contact one winner randomly!
