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Roasted Green Beans with Almonds and Pecans

Fresh green beans complement almost any main dish. Roasted Green Beans with Almonds and Pecans is simple to make with a minimum of ingredients if you want something quick to serve with the main dish. Roasting green beans in the oven gives them a somewhat nutty flavor. What better way to enhance the nutty, fresh […]

Meal Prep for the Week of December 4, 2023

This is the first week of the freezer challenge that was inspired by my husband. I had to take an inventory of all that I have on hand before I could sit down and plan out menus. I was able to plan about three months out, but I might not be able to get that […]

Resistant Starch Potato Salad

My Keto lifestyle has made me think outside of the box and create or remake foods that I love differently. Discovering the resistant starch method for pasta, potatoes and rice was a lifesaver, but it is not something that one wants to do frequently. I still consider these foods a treat and have to use […]

Spinach Artichoke Pasta: A Starch-Resistant Recipe

This recipe is so easy! This is a 20-minute meal that is so stupid good it’s genius. When you see how easy this is, you will want to dream up similar recipes. Seriously so good! Ingredients 1 box low-carb Carbo-nada Pasta fettuccine noodles 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 10 oz. package frozen spinach, […]

Let’s Make Some Salsa Roja!

This authentic homemade salsa goes with tacos, fajitas, tostadas, burritos, tamales, chips, eggs…..Are you starting to get the picture here? Dried Arbol and Guajillo chiles provide the heat and flavor in this delicious Salsa Roja. You will want to make a double batch of this tasty salsa because it will disappear fast. Any leftovers (if […]

Meal Prep for the Week of November 27, 2023

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! I am grateful for my family of subscribers and all those who have supported me on my blogging journey. Thanksgiving kicks off the holidays and this year is going to be a roller coaster ride to the beginning of the next year. Not only are the holidays gearing […]

Layered Mexican Dip: A Guaranteed Crowd-Pleaser

I am jumping off my Keto and low-carb bandwagon today, to share my Layered Mexican Dip. You could leave out the beans to keep it Keto, but what is the fun in that? This dip is a favorite at parties and potlucks. Don’t get me started about serving this to teenagers! You might want to […]

Announcing Black Tie and Jam Crafts on Etsy!

When you can’t think of a gift to buy for someone, most people gravitate towards giving a gift card to a favorite store. Maybe you know that the gift recipient is saving up for something special to purchase for themselves. In these instances, cash is king. The problem is the presentation of a gift card […]

Weekday Sesame Beans

These are the best green beans! I have two versions: one is a version I make for weeknights, and the other is a fancier version that I make for special occasions. The only difference between the two versions is a couple of ingredients. One is not better than the other; they are both delicious. When […]

Meal Prep for the Week of November 20, 2023

In reality, it is Thanksgiving week, but as you will see, Thanksgiving is not listed in the menu plan below. That is because I post menu plans the week after they have been implemented. I will probably make this same statement next week when Thanksgiving Day pops up in the menu plan. Now you know […]

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