Spaghetti Squash with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach is a super healthy low carb side. Toss with fresh basil for extra flavor. If cooked right, spaghetti squash is a wonderful substitute for pasta. Cook it just until the strands are tender. If you overcook it, the texture will be too soft and maybe even mushy. This is a simple side dish with added sweetness from cherry tomatoes. The tomatoes are cooked in a skillet until they start to burst which brings out their sweetness. The sweetness is ...
Sweet Potato, Arugula, and Feta Salad
A Sweet Potato, Arugula, and Feta Salad is a wonderfully healthy combination of roasted sweet potatoes, wild rice, peppery arugula, salty feta all drizzled with a maple-syrup Dijon dressing. It's a deliciously filling fall salad and I love it so much I make it all year long. One of my favorite ways to make salad is to add unexpected ingredients. Salads are one of my favorite things to eat but I can very easily get bored with them. Adding wild rice to this salad makes it a hearty vegetarian ...
Light Pig Pickin Cake
Light Pig Pickin Cake is a cool and creamy southern dessert featuring mandarin oranges, pineapple and Cool Whip. It's an easy and delicious cake! Sometimes it is made as a layer cake, but this one is made in a 9x13-inch pan. It is perfect for potlucks and cookouts. This recipe starts with a box of cake mix which makes it simple to prepare in a short amount of time. To make it lighter, I've used applesauce to moisten the cake, egg whites, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix, and reduced-fat ...
Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is low carb heaven. An Ultra creamy layer of whipped cottage cheese topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan is baked until warm and bubbly. I love to top mine with pepperoni slices and olives. So high in protein it will keep you full for hours. Plus, who can resist all that cheese? It feels so indulgent. and will totally satisfy your pizza cravings. Even if you are not a huge fan of cottage cheese, this easy and tasty low carb recipe is a ...
Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding
Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding- this healthy take on southern banana pudding is loaded with protein and it's a breeze to make. Quick and Easy It only takes about 15 minutes to whip up this protein-filled dessert. This recipe makes 2 servings but it can easily be doubled. Make Ahead and Storage You'll want to refrigerate this banana pudding for at least 30 minutes before eating, preferably longer to give it a chance to get really cold and for the flavors to blend. Once made it ...
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Poached Egg
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Poached Egg is a delicious healthy salad that is a little out of the ordinary. This salmon salad makes a great low carb, gluten-free lunch or dinner. Easy Homemade Dressing An easy homemade balsamic dressing adds just the right amount of flavor to this smoked salmon salad. It's flavored with garlic, orange juice, and a little Dijon mustard. This recipe makes enough for 2 servings but you can easily double or triple it. The dressing can be made up ...
Tomato Mozzarella Chicken
Tomato Mozzarella Chicken is a flavorful, easy to make dish that combines chicken breasts with the classic Italian flavors of tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil. The whole thing is made on the stovetop and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal. With lots of cherry tomatoes and some tomato paste, this dish has a rich tomato flavor. How To Make Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Additions and Variations Recipe Tips How To Serve Serve with a ...
Roasted Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Salad- this kale-based salad is a wonderful fall salad. Full of bacon, feta cheese, crunchy nuts, and pomegranate arils. Makes a great addition to a holiday meal. Can be served as a side salad or as a main dish. Roasted Vegetable Salad Roasted vegetable salads are some of my favorites. To me they just seem more filling and more substantial than a regular salad. In this recipe you'll coat Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato (or Butternut Squash) in ...
Greek Chicken Bowls
These Greek Chicken Bowls are loaded with so much flavor. It's a low carb meal you will want to make again and again. Greek Chicken Bowls This low carb lunch consists of marinated Greek chicken, homemade Tzatziki sauce, cauliflower rice, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers, and feta cheese. Cauliflower Rice I don't recommend frozen cauliflower rice. It typically tastes mushy and soggy. Look for cauliflower rice in the produce section, or ...
Rosemary White Bean Soup
Rosemary White Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting soup that can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. Serve with some crusty bread and a salad for a healthy winter meal. Creamy and Thick This soup's texture is creamy and thick but there's no cream. Instead a can of cannellini beans is blended until smooth and added to the soup. It's a natural healthy way to give it such a great texture. How To Make Rosemary White Bean Soup (More detailed instructions in recipe card ...