Saturday Sidekick – Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Welcome to Saturday Sidekick.  Saturdays I share a tasty side dish recipe.  Some easy to take to gatherings on a warm summer evening, others great for dinner at home.

This one is a favorite of mine, during the summer when I can get fresh cauliflower I do, yet during the winter I use frozen and it turns out fine.  Cheesey, bacon happiness.

Try and enjoy!

Recipe Here:  Cauliflower Mac and Cheese by KetoConnect

Friday Favorite – Keto Butter Chicken and Low Carb Naan Bread

Welcome to Friday Favorite!
On Fridays I share a favorite of mine, it may be a recipe,
a spice, a technique, or a kitchen product I enjoy.

This week had to be a recipe combination.  I am thankful to some friends sharing Indian food, recipies and techniques with me. The care for fresh ingredients, taking time with the recipes each flavor and layer of spice and ingredient just keeps adding to the others. Although, when I started eating low carb, keto in 2018 I thought I would miss out on a favorite.  When I discovered KetoConnect I found that no, I wouldnt have to miss out.  I do plan my whole day of eating around this one meal so I stay on track, yet that is never an issue because this is so good!  The cauliflower rice is good, I made it the first time, although I tend to skip it now.  I just want the chicken all that creamy yummy sauce and the Keto Naan Bread.

Try and Enjoy!  And share with me your favorite recipies, techniques, or kitchen tools.

Recipe Here:  Keto Butter Chicken by KetoConnect

Recipe Here:  Low Carb Naan by KetoConnect

Thirsty Thursday – Mint Water

Welcome to Thirsty Thursday where I search out and share different twists on drinks.  We all need to drink water, although we all know it can be boring.  I do love icy cold water, although I know plenty that don’t like water.  So, I will be searching out fun ideas to get the needed water intake with a twist of something.

Today’s recipe is something I have had end enjoyed, and now that the weather is warmer an the mint is abundant and happy in the garden I can start making it again.  Later in the garden season I love adding cucumber fresh from the garden.

Try and Enjoy!

Recipe Here:  Mint Water by Cook For Your Life

Willpower Wednesday! Easy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Welcome to Willpower Wednesday!

No matter what your weekly goals are, once we start to get tired our willpower can fade. We can easily plop down on the couch, or reach for some bad food choices.  So, my Willpower Wednesday posts will focus on a quick easy, healthy food option.

Our family generally has chicken two to three times a week, sometimes more.  And yes, some weeks I get bored.  I absolutely love basil.. I think I could truly grow a quarter acre of basil and not have enough.  Finding this recipe with a basil pesto will certainly be a mid week pick me up for my chicken bordom.

Try and Enjoy!

Recipe Here:   Easy Pesto Chicken Recipe by KetoConnect 

Taste Test Tuesday – Zesty Marinated Mushrooms

Welcome to Taste Test Tuesday, each week I will be searching out a new recipe, or maybe stepping out of my comfort zone to try something new.

The past week I have been enjoying mushrooms.  Cooked, raw, and marinated I purchased at our local grocery.  So, I decided to find a marinated mushroom recipe and give it a try.  The herbs sounded good in this one.  Although, I am not going thru the whole canning process.  I will be just doing more like refrigerator overnight pickles and see how it goes.

Try and Enjoy!

Recipe Here:  Zesty Marinated Mushrooms by The Spruce Eats

Mediterranean Monday – Easy Lemon Chicken

Welcome to my Mediterranean Monday Recipe Find.

Warmer weather is finally arriving where I live.  I am always looking for something quick and healthy for dinners. Especially in the summer when we are spending long fun hours outside.  I don’t want to be stuck inside at the stove.  This is a nice light recipe.

Try it and enjoy!

Recipe Here – Easy Lemon Chicken from The Mediterranean Dish

Sunday Sweets – Keto Vanilla Berry Mug Cake

Sunday is my day to find a sweet treat to make for the week. I picked a mug cake for this week. The weather is warming up, so something lite and fruity sounded good.

Recipe Here:  Keto Vanilla Berry Mug Cake, by Ditch The Carbs

Daily Recipe Find – Sunday Sweets- Keto Cheesecake

Anyone in the mood for a sweet treat? Oh, yes please! I do enjoy a treat now and then, and I am going to have to make these.

Recipe Here: https://www.ketoconnect.net/low-carb-chocolate-cheesecake/

Daily Recipe Find – Keto Green Chile Chicken

This has now become one of my go to easy chicken recipes.
I have never cooked with green chilies so wasn’t sure how I would like it.
They add a great flavor, and of course I love a creamy cheesy sauce.
The chilies aren’t spicy, although you could add some spice with your favorite spicy pepper.
I do like to cut my chicken into bite size pieces because I have to surround each bite with that sauce!  Enjoy!

Recipe Here:  Keto Green Chile Chicken

Daily Recipe Find – Cheese & Zucchini Keto Muffins

Even if you are not on Keto these muffins look really good.
I  can’t wait to make them with my fresh garden zucchini.
Although, I can’t wait that long for some cheesy tasty treats.
Zucchini has now been added to my grocery list this week.

Recipe Here:    Cheese & Zucchini Keto Muffins

Daily Recipe Find – Easy Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups

An easy go to meal is sloppy joes.  This recipe reminds me of them.  I haven’t been able to conquer my own BBQ sauce so I use J Hughes Sugar Free BBQ sauce and it is really good for those looking for a sugar free/low carb option.  These are for sure on my list of new recipe to make,

Recipe Here:  Easy Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups

Daily Recipe Find – Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Chicken is always in my freezer because I like it, it is versatile, quick and easy to cook up.

I have my favorite recipes that I generally cook each week.
Although, sometimes I need to try something new so I don’t get bored.
This recipe turned out really good.
Of course those that know me know I can not stick to a recipe.
My additions on this one was pepper jack cheese and smoked paprika.

Recipe Here:  Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Enjoy food fun and fuel your body!

Smiles and Trials of the Day – Spring 2019

Happy First Day of Spring!  
Smiles and Trials of the Day

Smiles – It has been wonderful warm weather, and yes…  I consider in the 50’s and sunny wonderful warm weather.  Having local farms near by is truly fantastic.  This morning  I saw they welcomed a new Spring Day calf, and fresh picked spinach, there was no other option than to go for a visit.

Now that I have fresh spinach in hand I have to change my dinner plans.  I decided on creamed spinach and baked pork chops.  A wonderful treat.

Trials –  Our good weather is on the way out.  Rain and possibly snow on the way, and I am ready to be done with the snow.

It truly is a welcome to Spring.
50’s one day, snow the next.
Yet through it all life springing up all around us.
Enjoy it all!

Smiles and Trials of the Day – Cold

Today was a freezing day for me.
I have them every so often.
Plus the fact it is cold outside and snow moving in doesn’t help.

Food is always a comfort,
so through my freezing I planned creamy ,spicy, comfort dinner.

Keto Butter Chicken from Keto Connect..
this is truly my favorite butter chicken recipe and really easy.
Recipe here

I always make their Naan bread with it,
with plenty of leftover bread for breakfast sandwich in the morning.
And yes, I do like garlic in my breakfast foods.

Stay warm and enjoy!

Smiles and Trials of the Day – Pizza

Can there be any trials when Pizza is involved???

Well, of course it can get burned..
Although today was all smiles.


Especially since I had some Italian Sausage in the fridge and decided to add that to my toppings.
Ranch dressing as the sauce,
chicken, italian sausage, bacon,
caramelized onions, and fresh mozzarella.

Fathead Pizza Dough – recipe here.  I do add some onion powder, garlic and oregano.

I divide the dough into 3 mini pizzas and cook each in a small cast iron skillet.

Happy Pizza Night!