Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs

They say a good steak dinner can make you cry, and my Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs holds true these sentiments. I advise having a napkin nearby to dab your eyes (and mouth) after the emotional feelings this sirloin steak dish evokes with its mouth-watering, meaty flavor and smoky, subtle sweet-heat. Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs

This easy international beef recipe was originally created for my friends at Beef Loving Texans. It’s protein-packed and brings an international flair to your Paleo, Keto or otherwise lower-carb diet. Read on to get this easy beef kebab recipe for the grill. Continue reading

Friday Fit Five: Diet of 1/3s, Mountain Lions, Why I Don’t Stink & More

Ending the week with a Fit Friday Five, not that my week can be distilled down to just five things of interest – but these anecdotes thoughts and ideas for healthy living are too good not to share! 

Read on to find out what I’m eating, how I’m working out, what I’m wearing and how I’m taking care of myself. Hopefully one or all will take you a step further down your health and fitness journey. Continue reading

Sheet Pan Sesame Green Beans and Mushrooms

Sometimes preparing a side dish isn’t about taking sides. He wanted green beans, I wanted mushrooms – so we compromised and made them both. Our individual veggie selections roasting separately, yet on the same baking sheet, started to seem like they should mingle. So, I made the introductions, tossed them together and finished with a kiss of sesame dressing. Winner, winner – Sheet Pan Sesame Green Beans and Mushrooms for dinner! Sheet Pan Sesame Green Beans and Mushrooms

Read on to get this easy, 20-minute, easy side dish recipe that is sure to please both sides. Continue reading

Low-Carb Watermelon Chia Syrup and Valentine’s Day Brunch Inspo!

This post is sponsored by the National Watermelon Board. However, all opinions, comments, content and enthusiasm remain my own!

This girl loves her syrup, especially fruit syrups, but not the sickening amount of sugar that comes along with most – and it’s usually high-fructose corn syrup in those purchased syrup bottles to boot. Ugh. But, my Low-Carb Watermelon Chia Syrup makes a MUCH healthier option, taking advantage of the fruit’s natural sweetness along with a little stevia. It could even be considered a keto syrup, depending on your carb intake for the day.Low Carb Watermelon Chia Syrup

By making my easy recipe for low-carb watermelon syrup, you can enjoy the yumminess of watermelon in so many ways, for so few carbs, and all through the year! Read on to get the low carb syrup recipe along with my favorite ways to use it. Continue reading

Keto Pancake Puffs

Traditional pancakes are a no-no on a keto diet, made with flour (hello, carbs) and topped with sugary syrup (hello, more carbs.) I think my body absorbs the carbohydrates just at the mere glance. But, oh how hard it can be to say “no” to this delicious breakfast and brunch dish –and now I don’t have to thanks to my Keto Pancake Puffs.  Keto Pancake Puffs - a yummy, low-carb breakfast

I like the “puff” format over a big pancake because you can pop one or two in your mouth for a snack, or enjoy more for a main meal. Kinda like a healthy donut hole, too! However, the batter CAN be used to make mini or full-sized keto pancakes – read on to get all the details. Continue reading