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 →

Easy Turmeric Cucumber-Egg Bites | Keto, Low-carb

Making a healthy snack or healthy snack doesn’t have to be hard and my Turmeric Cucumber-Egg Bites are tasty proof of that! If you can boil an egg, you’ve got this! And, if you don’t have this essential life skill, I’ve seen pre-cooked, pre-peeled hard-boiled eggs at the market. Okay, I won’t like — I used pre-cooked, pre-peeled hard-boiled eggs for convenience (and to give my arthritis-y hands some relief from the chore). Turmeric Egg-Cucumber Bites - keto snack, low carb appetizer

Read on to get the 5 minute appetizer recipe, which is also a great keto snack, with only 25 calories and less than 1g carbohydrate per piece (and almost 2g protein). Continue reading →

Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bites – Running Fuel

Have you thought about what you’re eating for race day fuel? So many winter marathons about to go down in January and February including Walt Disney World Marathon, Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona, Chevron Houston Marathon, Austin Marathon and more. Plus, trail running season and obstacle course racing season (like Spartan Race) will be ramping up soon. It’s time to start thinking about what tasty yet effective running snacks to pack in those hydration packs, running belts and shorts pockets.Cinnamon Mocha Energy Bites for Marathon

Today, I’m sharing a Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bite recipe I made especially for 2019 race day badassery. Read on for more! Continue reading →

Pomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath

Everyone needs a Christmas KISS . . . and by KISS, I mean “Keep It Simple Stupid” idea for holiday entertaining. When I have guests drop in unexpectedly or forgot to make something fabulous for a “bring a dish” event, I rely on guacamole. Everyone loves it and it is idiot proof. My Pomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath is no harder than making a regular avocado mash-up (soooo simple a toddler could do it) and yet so fun and festive your guests will assume you’ve gone all Martha on them. Pomegranate Herb GuaPomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath

Grab yourself a bag of chips or veggie sticks and read on how to make this 10-minute (max) dip recipe. Continue reading →

Healthy Homemade Bone Broth for Instant Pot

Bone broth. It seems so buzzy-trendy for the last few years, but it’s been around for decades. Makes me nostalgic for Grandma humming about her kitchen, making stock out of Sunday dinner leftovers. Actually, bone broth goes back thousands of years, just picture ancient nomadic tribes making something/anything life-sustaining out of the less edible parts of animals.  Healthy Homemade Bone Broth for Instant Pot

Bone broth is good. Bone broth is healing. Bone broth is so warm and comforting on these cooler fall and winter days. It can be enjoyed as a beverage and also used as a flavor- and nutrient-boosting ingredient suitable for a variety of dishes. Today, I’m sharing a surprisingly easy recipe for Homemade Bone Broth for Instant Pot from my friend, Greg, who showed me the way. It’s friendly for Paleo, Keto, Whole30 and Gluten-free diets. Read on! Continue reading →