Low-carb Avocado Tuna Salad | Keto, Paleo, Whole30

Tuna Salad, it’s one of those classic, old-school staples of lunch. Snore.  But, HELLO Low-carb Avocado Tuna Salad for Two, this low-carb, crazy-good take on traditional tuna salad is one hundred percent “yum” and zero percent “yawn.” Plus, you have enough in the recipe to share – or have leftovers the next day!

Low-carb Avocado Tuna Salad - Keto, Paleo, Whole30

 

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Triple Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad

Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad just makes me smile, for so many reasons. The salad personified is ME, call it “Jennifer Salad” because it’s all about the things I am and love. It’s sweet without being cloying, packed with the season’s best berries including blueberries, raspberries and strawberries (or any combo there in). It’s bold with a blast of blue cheese crumbles. It’s got a lot of attitude and texture, with layers of flavor to keep every bite interesting. It’s hearty and healthy, fills you up without being too dainty. And finally, it’s portable and ready to go, standing up to a mealtime on any adventure.

Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad is a scrumptious side dish featuring blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and a blast of bold blue cheese. Can be made ahead for an easy dinner side dish or meal prep friendly for lunch!

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(No Bake) Peach Chia Almond Protein Cheesecake

Eating cheesecake for breakfast is just fine by me, especially if it’s my no-bake Peach Chia Almond Protein Cheesecake. Also, just fine by me – personal-sized, portion-controlled, no-bake cheesecakes, like this these! Peach Chia Almond Protein Cheesecakes are a lower-carb, protein-packed option for a quick breakfast or healthier dessert!

It doesn’t take long to make a batch of this lower-carb breakfast recipe the night before, for grab-and-go morning meals. Or, eat for dessert as a healthier cheesecake option packed, with no added sugars other than from the fruit and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese and protein powder. Read on to get the friendly for meal prep breakfast recipe: Continue reading

Green Beans with Strawberries and Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing

No more yelling “eat your green beans” thanks to this beautiful, berry-elevated side dish just bursting with flavor. Green beans and berries are both staples of summer, so I thought – why not just toss ‘em in a skillet, season with a spicy-sweet raspberry dressing, sit back and enjoy a few moments of dinner time magic. You, know, when the kids aren’t rolling their eyes or groaning about the sight of vegetables!

Spicy Berry Green Beans

Green Beans with Strawberries and a Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing makes a colorful addition to your family’s plate and, as we all know, eating lots of vibrant colors is good for your health. And, done in 10 minutes, this stress-free, summer green bean recipe is good for your mental health too! Continue reading

Farm Fresh Beef Meat Sauce for Meal Prep with Easy & Unique Serving Ideas

One of the most popular meals in my home is spaghetti with meat sauce, and it’s safe to say it’s the hearty fuel that helped my raise up three strapping boys, now ages 16, 19 and 22. The family has a particular brand they LOVE, and if I stray or get adventurous with homemade, they groan and say . . . “it’s different.” Farm Fresh Beef Meat Sauce

However, at the request of Beef Loving Texans, I recent made the Farm Fresh Meat Sauce created by their chef and my friend, Tiffany Blackmon.  The family did say, “it’s different” but this time with their mouths’ full gobbling up more. I was pretty happy about their enthusiasm, since the sauce includes extra finely chopped veggies like zucchini, carrots, mushrooms and such. I served this beef meat sauce on pasta – and also in three other unique ways! You can read all about it on their blog post, but I want to share it here too!   Continue reading