Serving a meat and cheese tray is a game day tradition at my parties, and so is setting out big bowl of crunchy-munch snack mix. I’m thinking, why not combine the two dishes, save some time in the making, and streamline the snacking process?! My Charcuterie Crunch Beef Trail Mix is an all-flavor, no fumble game day snack that is packed with a little protein for the win. Read on to get this beef jerky trail mix recipe featuring lots of yummy finger foods inspired by the likes of proven party food heroes – charcuterie boards, cheese trays and fruit platter! Continue reading
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Easy Sofrito Beef Soup
The holidays are winding down, but I still have a house full of hungry people . . . and I’m pretty much DONE cooking big too-dos for a while (did you see the peppermint crepe cake I made that too like 6 hours to make and 5 minutes to eat).
Thank goodness my Easy Beef Sofrito Soup is a no-brainer to make, I can have a big batch whipped up in less than 20 minutes to feed my hungry homies and house guests. It’s hearty, it’s healthy, it’s guaranteed to get me some high-fives as we cheer on our favorite football teams on the big screen. 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.
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
Pearl Onion & Mushroom Roast Beef with Sweet Black Pepper Sauce – Keto, Paleo, 30min
Hate to boast, but this roast is the best. Bragging rights deserved though, this Pearl Onion & Mushroom Roast Beef with Sweet Black Pepper Sauce is both a special occasion superstar (think keto holiday and paleo holiday) and weekday wonder that even a newbie “roaster” can pull off with ease.
Some of the “whoohoos” include a sub-30-minute cooking time, about 25g grams protein per 3-oz serving, wonderous roasted veggies on the side, and a sweet-spicy dry rub and sauce have no added sugar. We’re talking keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, and low-carb friendly. Heck, this easy roast recipe is just FRIENDLY, so invite friends, family or neighbors over to dine! Get the Pearl Onion & Mushroom Roast Beef with Sweet Black Pepper Sauce now: Continue reading
Keto and Low Carb Survival Guide for Holiday Parties
Cheese boards, fruit trays, charcuterie, sweet and salty snacks– oh my! To many of us, a smorgasbord of holiday party snacks is an invitation to over indulge . . . ‘tis the season, fa, la, la! To others, especially those trying to be mindful of a low-carb lifestyle or weight-loss diet (like keto, paleo, etc.), just the sight of a high-carb, high-calorie food fest turns the mood from happy to high stress. But fear not, you can still treat yourself to a night of delicious nibbling and drink by following these diet-friendly and low-carb tips that are much less naughty and way more nice. Read on for my low carb and keto holiday snack tips! Continue reading