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A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Entertaining

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A bold blast of Blue Cheese is my go-to ingredient to create memorable appetizers, finger foods, side dishes and other party foods for entertaining. It’s bold, it’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s crazy yummy with a unique flavor that pairs so well with both sweet and savory foods.

A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Holiday Entertaining

Bold blue cheese seems to be polarizing, either you “love it” or “hate it.” However, I’m pretty certain that even staunch naysayers will be happily noshing their way through my something-for-everyone menu of A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Entertaining. Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Cherry and Pistachio Crescent Pinwheels with Honey

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Blue Cheese Cherry and Pistachio Crescent Pinwheels with Honey are the perfect bite for any “tis the season” situation – you know, when you need a holiday appetizer that is quick, easy and sure to disappear off the platter faster than Santa up the chimney.  Blue Cheese Cherry Pistachio Pinwheels with honey

True, these warm and gooey, savory and sweet hors d’oeuvres fall more on my splurge list due to the pre-made crescent dough used in the making.  However, I see no reason not to treat myself to few carb-wonderful days during these weeks of celebrating. Also, good news, if you follow a gluten-free diet, I have seen a gluten free version of this refrigerated dough on the market shelves. Read on to get the recipe: Continue reading →

Keto and Low Carb Survival Guide for Holiday Parties

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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.  beef charcuterie cheeseboard - paleo, keto and low carb options   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 →

Low Carb Chicken Verde Queso Soup | 15 Minute Meal

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Looking for a semi-homemade, entirely delicious soup to warm you up on those chilly nights when you don’t have a second to spare? My Low Carb Chicken Verde Queso Soup is a speedy solution that relies on pre-cooked, shredded chicken and a brick of cream cheese for a jump start. Don’t fret, fresh veggies like mushrooms and spinach are also included. Low Carb Chicken Verde Queso Soup a 15 minute meal gluten free

I almost always have meal prepped shredded chicken in the in the freezer for occasions like this, but most grocery stores offer packaged in the meat or deli department as well (you can also cube up grilled chicken breasts instead). Read on to get the recipe for this 15-minute meal that will warm your belly and nourish your soul, without adding any stress or mess! Continue reading →

5 Ridiculously Easy Pimento Cheese Snacks for Keto, Low-Carb Diets

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This post is sponsored by Price*s but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Pimento cheese, it’s not just an old-fashioned southern thing y’all! While this iconic dip/spread was, in fact, prolific at every party, potluck and picnic lunch of my youth, it continues to remain a tried-and-true classic that can be used in a number of unique, updated ways. Today I’m sharing 5 Ridiculously Easy Pimento Cheese Snacks for Keto, Low-Carb Diets – and, instead of making my own, I’m using Price*s Pimento Cheese a convenient product that’s been around since 1959 and still found fresh in the cheese department of your market.Pimento Cheese Low Carb Keto Snack Ideas

All of these pimento cheese snack recipes are also meat-free and gluten-free, if those are dietary concerns of yours. Read on to get all the details. Continue reading →