Mediterranean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash | Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Looking for a lower calorie pasta dish, satisfying gluten-free recipe or way to add more veggies to your life?  My recipe for Mediterranean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a fit, fresh and flavorful meal that will keep you on point with your healthy eating intentions. Mediterranean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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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

Thai Cucumber Grapefruit Salad

My Thai Cucumber Grapefruit Salad is a crunchy and crazy-tasty way to bring color to your winter dinner – and add a welcomed punch of vitamin C. I love citrus season and coming up with new ways to use all the different varieties –like lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines and, today, grapefruit in a citrus salad!

Thai Grapefruit Cucumber Salad

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Tomato Artichoke Noodle Nests with Gluten-free Pasta

Scenario: It’s Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve or some other fabulous night (or even Game Day) when friends and family are gathering to celebrate good company – and good food! This year I have been tasked with bringing the appetizer to get us started and my gluten-free Tomato Artichoke Noodle Nests are sure to be picked clean off the serving platter.  A twirl of tasty gluten-free pasta held together like little bite-sized artichoke quiches are baked in mini muffin tins and topped with succulent roasted tomatoes.Gluten Free Tomato Artichoke Noodle Nests

It’s the perfect pop of pasta that everyone can enjoy as an hors d’oeurvre – and, the leftovers are super tasty for breakfast. Read on to get this gluten-free appetizer recipe: Continue reading

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

It might seem like pumpkin is on repeat here, but nothing wrong with trying to find another way to enjoy pumpkin this time of year – am I right?! Lovers of this seasonal flavor sensation will love my Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake, a not-so-classic take on a popular Mexican dessert (which means “three milks” cake in Spanish).

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

 

Not only does it (lip) smack of pumpkin spice and maple, this pretty much sugar-free cake is free of table sugar (duh), taking the cake down from 56g carbs to just 18g carbs (and 500 calories to 358 calories) thanks to natural sweetener alternatives . . . aka, it’s sugar swap time!  Impress your guests with this feast-worthy and feel good yet low-carb dessert for the holidays – hint, hint, Thanksgiving dessert idea! Continue reading