• KETO Pumpkin Muffins

    Muffins are my weakness…especially pumpkin muffins.  One of my biggest fears when I went on KETO was I would have to give up my muffins, I mean they are normally not low carb.  Thankfully that fear was put to rest with these AMAZING KETO Pumpkin Muffins. The Swirl is EVERYTHING It is no secret that I am all about anything and everything pumpkin spice.  As much as I love a good plain pumpkin muffin to make these a little extra special I added a cream cheese swirl to the top.  Isn’t just about anything better with a little cream cheese swirl? I kept it super simple with just cream cheese,…

  • Roasted Cauliflower Mash

    This Roasted Cauliflower Mash has quickly become one of my most favorite sides.  Growing up mashed potatoes were a staple on our table.  My mom loved them and my grandmother loved them so anytime we could have them we would.  Whether they were just the traditional recipe or something a little extra special like these Garlic Mashed Potatoes, it didn’t matter we loved them all and now I love this cauliflower version (trust me I cannot believe I just said that out loud). Roasting is key To really amp up the flavor in this Cauliflower Mash I roasted the cauliflower prior to mashing it.  Roasting it really helps to add…

  • Instant Pot KETO Chili

    I am still in disbelief that Thanksgiving is already over and it is time to jump into full Christmas mode, I feel like it was just yesterday that I was thinking about my summer plans.  As busy as the Holiday season can be you still have to cook dinner for all your peeps and this Instant Pot KETO Chili is the perfect dinner that everyone is sure to LOVE! Quick and Easy I love the Instant Pot for so many reasons, but one of my favorite reasons is because everything goes into the pot all together.  Not only does this add to the overall flavor but you only have 1…

  • Keto Pumpkin Blondies

    Blondies have always been favorite of mine.  I love ones with butterscotch chips, peanut butter or chocolate chips.  I am not picky …. but one of my favorite blondies is a pumpkin blondie with dark chocolate.   KETO Good Just because I am doing KETO/Low Carb doesn’t mean I cannot still enjoy everything pumpkin this Fall.  I have fallen in love with my KETO Pumpkin Bread, it really is my most favorite pumpkin bread EVER.  I also love these Pumpkin Butter Cookies for a Fall cookies everyone can love.  Fall is not Fall without Pumpkin yummies. To add one more Pumpkin treat to my fall dessert tray I give KETO…

  • Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

    The weather is cooling down and some serious comfort food.  One of my favorite comfort foods is a nice hamburger steak with gravy… and now that I am eating mushrooms it is all about mushroom gravy.       Dinner TONIGHT Weeknight dinners can be so hard…you want something that is super yummy but also easy and quick.  The beauty of this recipe is that is all comes together in less than a hour and is SO GOOD!  It is loaded with tons of flavor and topped with a delicious mushroom gravy … comfort food at its best. You really can get home from a busy day and have dinner on the…

  • Keto Pumpkin Bread

    Pumpkin anything is my downfall, but a really great pumpkin bread is my MOST FAVORITE fall treat.   Time for Pumpkin, people I love to use pumpkin in baking.  It adds so much moisture to cakes and breads without a lot of extra fats, carbs or calories.  I even add it to my coffee sometimes for a little extra creaminess and something special….my own homemade PSL. For this recipe pumpkin is the star and it helps to create one of the best pumpkin breads I have EVER had. A little extra crunch To add a little something extra to this amazing pumpkin bread I topped it with spiced walnuts.  Yes,…

  • Broccoli Cheese Soup (KETO Friendly)

    It finally dropped down the 70’s/80’s in Southeast Texas and that is soup weather down here and I have been craving broccoli and cheese soup something fierce so here we go….KETO friendly Broccoli Cheese Soup. One of the best I am a BIG, BIG fan of broccoli and cheese soup.  When I go to Panera I always get in their bread bowl (well before KETO that is) and I LOVED it.   Being that I now a Keto Girl I decided to make my favorite soup Keto style and let me tell you it is AMAZING! In past recipes I have used whole milk or even half & half and…

  • Bacon Brussels Sprouts

    A side dish can truly make or break a meal…but this quick Bacon Brussels Sprouts dish will make any meal AMAZING! Super Easy The beauty of this side is with a few simple ingredients and one pan you can create a side that everyone is sure to love…even those that are not big brussels sprouts fans.  To amp up the flavor I cooked the sprouts in the bacon grease which not only helped to caramelize them perfectly but also added a ton of bacon-y (it’s a word I promise) goodness to each bite.  It also meant that everything was cooked in the same pan, making clean up even easier! FYI…If…

  • Fudgy Brownies (KETO friendly)

    It has been a month on KETO and honestly I have been LOVING it.  I haven’t really missed or craved anything…except brownies.  I am a BIG, BIG fan of brownies and have been on the hunt for a delicious, fudgy keto friendly brownie that everyone would love….and I have FOUND it!! Fudgy deliciousness For me a good brownie is loaded with chocolate but a GREAT brownie is super fudgy and rich…these brownies my friends are GREAT!  The are loaded with tons of chocolate.  There is dark chocolate and cocoa powder making these brownies super rich.   I also added in a bit of espresso powder which helps to intensify the…

  • Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Soup

    Happy October!  Fall is in full swing, at least that is what I hear.  This Instant Pot Beef enchilada Soup is the perfect Fall dish…even though it is 86 and humid here I am pretending it is fall outside my window. Instant Pot Time If you know me you know I am a big fan of my Instant Pot.  You can cook just about anything in there from breakfast, like this Oatmeal, to amazing pasta dishes like this Chicken Alfredo dish to Cheesecake.  I have to tell you though this soup is one of my most favorite dishes I have made in my Instant Pot. This soup was ready in…