• KETO Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Yesterday here in SE Texas was cold, rainy and just generally yucky.  Anytime it is like that I start craving soup… and yesterday it was all about Chicken Enchilada Soup.        One Pot Dinner Not only is this soup perfect for a cold day but it is also perfect for the busiest of nights.  The soup is made all in one pot and done in under 30 minutes… yes all done in under 30 minutes. It starts with veggies and ends with cheese, does it get any better? Yes, it is KETO friendly I took a “break” from my KETO journey for the holidays and honestly I am not 100%…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole (KETO/Low Carb)

    Who doesn’t love a good casserole.  I know I do.  They are my comfort food and this Bacon Cheeseburger has everything a good casserole should have, and then some. Bacon, please This casserole all starts with bacon.  I used 1/2 lb of bacon and cut the strips into small pieces and then cooked it all in a large skillet.  If you leftover bacon you can use it, but I love how the bacon flavor becomes the base of the casserole when you cook it in the same skillet as the meat. The bacon adds so much flavor and really elevates this casserole to the next level.  My moms hamburger casserole…

  • Pork Medallions with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    I think this is the first time the word mushroom has been in the title of any post I have EVER made.  It was not until a month or so ago that I even started eating them…and now I LOVE THEM, and they are perfect in this dish! Pork & Mushrooms While I was at the store the other day I came across a beautiful pork tenderloin.  Now I am a big pork tenderloin fan, but I wanted to make a one skillet dinner so i decided to cut the tenderloin into medallions.  Not only did it make the cooking time minimal, it also made for super tender little chunks…

  • Roasted Beef Tenderloin

    Is there anything more decadent than a perfectly cooked steak?  It makes any meal feel a little more special, something to savor, but it can also be time consuming and hard if you can’t grill… don’t worry I have the perfect fix.  This Roasted Beef Tenderloin is as good as any grilled steak and is so easy you won’t believe it. 5 ingredients and DONE Anytime I see a beef tenderloin on sale I grab one.  The meat is super tender, it is the filet part of the steak.  It cooks quickly and freezes beautifully.  I love having one in the freezer for any special occasion that might pop up…you…

  • Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Casserole

    Ok everyone…Today is THE DAY.  Today is the day that I started my KETO journey.  And today is also the FIRST time I have ever had cauliflower rice…it is a VERY BIG DAY peeps! So why KETO? There are 2 main reason why I am jumping onto the keto train.  First is for me.  I have always struggled with my weight and in the last year I have become even more motivated to get it under control, being back in the dating world will do that to you.  I have a really good friend who started this journey a few months ago and has had tremendous success, I am so…

  • Grilled Fish

    In the past year I have become OBSESSED with fishing.  There is nothing like being on the water with a fishing pole in my hand.  I don’t even care if I catch a fish, I just love being out there.   Now trust me it is SUPER FUN to catch a lot (see below) but I love it regardless. Just a Few… This summer some of my girlfriends and I hosted a fishing tournament of girls vs guys.  Needless to say the girls won, I mean look at the fish we caught, and we had the best time ever.   It would not have mattered if we caught anything, I…