• A Christmas Tradition

    Christmas is just around the corner and I think I am going to have to make these again.  Don’t be scared…you can do this. It is all about Christmas patience Homemade cinnamon rolls are 1000% better than the canned version, but beware you have to plan ahead.  You need several hours (I started the process the night before) to let the dough proof and get ready to roll up into rolls.    SO what is proofing you ask?  Proofing is when you let the dough rise.  For this dough we are wanting it to rise, or proof, quite a bit.  The goal is at least double from its original size.…

  • Pumpkin Pasta is a must for Fall

    SO it is no secret that I love PUMPKIN everything.  Literally I am the one who gets tears in her eyes when PSL makes it debut at starbucks each Fall.  I am also that girl who goes to Trader Joes and buys EVERYTHING pumpkin they have (even the dog treats). My last shopping trip… There was also a pumpkin kringle in there.  I just CANNOT get enough pumpkin!! Really in Pasta? So I am a BIG, BIG pumpkin and pasta fan.  My first experience with it was in a ravioli (similar to the ones I got from Trader Joe’s) and then I had it with butternut squash in a lasagna…

  • Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies – The Fall Brownie

    Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies are everything to me right now.  They scream…Hello Fall!  I so love this time of year.  I love the cooler weather, sweaters, leaves falling and the smell of pumpkin spice EVERYWHERE! Look at that swirl… I am all about a good swirl…whether it be in my margarita or my brownie.  The swirl in these brownies are epic though.  The color of the pumpkin swirl next to the dark chocolate brownie batter is the perfect contrast.   These Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies are everything fall should be. A little extra chocolate love… To add a little extra chocolate to these already decadent brownies I added in some…

  • Pumpkin Crumb Muffin

    It’s Pumpkin Crumb Muffin Time, Y’all!  I know it is still August, but y’all I am all about pumpkin spice everything…and these muffins are the perfect kick-off to my pumpkin obsession! Just enough spice… The thing I love most about pumpkin spice is the combo of the spices.  There is a little cinnamon, some clove, some ginger, not too much of any one spice and not too little…it really is the perfect combo.  Pumpkin spice makes me feel all warm and cozy inside, just soooo happy. These muffins have pumpkin not only int he batter but also in the topping but don’t worry it is not over powering…it is just…

  • KETO Poblano Chicken Casserole

    Are you a fan of stuffed jalapeños?  I AM and this KETO Poblano Chicken Casserole is everything you love about a stuffed jalapeño and MORE! Starting with Chicken! For the sake of ease I used a rotisserie chicken.  I just love how easy a rotisserie chicken can make dinner.  If you do not have one on hand, or don’t love them like I do you can use 4-5 cooked chicken breasts, and just shred them up.   Oh the sauce! The delicious sauce is a wonderful combo of cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, chicken stock and some spices.  It is loaded with tons of FLAVOR and is so easy you…

  • Fudgy Brownies (KETO friendly)

    These Fudgy brownies are one my favorites.  It has been a while since I started my KETO journey but these are still my GO TO sweet treat! Only 2 Net Carbs Not only are these brownies AMAZING they are super low carb as well.  Each brownies only has 2 net Carbs!  Yes, you read that right… 2 net Carbs per brownie.  Can it get any better? 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.…

  • KETO MEATLOAF – you NEED this in your life

    KETO Meatloaf is the epitome of comfort food in my book.  This dish takes me back to my childhood but with an update making it KETO and kid friendly. Mini in size…BIG in flavor I made this meatloaf in muffin pans not only because it makes it super easy but also because they are just so darn cute!!  Each little meatloaf is a little bigger than a meatball making them a fun size.  You can have a few for dinner and then a few for lunch the next day. I also love the size for kids.  My niece and nephew loved them! OHHHH the glaze! My favorite part of a…

  • Lemon Parmesan Skillet Chicken & Cauliflower Rice

    Happy Tuesday.  This Lemon Parmesan Skillet Chicken & Cauliflower rice is the perfect quick fix dinner for the busiest of weeks.  I don’t know about your week but it has already been a crazy, crazy week in my world and this one pan dinner is definitely on my menu this week.   PS… It is also very KETO friendly with only 5 net Carbs per serving. It’s all about the coating! This dish all starts with this amazing coating you press the chicken into.  It is super simple, just parmesan cheese, seasoning and garlic.  Yep… it really is that simple.  The parmesan cheese and garlic gives the chicken so much…

  • KETO Egg Roll Bowl

    Is your week crazy busy?  I know mine has been.  There seems to be something popping up every couple minutes that has to be handled immediately.  Unfortunately that means dinner doesn’t get prepped… but no worries because this KETO Egg Roll Bowl is the perfect quick fix dinner!  I mean SUPER QUICK! Ready in under 30 When I say quick I mean this dish is ready to be served in less than 30 minutes.  YES… less than 30 minutes!  Oh yeah, and it is all prepared in one skillet.  You start with the sausage and then add on all the other yummy to make this dish really something special.  All…

  • Robin’s Egg Cookies

    Easter is coming…. it will be here before we know, and if you are still looking for a sweet treat I have the perfect recipe for you. Robin’s Egg Cookies!  Trust me everyone will love these! Quick and Easy The beauty of these cookies is that they are not only delicious but they are also super easy to mix up.  I was ready to go put the first pan in the oven by the time the oven was done preheating.  There is no chilling or freezing needed for these sweet treats.   I love cookies that come together super quick, that means I can have them anytime I want them.…