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Mexican Street Corn
The Holiday weekend is almost here and I am busy thinking about all the yummies I am going to fix. One dish I know for sure is this Mexican Street Corn Salad. It is a perfect side for this Holiday weekend. It is so much more than corn Ok, obviously corn is a HUGE part of this dish but that is not all there is to it. There is also lime, cheese, herbs, chili powder, sour cream…and a few more things. Let me tell you it all comes together to create a delicious corn salad, that you can serve warm or chilled, that everyone is sure to LOVE!! It…
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Cranberries & Holidays = Magic
It is time to bring on the cranberries!! I don’t know about you but the side dishes are really my favorite part of my Holiday table. They are also my favorite left over…and these green beans are among my MOST Favorite. As I have mentioned before, the only veggie I would eat growing up was green beans. My family was not one of those that you had to finish everything on your plate before you left the table, but if green beans were on my plate I would finish those for sure (I would also finish my potatoes, but now I know they weren’t veggies). For the most part we ate green beans either…
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KETO Broccoli & Cauli Casserole
This KETO Broccoli and Cauli Casserole is hands down my most favorite side I have made since on my KETO journey. I am a HUGE fan of broccoli and I am becoming a big fan of cauliflower so bringing the 2 together is perfect! Load it Up One the first side dishes I made when I started my KETO path was my Loaded Cauliflower Casserole. It is still one of my favorites and I make it often, but this Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole is definately my new go to. To amp it up a bit I used sour cream, ranch seasoning and mayo. This combo adds a creaminess to…
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Jalapeno & Cilantro Coleslaw
Truth time…I have never been a fan of coleslaw. I can actually count on one hand the number of times I have had coleslaw. When my Godmother said she was going to make some I was not super excited to say the least. Well… that all changed the minute I tasted it. Jalapeño & Cilantro Coleslaw is now one of my most favorite summer sides! It is all about the prep When SandyJones, my Godmother, said she was going to make coleslaw I just figured we would buy a bag of slaw and go from there…well I was WRONG. She bought a head of cabbage and cut that bad boy…
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KETO Loaded Fried “Rice”
I have been craving Chinese food A LOT lately. My typical go to is a loaded fried rice, I just love all the flavors and textures together in each bite. On my KETO journey a traditional fried rice is not going to work but this KETO Loaded Fried Rice is perfection! Making it KETO friendly Obviously, as I said above, a traditional fried rice would not work on a KETO friendly menu, so to make it KETO friendly I am using cauliflower rice. It has a very similar texture to traditional rice but with just a few carbs. I also love it because it cooks up SUPER fast and will…
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Pimento Cheese Spread
A MUST MAKE (& it is KETO friendly) Pimento cheese is very special to me. My MeeMaw always made the most amazing pimento cheese. She always had it for us every time we came to the farm.It was always so rich and creamy. Maybe I love it it is because she made it or maybe it is the cheese but whatever it is I DO SO LOVE IT! To make this favorite even better it is KETO/Low Carb friendly. Not only is it a favorite but I can enjoy it anytime I want while sticking to my KETO lifestyle. Now that is a WIN WIN! A Master’s Tradition Pimento cheese is also special because it is one…
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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…
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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…
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Lemon Quinoa
Are you a quinoa fan? Well, I am …. I am a BIG, BIG fan. I love it in a salad, paired with chicken or salmon or with yogurt for breakfast. One of my favorite quinoa recipes is Spanish Quinoa, it is perfect for Taco Tuesday… but my new favorite is this Lemon Quinoa which is perfect for summer! Quinoa for All… Now I know not everyone is a fan of quinoa, but this recipe might just change their mind. It is loaded with tons of flavor. There is a lemon in each bite, making it light and refreshing. With the arugula you get a bit of peppery bite, which I…
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Easy Fried Rice
One of my favorite take out items is fried rice. I love it loaded with veggies, with chicken, with beef, or just plain. There are so many options you really can make it work for any meal. All in one skillet The beauty of this Easy Fried Rice is that it is all made in one skillet. You start with the veggies and end with the rice. If you wanted to add in chicken you could, just chop it up into small pieces and add it in with the butter and olive oil. Cook it until just about done and then add in the veggies and continue from…
