Did I mention that I found a great deal on mushrooms last week?? Well I did! I know not everyone cares for mushrooms, but we sure love them around here...well at least my husband and I do, I am working on the kids:) One of our favorite ways to eat mushrooms are to stuff them… Continue reading Stuffed Mushrooms (Low Carb/Gluten-free)
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Low Carb Yogurt (+My Favorite Add-ins)
I love traditional low carb breakfasts, like omelets, low carb breakfast burritos, etc. But it is so nice to have a no-cook, quick option to spice it up occasionally. One of the way I mix up the breakfast rotation is to have yogurt a few times per week. Now most people would assume yogurt (especially… Continue reading Low Carb Yogurt (+My Favorite Add-ins)
Almond biscuits (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
I have been making this low carb recipe for two years now. Sadly I cannot remember where I found it, but it is a good one! I really like this recipe because it is light, fluffy, and not at all gritty, which is nice for a gluten-free bread recipe. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup… Continue reading Almond biscuits (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
Low Carb Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
I adapted this recipe from the Heavenly Homemakers website and it is my favorite low carb dessert of all time. There are no sugar alcohols so these do not hurt your stomach at all. The secret to this recipe is to not use the virgin coconut oil that actually tastes like coconuts (unless you actually… Continue reading Low Carb Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Chicken Crust Pizza (Low carb and Gluten free)
I love pizza and I have found many ways to still eat it while on a low carb diet. One of my favorite low carb pizza recipes, besides Fat head pizza, is called Chicken Crust Pizza. When I first saw this recipe, I was pretty skeptical as to how it would turn out, but… Continue reading Chicken Crust Pizza (Low carb and Gluten free)
Low Carb Stir fry (Gluten Free)
This is one of my favorite go to recipes that I love to make if I am in a hurry or have no leftovers for lunch. As long as you like zucchini, mushrooms, and smoked sausage, you should love this recipe. Ingredients 1 large or 2 small zucchinis 8 oz. package of mushrooms (either sliced… Continue reading Low Carb Stir fry (Gluten Free)
Low Carb Weekly Menu Plan
I have missed posting my menu plans for the past two weeks, so here are a few of the meals we have eaten lately: 1. Pork loin in the crockpot, buttered steamed carrots, broccoli and cheese (This was probably my easiest meal this week. I simply sprinkled the pork loin with garlic salt and pepper… Continue reading Low Carb Weekly Menu Plan
Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-free)
I happened upon the idea for this recipe while I was trying to find an alternative way to make my daughter's favorite meal, Chicken Parmesan, gluten-free. I tried many different ways to make the breading, but they all turned out to be either gummy or weird, so I decided to try something more simple...just parmesan… Continue reading Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-free)
Baked Zucchini Fries (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)
I found this little gem of a recipe in the first Trim Healthy Mama book many years ago and it was an instant hit with my family. I have seen other recipes for zucchini fries that call for egg, breadcrumbs, etc. but in my opinion this one is so much better and it contains only… Continue reading Baked Zucchini Fries (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)
Menu Plan
Here are the low carb dinners I have planned for this week: Sunday- Bacon Cheese Burgers and Zucchini Fries (Try topping the burgers with guacamole....yum) Monday- Dinner at my parents, I think we are having smoked brisket and I plan on bringing a veggie side dish, like broccoli and cheese or cauliflower casserole Tuesday- Chicken Spinach… Continue reading Menu Plan
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