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    Baked Eggplant Parm Keto Friendly Re-Do

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    For years I have been making eggplant parmesan the normal casserole way.  And using your tried and true breading method.A-P flour, egg, seasoned bread crumbs. Plus it seemed to me to take for ever.  And then there was light! awwww

    We were at a cute little bar/restaurant near us and they do their eggplant in stacks.  Yes in stacks. This is a great idea for smaller portions and it stays fresh.  Went straight to the grocery and purchased a small eggplant that I can cut in coins and away we went with this idea and just love it. It is fast, keto friendly, isn’t soggy and not a ton of leftovers. read more

    Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup

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    Since moving to Florida I have gotten away from one of my most favorite things – soups. Soups of any shape and form. Hot – cold does not matter to me. But I saw this recipe in a Keto magazine and had to come up with a version of my own.  From my first cooking lesson I found I was just not good at follow a recipe exactly as they are given to me. I think that is my am a sad, sad baker. Do not get me started on those stories.  But I promise I am going to try really had to be a better baker. read more

    Mexican Fried Cauliflower Rice

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    This was one of our first dabbles into the Keto way of eating.  At first most sides all tasted the same. Like cauliflower. Not every day thank you very much.  We like food with a lot of flavor. Now that does not necessarily mean overly spicey or overly hot but I want my tongue happy when I eat. Not like ‘oh did I eat something..geez what was it?’ And my mouth was happy with this one! read more

    Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

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    First things first…this recipe tastes so much better than it photographs so give it a chance!

    London broils were on sale this past week and how can you pass that up! I have been getting away from the larger cuts since our fur babies past, but that was all that was remaining when I got to the store.  Usually the second meal ( since I do not like ‘left-overs’ I have been using second meal instead) involve a cleaning out the fridge salad.  That is not such a bad thing but wanted something EXTRA. read more

    Party is Over for 2017! Food

    So I haven’t entered a post nor a recipe in some time now. Lots of cooking, celebrating , company and  now it is time to get back on course. The party was a success. 60 guests and no one complained about the food or drink.  I am sharing the menu and will share additional recipes soon. I mix do aheads( freezing and doing the day before), lasts minutes (keep these to a minimum) and a touch of store bought ( I can make marinated olives myself but why should I do it all.)  I like to pick my battles. If I pick less make aheads  and have to do lots of last minutes that mean I have to rely on good quality products to step in for me.  I don’t like to do that 1. it isn’t mine and 2. it can cost more and then the budget is a mess.  I don’t like either of those things.  I can be a little on the controlling side and those both rub me the wrong way.

    Shrimp Dip

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    This is the easiest, most flavorful dips you can offer your family and friends. I looks like you spend big when the shrimp go along way. ( The shrimp cost $5.00 at WalMart for a 12 OZ pkg and you use half of it.)  AND it is beautiful!    Although that is not how it appears in my photo.  My husband started in on it while I was getting my phone to take a photo.  I will replace this photo when I make it again.

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    This is my Mom’s go-to holiday dip. 

    Mini Pulled Pork Egg Rolls

                                                                                                             

    Egg rolls. Love ’em.  My husband jokes that I will turn just about  anything into an egg roll and he is correct.

    The Best of the Best Dill Dip

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    THE best vegie dip I have found over these many years is right here.  I have been serving this for the past 25 years and it never seems to get a bad review.