Salted Caramel ice cream is one of my favorite flavors. The combination of sweet and salty is just perfect. This recipe is intended to be paleo and dairy free, but if you want to reduce your carbs I have a suggestion for a different caramel recipe and if you can tolerate dairy then heavy…
5 Tips for A Whole30 Compliant 4th of July
Summer is here and that means lots of summer barbecues, but it can be hard to navigate these gatherings to find healthy foods. If you’re not familiar with the Whole30 program, I definitely suggest checking it out here. It’s a free program I have done at least 4 times (I usually modify it for low…
Grain Free Trail Mix (Paleo and Low Carb)
Today I’m sharing a paleo and low carb trail mix that makes a great portable snack. With the warmer weather it’s a great time to go hiking or spend some time outside. Recently, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and whenever I travel I like to take healthy snacks…
Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo)
Who doesn’t need a tried and true grain free chocolate chip cookie recipe? You guys! I’m so excited about sharing this one. You see, this recipe comes from my friend Carol’s new cookbook, Ditch the Wheat and I personally know Carol has poured years into making this cookbook a reality. Do you know that you…
Medical Intuitive Healers Recommend 5 Essential Oils for Comfort and Peace
Throughout life there are many ups and downs. The trials present themselves in all areas of our lives: relationships, work, health, starting a family, finding a purpose, waiting for answers, loss of a loved one, and so on. It’s during times like these that we have a really desire for comfort and peace. Last…
Easy Weeknight Meatballs (Paleo and Low Carb)
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a blog post, not because I’ve given up on low carb/paleo eating, but because life changes have limited my space (and natural light) to take food photos. I used to have a photography “studio” (really it was just an extra bedroom) with plenty of space to have all my…
Paleo Baked Apples
Apples are in season right now so it’s a perfect time to enjoy a natural dessert of paleo bakes apples. The baked apples have all the flavors of fall in a delicious dessert that you can feel good about feeding to your family and friends. To the north of us there are a lot of…
Chocolate Orange Layer Cake (Grain Free)
I just absolutely love chocolate cake, but when you change your diet it can be hard to recreate a grain free or low carb version. You may remember my Grain Free Chocolate Cake Roll recipe. When I made that recipe the texture of the cake reminded me of sponge cake and I knew I wanted…
Creamy Bacon Vinaigrette (Low Carb and Dairy Free Option)
Having an easy, homemade salad dressing makes a great real food kitchen staple. Before I changed my diet the only salad dressing I would use was ranch. Typically ranch dressing in a bottle from the store (and when you make it yourself at home from the packet) contains a lot of non-real food/inflammatory ingredients. So I…
Asian Lettuce Wraps (Paleo and Low Carb)
I’m so excited about growing a garden this spring/summer! Normally I don’t have a green thumb and end up killing everything I try and grow. This year I decided to get a Tower Garden and try it out. I like to think of the Tower Garden as “brown thumb” proof because it steps you through the whole…
Chocolate and Candied Orange Peel Ice Cream
In April I attended Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX. It was a great opportunity to listen to leading experts, doctors, and scientists in the paleo and low carb communities. Plus I got to meet and spend time with some amazing blogger friends. Austin is also a major foodie city and one of the things we…
Goji Berry and Cream Popsicles (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
How’s the weather in your area? It’s really starting to heat up here in South Carolina, so it’s nice to have a cold treat to enjoy on those hot Spring (or what feels like Summer already) days. You’ve probably heard of goji berries before…they were one of those superfood buzz words awhile back. But it’s…
Mediterranean Spiced Carrots
It’s always nice to have a handful of homemade spice mixtures on hand to jazz up the typical veggie side dishes I eat. Making your own spice mixtures ensure that there are no added fillers, preservatives, or sugar. This Mediterranean spice mixture has a lot of the flavors of the Mediterranean and is versatile for many…
Chocolate Cake Roll (Grain Free)
I just got back from the Paleo f(x) conference in Austin, TX. What a wonderful long weekend filled with lots of paleo information, friendly people, and delicious food. After going out to eat and having a lot of samples from the various vendors that were there I am officially tired of eating treats…back to my…
Carolina BBQ Chicken Wings (Paleo and Low Carb)
Living in South Carolina means lots of BBQ…it’s a pretty big deal here. What makes barbecue different in South Carolina is that the sauce is mustard based instead of ketchup based. I love it so much better! The problem is that most commercial Carolina barbecue sauces are usually filled with high fructose corn syrup, tons of sugar,…
Grain Free Swirl Brownies (Paleo)
My friend Carol wrote this fabulous ebook called, Indulge. It has delicious grain free dessert recipes and one of my favorites is a flourless brownie recipe. I wanted to change it up a bit, by making it with carob powder (a chocolate substitute) and swirling in some almond butter. It was a delicious! I served…
Instant Carob (or Chocolate) Pudding (Dairy Free and Paleo)
So what exactly is carob? Carob powder is made from the dried pods of the carob tree and is a substitute for chocolate. It has a rich chocolate like flavor. Chocolate is high in histamines and I am trying to eat a low histamine diet to help control and heal my skin and Rosacea symptoms. When…
Parmesan Herb Chicken (Grain Free and Low Carb)
Chicken is one of my favorite things to eat. These days I usually opt for the bone-in, skin on chicken since that is what comes in my monthly meat share….and most importantly it tastes so much better. When I do end up eating boneless, skinless chicken breast I have to find some ways to give…
No Bake Caramel Cheesecake (Grain Free)
When I made my Caramel Nut Butter Bars, I absolutely loved the caramel sauce and wanted to use it in other desserts. One of my favorite desserts to make is no bake cheesecake since it’s so easy to whip up. The caramel sauce pairs nicely with the slightly tart cheesecake. Other No Bake Cheesecake Recipes:…
Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo from Make It Paleo II
When I received Make it Paleo II in mail, I immediately flipped through it to check out the gorgeous pictures. I ended up showing my Mom and she rattled off a list of recipes she wanted to make from the book (the list was rather long…lol). Some of the recipes on the list were Orange Chicken,…
Italian Noodle Soup (Paleo and Gluten Free)
In the last year or two my Dad had been trying to eat better and lose some weight. I had asked him several times to try going gluten/grain free for 30 days to see what effect it would have on his psoriasis. He eventually got on board and started to notice his skin was clearing…
Coconut Cinnamon Cereal from Paleo Eats Cookbook
My friend Kelly created her amazing cookbook, Paleo Eats to help share delicious recipes with those that are trying to make the transition to a grain free, real food diet. Kelly’s creativity in the kitchen shines through as she creates Paleo friendly versions of Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Southern Fried Chicken, Lamb Gyro Burgers, Cherry Toaster…
How to Use Essential Oils Topically
I’ve been using Young Living essential oils for awhile now. When I first started I took it slow and tried one oil at a time so I could learn how to use each oil properly and to see how my body responded to the oil. In a previous post, I talked about how to diffuse…
Caramel Nut Butter Bars (Paleo and Low Carb Options)
My recipe for No Bake Almond Butter Bars are very popular so naturally I had to take them to the next level by adding a layer of homemade caramel. Sooooo good! The caramel I made is a Paleo version using coconut sugar. I love to use coconut sugar because I don’t feel the blood sugar spikes like…
Immersion Blender Giveaway
When I went grain free and started focusing on eating more veggies (which is part of our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge), I had to get creative with preparing veggies and meals. I love to use my immersion blender! It makes quick work out of making mashed veggies and blending soaps. To celebrate the group’s success with finishing the 30-Day…
Pesto Burgers (Paleo, Low Carb, and Low FODMAP)
I have lettuce wrapped burgers pretty often since they make such an easy dinner. And although I’m a creature of habit and could eat the same thing for dinner over and over again, I do eventually get bored with the same ole thing. Pesto is usually reserved for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash, but the other…
Oil Pulling Shapes
Sunday we start the February Oil Pulling Challenge so I wanted to have some easy ways to incorporate oil pulling into the morning routine. Normally I make up a mixture of coconut oil and essential oils in a mason jar and just take a spoonful of the mixture every morning to use for oil pulling. Well,…
Mashed Rutabaga (Paleo and Low FODMAP)
I have used this time during our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge to experiment with different veggies. Because of SIBO, I’ve had to adjust my diet to eliminate vegetables that are high in FODMAPs. The normal veggies I love were causing me to have digestive distress particularly in the form of bloating. I have been branching…
What is Oil Pulling? And The Oil Pulling Challenge
It’s been about a year and half since I first started oil pulling. Admittedly I was skeptical at first, but my teeth were in such bad shape that I was willing to try anything. Once I started oil pulling I noticed less sensitivity and my teeth were naturally whiter. Now I love it and oil…
Roasted Spiced Radishes (Paleo and Low Carb)
When I first changed my diet I started by lowering my carbs and one of the best substitutes for potatoes was radishes. At first I wasn’t going to try it because most of my experience with radishes was in raw form in salads. Yuck! I definitely wasn’t a fan of raw radishes, but I decided to…
Clean Eating Challenge Giveaway: Spiral Slicer
When going grain free (which is part of our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge), pasta is one thing a lot of people miss. The good news is that you can easily turn veggies into grain free pasta noodles. So delicious! My favorite tool for making veggies noodles is to you use a Spiral Slicer. It makes…
How To Diffuse Essential Oils + Essential Oil Combos to Diffuse
For most of the last four years my focus and goals have been on changing my diet. Over the last year or two I have been realizing that sometimes diet isn’t enough and for me that has been the case. Early last year I dove right into learning about essential oils as part of my…
Herb Crusted Pork Loin (Low Carb and Paleo)
I usually get all my meat from a local farm that has grassfed beef plus pastured chicken, pork, and turkey. It’s so convenient to be a part of the “meat share” and each month and I pick up the meat at the farmer’s market once a month. It’s already packaged and I store it in…
Spiced Chicken Wings (Low Carb and Paleo)
Today is Day 8 of our 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. So far so good for me and while my diet normal consists of clean low carb and paleo eating, I had indulged on a little too many grain free treats over the holidays. Plus I’m trying to get rid of SIBO so it’s best for me…
Taco Lettuce Wraps (Paleo and Low FODMAP)
So you may be thinking that the little packet of seasoning you usually buy for tacos can’t be all that bad for you. Have you flipped over the package and read through the ingredients? Store bought taco seasoning contains ingredients that are far from real food and add unnecessary carbs and sugar to the mix….
Clean Eating Side Dish: Carrot Purée
It’s always nice to have some different veggie options to turn to when you’re wanting something a little different. When I first started posting recipes with carrots most people were shocked because they aren’t considered “low carb” (at least not very low carb). One thing I have learned over the years is that you have…
Best of 2014 (Paleo and Low Carb)
It’s been a great year! Thanks for joining me on this journey! In 2014, I made the switch from Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time to the name Holistically Engineered. Why did I make the switch? Because my life has become so much more than just low carb. I’m so passionate about a well-rounded approach to…
Bacon Wrapped Smokies (Low Carb and Paleo)
Yesterday was my 3 year blogiversary! Wow, it’s so hard to believe that over 3 years ago I started my journey to health and then decided to document my recipes and journey through this blog. What started out as a little hobby to fill some free time and to have a place to store recipes ended…
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies (Grain Free and Low Carb)
If you’re still trying to finalize your holiday dessert selection these Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies may be the perfect choice. They are simple to make..just whip up and bake the cookies, let them cool, and fill them with a cheesecake like filling. You get some of the classic flavors of the holidays in an easy to…
Mini Cheese Ball Appetizer (Low Carb and Grain Free)
With the holiday season in full swing there are lots of parties and celebrations going on. It’s always fun to share homemade recipes with family and friends..especially to let people know that going grain free (low carb and/or primal/paleo) doesn’t have to be tasteless. Most of the recipes filling my newsfeed are for sweet treats…
DIY Gifts–Bath Salts Ornament
I had so much fun making some DIY Essential Oil Ornaments that I wanted to experiment with some other fun DIY ornaments and gifts. This time I made up a batch of relaxing bath salts using Lavender essential oil and poured it into a glass ornament (P.S. I used a funnel to fill the ornament)….
Caramel Pecan Clusters (Paleo and Low Carb Option)
With the holiday season upon us traditional desserts are popping up everyone. Caramel Pecan Clusters (aka Turtles) are very popular during the holidays, but it’s one dessert I haven’t had in awhile. I decided to create a paleo version to share with my family so that they can realize that healthy doesn’t have to be tasteless….
Giveaway: Every Last Crumb Cookbook
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your journey. Are you missing bread? Brittany Angell has put together an incredible cookbook from my favorite publishers, Every Last Crumb: Paleo Bread and Beyond. It’s filled with many different bread recipes so you don’t have to…
DIY Essential Oil Ornaments
I love being crafty! It’s so fun to be able to use common ingredients and turn them into something practical…like Christmas ornaments. You can turn them into whichever space you love for the holiday season. I went with gingerbread men shapes since that was the cookie cutters I had. The best part is that…
Black Friday Deals (Save up to 80% off)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And of course I’m talking about Black Friday! I have teamed up with a whole bunch of my favorite lifestyle bloggers to bring you tons of cookbooks, natural beauty books, and more at up to 80% off!!!! These deals won’t last long! Sales start on Thursday, November…
No Bake Cranberry Cheesecakes (Grain Free)
When I think of Thanksgiving cranberries are always a part of the food celebration. As I kid, I remember opening the can of gelled cranberry sauce. When I think about it now, it’s kinda a gross, but I loved the taste of it. Making cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries is so easy and it tastes…
Ginger Snap Cookies (Grain Free)
It’s nice to have a few different options for holiday desserts. Some people like the traditional pies that are usually served during the holidays, but some people (like me) love cookies. Cookies make a great addition to the holiday table, especially with the seasonal flavors like ginger and cinnamon. And the good news is that…
20 Thanksgiving Desserts (Paleo and/or Low Carb)
A big part of Thanksgiving dinner is the dessert. Before I changed my diet the only foods I liked during Thanksgiving dinner were the turkey and the dessert. 🙂 The traditional Thanksgiving sides never really appealed to me. Of course now I love real food sides like these so that makes a great addition, but…
Carrier and Essential Oils by Skin Type and DIY Facial Moisturizer
One of the biggest differences I’ve notice with using essential oils is with my DIY facial moisturizer (recipe below). My skin was so dry and red when I started using essential oils oils and I wanted to be able to make my own moisturizer. I started with coconut oil as the carrier oil, but eventually…
Thanksgiving Side Dishes (Low Carb and Grain Free)
As Thanksgiving approaches we start to put together our meal plans. For some of you it will be a little different this year because you decided to make a change to your diet and you want to continue with a delicious healthy meal on your Thanksgiving table. What you might not realize is that there…
Hungarian Goulash (Paleo and Low Carb)
Earlier this year I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Hungary. During my time there I got to experience several festivals and the food culture. The food stands were filled with lots of different types of meat preparations. Soup was a big part of the food experience…particularly Goulash. When I was a child my Mom used…
Essential Oils for Sleep and Relaxation
We all experience times of stress and having a lot on our plates. Sometimes it can be difficult to balance yourself emotionally with all of the things you have to do. I know I definitely fell into the “worry wort” category. It would make me nervous during the day or it would take me so…
Chocolate Custard (Paleo or Low Carb)
After making the Crème Caramel from the Mediterranean Paleo Cooking cookbook I was inspired to make some more custard this time with chocolate. Yum! I find it’s so easy to make custard and it’s delicious. The good news is that the Chocolate Custard only has 5 ingredients! I love dessert recipes that aren’t overly complicated or have…
Braised Short Ribs (Paleo and Low Carb)
As you may know, I’m currently working on getting rid of SIBO. Having SIBO effects digestion which in turn can effect nutrient absorption, weight loss/gain, etc. Needless to say it’s not fun and I’m really glad I found a Naturopath to help me get back on track. I’ve had to adjust my diet because foods…
Crème Caramel and a Review of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking
My friend Caitlin Weeks, from Grass Fed Girl, has been working for years to bring her vision to life. Countless hours of recipe testing, photography, editing, etc. has led to the wonderful book, Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Caitlin, a Nutrition Consultant, teamed up with her husband Nabil, who is a chef to create delicious, paleo versions…
Holiday Air Freshener
Since I’m trying to ditch the toxic personal care and cleaning products and switch to more natural alternatives that means that I’ve gotten rid of my toxic air fresheners. Did you know air fresheners are full of toxic chemicals? Yikes! I want to limit my exposure to those chemicals as much as possible. The good news…
Flourless Chocolate Peppermint Cake (Paleo and Low Carb)
I’m trying to be prepared and get a head start on planning. So I wanted to put together some ideas for tasty paleo desserts for the holidays. One of my favorite “food groups” is chocolate. 🙂 Ok so it’s not a food group, but a little dark chocolate isn’t so bad around the holidays. I…
Mashed Celery Root (Paleo, Low Carb, Low FODMAP, SCD)
Good ole celeriac, aka celery root. It’s the ugly duckling of the vegetable world. Its weird looking exterior makes people pass right by it in the grocery store. A lot of people have no clue how to prepare a celery root. Luckily, a few years ago I decided to try celery root for the first…
Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo and Low Carb)
Last week we had a few days of cooler weather to usher in the Fall season. To celebrate, I wanted to savor the flavors of Fall with some cranberry and orange. I ended up making some Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies. For the month of October, one of the freebie essential oils is Orange (also Cinnamon…
5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts
I’m happy to announce my new eCookbook, 5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts! If you’re anything like me you may be a reformed dessert-oholic and even though you’ve changed your diet you still like the occasional dessert made from natural ingredients and free of grains and refined sugar, since many people as me care about nutrition,…
Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies (Paleo and Low Carb)
Hazelnuts have been gaining popularity over the last few years, but it’s one nut that I honestly never really used much. I guess I was always a little intimidated by hazelnuts. When I was in Europe last month, on a work trip, hazelnuts were all over the place and I fell in love with the taste. Once I…
Grain Free Chicken Tenders (Paleo and Low Carb)
I’m always looking for easy dinner recipes and usually it consists of a piece of grilled or roasted meat with lots of veggies on the side. It’s easy, it’s tasty, and it works, but every once in awhile I like to have something different. The good news is that these Grain Free Chicken Tenders are…
Natural Ant Repellent
The other week I had some people over to visit and to enjoy some delicious food. The next day I was sitting on my couch and all the sudden I could feel I had ants crawling on my feet. Yikes! I looked around and noticed that I had a bit of an ant infestation feeding…
Chocolate Orange Magic Shell (Paleo and Low Carb)
After what feels like weeks of rain, yesterday was actually a sunny day, but it was HOT. Ok maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but I had gotten used to the cooler temperatures and I was all set for Fall. The warmer weather inspired me to make a delicious ice cream topping to help beat the…
Times Like These…
This week has been a rough week for my family. After a long, courageous fight my cousin Bill lost his battle with breast cancer. You read that correctly, my male cousin had breast cancer. The typical reaction I get when I talk about Bill’s breast cancer is shock/surprise. Many people aren’t aware that men can…
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (Paleo and Low Carb)
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to make my own salad dressing. It’s so easy to throw the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it all together. Make the salad dressing fresh like that makes it easy to experiment with different flavors. I use this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette for…
BLT Wraps (Grain Free and Low Carb)
After making the Blueberry Breakfast Wraps I wanted to come up with a savory version of the wrap. It was nice to be able to add some variety to my breakfast and now it was time to do the same for lunch and/or dinner. BLT’s are my favorite way to enjoy bacon…especially when it’s tomato…
Cauliflower and Leek Mash + The Paleo Foodie Cookbook
Cauliflower mash is one of my favorite side dishes. It’s so easy to make so I end up making it all the time. I was started to get board with my usually cauliflower mash and was browsing through The Paleo Foodie Cookbook to get some side dish inspiration. I stumbled upon the Cauliflower and Leek…
Blueberry Breakfast Wraps (Low carb and Grain Free)
When it’s blueberry season I like add some fresh blueberries to my breakfast. I came across these Cream Cheese Pancakes from my friend Mellissa from I Breathe…I’m Hungry and I knew I could tweak the recipe a little bit to incorporate the blueberries and create a portable breakfast option. I like to fill the wraps…
Dijon Rosemary Chicken Thighs (Paleo and Low Carb)
This past weekend I made this Dijon Rosemary Chicken Thighs and I loved them so much. The flavor was incredible! Chicken has always been my favorite protein so I’m always looking for new ways to add some flavor. The Dijon Rosemary sauce was kind of like a homemade mustard based barbecue sauce (which is popular…
Tuna Melt Bites (Primal and Low Carb)
When I first changed my diet I quickly found my love for cooking and I usually don’t mind cooking most of my meals. Every once in awhile life gets too hectic and I love easy meals that are ready in minutes. These Tuna Melt Bites are just the thing! I quickly prepared some tuna salad…
Frozen Hot Chocolate (Paleo and Low Carb)
I’m so ready for cooler weather and flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and hot chocolate. There’s just no way for me to enjoy hot chocolate right now. The weather is hot and humid here in S.C. and there’s no sign of cooler weather for many months. I’m sure I’ll still be wearing shorts and a t-shirt…
Watermelon & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Dairy Free)
The other week my CSA came with a deliciously ripe Watermelon. I don’t usually eat very much fruit, except for the occasional berry, but the watermelon was perfectly ripe and was just begging to be used. The good thing about in-season fruit is that you don’t have to add any sweetener to it…it’s already sweet…
Lemon Cheesecake Popsicles (Low Carb and Dairy Free option)
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down, but I’m so excited for cooler temperatures and football!!! Ok, so football starts in a couple of weeks, but cooler temperatures are still many months away for me here in South Carolina. I’m sure I’ll still be wearing shorts and a t-shirt at Christmas time. The…
Chocolate Drizzled Cream Cheese Cookies (Grain Free and Low Carb)
Back before I changed my diet I used to be a serious baker. I was always baking and trying out new recipes. Once I changed my diet, my tastes changed and I didn’t really crave sweets as much. I ended up finding my love for cooking. I like creating meals and getting to experiment with different…
Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Compound Butter
I’ve been keeping my meals super simple because it’s summertime and the delicious vegetables and pastured meat this time of year are just so good on their own. Last week I wanted to add a little excitement to my usual butter (or ghee) topped meat and veggies by adding some flavoring. I found some sun-dried…
Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes (Grain Free and Low Carb)
For some reason there is something about summer that just makes me obsessed with lemon. The bright, citrus flavor is just great during the summer. I decided to make a lemon cheesecake frosting for cupcakes….the perfect summer dessert! The cupcakes act like the crust of the cheesecake so they make a great pairing. Not a…
Cucumber “Pasta” Salad (Low Carb and Paleo)
Happy August! As August is upon us there is usually a big push to get back on track with health goals as we approach the holiday season. I know a lot of folks are starting on a Whole30 or the 21-Day Sugar Detox to eat squeaky clean after straying a little during the summer. One of my…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars (Grain Free and Low Carb)
Did you know that today is National Cheesecake Day? Did you also know that today is my birthday? Yay! There’s no better way to celebrate both my birthday and National Cheesecake Day than with Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars. The bars have a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough on the bottom and topped with a cheesecake layer all baked…
Mojito & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Low Carb)
When I made lime curd for the Raspberry and Lime Parfaits I knew it would make a great popsicle. Popsicles come in handy during these warm summer months! Since the curd are already had the lime flavor and I had just gotten my hands on some Spearmint Essential Oil, mojito instantly came to mind! Also, I…
Grain Free Ice Cream Sandwiches (Paleo and Low Carb)
You all know I’ve been obsessed with ice cream this summer. It’s been such a great relief from the heat and it’s easy to make your own ice cream. Well, one day I felt like making cookies so when we were having a “cold” front I decided it was time to turn on the oven…
Raspberry & Lime Parfaits (Paleo and Low Carb)
Raspberries are in season right now in South Carolina so when the raspberries showed up in my CSA I wanted to make an easy summer dessert that was light and refreshing. Earlier this year I made yummy Lemon Meringue Cookies made with Lemon Curd so naturally I needed to make a Lime Curd this summer….
Paleo Strawberry Shortcake Waffles (Low Carb)
I wanted to make an easy breakfast recipe using the fresh summer berries from my CSA so I decided to switch out the Pumpkin in my Pumpkin Waffles with strawberries. It worked great! The Strawberry Shortcake Waffles make a great breakfast or an easy, no bake summer dessert. I topped the waffles with whipped coconut…
Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Paleo and Low Carb)
Zucchini is starting to show up in my CSA each week and although it’s one of my favorite vegetables I wanted to use it in a sweet recipe. As you may know, I’ve been trying to implement a low histamine diet (in addition to my usual low carb paleo diet). So what’s the hardest part…
Paleo Cantaloupe Custard
Last week I picked up my usual bag of veggies and as I was driving home I could smell the sweet scent of cantaloupe. In addition to my veggies, I had gotten a perfectly ripe cantaloupe in my CSA bag and I knew I had to use it right away. I had made cantaloupe sorbet…
Orange & Cream Ice Cream (Low Carb and Paleo)
So you’ve probably notice I’ve been into essential oils lately. I was chatting with the Holistically Engineered Essential Oils Facebook community about my reasons for getting into essential oils which was because of the gut healing and hormone balancing support and to also replace some of the toxic beauty and cleaning products I was using….
Grain Free No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bites
I’ve been obsessed with cheesecake lately…it’s so rich and creamy! Plus when it’s paired with fresh summer berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries it makes a delicious dessert. It’s definitely a perfect combination! For this recipe I ended up using blueberries, but raspberries or chopped strawberries would work great in this recipe too. I wanted…
Red, White, and Blue Parfaits (Low Carb and Paleo Fourth of July Dessert)
Every year I like to celebrate Fourth of July with a fun red, white, and blue dessert. This year I wanted to keep it simple and I wanted it to be a no bake Fourth of July dessert. I’m definitely not turning on my oven in this heat! It’s a great way to enjoy the delicious…
Strawberry Lemon Sherbet (Paleo and Low Carb)
When I posted my latest giveaway the other day, you probably thought “Lemon Essential Oil and an Ice Cream Maker…that’s on odd combination!” Well, hopefully this latest recipe helps explain it. For awhile now, I have been looking for natural flavorings that I could add to recipes that would still be low carb, but were also…
Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken (Paleo and Low Carb)
I love making my own salad dressings. Ever since I stopped eating store bought mayonnaise because it’s full of canola oil and/or soybean oil and I got tired of many, many, many failed attempts at a homemade paleo mayo that actually tastes good (well good enough for my beloved Ranch seasoning). So I had to turn to…
Almond Joy Ice Cream Bites (Paleo and Low Carb)
It’s official…we totally skipped Spring here in South Carolina. I went out of town for a week and when I got back it was in the upper 90’s F with 100% humidity…in the beginning of June. Grrreat….if you need me I’ll be hibernating indoors or in the pool for the rest of the summer. So…
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Low Carb)
It was such a great opportunity to meet Maria on the Low Carb Cruise. I’ve been a fan of her blog and recipes for a long time so I’m grateful for the chance to do a guest post on her site. Strawberry season is in full swing and so is the warm summer-like weather. Normally…
How To Use a Whole Coconut + $100 Gift Card to MightyNest Giveaway
I’ll admit it, the thought of handling a whole coconut is a little daunting. Where do you start? The good news is that it’s actually pretty easy and a great way to Savor the Summer! School’s out! It’s time to focus on enjoying the long days of summer with family and friends. Barefoot temps, fresh…
Benefits of Vanilla Beans and Floating Islands a Guest Post by Maria Emmerich
Today’s blog post is a guest post from Maria Emmerich of Maria’s Mind Body Health Blog. Maria is sharing with us the benefits of vanilla beans as well as a delicious recipe for Floating Islands. Floating Island is traditionally a French dessert made from meringue and a vanilla custard. Maria tops her Floating Islands with…
Green Fries (Low Carb and Paleo)
This past weekend, my family and I were in Connecticut visiting with some of our other family. It was so nice to get to visit with everyone especially since we don’t get to see them very often. So what does this have to do with Green Fries? Well, while we were in Connecticut my Mom and I…
Homemade Carpet Deodorizer
I love when I walk into my home and the rooms smell so fresh and clean. It really is a nice feeling. I used to fill my rooms with air fresheners and vacuum at least once a week with a carpet deodorizer. That was the best way to fill the room with a nice refreshing…
Lemon Vanilla Coconut Butter Cups
Homemade coconut butter is one of my favorite snacks to make. It’s an easy way to make homemade candy without needing to add extra sugar. You’ve probably seen my video on how to make Toasted Coconut Butter and my recipe for making Toasted Coconut Butter Cups. Those are usually my favorite ways to enjoy coconut butter,…
Obesogens and 10 Ways to Reduce Them
Recently I attended the Low Carb Cruise. The Low Carb Cruise is a great way to hear from doctors, nutritionists, and other speakers in order to get the latest information from the low carb and/or paleo communities. One of the speakers was Wendy Myers, a certified holistic health and nutrition coach, and her topic of discussion…
Easy Homemade Ketchup (Paleo, Whole30, No Sweetener Added)
Easy Homemade Paleo Ketchup Recipe Summertime usually means lots of burgers on the grill. When you are eating a bun-less burger it’s important to have lots of flavoring and usually that’s through the use of condiments. Store bought ketchup is full of sugar and when going low carb the first reaction is to reach for…
BLT Gazpacho Soup (Paleo and Dairy Free)
As the weather warms up, I end up turning on my oven less and less. Usually I like to have some fresh, no cook meals like salads, but cold soup also makes a great option. Gazpacho is a cold soup with usually a tomato base and sometimes has added bread blending in. Of course, I wanted…
Grilled Caprese Salad
Tomato season is quickly approaching and before long I will have tons of tomatoes in my CSA each week. One of my favorite was to eat tomatoes is by quickly grilling them and then sprinkling them with some Real Salt and black pepper. It brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and pairs well…
Histamine Intolerance Experiment–Stop Itchy Skin and Watery Eyes
I’ve been struggling with digestive issues for awhile now that have not completely cleared up after changing my diet, getting rid of H. Pylori, etc. I’ve been researching different possible issues. I first suspected a histamine intolerance when I tried taking Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO). FCLO is something that the Paleo and Weston A….
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers Recipe I know I missed Cinco de Mayo and didn’t post this recipe in time, but Chicken Fajitas all great all the time. These stuffed peppers have all of the flavors of chicken fajitas with none of the grains. I used my Homemade Fajita Seasoning which is easy to throw together…
Could Leaky Gut be Affecting Your Health?
Leaky Gut Syndrome has been all over the news lately, and it’s been causing quite a stir! Much like gluten intolerance, people are finding that it’s responsible for many health problems that were once a mystery in their life. Suddenly, every health mystery from their past is solved. Regular exercise, stress management techniques, and sufficient…
Coconut Cream and Strawberry Gelatin (Paleo and Dairy Free)
Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted on the blog. I’ve definitely needed a bit of a break to relax and spend time with friends and family. To celebrate my return I have a delicious dessert recipe for you! Strawberry season is in full force here in South Carolina and I’ve been looking for ways…
Cinnamon “Rice” Breakfast Pudding
Grain Free Cinnamon “Rice” Breakfast Pudding I’ve talked a lot about how I don’t eat eggs for breakfast and it’s not because I don’t think eggs are a superfood with lots of nutritional value. It’s simply because 1) I hate the taste of eggs…no matter how many different ways I’ve tried them 2) I think…
Dairy Free Coconut Pudding
I love making gelatin desserts! It’s so easy to throw together an easy dessert while getting all of the wonderful gut healing benefits of gelatin. I’ve talked for awhile about how I’m on a journey to help heal the lining of my gut after years of off and on antibiotics and my latest bout with…
Grain Free No Bake Double Chocolate Cheesecake
So for the last few days I’ve been in Hungary for a work trip and I have to say that it has been such a wonderful trip! I’ve been getting so much inspiration for dishes to make when I get back to the states so definitely stay tuned! So what does this have to do…
Grain Free Chicken Pot Pies
After making a super easy creamy cauliflower sauce I ended up having some leftovers and I knew it would be perfect in a casserole type dish without adding a ton of dairy. I had a huge craving for Chicken Pot Pie so of course I had to make a grain free and paleo version to…
Creamy Zucchini Noodles with Bacon (Dairy Free)
So lately I’ve had an obsession with mashed cauliflower since it’s such an easy side dish. I usually steam some frozen organic cauliflower (or fresh if I have some hand), add some ghee, salt, and pepper. Then I just buzz it with my immersion blender until it’s smooth. So perfectly easy and delicious! Well, I…
Paleo f(x) 2014 Recap
This past weekend I headed to Austin, TX for the Paleo f(x) 2014 conference which is a conference dedicated to promoting the latest info on the paleo/ancestral health movement. Below is a quick summary of the conference, but If want to see more great pictures from Paleo f(x) 2014 check out my Instagram (@holisticallyeng) or check…
Grain Free Buckeye Cookies
Wow, this week is flying by for me. I just got back on Sunday from Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX (there is a post coming on that soon) and this Saturday I leave for a work trip out of the country. What a whirlwind! Before I left for Paleo f(x) I decided to turn the…
Bacon and Spinach Egg Waffle–Breakfast on the Go!
I personally don’t eat eggs for breakfast, but I get lots of requests from blog followers for easy low carb and paleo breakfast options. When I ran across an article about different things that can be cooked in a waffle iron I was surprised to see eggs on the list. Low carb/paleo folks typically eat…
Grain Free No Bake Lemon Cheesecakes
Recently I’ve had an obsession with No Bake Cheesecake. It’s so easy to make with a grain free crust and I even like to eat the filling without a crust. Yum! I’ve mentioned this before, but I am so ready for Spring to be in full effect with warmer weather, spring veggies, and lots of…
Paleo Almond Butter Eggs
Paleo Almond Butter Eggs One of my favorite things to eat during Easter season used to be peanut butter eggs. Seriously when I would see them on store selves I would stock up and eat them for weeks months. For whatever reason they were so much better than regular peanut cups….obviously it had to be…
Paleo Greek Chicken
I have to admit that I’m so ready for warm weather and the bright flavors of Springtime food. I was so excited to see asparagus and strawberries in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) veggies this week. Spring is here in S.C….the weather was even warm! So, inspired by fresh flavors I ended up making this Paleo…
Grain Free Almond Joy Cookies
Do you remember back a couple of weeks ago when I posted my recipe for Grain Free German Chocolate Cake Cookies? No? Well if not you should definitely go check out the recipe….good ahead….I’ll wait! (cue the Jeopardy theme music) Anyway, I have been obsessed with the chocolate cookie as a base for delicious toppings….
March Giveaway Winner Announced
Can you believe it’s already April? No April Fools jokes hear…it’s time to announce the March giveaway winner. I do these giveaways to personally thank you for supporting my blog and my low carb paleo journey to health and wellness. The support you provide helps me stay on track with my goals and makes me…
Cheesy Grain Free Garlic Bread
Did you know cauliflower is supposed to be a trendy food in 2014? Well that’s totally fine with me because I love cauliflower. It’s an awesome veggie that makes eating paleo and low carb easy. Cauliflower is so versatile! You can use it as a substitute for rice, potatoes, or even pizza. My latest adventure…
Grain Free Salted Caramel Mug Cakes
I’m obsessed with desserts in a mug lately. Everything from Muffins in a Minute to cookies. Seriously, have you tried my Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Minute? It’s fabulous! Today’s recipe also ties in a popular food trend of salted caramel. I’ve seen it all over the place…especially Pinterest so naturally I needed to…
Gut Healing, Egg Free Paleo, and Sugar Detox Tips on the Health Nuts Podcast
Last week I had the great opportunity to chat with my friends Caitlin Weeks (aka Grass Fed Girl) and Mary Vance (of MaryVanceNC.com) on their Health Nuts Podcast. Mary and Caitlin are certified holistic nutrition consultants with a goal is to dispel mainstream nutrition myths and bring you the best in holistic health & real…
Grain Free Taco Shells (Naturally Low Carb)
I normally eat my tacos in lettuce wraps or just over a bed of lettuce. It works just great and satisfies my taco cravings, but I know sometimes it’s great to have a crunchy shell that you can easily pick up with your hands…just like regular grain filled shells. These cheesy taco shells are a…
The Dangers of Soy
Soy isn’t the super food it’s claimed to be…learn the dangers of soy and why I chose not to include soy in my diet. Remember when soy was the biggest “It Food” around? Unfortunately today, most everything that is processed contains soy and it’s difficult to avoid. I get questions all the time asking about…
How to Make Coconut Flour
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make coconut flour? The other day I showed you how easy it is to make homemade coconut milk (check it out here if you missed it) without any guar gum or other added preservatives. After making the coconut milk, the coconut pulp is leftover and can be…
How To Make Coconut Milk
Today we are learning how to make coconut milk. Canned coconut milk is definitely convenient, but unfortunately canned coconut milk often contains guar gum in order to help thicken the milk. Guar gum can be hard to digest for some people since it is derived from legumes. Since I’m trying to heal my digestion it’s…
Flourless Banana Bread Cookies
I don’t often eat bananas because they are pretty starchy and my desk job doesn’t really make me need to replenish my glycogen stores…i.e. I’m not doing a lot of heavy exercise (a big topic at Primal Con Tulum). Recently I had some banana and noticed I didn’t get a huge blood sugar spike or…
Grain Free German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Back in a day I used to make a lot of cakes. Baking was one of my favorite things to do and I even got into cake decorating. These days I prefer to make portioned treats like cookies and cupcakes. This allows me to either freeze the extras or easily give them away to family…
The Dangers of H. Pylori and How I Got Rid of It
Last year I was suffering from unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and digestive distressed. I ended up working with a holistic nutritionalist to figure out what was wrong with me. One of the tests I took revealed that I had H. Pylori. I had H. Pylori in the past and went through an antibiotic treatment to…
Grain Free No Bake Individual Cheesecakes
Normally I try not to eat dairy because even though my tolerance of dairy had greatly improved since I went grain free and dairy free, I still don’t think I have completely healed. I have to admit though….occasionally I still eat some dairy. Butter definitely tops the list, but sometimes it’s the occasional cheese or…
Grain Free Thin Mint Mini Cupcakes
This time of year is the season of Girl Scout cookies and probably over indulging in those cookies. It’s so easy to overeat them. The good news is that you can support your local Girl Scouts without giving into the temptation of eating the cookies. Wouldn’t you love a grain free thin mint? Next time…
March Giveaway–6-Piece Cast Iron Cookware Set–$600 value
I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey. I wanted to make sure the March giveaway was really something you could enjoy and use to…
Why You Should Limit Your Nut Intake
Many of us turn to nuts as quick snack or replacement for flour in desserts. They nourish us, distribute protein to the cells, and can add texture to many prepared dishes. They definitely help make the transition to low carb and/or paleo much easier. However, nuts do have some drawbacks that you should be aware…
Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Minute
I have to admit I’ve been craving some grain chocolate chip cookies for awhile now. I’ve been hesitant simply because I knew I would probably want to devour all of the cookies in a typical batch of cookies. Sure I could freeze them or give them away, but who can resist a warm cookie fresh…
Royal Berkey Water Filter Giveaway Winner + Coupon Code
This month I had the privilege of giving away a Royal Berkey Water Filter to one lucky reader! You drink water every day and use it for everything from making coffee to cooking dinner, but do you really know what’s in your water? If you aren’t familiar with a Berkey Water Filter, the water purification…
Grain Free Irish Soda Bread Biscuits
I’m continuing my St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with some Grain Free Irish Soda Bread Biscuits. As a kid I remember helping my mom make Irish Soda Bread every year for St. Patrick’s Day. It was a recipe passed down to her and I loved to help make it…even if I didn’t like the taste of…
Dairy Free Shamrock Shake
As the end of February quickly approaches that means St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Since I’m part Irish, St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big deal and a great time for my family to celebrate our Irish heritage. What better way to celebrate than with a festive, naturally green, Dairy Free…
Why Eat Bone Broth?
I use bone broth in a lot of my recipes and I often get questions about what’s so great about bone broth. Bone broth has exploded in popularity in the real food world over the last few years as more people learn the value of bone broth. It’s a key component in many modern recipes,…
How To Make Grain Free “Rice” (Video)
It’s always nice to have grain free substitutes for some of my favorite dishes. I have been using Cauliflower “Rice” for years, but lately I’ve been experimenting with using other vegetables as “rice.” Check out the videos below to learn how to make both Cauliflower “Rice” and Celery Root “Rice.” Also don’t miss the list…
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Quality Fat
Quality fat is good for you! Wait, what? For the last few decades we’ve all heard about how we need to cut all of the fat out of our diets. So we began loading up on low-fat yogurt, milk… pretty much low-fat everything. Once fat was removed sugar, salt, and/or MSG was used in its…
Grain Free Instant “Brown Sugar” N’oatmeal
Looking for a grain free instant oatmeal? My recipe for Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” is one of the most popular recipes on my site and for good reason…..it’s delicious! I ended up coming up with some other flavor combinations: 1) Raspberries and Cream “Oatmeal” which is in my ebook, Awaken (check it out here) and the recipe…
30+ of The BEST Grain Free Pizza Recipes
Everywhere I look on social media lately people are talking about pizza. It must be that time of year when people are craving pizza or are looking for a little excitement out of the diet changes they made at the start of the new year. I wanted to put together a resources of the BEST…
Paleo Chocolate Soufflé…a Guest Post from Gutsy by Nature
I’m currently doing a sugar detox so making desserts for the blog just isn’t in the cards for me right now, but I wanted to make sure you had a delicious option for Valentine’s Day, or any day you are craving some delicious chocolate. This recipe is a Paleo version of Chocolate Souffle. Today’s guest…
How To Make Toasted Coconut Butter (Video)
On my post for Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Swirl Cups I’ve received several comments from people that tried making Toasted Coconut Butter and it did not work from them. People were reporting that it ended up as shredded coconut instead of coconut butter. I normally make toasted coconut butter in my Vitamix so I decided…
10 Low Carb and Paleo Kitchen Tips and Tricks
There are several ingredients that are classic low carb and paleo ingredients that most people use all the time. It’s always nice to have some tips and tricks up your sleeve to be able to handle these ingredients quickly and easily. Today I am sharing 10 of the best low carb and paleo kitchen tips…
Giveaway: Royal Berkey Water Filter ($283 value!)
I’m excited to be able to give away a Royal Berkey Water Filter to one lucky reader! You drink water every day and use it for everything from making coffee to cooking dinner, but do you really know what’s in your water? If you aren’t familiar with a Berkey Water Filter, the water purification elements…
Is Sugar Hiding In Your Food? Learn About Hidden Sugar in Your Food
Most of us easily cut out table sugar from our diets since it was so obvious to remove, but did you know there is hidden sugar in most packages foods. In a perfect world, we would make everything homemade and control every ingredient we use, but let’s be honest we’re all busy and life gets…
WINNER: Vitamix Professional Series Blender–$600 value
Time to announce the February giveaway! The February giveaway was a Vitamix…valued at $600. I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey.
New Year Fitness Giveaway–Winner Announced!
Time to announce the winner of the New year Fitness–Winner’s Choice Giveaway. The winner gets to chose between a Treadmill Desk, Folding Treadmill, a Stationary Bike with an app to track calories burned on stationary bike, OR an Elliptical Machine! Thanks again for following me on my journey and good luck! 🙂
How to Make Brussels Sprout Chips
I was so excited when I received a dehydrator for Christmas. I couldn’t wait to dive in and start using it! I ended up having brussels sprouts in my weekly vegetable CSA and wasn’t sure what to do with them since I’m not really a fan of brussels sprouts. After looking around YouTube for inspiration,…
Two Ingredients that May Cause Diabetes
Many people equate eating sugar with the development of type 2 diabetes, and in an attempt to be healthier choose sugar-free diet products instead. Imagine the irony if those diet products actually contained substances that cause an increase in fasting blood glucose levels and contribute to the onset of diabetes. Now stop imagining, because this…
20 Egg and Grain Free Breakfast Recipes
Yes, an egg-free breakfast is possible. If you’re cutting out eggs because you’re allergic/have a sensitivity or if you are just tired of eggs for breakfast, fear not–there are still opportunities for making a delicious breakfast, both savory and sweet alike. If you are looking for more egg free breakfast ideas, check out my ebook…
Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Onion Gravy
One of my favorite things to do for dinner on a Sunday is to throw something in the slow cooker while I work on getting ready for the start of the workweek and the enjoy the last bit of my weekend. A few weeks ago, I was going through my freezer and noticed a pork…
The Most Important “Supplement” for Your Health
The more I study health, the more I have come to appreciate how crucially important the bacteria in your gut are to your health. The website Green Med Info has assembled an amazing list of more than 200 studies, which together explore more than 170 diseases which can be helped or treated with probiotics. Probiotics…
25 Grain Free Substitutes for Bread, Pasta, and Rice
One of the great things about going grain free is that my cravings for bread, pasta, and rice have definitely went away. I don’t even miss it anymore, but I do like to have some grain free substitutes in my back pocket so I don’t feel like I’m missing out. The good news is that…
Slow Cooker Soups and Stews Ebook Review
I picked up a copy of Slow Cooker Soups and Stews: 30 Recipes To Keep You Warm During Winter by Kyndra Holley. I’m a big fan of Kyndra’s recipes and was looking forward to checking out her ebook. What’s included in the book: 30 slow cooker soup and stew recipes An interactive table of contents…
Make Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower
Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower One of my favorite side dishes is Mashed Cauliflower. It makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes…you won’t even miss them! Mashed Cauliflower is easy to make the night of for dinner, but I always like to have some meal options made ahead of time so I have healthy choices on…
What is Paleo? And Why You Should Care
When I first started my health journey my main goal was weight loss. I followed the Atkins diet and lost 85 lbs. I had lost weight, but I still suffered from digestive issues, allergies, high blood pressure and cholesterol so I wanted to get to the root cause of those issues. I did experience a…
How To Make Spaghetti Squash…without Losing a Finger
It wasn’t long ago that I tried spaghetti squash for the first time and was learning how to make spaghetti squash. I had heard that cutting it in half and roasting it was the best method. I grabbed my trusty knife so I could try to cut it in half and attempted to cut through…
5 Low Carb Mistakes to Avoid
The new year usually brings along more people to a low carb diet. Usually people jump right in and get rid of bread and pasta because they are trying to lose a few pounds. I myself started with a low carb diet, but quickly learn more and more about the Paleo diet and the importance…
Addicted to Sugar? Learn How Sugar Affects the Brain
fYou’ve probably heard that sugar can cause weight gain and you probably generally avoid it so you don’t pack on the pounds, but the reality is that sugar affects more than just your waistline. Sugar is now being linked to affecting the brain and neurological diseases like: ADHD Anxiety Epilepsy Alzhimer’s Mood Disorders
Make Ahead Freezer Meatballs
The 30-Day Squeaky Clean Eating Challenge started on Monday so to prepare last weekend I made some make ahead meals so after a long day of work I could mindlessly make dinner without have to think about it much. One of the dishes I made was Italian Meatballs, which are great for those doing a…
How to Make a DIY Treadmill Desk in 5 Easy Steps
The good news is that this DIY treadmill desk doesn’t require any tools, cost me less than $50, and it can be finished in less than an hour! I have been wanting a treadmill desk for awhile now since my day job has me sitting behind a desk all day. Unfortunately buying a treadmill desk…
25+ Clean Eating Recipes and Resources
The new year brings the desire to go back to clean eating. Often times that is accomplished with a reduction of carbs, a Whole30, or 21 Day Sugar Detox. In order to help with all of those trying to eat clean after the holidays I have put together a list of 25+ clean eating recipes and resources. These…
Three Weeks to Vitality: The Ultimate Cleanse eBook Review
Happy New Year! If you are feeling bogged down by extra weight after the holidays, or if you just want to jumpstart healthier eating habits for this new year, this great ebook, 3 Weeks to Vitality, is on sale from January 1 until January 31 at 20% off the regular price. The book is a 21…
5 Tips for Reaching Your Health Goals and My New Years Resolutions
My New Years Resolutions usually include losing weight and while I wouldn’t mind losing a few pounds my goals for 2014 are more focused on specific health issues. Why choosing Andarine? Andarine works by binding to androgen receptors, selectively choosing muscle and bone, instead of attacking sex organs like anabolic steroids will. Andarine can be…
New Year Fitness Giveaway–Winner’s Choice: Treadmill Desk, Elliptical Machine, or Folding Treadmill
I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey. With the new year upon us I wanted to make sure the January giveaway was…
Top 10 Healthy Recipes of 2013
Below is a list of the top ten blog posts from last year. It’s been a great year, I finished a Whole30, released two eBooks (Awaken and Squeaky Clean Paleo), made delicious recipes, and grew as a Facebook community. I look forward to making great strides in my health journey in 2014 and I really hope…
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites
Today I’m sharing a guest post I did for Kyndra over at Peace, Love, and Low Carb. I created a super easy no bake dessert that would make a great dessert any time of year, but especially for the holidays. I didn’t get a chance to try it, but if you need a dairy free…
Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Making meringue cookies only requires a handful of ingredients and they’re really easy to make. The great thing about meringue cookies is that they look really fancy. It almost looks like it took a lot of effort to make. These Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Meringue cookies will definitely impress your guests this holiday season. You can…
Five Ingredient Friday: Chocolate Pudding
Today I am sharing with you an easy Chocolate Pudding recipe. It only has four ingredients and just takes about 10 minutes to cook. Plus the pudding is divided out into portions so you don’t have to worry about overindulging. Let’s face it…we’re all busy. Making good decisions in regards to our diets can often…
December Giveaway–$1,000 Amazon Gift Card
I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey. With the holiday season upon us I wanted to make sure the December giveaway was HUGE. So…
7 Ways to Use Up Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving is a holiday were food is a major part of the festivities. People usually go all out for Thanksgiving, which means lots of delicious leftovers to munch on the rest of the week. I decided to put together a round up of low carb and paleo friendly recipes to help you use up all…
Fall into Health Download Bundle–Save over 95%
My eBook Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts is part of the VGN Fall into Health Download Bundle. This bundle includes 47 eBooks, 15 podcasts, 3 video classes, 2 meal plans, 21 discount coupons, and 2 magazines. In addition to my eBook the bundle includes lot of other great low carb and paleo…
November Giveaway: 9-Cup Cuisinart Prep Plus Food Processor
Who’s ready for the November GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. This month the giveaway is a Cuisinart Prep Plus 9-Cup Food Processor which is a great tool to have in your grain-free kitchen. It’s great for making cauliflower mash, soups,…
Primal Pit Paste Giveaway Winner + Coupon Code for 20% Off
Last week I hosted a giveaway for Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant. I was excited to have this giveaway because over the summer I made the switch to Primal Pit Paste and have loved it! It is so nice knowing that my deodorant isn’t full of toxic parabens and aluminum and that it’s so natural…it’s…
Five Ingredient Friday: How to Make Cauliflower Rice
One of the first lessons in my grain-free kitchen was about how to make Cauliflower Rice. One of my favorite low carb and grain free substitutes to use is cauliflower in place of rice. It’s very easy to whip up a batch of cauliflower rice and it works well in most recipes. Cauliflower rice is…
GIVEAWAY: 3-Pack Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant–$29 Value
After changing to a Paleo diet and getting rid of the inflammatory and potentially toxic ingredients from my diet, I began reading a lot about personal care products and how they play a huge role in your health. Skin absorbs everything you put on it, so it is just as important for me to be aware of what…
October Giveaway: Spiral Vegetable Slicer
___________________________ And the winner is….. #6295: Linda K. Not the winner? Pick up your spiral vegetable slicer here (while it’s on sale) ___________________________________ Who’s ready for the October GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I use my Spiral Vegetable Slicer all…
Kick the Weight with Keto Update and Coconut Oil Candies (aka Fat Bombs)
Fat Bombs (Coconut Oil Candies) If you missed by book review of Kick the Weight with Keto: How to Lose Weight and Feel Great on a Paleo-Ketogenic Diet then you should definitely check it out. After reading the ebook, I decided to give it a try. I have struggled in the last six months or…
Book Review: Kick the Weight with Keto-How to Lose Weight & Feel Great on a Paleo Ketogenic Diet
Being overweight has always been an issue for me all my life, and also the main motivation which made me go to gym everyday. For some time now, I have been using the supplement PhenQ to lose weight, and the results have been fabulous. You can click on how does PhenQ work to find out…
Five Ingredient Fridays: Southwest Ranch Chicken
Today’s recipe combines taco seasoning and ranch seasoning to create a zesty slow cooker chicken. I like cooking cooking whole chickens in the slow cooker and then broiling the chicken to make the skin crispy. Another bonus of using a whole chicken is that after I take all the meat off the chicken I throw…
Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Butter Pudding
After I made my first batch of Toasted Coconut Butter I was officially obsessed. I ended up making a few more batches so I could use the Toasted Coconut Butter in other recipes rather than just making the cups/candies. Since I love the combination of chocolate and coconut, I knew the coconut butter would be…
Paleo Chicken Curry a Guest Post by Hollywood Homestead
Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013. While I’m focused on the new cookbook I didn’t want to leaving you without your fix of low carb and paleo recipes, so I reached out to some of my favorite bloggers…
Five Ingredient Friday: Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles
The Five Ingredient Friday recipe this week is an easy Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles (aka Zucchini Noodles). I used my Spiral Slicer to make the Zoodles. It makes a large batch of noodles in seconds and it’s easy to clean afterwards. I used to use a julienne peeler, but it would take so much longer…
Toasted Coconut Butter Cups
Coconut butter is one of my favorite things and I love to eat it by the spoonful. Ever since I made Coconut Chips, I have been obsessed with toasted coconut. These Toasted Coconut Butter Cups are a great way to combine my love of coconut butter and toasted coconut. It is really easy to make…
Savory Zucchini Bread
Today’s post is a guest post over at Empowered Sustenance. Because my diet doesn’t include grains I often get asked if I miss regular bread. For me eating grain-free is helping to heal my digestive issues and for that alone it would be totally worth it to miss out on bread. The good news about…
Five Ingredient Fridays: Taco and “Rice” Bake
Let’s face it…we’re all busy. Making good decisions in regards to our diets can often be clouded by the fact that our time is limited. Starting today, I am introducing a new series: Five Ingredient Fridays. Every Friday I will share with you a recipe or technique that uses 5 Ingredients or fewer. The idea…
September Giveaway
Who’s ready for a the September GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share some a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able…
VGN End of Summer eBook Bundle
I’m excited to share the End of Summer eBook Bundle from the Village Green Network. The bundle features 30 eBooks to help you regain your health. There are tips for loosing weight, getting sleep, feeling great, lots of delicious recipes, and so much more! Below I highlighted and reviewed some of the books that I…
Glazed Blueberry Biscuits
So I have to admit back five or six years ago I never cooked and relied on going to fast food establishments for every meal of the day. It was convenient, but putting on so much weight from eating so poorly left me feeling miserable. Often times people complain about eating real food because it’s…
Onion Dip
Happy Labor Day! I hope you are able to enjoy some time off and relax a little bit. After I made some Slow Cooker Onions I wanted to come up with different recipes that could feature those onions. I figured since football season is getting started I should create a dip to have during football…
Bacon Vinaigrette Marinated Asparagus and a Grill Giveaway
This weekend will be in celebration of Labor Day which typically marks the end of summer. There’s no better way to enjoy summer’s end then with some grilled burgers with a side of Bacon Vinaigrette Marinated Asparagus (recipe below). To help celebrate Summer’s End, Swerve is giving away a Weber Grill and some Swerve (enter…
Frozen Coconut Lemonade
Over the weekend we had glimmers of Fall like whether here that made me ready to break out the pumpkin recipes. Unfortunately that feeling quickly left when the AC was out at work this week and I was quickly reminded that summer is far from over here in S.C. So this weekend I will be…
Cheesy Zucchini “Rice”
Me and dairy haven’t gotten along in many years. I used to fill the void by downing tons of those Lactaid pills or by eating fake dairy. Eventually I had to add more and more of those pills for it to even be effective. One day I decided that it was ridiculous to take so…
Slow Cooker Onions
To be honest I have never really liked onions. Sure I’d eat them if they were chopped up really fine and thrown in a dish, but I never really made onions to eat along side my meals. I was also pretty disappointed when my CSA was filled with onions every week. What was I going…
Salad in a Jar with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Between working full time and putting up recipes on the blog/Facebook life is definitely busy. I’m always looking for ways to prepare meals ahead of time so I don’t have to worry about my meals during the week. One of my go-to lunches is Salad in a Jar. It’s so easy to throw together! I…
Smoky Citrus Pulled Pork
One of our favorite meals to make is pulled pork in the slow cooker. It’s so easy to throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and come back 12 hours later to tender and juicy pulled pork. I definitely recommend a bone-in Boston butt to help maintain the juiciness of the pork. Also,…
Strawberry Lime Granita
Today I wanted to share a delicious summer treat that doesn’t require an ice cream maker. A Granita is similar to sorbet, except you scrape the mixture every so often so that the ice crystals are larger in size. This produces a lighter frozen treat, almost like a slushie. I was lucky enough to receive…
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
Summer is a great time for firing up the grill, so I wanted to bring you a delicious recipe to enjoy. I’m a big fan of chicken teriyaki, but store bought teriyaki sauce is full of high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. No thanks! For my teriyaki sauce I used coconut aminos. If you aren’t…
Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes (Low Carb)
Most of the time my breakfasts consist of meat and veggies, but every once in awhile I like something a little different. These Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes really hit the spot! I wanted to make them using coconut flour because lately I have been going overboard with the nuts (almond flour, almond butter, macadamia nuts,…
Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream
Today’s recipe is a guest post for the Paleo Parents. I am a big fan of their blog and love learn about their little Paleo family. Summertime means berries are in the peak of freshness and the local farms have a lot of berries available. Right now blueberries are overflowing my CSA each week and…
Ice Cream Sandwiches
So apparently this week I am into portable ice cream treats. Did you see the Strawberry Ice Cream Pie ? These Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect vehicle for either Vanilla Ice Cream or if you’re daring Frozen Chocolate Custard. I have a confession though…..these beauties were supposed to be Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches. …
Buffalo Wing “Hummus”
It’s always great to have different dips around for all of the summer BBQs. Instead of serving the dips with chips, sliced veggies or even homemade grain-free crackers, make a great option. All of the crunch and none of the guilt! This version of “hummus” uses cauliflower instead of chickpeas. The cauliflower creates a smooth…
Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream
It’s always great to have a quick and easy ice cream recipe. This one goes back to the basics and combines coconut milk and vanilla extract with a little sweetener and in no time you have a delicious dairy free ice cream. I throw mine in my ice cream maker and it’s ready to enjoy…
Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
It’s so easy to make Strawberry Ice Cream with just a few cans of coconut milk and frozen strawberries. I posted this recipe last year when I first got my ice cream maker. This year, I wanted to make a more portable version that would be great for pot lucks and summer gatherings…so I turned…
Sparkling Watermelon Cooler
The other week I went to pick up my weekly CSA vegetables, when they handed me a watermelon and said “Congrats it’s your lucky day…a free watermelon!” My first thought was that I couldn’t even remember the last time I had eaten watermelon. I have stayed away from it for years because of the higher…
August Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share some a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able to share…
Blueberries and Cream Popsicles
Summer in South Carolina is unbearably hot. You’d think I would be used to it by now since I’ve been here my whole life, but no it never gets any easier. I swear every summer is worse than the last. The only way to survive is to arm yourself with refreshing frozen treats….and spend as…
Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Filling (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
Who doesn’t love a good chocolate cupcake? Since tomorrow is my birthday I wanted to make a very special paleo chocolate cupcake to celebrate. Chocolate is my absolute favorite and naturally I used it for my birthday treat. These Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes are also filled with a coconut cream filling, made from the cream that…
Chocolate and Bacon Candies (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
I recently polled the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook fans and asked “What’s better than bacon?” There were a ton of responses, but the most common answer was chocolate. I admit to loving chocolate just as much, if not more than bacon. To my surprise, a few followers suggested that the combination…
Lemon and Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers
During the summer I’m always looking for recipes to make for dinner that don’t require turning on the oven. So that means I usually turn to the grill. Grilling is a great option and it makes the after dinner clean up a breeze. Even if you don’t own a grill, a grill pan works great…
Frozen Chocolate Custard (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
Before low carb and paleo, one of our favorite things to eat for dessert in the summer was Chocolate Custard from Rita’s Italian ice and custard shop. Rita’s is know for calling their treats “Happiness” since they are so lucuious and rich. Well the other day when my fiance said he wanted to have some…
Bread and Butter Pickles
I like experimenting in the kitchen to make low carb and paleo dishes, so when I had a request for low carb Bread and Butter Pickles I was happy to give it a try. I have to be honest though, even before my low carb days I don’t think I have ever actually tried Bread…
Frozen Almond Butter Mousse
I love my ice cream maker….seriously it’s always running in the summer, but sometimes I forget to put the extra ice cream bowl in the freezer the night before I want to use it. Luckily, I threw together this easy frozen dessert that doesn’t require an ice cream maker. This Frozen Almond Butter Mousse comes together…
Onion and Bacon Jam
Onions have been a big part of my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box so far this year. At first I was a little disappointed because I hardly ever used onions in my cooking because I never really liked the taste. One good thing about a CSA is that it forces me to go out of…
Hormone Balancing Strawberry Tulsi Gelatin Bites
After coming back from the low carb cruise, I suffered from severe adrenal fatigue most likely caused by many months of stress, lack of sleep, and the inflammation in my gut from the h pylori bacteria. Part of the issue with adrenal fatigue is that is can cause issues with all of your hormones since…
Blueberry Muffin in a Minute (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
When I first posted my recipe for a Chocolate Muffin in a Minute I received requests for different varieties. People love to throw together these quick muffins as an easy breakfast. This time, I’ve made a Blueberry Muffin in a Minute for all you blueberry lovers. I’ve mentioned before how I’ve never been a fan…
Battle Bacon: What’s the Best Way to Cook Bacon?
One thing is for sure, people following a low carb or Paleo diet LOVE bacon. I recently found a great source of fresh pastured bacon from a local farm and it got me thinking about what is the best way to cook bacon. Of course pan frying the bacon is a classic method, but recently…
Paleo Fried Green Tomatoes (Low Carb)
As soon as I saw the the green tomatoes in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box, I just knew I needed to make fried green tomatoes. I have to admit that it has been weird seeing tomatoes in the house after going off and on with avoiding nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant potatoes, etc.) to see…
Strawberry Lime Sorbet (Low Carb)
In South Carolina summertime always means two things: 1) It will be hot the ENTIRE time…plus into the Fall and 2) Berries are fresh and in seasoning. Ok, well strawberries are more of a spring thing, but you can still catch some fresh strawberries in the early parts of the summer. Luckily for me there…
Paleo Blueberry Barbeque Sauce
Blueberries are in season here in South Carolina so I’ve been making a lot of recipes with the blueberries from my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box. Every week I like to post a picture of my CSA box on the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook page and asked, “What’s the first thing…
July Giveaway
The WINNER is Entry #7883: Lisa S. (Pinned Coconut Muffins on Pinterest). Congrats! Please email me with your address to claim your prize. Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share some great prizes that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally…
Carrot Cake Breakfast Muffins (Primal and Low Carb)
For the last few weeks carrots have been in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box and mostly I’ve just been roasting them or making Carrot Whip with half roasted carrots and half steamed cauliflower all whipped together using my immersion blender. This week I needed a breakfast recipe that I could take with me on…
Blueberry Coffee Cake (Primal and Paleo Friendly)
It’s blueberry season here in South Carolina and I was excited to see blueberries in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box this week. I was looking for a good recipe that I could eat for breakfast so I decided to make a coffee cake, which was the perfect vehicle for my fresh blueberries. Don’t worry,…
What I Made With My CSA Veggies: Week 3
Last week was Week 3 of participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the farms expenses and in return you get a weekly, in my case, box of the farm’s harvest. A CSA is the best way to get a variety of…
Homemade Basil Marinara Sauce
When I first saw that basil was in my CSA box this week my first thought was pesto. I had just made Arugula Pesto and still had some leftover so I needed to make something different. The smell of the basil was so fragrant and powerful! It reminded me of a big bowl of spaghetti. …
Almond Butter Coconut Cookies (Low Carb and Paleo)
It’s always nice to have an easy cookie recipe. One of my go-to cookie recipes to make is Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Cookies. One request I get a lot is from people wanting to substitute liquid sweeteners, such as Stevia, in the cookies instead of using Swerve. The problem with that is the Swerve adds…
What I Made with My CSA Veggies: Week 2
Last week was Week 2 of participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the farms expenses and in return you get a weekly, in my case, box of the farm’s harvest. A CSA is the best way to get a variety of…
Flourless Paleo Brownies with a Special Ingredient (Low Carb)
So lately my recipes have been centered around my CSA veggie box each week, which means lots of savory dishes to share with you guys. Last week I found myself with a lot of yellow squash (or Crookneck squash) and as much as I was enjoying my squash noodles I wanted to make something sweet….
Marinated Golden Beets and Why Beets are Good Carbs
Ok, so apparently I’m not a beet expert. I had high hopes of making Red Velvet Brownies using the beets that were in my CSA box this week. Those ruby red beets were going to give my brownies the red color they famously have. So to prepare the beets, I needed to roast them first….
Coconut Chips Two Ways and Why You Should Add Coconut to Your Diet
I’m always on the go, so in order to be prepared I always have snacks with me in case I can’t get somewhere to have a decent real food meal. One of my favorite snacks is Coconut Chips! Now I know there are a lot of coconut haters out there and believe me I totally…
What I Made With My CSA Veggies: Week 1
So last week was my first time participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the farms expenses and in return you get a weekly, in my case, box of the farm’s harvest. A CSA is the best way to get a variety…
Arugula Pesto and Why You Should Eat More Arugula
Last week in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box I had a mysterious bag of lettuce. I wasn’t exactly sure what it was so I grabbed a leaf and began to chew. Whoa!! It was peppery! After many hours of watching the Food Network I knew that peppery lettuce had to be Arugula. The only…
May Favorites
Can you believe May is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. I wanted to share with you some of my favorites recipes and articles from May. What I loved in May: I really want to give this Grain-Free Butternut Flatbread a try. It seems so versatile! Do you know the health benefits…
Turnip Cauliflower Mash and the Health Benefits of Turnips
I was just thinking the other week how I hadn’t had turnips in awhile and that I should pick some up at the Farmer’s Market. Luckily for me, my CSA box had turnips this week. The first thing that comes to mind when I see turnips is Turnip Fries, but I wanted to make something…
Ice Cream Maker Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able to share my…
2013 Low Carb Cruise
This year I had the pleasure of setting sail on the 6th Annual Low Carb Cruise. Before we set sail, we had a Pre-Cruise dinner, which featured a low carb menu and a Roast of all of the speakers by Tom Naughton. Tom’s Roast was hilarious and if you haven’t seen the movie Fat Head…
Grain Free Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” (Low Carb)
Grain Free Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” Recipe In the mornings I’m always dragging myself out of bed late so I don’t have much time to eat breakfast before I leave the house. I usually pack up a breakfast skillet or leftovers from the night before and enjoy that for breakfast at work. Lately I’ve noticed a…
Guest Post: Ambrosia Jello Mold (Low Carb and Paleo)
While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with you. Next up is my friend Caitlin Weeks from Grass Fed Girl, with a delicious dessert recipe that will be perfect for spring! Please welcome Caitlin…
Guest Post: Part 2-Gelatin, Chocolate Ganache, and Salted Brown Butter & Pecan Pie Recipe
In Part 1 of DJ Foodie’s guest post you learned all about making nut crusts, creating caramel flavor, and emulsions. In Part 2 he teaches you about working with gelatin, making low carb chocolate ganache, and you finally get the Salted Brown Butter & Pecan Pie recipe! And now for Part 2… Gelatin Gelatin might…
Guest Post: Part 1-Low Carb Nut Crusts, Caramel Flavor and Emulsions
While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with you. Next up is my friend DJ Foodie, with a two part guest post explaining how to make low carb nut crusts for pies, caramel flavor,…
Guest Post: Mexican Hot Chocolates (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with you. First up is Vanessa Romero from Healthy Living How To, with a delicious dessert recipe that will be perfect for Cinco de Mayo! Please welcome…
Taco Pizzas (Low Carb and Paleo)
Pizza was always a staple for weekend meals at my house, but when I went low carb I had to get creative with ways to still enjoy pizza. Roasted portabella mushroom caps serve as a great vehicle for pizza toppings. Pile it high with your favorite toppings and eat it with a fork and knife. …
April Favorites
Can you believe April is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. Before I set sail on the low carb cruise this weekend I wanted to share with you some of my favorites recipes and articles from April. What I loved in April: 31 uses for lemon peel shows clever ways to use…
Chicken Fajita Rolls (Low Carb and Paleo)
Cinco de Mayo is almost here and usually that means lots of parties with Mexican dishes filled with carbs and grains. Luckily for us, now that we have Homemade Taco Seasoning and Homemade Taco Sauce we can enjoy Cinco de Mayo with tasty low carb and Paleo dishes. These Chicken Fajita Rolls would make a…
Homemade Taco Sauce (Low Carb and Paleo)
You’ve already seen how easy it is to make Homemade Taco Seasoning that is low carb and paleo, but have you ever looked at the ingredients of store bought taco sauce? It is full of ingredients that are far from real food and add unnecessary carbs to the mix. My fiance loves to use…
Chicken with Mustard Caper Sauce and Paleo Pen Pals
This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals. I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low carb/paleo friendly. Luckily, Tarah from What I Gather and Brittanie from Three Diets One Dinner had the great idea of forming a Paleo Pen Pals exchange. Basically…
Villiage Green Network Spring E-Bundle–Only 4 Days Left to Save
The 2013 Village Green Network Spring E-book Bundle! Now is your chance to take advantage of incredible savings! This week only — get 30 e-books for only $39! That’s less than $1.50 per e-book — a savings of over 90%! Download all 30 e-books now for this LOW price and read them at your leisure…
Homemade Taco Seasoning (Low Carb and Paleo)
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe As you can see from the ingredients listed above, store bought taco seasoning contains ingredients that are far from real food and add unnecessary carbs to the mix. The good news is that Homemade Taco Seasoning is so easy to make and can be made in advanced and stored for later…
Mini Chopper/Food Processor Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great price that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able to share my…
Chocolate Muffins in a Minute (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
Throughout the years I’ve been low carbing I’ve never really been a fan of Muffins in a Minute (MIMs). The low carb MIMs I have tried in the past were usually spongy and never really appealed to me. Well, the desire to have a quick breakfast (or dessert) muffin forced me to create a MIM…
Pistachio and Herb Tapenade Pork Chops (Low Carb and Paleo)
Pork Chops make an appearance on our dinner table quite often so I like to try different things to add some variety to our plates. Tapenade is basically a pesto or paste made from olives. The tapenade I decided to make added some pistachios and some fresh oregano to give it some flavor. Tapenade is versatile…
Zucchini Lasagna (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
I’ve been lactose intolerant for about 10 years now and most of the time I don’t really feel like I’m missing out on anything because I can’t eat cheese, cream, etc. But every once in awhile I get the urge to to revamp dishes that contain dairy into dairy free versions. I made dairy free…
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
I’m definitely a fan of wrapping things in bacon! As you can tell from my Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs and my Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites. The salty bacon adds great flavor to meats and veggies. It really turns a boring dish into something more exciting and delicious. These Bacon Wrapped Green Beans make a…
Basil and Garlic Drop Biscuits (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
Every once in awhile I like to have a biscuit with dinner and I love to whip up these drop biscuits. They are so easy to throw together and you can flavor them with whatever spices you enjoy. It is also easy to make a sweet biscuit which is perfect for breakfast or dessert. The…