Appetizers & Snacks
Fresh Veggie Shooters
These Fresh Veggie Shooters are so cute, and good for you as well. Plus it was a good way for me to use up some homemade Ranch dressing–which made a ton, or a half gallon at least. Really, it filled a half gallon pitcher. Tasty. I am seriously a...
Fresh Mexican Street Corn
If you have ever been to a semi-pro baseball game at Cohen Stadium in El Paso, Texas--or maybe anywhere in Texas--then you have probably eaten Fresh Mexican Street Corn (Elotes Mexicanos). My first experience was when we went to a Diablos game (associated with...
Scotch Eggs
National Scotch Egg Day is the nearest Thursday to May 24th--although another source says July 27-- so here I am posting the recipe. If you find out anything else in your research, please let me know in the comments. You can make this now, or on July 27th, or...
Pizza Dip
Pizza Dip is a fun twist on our national pizza obsession...and it's amazing! I love me some pizza. I mean, who doesn't, right? But I also love trying new twists on classics. So this Pizza Dip hits the spot! And one of the beauties of this recipe or...
Simply Tasty Hummus
Who knew that your local Family YMCA would be a good source for recipes? Sometimes our Y staff will provide copies of healthy, easy recipes for the patrons to take home. I have tried a few and they usually turn out pretty tasty. This hummus is no...
Deviled Eggs with Brown Sugar Bacon
A couple of years ago, I posted this Deviled Eggs with Brown Sugar Bacon recipe on our previous blog. It was actually titled "Deviled Eggs," but I thought I would jazz that up a little since I wanted to repost them here. Y'all. Easter is coming up in a few...
EBB Stuffed Peppers
EBB Stuffed Peppers are a quick and tasty appetizer or side dish for low carb lovers...or anyone, for that matter! I can't remember where I saw this. Pretty sure it was from one of my very favorite keto/low carb Instagrammers, Keto Made Simple, but I can't be...
Bloomin’ Onion Chaffles with Sauce
Copycat recipes are so much fun, especially when they keep you on your health journey! This Bloomin' Onion Chaffle with sauce will not disappoint, Outback fans! In recent recipe posts from me, you may have seen a common theme: Low Carb. Yes, I'm one of...
Savory Chicken Puffs
The first time I tasted these Savory Chicken Puffs (aka Chicken Gateau) was at my first Thrive Life Convention in 2017. That was back in my consultant days. We had a mix-and-mingle, al fresco, the first night and these chicken puffs were in high...