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Affordable and versatile, eggplant is a great low carb Summer vegetable

When in season we eat it as a crispy snack, a low carb dip, and as a meat substitute. It’s especially great in Italian dishes like eggplant lasagna or this keto eggplant Parmesan recipe. While chicken Parmesan is the standard, eggplant’s somewhat meaty texture makes it a great stand-in. Jump to Recipe THIS POST INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS TO SHARE THE THINGS I LOVE. Who doesn’t like stacks of crispy eggplant coated in keto breading, topped with Marinara, fresh Mozzarella cheese, basil, and Parmesan? My family loves it! To Salt or Not To Salt? Although I found it unnecessary to salt the sliced eggplant in my keto eggplant lasagna recipe, I did salt the eggplant for this recipe. The difference being...

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~ Mexican-Style Rice-a-Roni and Chorizo Meatballs ~

Cinco de Mayo Rice-a-Roni?  You betcha and cha-cha-cha.  This fun to celebrate holiday is less than ten days away, so, no time like the present to plan something fun for dinner.  While we all gotta do what we all gotta do, and, while desperate times do call for desperate measures, this spicy rice-a-roni and meatball dinner is so dang delicious, I guarantee you'll make it even during the best of times.  I'm proud to say I invented it back when I was trying to keep three growing boys fed (aka "bottomless pits" as we moms refer to them), and they loved this one.  I'm also proud to report I took the "invent a Rice-a-Roni dish" page straight out of my...

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You want an easy weeknight meal? Keto stuffed peppers have saved me again and again

I make stuffed bell peppers almost every week. My current favorite? Keto lasagna stuffed peppers! Tender cooked bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, marinara sauce and three cheeses: ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese! What’s not to like? Bake these keto peppers in the oven or cook them in the slow cooker. I include instructions for both. Peppers are great for meal prep and can be made ahead for cooking later. Cooked peppers freeze beautifully. Enjoy! Jump to Recipe     Print Recipe THIS POST INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS TO SHARE THE THINGS I LOVE. A medium 6 oz bell pepper has 5.5 g net carbs so, to me, bell peppers are the perfect low carb vessels for holding yummy things....

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2020-05-15

A cheesy Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe that’s baked and not fried. Only 5 ingredients needed to make this delicious classic, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal! This Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe (aka chicken parmigiana) is a classic recipe that’ll become a family favorite. When it comes to hearty and delicious main dishes, this one has to be a hall of famer. Now I’ve made it even easier to make, with just 5 key ingredients. Why this is so good An easy take on a delicious classic, only five ingredients. Paired up with spaghetti for a complete meal. Looks fantastic with minimal effort, great for guests! Baked not fried, for a healthier twist. Ingredients Spaghetti – you can use gluten free or whole...

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2020-05-04

Make a Chicago deep dish pizza at home, in a skillet and with just 6 ingredients (pantry staples)! Skip the takeaway this pizza night and serve up this delicious and easy to make pizza. Pizza night is always something we look forward to, but this week I decided to ditch the takeout and serve up this homemade deep dish pizza instead. Super easy to make, and spoiler alert, it was a huge hit! How To Make Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Be sure to scroll down to get the full recipe! Prep: Brush the skillet with olive oil and roll the frozen bread dough in it to cover it. Let the dough thaw at room temperature. Pre heat the oven....

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