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Jalapeno Popper Meatballs Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Meatballs make a terrific appetizer or entree anytime of year, but are especially fun during the holidays. I'm sharing my recipe today. Jalapeno Popper Meatballs During the holiday season, most of us like to kick things up a notch in the kitchen. We want fun & festive food, but only have so much time & money. These "Jalapeno Popper" Meatballs don't take very long to make, are a healthier option than actual jalapeno poppers , especially if you use ground chicken or Continue Reading

Moroccan Ketchup: Keto Spicy Tomato Dip Recipe

This Spicy Keto Tomato Dip, which I've dubbed Moroccan Ketchup, since it is sort of a marriage of the flavors of ketchup and harissa (a popular spicy condiment in Moroccan cuisine), is easy to make and requires very little actually cooking. There is no added sugar, which keeps the carbs pretty low in this ketchup. It is a great addition to a holiday buffet spread,since it allows guests to spice up milder dishes if they like. The dip would serve very well on the side of hummus. It would Continue Reading

Chocolate Gingerbread Pound Cake

This Chocolate Gingerbread Pound Cake is a great way for chocolate lovers to enjoys gingerbread during the holidays! When the holidays roll around, I think cookies, portable cakes and seasonal flavors, such as eggnog, peppermint & gingerbread. Now, even though I do a lot of baking this time of year, I still like to keep our treats as healthy as I can without sacrificing flavor and texture. A mix of oil and butter is used in the pound cake to create rich flavor while keeping Continue Reading

Grapenut Pudding Recipe + Diabetic Friendly version

This Grapenut Custard Pudding is a great recipe to have on hand with the holidays coming up. It is an old fashioned classic New England dessert. So many of us have fond memories of eating grape nut pudding with loved ones over the years. Older folks will love this delicious grape nuts pudding, and so does everyone else. I usually make the diabetic-friendly version of this pudding, so that is included in the recipe. Grape Nut Pudding Old fashioned Grapenut Pudding is a simple egg Continue Reading

Spinach Pie Rolls: Appetizer Recipe

Spinach Pie Rolls are a delicious vegetarian appetizer, that will be a hit at any party. The hectic holiday season is about to kick into full swing. It's very helpful this time of year to keep a variety of appetizer recipes handy, so you won't get thrown off at the last minute by pop-in guests or your sister-in-laws newest diet of the week. Frozen & Refrigerated foods can be exceedingly helpful, especially this time of year. The recipe I've shared below is an excellent example Continue Reading

Light Coconut Macaroons Recipe (Sugar-free, Gluten-free)

Over the past few months I've been struggling not to regain the weight I've lost over the past few years. A busy schedule, my ex the junk food junkie staying with us & just the fact that I am mostly a food blogger, have conjoined to create a waistline expanding perfect storm so to speak. Thus, when I was selected to be a Swerve Sweetener ambassador, I was quite happy to take them up on the offer. Swerve is an all-natural zero calorie sweetener made from fruits and plants, which measures Continue Reading