MAKES: 4 cups (¼ cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus 1 hour to sit · COOK TIME: 5 minutes The perfect blend of sweet, sour, and salty. I love to put these onions on everything from my morning eggs to my lunchtime salad to my steak for dinner. They are also...
COCONUT MILK WHIPPED CREAM
MAKES: about 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes, plus time to chill coconut milk, mixing bowl, and beaters This quick and healthy dairy-free whipped cream is just as silky and delectable as any dairy-based version. I love to serve it on top of...
WHOLE ROASTED GARLIC
MAKES: 4 bulbs (½ bulb per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes · COOK TIME: 45 minutes Before I started writing cookbooks and food blogging, I worked in the restaurant industry for 15 years. A lot of those years were spent working in Italian restaurants. One of the...
GARLIC AND HERB CROUTONS
MAKES: 4 cups (¼ cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes Like any good homemade crouton recipe, this one is best made with day-old bread. You can make the whole recipe the day you wish to serve the croutons, but they truly are best if...
CUCUMBER LIME LAVENDER SPRITZER
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes The floral notes of the lavender pair perfectly with the lime to make an aromatic and fresh cocktail. This drink is also fantastic with gin or rum. INGREDIENTS •4 lime wedges, plus more for garnish •4 slices English cucumber,...
BLACK BEAUTY
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes This black pepper, blackberry, and vodka cocktail, or “Black Beauty,” as I like to call it, is simple to make but complex in flavor. The hint of black pepper really makes this drink. Trust me, don’t skip this ingredient; it...
TART CRANBERRY COOLER
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes This cocktail is so crisp and refreshing. Best of all, it is quick and easy to make, with only simple ingredients. If you are not a fan of gin, it is also great with vodka or rum. If you prefer a sweeter drink, simply add a...
STRAWBERRY MOJITO
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes Mojitos just scream summer to me. My husband and I love to entertain at home, especially during the summer months. We quadruple this recipe and mix up a pitcher to enjoy with friends out on our back patio. These mojitos are...
COLD BREW PROTEIN SHAKE
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 10 minutes If there is something I love more than writing low-carb, keto recipes, it is coffee. So naturally, I will try to sneak coffee in wherever I can. I am a huge fan of cold brew coffee, so I figured why not combine a delicious keto...
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PANCETTA
MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 10 minutes In case you aren’t familiar with pancetta, it is just Italian bacon. So if you can’t find it at your local grocery store, you can simply substitute regular bacon. This dish will still taste fantastic. I...