MAKES: 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes I love making infused olive oils. In fact, they are one of my favorite homemade gifts to give at the holidays. Not only are infused oils great for cooking, but they are also great for use as salad...
MAKES: 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes Whether you want to make Crispy Oven-Fried Pickles or you just want to make some breaded chicken tenders or crispy fried shrimp, this is your go-to breading. It is incredibly versatile and will work...
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...
MAKES: 4 buns (1 per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 1 hour This recipe was inspired by the famous Diet Doctor dinner roll recipe. My take on these buns is so appropriately named, not only for the use of Everything Bagel Seasoning, but also for the fact...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes I have been asked time and time again if it is okay to drink alcohol on a low-carb diet. While I don’t think there is necessarily a one-size-fits-all approach, I think that with a little creativity and some moderation, you can...
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 10 minutes The perfect sugar-free, low-carb St. Patty’s Day treat. Skip the high-carb, sugar-loaded version and go for this dairy-free keto shamrock shake instead. INGREDIENTS •½ medium avocado, peeled and pitted •1 scoop dairy-free keto...
MAKES: 2 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes When I switched to a low-carb lifestyle, smoothies were one of the things I missed the most. There is something so comforting and refreshing about drinking a smoothie. Back in my high-carb days, I used to order a 32-ounce...
MAKES: 2 quarts (1 cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes Who needs store-bought lemon-lime soda when it is so easy to make your own? Not to mention that this version is a lot healthier for you. INGREDIENTS •1 cup powdered erythritol •½ cup fresh lemon juice •½ cup...
