You’d never guess this is a keto jam recipe! It has all of the flavor or regular jam, without the added sugar and carbs. This sugar free strawberry jam is thickened with chia seeds, which gives it great texture as well as a nutrition boost. And best of all, you can make this chia seed jam with just TWO ingredients (plus a couple of optional ones). I served this keto strawberry jam on 90 second bread, but any kind would be delicious....

FavoritePinShare Summer Cobb Salad is filled with fresh summer fruits and veggies. It’s loaded with grilled chicken, bacon, hard boiled eggs, avocado, goat cheese, berries, cucumber, grilled corn and tossed in a simple balsamic lime vinegar dressing. Every bite is refreshing, bright, and summery! It’s hot out and fruits and vegetables are in abundance so why not make a giant salad the whole family will love?! This salad is so delicious, nutritious, filling, and full of color....

FavoritePinShare A five star salmon recipe with a delicious sweet chili garlic glaze on top. The glaze caramelizes the salmon as it broils and will become an instant favorite that you will make again and again! I am so excited to be an ambassador this year for The Salmon Council. If you have been following the blog, then it is no secret that I love salmon. I love working with companies that I am truly passionate about....

FavoritePinShare An amazing one dish meal that is cheesy and delicious. It tastes like nacho dip over noodles and beef and the flavor is amazing. It is sure to become a family favorite! I just love quick and easy one dish meals. Don’t you? They are perfect for a busy night. This Taco Stroganoff was one of the first recipes to make it to the blog. But the picture was horrible!...

FavoritePinShare These banana pancakes are perfectly soft and fluffy and taste just like warm banana bread… in pancake form, of course! It’s a great recipe to use when you have any over-ripe bananas! Mornings taste better with pancakes! If you love pancakes as much as I do, then you must try these Maple Sweet Potato Pancakes, these delicious and fruity Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes, or… my classic Buttermilk Pancakes. Banana Pancakes I love fresh bananas, but there is just something about overripe bananas and all of the delicious recipes that you can make with them!...

This traditional Greek salad recipe, which is traditionally called horiatiki salad, is a favorite of mine! This was my go-to when I worked in an authentic Greek restaurant in college. The Greek-native owner showed me how to make Greek salad the real way (spoiler: there’s no lettuce!), and now I’ll show you, too. The Greek salad ingredients are simple and this recipe takes just 10 minutes to make. Serve this salad as a side dish, or add some chicken or fish to turn it into a meal....

FavoritePinShare This Amazing Pear and Beet Salad is fresh, zingy, and absolutely delicious. It’s a perfect combination of crisp-tender pears, sweet roasted beets, mixed greens all tossed in a honey vinaigrette. Salads are just the best! Whether it’s for a side dish or the main star, salads are quick, diverse and heavenly! Try Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Creamy Grape Salad or Literally the BEST Egg Salad the next time you want to try something new and luscious....

FavoritePinShare Italian Christmas Cookies are soft, buttery, fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious. Flavored with a hint of vanilla and a sweet glaze, these tasty treats are a perfect holiday treat. Take them to your next cookie exchange, party or just for fun occasion! These will be perfect on a plate along with some Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, Christmas Crack and Snow Kiss Cookies for a festive dessert platter. Everyone will love these, and you’ll love how easy they are to make!...

FavoritePinShare Berry Cheesecake Salad has only the freshest berries combined with a creamy cheesecake fluff. This is so amazing and will be the hit of any gathering! Cheesecake and berries makes a perfect combination! Here are more berry cheesecake recipes that are a MUST make, like these Bars, Brownies or Cheesecake. Berry Cheesecake Salad I am loving the fresh and delicious berries that are starting to pop up in the stores right now....

When it comes to low carb sweeteners, it’s easy to get lost in the array of choices: controversial sucralose, perfectly sweet allulose, potent monk fruit, and many more. If you’ve seen these, you may be wondering, what is erythritol? You guessed it, erythritol is another sugar-free sweetener. So, is erythritol keto too? Let’s dive deep into erythritol carbs, erythritol benefits, and how erythritol and keto relate to each other. If you have more sweetener questions, see my sugar substitutes article for everything you may want to know… or use these keto cheat sheets to view sweetener options at a glance....

A hamburger is a classic All-American comfort food packed with flavor. Its components may be basic – a grilled beef patty in white buns – but when cooked to perfection, no one can say no to this juicy meal. For me, some good old-fashioned French fries are the ultimate pairing! But sometimes, it’s fun to switch things up a little. In this article, I’ll be sharing 21 of the best sides that taste just as good as, or even better than French fries....

Plus, there’s something about their springy, yet juicy texture that makes them so addictive! Since scallops aren’t exactly hearty, you’ll want to pair them with the perfect side dishes. Because of the subtle flavors, scallops go well with just about any dish! Salads, veggies, mashed potatoes, pasta — you name it! You also need to be careful about pairing scallops with bold flavors. You don’t want them to be overshadowed; instead, you want them to shine!...

This lighter version of the classic panna cotta is made with greek yogurt instead of cream, so it won’t ruin your diet! I finally did it! I admitted defeat and joined a famous online diet program. I don’t know if it was because I spent the whole pregnancy carb and sugar deprived (due to gestational diabetes) or the fact that breastfeeding makes me so hungry, but I was eating pretty much everything in sight....

It’s easy to talk a good zucchini pasta game, but let’s be honest. Most of the time if you are cooking with zucchini noodles, it’s because you are trying to save calories or keep things low carb. There’s no harm in this approach, and disparaging zucchini noodles is certainly not my point. Heck, this Healthy Shrimp Scampi, which uses zucchini spaghetti, is still one of my favorite healthy dinners. I’m also all about vegetables as a vehicle for other ingredients, as this Stuffed Zucchini and these Zucchini Pizza Boats will attest....

From cakes and crisps to tarts and pies, these recipes are so mouthwatering, it’s hard to decide which one to try first. Craving the sweet, summery goodness of golden peaches but they’re not in season? Go for the next best thing, instead! Canned peaches may not be as fresh, but they’ll satisfy that craving just the same. Are your taste buds are yearning for a bright and delightful summer dessert?...

They’ll pass any taste test, come in various flavors, and are kid-approved to boot. Cupcakes are known to be overly sweet, with plenty of sugary frosting on top. Luckily, these sugar free cupcake recipes are just as tasty! From classic vanilla and decadent chocolate to tender carrot cake and luscious lemonade, this list has it all. So if you need something sweet without the excess, try these sugar free cupcakes....

FavoritePinShare Simple, quick, and delicious, these Instant Pot Beets will become your new favorite side dish! They are packed with nutrients and come out perfectly soft every time. In just fifteen minutes you have a delicious and nutritious side dish that you will go back to again and again. I’m a huge fan of my Instant Pot because I’m always on the go. Quick dinners have become a staple in my house and I have a whole list of great recipes that I can whip up in a pinch, like this Instant Pot Chili, my absolute favorite Instant Pot Beef Stew, or my popular Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff....

Stale bread is not at all appetizing, and I’m not ashamed to say I’ve thrown it out a time or two. But with these amazing recipes, I’m making a point to never let it go to waste again! You’ll be surprised at the number of different dishes you can make using stale bread. There’s enough variety on this list that you shouldn’t ever have to trash your bread again, even if it is hard enough to break glass....

Tilapia is a tasty and nutritious fish. But while it may be healthy, it isn’t very filling. Luckily, with its mild flavor and texture, you can serve all kinds of delicious sides with it. Whether it’s a simple cup of rice, healthy roasted vegetables, or crispy baked fries, you will never run out of choices. Bake it, pan-fry or grill it, or even throw it in the coals. Either way, these 16 scrumptious side dishes for tilapia will elevate your meal to a whole new level....

There’s a lot to love about the gorgeous Caribbean. It’s a favorite tropical location for many because of its beauty, its excitement, and of course, its food. If you’re already a fan of tropical fare, you’ll love every one of these delicious recipes. So grab your mangos, plantains, and your entire spice rack, and get ready to cook all kinds of new and exciting dishes. 1. Yaniqueques Yaniqueques, also known as Johnny cakes, are a popular Caribbean appetizer because they taste great and are pretty easy to make....