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Once you learn how to make Italian seasoning at home, you’re never going to want to buy the prepackaged version again! Not only does this easy Italian seasoning recipe taste better than store-bought, but you also don’t have to worry about preservatives and other ingredients. And before you start worrying about all of the ingredients it might take, all the Italian seasoning ingredients in this recipe are things you probably already have in your spice cabinet!...

When it comes to keto vegetables, the green ones tend to have the lowest carbs (just look at zucchini, broccoli, and cabbage!) — but where does asparagus fit in a low carb diet? Is asparagus keto? Let’s go over the answer here, along with carbs in asparagus and keto asparagus dishes to enjoy the fresh flavor of this veggie. For more keto food help, take a look at this comprehensive low carb food list or printable keto cheat sheets....

Yes, I shared my blog recipe leftovers with our plumber. He ate his serving on the spot, then asked me to print the recipe for his wife. Also, did you know that plumbers install new gaslines? It’s one of the many fun facts I’ve learned since becoming a new-ish homeowner. I can’t say for certain that every home service provider will be as smitten with this Italian breakfast bowl as our guy was, but he did give us an extremely reasonable price....

This Italian sausage kale soup recipe is comfort food in a bowl! With its creamy broth loaded with plenty of Italian sausage and kale, it’s healthy and oh-so-delicious. And while it just happens to be a keto kale soup (and one of my new favorite keto soup recipes!), it’s also hearty and super flavorful for anyone to enjoy. This easy sausage soup is rich enough to be a one-pot meal all on its own, but you can also try pairing it with your favorite salad or even some keto biscuits....

This post is sponsored by Bulletproof. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Craving a cool and creamy chocolate treat without the sugar and carbs that typically come along with summer’s best dessert? This high protein ice cream recipe is for YOU! I’ve managed to come up with a protein powder ice cream that’s creamy (never gritty!...

Thought croutons on keto were off limits? Not anymore! These gluten-free, low carb keto croutons taste like the original, or dare I say better?! They are crispy, crunchy, golden brown and seasoned with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic. They are delicious on salads, but also for snacking! There are plenty of ways to use these keto-friendly croutons, but my favorite is over salad greens with a few veggies and either keto Caesar dressing, keto ranch dressing, or creamy balsamic dressing....

Lentil soup starts with aromatic vegetables and herbs at its base, slowly sautéed to build up complex flavor. Broth and lentils marry in creating a pot of hug-you-from-the-inside bliss. While it perhaps sounds simple and is not the most photogenic, this traditional lentil soup recipe tastes phenomenal AND it’s good for you. I have cooked and served lentil soup to many friends who all raved, and it’s one of my go-to weeknight dinners....

Nothing says spring like a delicious Mango Lassi! This popular yogurt-based Indian drink is like a mango milkshake that you can have for breakfast. My first Indian recipe ever here on the blog! Can’t deny I’m a little nervous about being adventurous. I’m not very familiar with Indian cuisine and have only attempted to cook it once or twice. But when I recently tried a Mango Lassi for the first time, I thought it seemed easy enough for me to try to make it at home....

(This post is sponsored by my friends at Mezzetta, but my love for their olives is all my own! ❤️) Okay, let’s get all of your “Olivia likes olives” jokes out of the way. Ready? Go! Good! Now we can move forward and talk about this delicious Mediterranean Black Olive Bread, because I’ve been OBSESSED with it. As in, “I’ve made this bread twice in the past 7 days” obsessed!...

A mix of protein-packed ingredients like peanut butter, protein powder, flaxseeds, and chia seeds, along with a touch of honey for natural sweetness and chocolate chips for good measure, these easy protein balls take fewer than 15 minutes to pull together and don’t require any special equipment. No food processor, no mixer. Just you, a bowl, and all the peanut butter you care to lick off your fingers! This high protein ball recipe is lightly adapted from my go-to Energy Balls, with the addition of protein powder....

Get pumped: there’s a new mac and cheese recipe in town, and it’s everything you want (and more) in this famous comfort food classic. It’s outrageously decadent, creamy, and delicious.Fits right in alongside a holiday spread of Sweet Potato Pie, Roasted Carrots, and Crockpot Wild Rice Stuffing.AND you can take a second (or third) helping because this luscious pasta happens to be made with healthier ingredients too. This is pumpkin mac and cheese, and it’s going to be the star at your next holiday gathering or dinner party....

Trust me I’ve been there. You have a lovely gourmet dinner planned (ahem, Red Wine Braised Short Ribs), the ingredients are purchased, and you’re looking forward to a fun night in the kitchen, but then life happens. When you get home and the dog got into the garbage, your kids need help with their homework, the laundry didn’t run, and your partner calls to say they’re stuck at work. You need a plan B or else it’s takeout for the third time this week....

Making food for others is my way of saying “I care about you,” “I’m glad you are in my life,” and, most importantly, “Thanks for putting up with me.” While many foods can convey those sentiments, pizza is the universal food whose message needs no translation. With gooey, soul-comforting cheese, an array of flavorful toppings, and a crust that’s soft, crisp, and chewy all at the same time, pan pizza is a food for every occasion, every person, and, importantly, every appetite....

Although “croquette” might sound refined and complicated (because doesn’t every French word?), salmon croquettes are straightforward to make. To make them more budget-friendly and quicker to prep, I use canned salmon. Keep a few cans of salmon and tuna stashed in your pantry, and you can pull together a fast, healthy, and legitimately tasty dinner on the fly (these Avocado Tuna Cakes and the Salmon Cakes in my cookbook are perfect examples)....

This easy shrimp ceviche recipe combines tender, juicy shrimp with lots of freshly chopped produce for an easy appetizer that always impresses! I’ll show you how to make shrimp ceviche with raw shrimp or cooked shrimp — both ways are fast and simple. It’s similar to Mexican shrimp cocktail, but with a fresh and tangy burst of citrus. What Is Shrimp Ceviche? Shrimp ceviche recipes include an acidic marinade that changes the proteins in the shrimp to “cook” it without any heat!...

What’s fruity, creamy, and pink all over? The Starbucks keto pink drink, of course! This craze started going around a year or two ago, first with the original version and later with the Starbucks “secret menu” keto pink drink that people ordered by ingredient. I tried it once at the coffee shop, but never got around to testing it out myself at home, until now. In this homemade pink drink recipe, we’re taking all the sugar and carbs out for a delicious keto friendly option!...

A few years ago, I got into a total smoothie kick and stocked our pantry with every kind of nut, seed, and super powder. I filled our freezer with a rainbow of fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, mangos, and pineapple, and fancied myself a smoothie artist. From a sunshine Carrot Smoothie to a Blueberry Spinach Smoothie that would fit right into Picasso’s blue period, I had a smoothie for every color on the wheel and lots of variations....

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My love for pad Thai runs deep. So much so, that when Ben and I visited Thailand, we split a plate of pad Thai every single day of the trip, both at lunch and at dinner. It was so tasty and such a bargain, we couldn’t resist! Back on this side of the Pacific Ocean, pad Thai is still a dish I love to cook at home. It’s fast, easy, and hits the spot every time I’m feeling tempted by takeout (this recipe is a better choice!...

It has been sunny and above 80 degrees for a whole week! And best of all, no humidity! I love it. I wish the entire summer could be the same way. Days like this call for cold, refreshing low carb desserts, like a watermelon pizza! If you haven’t heard of watermelon fruit pizza before, it’s one of the easiest summer desserts you can make. It’s ready in just minutes, and there’s no need to turn on your oven....