Pork Rind Crusted Garlic Parmesan Chicken

If you want to get on the keto trend or simply want to achieve crispy chicken this recipe is for you.  Pork rinds often get a bad wrap for being unhealthy, weird, gross or a low class snack, but with the keto diet on the rise and plenty of boutique pork rind brands hitting the …

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Add ‘crispy’ to just about anything and it immediately sounds more appetizing.  So adding crispy plus garlic and parmesan to brussels sprouts and you’ve immediately piqued my interest. With just a little extra seasoning this is an easy way to liven up regular roasted brussels sprouts and make a side dish the star of your …

Eggplant Boats

Eggplant is an Italian staple.  Although eggplant parmesan is the popular recipe, my favorite is a slightly lighter option that my grandmother used to make, eggplant boats.  With the option to be vegetarian and loaded with peppers, onions and mushrooms, this recipe lets the vegetable rainbow take center stage rather than covering them up with …

Spinach Artichoke Cauliflower Rice

I think I’ve expressed my love of spinach artichoke dip before. It’s tasty, flavorful,  and want to think it’s healthy because it has vegetables but also a bit fancy because it has artichokes.  This recipe aims to combine my love of spinach artichoke dip with my need for a decently healthy lunch or dinner option …

Eggplant Lasagna

Winter is officially here and that means warm, cozy & nostalgic home cooked meals are on the menu.  When I’m looking to get cozy on the couch for dinner there’s nothing like a nice plate of lasagna. I love the warm cheesy goodness and the memories it brings back of cooking in the kitchen with …

Chicken Parm Meatballs

I love chicken parmesan, but it’s not the easiest to make well and usually best the day it’s made.  To satisfy my craving for chicken parm and to make it into a lunch, dinner or snack friendly version I figured why not turn it into meatballs.  Besides, I could lighten up the recipe and cut …