When I first started my blog my plan was to take everyday foods and transform them into a low carb dish that any low-carber could eat and not feel like they were depriving themselves. I have done a lot of that on this blog and also through my YouTube videos and just the other day I was craving yet another high carb, high sugar treat so I set out to recreate it in a way us low-carbers can enjoy. So today I bring you the LOW CARB Root Beer Float! If you use the right ingredients you can have yourself a sweet treat without any of the guilt. I hope you guys enjoy this one and I also hope you're all having a great Summer!
low carb Root Beer Float - Serves 1
1/4 cup vanilla bean Halo Top ice cream
8 oz Diet A&W Root Beer
Simple as can be- add your ice cream into a glass, top with soda, enjoy with a spoon and a straw! Enjoy!
This chicken might be my new favorite. I know, I know I say that a lot - howeverrrrr the ease at which this chicken comes together coupled with how bomb the flavors are really make it an effortless meal. Hence my favoritism of the moment. I know you will like it too and the carb count is so low it's pretty much a no brainer. Did I mention per piece chicken you're looking at ONE GRAM of carbs?! Heck Yasssss!
I made this for dinner a few night ago and we had leftovers and J said it was the perfect lunch the next day. So not only do you have a flavorful dinner you can also meal prep this chicken for your lunches for the week! Hey, it was husband approved- you can't beat that!
low carb Broccoli Cheddar Chicken- Serves 4
3 slices of cooked bacon, chopped into smaller pieces
1 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
6 Tbsp shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup broccoli chopped and steamed (see below)
2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces (see video)
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Prep your chicken, season with salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken on the stove over medium high heat then remove to a foil lined baking sheet.
While the chicken cooks make the 'topping'.
*(To steam your broccoli- chop it into small pieces and place in a bowl with 1 tbsp of water and microwave for one minute- see video to watch me do this)
In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, mayo, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, bacon, and 2 Tbsp cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Then fold in the steamed broccoli.
Divide the mixture between the 4 chicken pieces and spread evenly over the top.
Top each chicken piece with 1 Tbsp of cheddar cheese.
Bake the chicken for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked. Enjoy!
Every time Jason takes me to a steak house I crave the wedge salad. I love the refreshing crunch along side a nice juicy steak! I recently realized I can recreate that at home... yes, I really I am late to the party on this one. I shared my salad on Instagram and Snap Chat and I got quite a few messages saying to share the recipe. While this is so simple you can make it with your eyes closed, I decided to share my wedge salad with everyone! Serve this as a quick and simple lunch or as a side dish with your favorite grilled dinner.
My favorite way to enjoy this one is with a grilled strip steak and some grilled or roasted asparagus!
low carb Wedge Salad- Serves 1
1/4 head of iceberg lettuce
1/8 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/8 cup shredded red cabbage
4 cherry tomatoes, cut in half or fourths
3 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled up
Salt & pepper
+ your favorite salad dressing
To assemble, put your iceberg on a plate and break it apart a little.
Then add your dressing on top- this will help all the other ingredients to stick to it.
Then layer on the bacon, tomatoes, red cabbage and blue cheese crumbles.
Sprinkle with a little salt and some black pepper. Enjoy!
Just in time for the Super Bowl I thought I would share my recipe for what might be the best "dip" you ever had. Bring this to a party and it will be devoured! I love to serve this with bell pepper chips to keep it low carb but if you're bringing it to a get together I would definitely serve it with some thing sliced baguette. The perfect appetizer and game day food!! I hope you love it like I do! And please have an extra bite for me since I'm 30 weeks pregnant and staying away from lunch meat right now! #jealous!!!
lil carb Hoagie Dip-Serves 10 people as an appetizer
1/4 lb ham lunch meat 1/4 lb turkey lunch meat 1/4 lb pepperoni lunch meat 1/4 lb genoa salami lunch meat 1/8 lb American cheese 1/8 lb provolone cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini peppers 2 1/2 cup iceburg lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup chopped tomato, without the seeds
Sauce: 3/4 cup mayo 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp died oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flake (adjust to your taste or leave out) 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Prep the lunch meat and cheeses by cutting into small pieces and making sure to take the time to separate the pieces. (Tip: When you stack and cut lunch meat it can stick together- separate the pieces otherwise they will stick together in the actual dip)
Mix together all of the "sauce" ingredients and set aside.
Combine the cut up meats, cheese, chopped tomato, lettuce, onion, and pepperoncinis in a large bowl. Mix this with a spatula. Then add in half of the sauce mixture. Mix well. Add in the remaining sauce and mix well again.
Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving for the flavors to merry. Overnight is best.
Serve cold with bell pepper chips. Enjoy!
*This mixture also tastes great on top of a bed of lettuce as a salad or inside of lettuce cups!
I really love meatloaf and I'm totally not afraid to admit it. I have another meatloaf recipe already on my blog for a Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Ketchup Topping which is delicious but I also wanted to share a more savory meatloaf recipe with everyone. This recipe is J's favorite. Plus since it has a gravy alongside it goes perfectly with cauliflower mash - get my recipe HERE. If you're looking for another great low carb comfort food dish to add to your rotation definitely try out this one out!
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a small pan saute 1/2 of a diced onion in 1 tsp of olive oil over medium high heat until the onion softens and browns a little- about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
To prep the garlic head- cut top 1/3 off and discard or use for another recipe. The bigger bottom half add to a small piece of tin foil and top with 1 tsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic head to make a pouch (see my video above for further instruction). Set this aside for a minute.
Next, assemble the meatloaf. In a large bowl whisk the egg with the panko, parmesan cheese, dried thyme and dried parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
Then add in the heavy cream and the cooked onion and mix again.
With clean hands add in the ground beef and mix until everything is combined but be sure not to over-mix.
Place the meat mixture on a foil lined baking sheet and form into a loaf shape.
Put the foil wrapped garlic head also on the baking sheet and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
For the gravy:
When the meatloaf timer has 20 minutes left bring the beef broth and butter to a rolling boil on medium high heat. Let this reduce down for 20 minutes whisking every few minutes.
Once the meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and cover with tin foil for 10 minutes allowing it to rest. Unwrap the roasted garlic and add the cloves into the gravy. Turn the heat down to low and mash the garlic cloves in the gravy with a fork breaking them up. Allow the flavors to merry on low heat while the meatloaf rests for 10 minutes- add salt and pepper if needed.
To serve plate up a slice and add some gravy and ENJOY!
When I first started my blog my plan was to take everyday foods and transform them into a low carb dish that any low-carber could eat and not feel like they were depriving themselves. I have done a lot of that on this blog and also through my YouTube videos and just the other day I was craving yet another high carb, high sugar treat so I set out to recreate it in a way us low-carbers can enjoy. So today I bring you the LOW CARB Root Beer Float! If you use the right ingredients you can have yourself a sweet treat without any of the guilt. I hope you guys enjoy this one and I also hope you're all having a great Summer!
