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Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
My late husband would have loved my dinner last night.  Crispy buffalo shrimp tacos! Here’s the thing though – my late husband could not stand spicy food, but somehow when I added the buffalo sauce to the wet better it wasn’t too spicy for him. For my shrimp plate though, I’d always douse them in more buffalo sauce because I puffy heart buffalo sauce anything....
April 13, 2023

Zucchini Tacos

Zucchini Tacos
I never would have thought of zucchini tacos if it wasn’t for my friend Alfredo. Well, I call him my friend, but I’ve only met him in person once.  😂 He has a giant TikTok following and recently started a recipe blog. He recently posted a recipe called Tacos de Calabacita, and it looked amazing.  I am using zucchini because it is a bit more...
March 9, 2023

Picky Plate

Picky Plate
Picky plates are a great way to use up what you have on hand.  A little of this, a little of that and all of a sudden you’ve got a great lunch or dinner! I LOVE PICKY PLATES! And @hannahfindinghealth – I think you left your bento box here so I am using it – thank you! 😘 Last night when I was at the...
February 10, 2023

Low Carb Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

Low Carb Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
You need to put this low carb cauliflower macaroni and cheese on the top of the list to make! Being diabetic, I am always curious about low carb pastas.  But sadly, the results mostly taste like crap to me.  Either the cooking time is such a fine line from perfect to overcooked, or not cooked enough no matter how long, or they just disintegrate once...
December 20, 2022

Low Point Weight Watchers Meals

Low Point Weight Watchers Meals
There are just some days where at the end of the day, I realize I am low on weight watcher points.  That’s when I rely on these low point Weight Watchers Meals. I will continue to add to this list, but here are several of my favorite low point meals.  Enjoy! Side Note:  The Weight Watcher link is available in the Notes section of the...
November 22, 2022

The Best Turkey Meatballs

The Best Turkey Meatballs
Yes, that’s a bold statement, but these are the best turkey meatballs! My secret?  Adding just a bit of pork sausage with the ground turkey – makes all the difference! How to cook ground turkey breast If you are making a burger with ground turkey, check out my post for the perfect turkey burger – a pat of butter in between the patties makes the...
August 4, 2022

Grilled Standing Rib Roast

Grilled Standing Rib Roast
This grilled standing rib roast will be the star of your next BBQ! How do you grill a standing rib roast? We fortunately had very mild weather this Christmas so I decided to grill our standing rib roast.  The roast is still on sale at Mariano’s until December 28 – only $6.77 a pound! The secret to cooking any cut of beef is to know...
December 26, 2021

Oven Roasted Standing Rib Roast

Oven Roasted Standing Rib Roast
Oven roasted standing rib roast is a cut of beef that is usually served on special occasions.  It’s expensive! I used to steer away from more expensive cuts of beef for the fear of screwing them up. My recipe is fool proof and will give you amazing results every time. How to Make a Standing Rib Roast in the Oven There are several methods, but...
December 13, 2021