Keto Chicken Cutlets

These moist chicken cutlets use parmesan cheese instead of bread crumbs so make them very low carb. Serve with a side of green beans sautéed in garlic and olive oil. Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, raw 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese Salt & pepper Directions: Pound the chicken breast out thin.Continue reading “Keto Chicken Cutlets”

Simple Buttercream Icing

For cakes or cupcakes, this icing is very quick and easy to make. Ingredients: 1 c vegetable shortening 1/2 tsp clear vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 2 Tbsp water 3/4 c cocoa powder (optional, if making a chocolate buttercream) 4 c icing sugar Directions: Beat together the vegetable shortening, clear vanilla extract, almond extractContinue reading “Simple Buttercream Icing”

Sunday Dinner Meatloaf

Serve with mashed or sweet potatoes and green beans to make a comforting Sunday dinner. Ingredients: 3/4 c breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 tsp dried thyme 1/3 c milk 2 tsp dried parsley 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 large onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 lbs ground beef 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp blackContinue reading “Sunday Dinner Meatloaf”

Sweet & Salty Toffee Popcorn

Sugar is funny stuff. You have to work with it for many years before you learn what you can and can’t get away with. Tip #1: Once you bring the sugar and water to a boil, DO NOT stir or whisk, and DO NOT walk away. I’ve made both of these mistakes many times makingContinue reading “Sweet & Salty Toffee Popcorn”

Chicken & Biscuits

This is quick and easy weeknight comfort food ready in under 30 minutes. If it’s the weekend or you’re planning ahead, you can make the chicken and stock ahead of time. I used Bisquik mix to make my biscuits this time, but I will post my recipe for homemade biscuits soon! Ingredients: 4 Tbsp butterContinue reading “Chicken & Biscuits”

Vegetable Beef Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1/4 c soy sauce 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp sesame oil 1.5 lbs steak (fast-fry), sliced into strips 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 bunch asparagus, chopped 1/2 small onion, diced 3 green onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced Directions:Continue reading “Vegetable Beef Stir-fry”

Scottish Shortbread

My Daughter: “Oh, that’s good!” What she meant was so buttery, flaky and yummy. Ingredients: 2 c all purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 c butter, softened 1/2 c powdered sugar Directions: Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and powdered sugar until lightContinue reading “Scottish Shortbread”