Dive into a bowl of creamy, comforting macaroni and cheese with spinach and bacon. This simple skillet pasta makes a perfect weeknight side or an indulgent main. There’s something wonderfully homey about the smell of bacon cooking — it fills the house and promises a delicious meal. While bacon often headlines breakfast, it’s equally welcome … Read more

Low Carb Mixed Berry Muffins are packed with fresh blueberries and raspberries and have just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect as a breakfast or snack for those following a Keto or low-carb lifestyle, these muffins stay moist and are bright with fresh berry flavor. One of the great things about these muffins is how … Read more

Herb Crusted Beef with Brandy & Mustard Sauce. A ZERO CARBS (almost) meal for everyone. Ready for a rich keto-friendly carnivore feast? Inspired by Mary Berry, this herb-crusted beef with a brandy and Dijon mustard cream sauce is surprisingly simple and impressively flavorful. I was initially hesitant about alcohol in a sauce, but the combination … Read more

This post was created in partnership with Luce Farm. Meet my new favorite brownies. These flourless hazelnut brownies are ultra-decadent and fudgy, and because they contain no grain they’re naturally grain-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly — a treat almost anyone can enjoy. They’re sweetened entirely with honey and baked in a loaf pan for a small … Read more

Hearty, delicious, and full of flavor, this Whole30 Cottage Pie is a wholesome take on classic comfort food. Ground beef and vegetables simmer in a savory, aromatic gravy before being topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. This version is Whole30-compliant, dairy-free, and gluten-free, making it a satisfying option for a variety of … Read more

What a week. I learned something about myself: when I’m stressed, I crave sugar. On Monday, Meghan’s school had a two-hour delay, which cut my usual blog work time from about two and a half hours to roughly one hour while Luke was at school. During that shortened hour, WordPress was sluggish and a plugin … Read more

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you might have seen that my husband and I recently finished building a new home. From the very beginning, I was determined to fill it only with items we truly need and love. In our previous house, even though we lived there just a year and a half, … Read more

Do you have your coffee cup? I do! I’m so happy to share a cup of coffee with you on this bright December morning as we begin the week. Our heads are clear, our bodies energized, and our hearts calm as we step into this final week before Christmas. Yes — the final Christmas week! … Read more

A GLUTEN-FREE COOKIE THAT LOOKS BACK AT YOU If you’re searching for a Halloween cookie that’s equal parts creepy and cute, these Vampire Eyeball Cookies will steal the show. Soft, buttery, and pleasantly sweet, they’re gluten-free and finished with halved maraschino cherries for the “eyeballs” and chocolate chips for the pupils — a spooky, irresistible … Read more