Sweet Potato Sriracha Bowl - A Low Carb Meal

I bought some sweet potatoes on a whim one day thinking I could satisfy my chip craving by making some fries.  The fries came out alright but when I noticed my neglected sweet potatoes were going to spoil soon, I cleaned them up and steamed them.  Who knew steaming sweet potatoes would be so easy?!

After I steamed them I had an idea to mix them up with my favorite dip for sweet potato fries - sriracha and mayo.  I also had some left over bacon bits that I threw in.  After I mixed everything together, I took a much anticipated bite and instantly decided it was Mmmm, mmm, good!

It might look kinda weird or you might be like, "Mayo in my sweet potatoes?  Gross!"  But just like the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba sings, "Try it!  You'll like it!"

Ingredients:
1 steamed sweet potato (directions for steaming below)
2 Tablespoons of mayo (I eyeball this)
Couple of squirts of Sriracha
As many bacon bits as you want!

Mix it all together in a bowl and enjoy.

The easiest way I've found to steam sweet potatoes is to clean them, put them all snug in a glass pan with 1/4 cup of water, cover it with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.  

Now you can have the Gabba song stuck in your head too. 

10 Healthy Recipes for the 4th of July!

We'll be away for the 4th of July this year which poses its own challenges to staying low carb, but if you are looking for some fun and healthy eats for this summer holiday then check out the links below. I personally want to eat the macaroni salad and caprese grilled fillet mignon right now!

Buffalo Ranch Deviled Eggs

Low Carb Macaroni Salad

15 Minute Greek Cucumber Salad

Low Carb Peach Long Island Ice Tea

Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Kabobs 

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach and Cheese 

Caprese Grilled Fillet Mignon 

Mini Meatloaf Pepper Rings

Zucchini Tuna Cakes

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Memorial Day Recipes for the Low Carb/High Fat Lifestyle

   

 Memorial Day is right around the corner and soon Americans will be firing up the grill in anticipation of a three day weekend.  What better way to celebrate the unofficial start to summer than by barbecuing and cooking up some yummy treats?  Just because it is a holiday doesn't mean you have to stray off your eating plan.  Listed below are some fun low carb/high fat foods that everyone will enjoy.

If you make any of these I want to hear about it so leave a comment below.  While your cooking I'll be enjoying a locally brewed beer - my adopted home town does have 5 microbreweries after all.  

Creamy Lemon Ice Cream

Low Carb Spinach and Artichoke Dip Cauliflower Casserole 

Braided Garlic Breadsticks

Low Carb Almond Porridge 

Coconut Flour Chicken Tenders

Tomato, Avocado and Salami Bites

Artisan Grilled Chicken

Marinated Beef Kabobs 

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Easy, Healthy Slow-Cooker and Casserole Recipes

Recently, I was tested for food and environmental allergies. I created this dinner menu before I got those results so there will be some tweaking for sure in the months to come.  My 2 biggest allergens besides almonds and hazelnuts are broccoli and BHA (a food additive).  I'm actually allergic to broccoli.  Who knew such a thing existed?  I'm like the idol of millions of small children. Needless to say, I have a lot of reading and learning to do.  I feel like as an adult I've had to re-learn how to eat too many times to count!

Slow Cooker Braised Beef 

Oh well, whatever makes me feel better, right?

Bon Appetit!

Slow Cooker Recipes

• Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna
• Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs 
• Crockpot Crustless Pizza
• Slow Cooker Braised Beef with Carrot Mash
• Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs
• Slow Cooker Kielbasa, Cabbage and Onions
• Slow Cooker BBQ Meatloaf
• Honey-Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
• Slow Cooker Kalua Pork

Casseroles

• Low Carb Chili Cheese Coney Casserole
• Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
• Sausage Spinach Bake

Chicken Dinners

• Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
• Baked Garlic Chicken Parm (replace breadcrumbs with pork rinds)

10 (Low Carb, Gluten Free) St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Save your carbs for more beer by cooking up some of these recipes for St. Patrick's Day!  Slainte!  

Keto Reuben Casserole 

Traditional Irish Bacon, Cabbage and Parsley Sauce

Luck of the Irish Skewers:  These would be fun for the kids!  

Paleo Friendly Corned Beef and Cabbage

Low Carb Corned Beef Hash 

Bangers and Mash 

Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew

Irish Soda Bread

Creamy Reuben Soup

Reuben Salad