Meat

A few weeks ago I was scrolling through Instagram and came across someone cooking on a Himalayan salt block.  I was pretty intrigued and ordered one right away to experiment.  It’s fantastic. It’s like having a well seasoned nonstick skillet and beautiful plate all in one.  You probably have some of the same questions I

I am kicking off another “cooking on the go” series with my friends at Hilton for their Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites properties to highlight just how easy it is to cook and enjoy calorie conscious meals while away from the comfort of your own kitchen.  Today, we’re taking it to the grill! Ever seen a

Here’s a quick recipe I put together using just the ingredients I had in my fridge and pantry.  If you only have 15 minutes, and a little bit of creativity, you can easily add variety to your diet and maximize both fresh and leftover ingredients to make a delicious meal.  For the beef sausage, I was

I can’t get enough of steak rolls!  I’ve been making them off and on for the past 5 years since I started eating healthier and discovered I didn’t have to give up beef.  Rolls are great for portion control because if you wanted to, you can accurately measure out each strip for rolling to get

Every once in a while it’s nice to switch up your routine and try something different. While many believe it’s best to stick with one type of diet, I actually have found it helpful to try out different diets throughout the year.  It keeps your diet fresh, enhances your understanding of food (and wellness) and

Winner winner chicken dinner! Chicken is one of the most popular animal proteins out there. I would say its one of the most popular healthy foods out there. But even though I find its so abundant, we have few ideas to freshen it up just a bit. So today I’m going to be walking you

The weather was just too darn nice outside not to fire up the grill.  I didn’t have anything ready in the fridge so I rummaged the freezer and found a bison ribeye that I bought about 1 month ago from Kroger.  So I dropped the sealed bag in a bowl of lukewarm water to help it

Just in time for St. Paddy’s day celebrations, OR for a cold day and you need a hearty warming recipe, try my low-carb Guinness Stew. Paddy’s Day, St Patricks Day, Lá Fhéile Pádraig (you didn’t know I could speak Gaelic did you?!). The Irish sure know how to celebrate so what better way to get

If you’re looking to enjoy the “big game” in a lower-carb, yet satisfying, way, then you MUST try my keto rolls and sliders!  This is not only a great party recipe, but also it’s good for those following a ketogenic diet and need their “bread fix!”  You can even customize the rolls to incorporate your

Don’t want to salvage food because you don’t eat veggies? Here is a solution with our 3 healthy roasted vegetables recipes. If you’re like me, at some time or another, your ambition in the kitchen got the best of you and you cooked a bit too much food. I especially did this when it came

When you’re in a pinch but want variety, just mix-and-match with a few ingredients to completely transform your meals. Start out with a base – like lettuce, lean ground meat and tomatoes – then add different ingredients throughout the week! Here we will be teaching you how to prepare super delicious easy lunchbox meals.

One of my all-time favorite snacks and side items – prosciutto wrapped asparagus.  If you’re not a fan of ham, then use turkey or even beef bacon.  This version has a faint sage and maple flavor just in time for the holidays.  Remember, treat this as a side dish or a snack, not a full

A few weeks ago, my friends at Hilton invited me to check out their Homewood Suites property in Frisco, TX and create a meal or two using the amenities and kitchen utensils in one of the suites. Beyond the fact that the room was pretty spacious and the kitchen pretty much had everything except an

Every meal prep deserves a great side dish! Sometimes it’s easier to approach organizing your weekly routine when you focus on the sides. In today’s video, it’s all about salads! Try a salad recipe, customize it according to flavor and your wellness goals and then add your choice of protein.  Simple! Check out my other

Here’s an easy ketogenic friendly recipe for a taco salad “bowl” so you can enjoy #TacoTuesday every day of the week!  Oh, and Happy National Taco Day!

Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe With school officially back in session, I remember all too well the pressures of college life. You’ve gotta juggle your academic life, your budding social life, extracurricular activities (so you can land that awesome job after graduation) and your finances…. Add to that list, managing your health and wellness,