Tag: NSNG

Turkey and Bacon Bean-less Chili

Chili. It’s the best. From a crisp autumn evening to a warm summer cookout, chili is one of the most versatile one-pot crowd pleasers on the planet! For those of us who have taken our foot off the carb petal, here’s a fantastic bean-less recipe.  I followed a paleo recipe […]

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

So it’s taco night for everybody else and you’re sitting there all depressed because you can’t join in on everyone’s favorite Mexican food. Never fear! For I have great news! Roasted stuffed peppers are a delicious vessel for taco meat and toppings PLUS there’s a healthy surprise in there that […]

Ancho Chili Chicken Thighs and Fajita Veggies!

Question: What do you do when you crave smoky, zesty south-of-the-border flavors like cumin and ancho chili pepper but want an alternative to dumping all those spices into a big vat of chili? Answer: Ancho chili chicken thighs!!   I found a great recipe on thestayathomechef.com which features such delectable […]

Turkey Meatloaf

What is more important on a cold, rainy, snowy day than eating meatloaf? The answer is nothing! NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT!!   A big problem with meatloaf is that is deceptively carb-y since most recipes call for a metric effing TON of breadcrumbs. BUT if you sub out the breadcrumbs […]

Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

One thing I’ve really missed now that I do my best to lay off the sugar is Chinese food with those thick, flavorful sauces. The thing that makes many of those dishes so delish is that they’re full of sugar and let’s face it – we don’t roll like that […]