Meatball Stuffed peppers

This is a delicious dinner recipe adapted from a recipe by Michael Chiarello, one of my favorite Italian Chefs. I removed the bread crumbs to make a keto/gluten free version and adjusted the seasoning to my liking. I have experimented with multiple colors of…

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce is an Italian classic and nothing beats homemade marinara sauce. I started making my own early on in my cooking journey, and I haven’t bought a jar of it since. Homemade is so much fresher and more flavorful. Plus you can avoid…

Homemade Chai

This chai tea recipe makes for an excellent morning beverage with less caffeine than your standard cup of coffee.

Homemade Pesto

I can’t think of much to say about pesto, other than it’s an excellent Italian sauce that’s not hard to make. It’s great on veggies, rubbed on chicken, or in a pasta dish. I love making it from scratch so today I am sharing…

My Grandma’s Broiled Lamb Kebabs

For me a big part of cooking encompasses family and tradition, therefore I feel honored to make recipes that have been passed down in my family. There are a lot of great cooks in my family so naturally there are a lot of great…

Chicory And Dandelion root coffee (Hot or Iced)

Smooth, warm, and creamy, with a taste as delicious as chocolate, that morning cup of coffee is a comfort that many of us treasure. While some love the crazy energy high of caffeine, other’s feel jittery anxious and uncomfortable from it’s effects. If the…

How to Ferment Veggies

Fermenting is a very old process of preserving food that our ancestors have been using for thousands of years. Some evidence suggests that people were fermenting foods as long as 8000-9000 years ago if not longer. “During the process of fermentation, microorganisms such as…

Bacon Beef Liver (And Heart) Pâté

I had never thought of eating organs, at least not until it was recommended to me by a dietitian. The dietitian recommended including liver in my diet to help raise my low iron levels. The liver is responsible for storing iron, therefore you get…

My Go To 5 Minute Keto Lunch (Salami, Cheese, Olives, Fresh and Fermented Veggies, and Bone Broth)

Cooking for yourself can help you save money and eat healthier, but sometimes you don’t quite have the time or energy to cook. In these cases I have a favorite healthy easy meal that comes together in less than 5 minutes. Keeping the ingredients…

Asian Beef Stir Fry

There are so many different ways to eat stir fries. Some people cook them with meat others with tofu. Some people serve them with rice others do not. I have had them many ways. The first recipe I ever posted on here was actually…