I. Miss. Bread. Back in 2012, I went gluten free and I miss bread often. I miss being able to just make a sandwich without paying $5 for a teeny loaf of bread. Or eating a warm slice of homemade bread slathered in buttah. Then I found a genius recipe for grilled cheese using bread made of coconut flour. It kind of changed my life. How Coconut Flour Flatbread… Continue Reading
My Favorite Creole Seasoning Blend
When you need a little spice in your life, mix up this super easy homemade Creole seasoning blend! It’s wonderful on (and in) all the things — meats, salad dressings, sauces — anywhere you need a metabolism-revving kick of heat. Trim Healthy Mamas, you know how wonderful spicy foods are for a faster fat-burning process! What’s your go-to spice? When I want something spicy I usually reach for this simple… Continue Reading
Low Carb Turkey Hash | THM S, E, Or FP
Do you have turkey leftover from Thanksgiving? If you’ve also got cooked spaghetti squash on hand, then you’ve got the makings for a delicious, low carb turkey hash! If you have been following the blog lately, you may have noticed my love affair with spaghetti squash. Ever since I realized that this low carb wonder is a perfect replacement for potatoes, I’ve been dreaming of ways to eat it. My… Continue Reading
Mock Baked Spaghetti PLUS Easy Marinara Recipe
To say the humble spaghetti squash has got me all excited is an understatement. One bite of this fabulous, low carb squash and I began to envision all kinds of ways to use it. Ways to replace your former high carb favorite foods (like pasta and potatoes) so you can still enjoy comfort foods without the glycemic payload delivered by pasta and potatoes. This Mock Baked Spaghetti is a comfort food you’re sure… Continue Reading
Easy Frugal DIY Fire Starters
Making your own fire starters is practical as well as easy! In preparation for our Sukkot camping trip, I whipped up these fire starters in less than half an hour. I’d been saving dryer lint and toilet paper tubes for several months. That doesn’t sound very exciting, I know, but I planned to make some kind of fire starter with them. I’d seen some pins on Pinterest and I had… Continue Reading
Party Bean Dip | THM E, Low Fat or Fat Free
Bean dip may not sound exciting, but my Party Bean Dip is creamy and full of flavor! It’s also low on fat, so it’s perfect for THMs to serve for a party or other get together. No one will suspect it’s diet bean dip! Make it low or no fat for a healthy THM E party dip or snack. If you’ve tried those Popcorners chips, you’ll love this party bean… Continue Reading