Aren’t you lucky, it’s a two-fer! These have become two of my favorite go to sweet treats while I’m trying out keto and lowering my carbs. I too am concerned about my fat intake on this “diet” so feel free to reduce the fat by using light cream or low fat cream cheese. The pudding … Continue reading Blueberry Chia Pudding and Raspberry Cheesecake Cups
Keto Everything Bagels
Like many of you, I am making an effort to clean up my eating habits and drop a few Covid-era pounds, by adopting a keto friendly diet in 2023! I came across this recipe through a program I am loosely following and reluctantly gave it a go. I was highly skeptical based on my New … Continue reading Keto Everything Bagels
Ooey-Gooey Broccoli Bake
This dish is a casserole keeper, sure to please even the pickiest non-vegetable eater at your table! Fully loaded with broccoli, pasta, cheese and crunch, I've added some suggestions but feel free to switch things up and make it your own. Enjoy!! Ingredients: feeds a crowd! 1 can cream of mushroom soup (I like TJ's … Continue reading Ooey-Gooey Broccoli Bake
Spicy Kimchi Wonton Soup
This spicy hearty soup comes together in minutes thanks to prepared kimchi and frozen wontons, but don't let the ease of prep fool you into thinking it will lack depth! The fresh veggies paired with the flavorful broth created by the kimchi give it that homemade taste you're craving. Enjoy! Ingredients: Serves 4 2 tbsp … Continue reading Spicy Kimchi Wonton Soup
Shrimp and Clam Bake
Southern Shrimp Boil meets New England Clambake! It's the best of both worlds combined in one simple dish featuring all the flavors of summer!! Get ready to dig in!! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on1 lb clams, soaked*1 lb andouille sausage cut into 1 in chunks1 1/2 … Continue reading Shrimp and Clam Bake
Grilled Summer Sangria
Somehow, I didn't snap a pic of this delicious refreshing drink when I served it last weekend at our family Grad&Dads-day party! So instead, I'll share a pic of my daughter cutting her cake, lol! Everyone fell in love with this not too sweet, subtly smokey, just the right amount of fruity - cocktail! Make … Continue reading Grilled Summer Sangria
Pimento Cheese
I was first introduced to Pimento Cheese during a trip to Nashville a few years back and I fell in love with it's creamy, cheesy, spicy flavors! It's not found on many menus up north and it wasn't until I returned south to New Orleans that I had Pimento Cheese once again and decided I … Continue reading Pimento Cheese
Healthy Eating Tips (from a comfort food junkie!)
It's been almost two weeks since I set out to write this post. Life in our house is quite busy as we prepare to graduate our oldest child from high school and collectively gear up for next phase of her education. But that's not all that's kept me away from writing; enter "the guilt". I … Continue reading Healthy Eating Tips (from a comfort food junkie!)
Pasta alla Casa
This recipe goes out to my Insta follower @ryansuperflyjc as per his request! I love it when fans ask me for recipes (rather than me sharing just the ones I like or think others will), so keep those comments and requests coming! I will say, I made this dish on the fly using leftover ingredients … Continue reading Pasta alla Casa
Easy-Peasy Beef Bourguignon
For whatever reason, I'm into stews at the moment! Doesn't make much sense since the snow has finally melted but that's my vibe right now! Somehow, I have never made Beef Bourguignon, go figure?! I'm not sure Julia Child would approve of my crockpot usage but it works so well for this recipe! I cut … Continue reading Easy-Peasy Beef Bourguignon
The Leigh Factor 