Toss your bottled dressing out! Why? Because they are loaded with carbs, sugar and preservatives. Simple. Fresh. Made at home with four basic ingredients you have in your cabinet already. Ok, six if you count salt and pepper. What are they? Olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard and garlic. That's it. This is my go to dressing for my Mason Jar Salads Remember, I said … [Read more...] about Basic Vinaigrette
Recipes
Cauliflower Fried Rice
I am obsessed with cauliflower rice. Almost as much as zoodles (zucchini noodles). I could eat this Cauliflower Fried Rice several times a week. Ok. I have. This week. Much to the hubby’s dismay. He says he’s over it. If cauliflower could cure anything, he says we’re cured! Hey I have had more than he has. Why? Because I have been eating the leftovers! This isn’t the only … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Fried Rice
Eggs en Cocotte
This is a keeper! If you want an easy way to make a healthy meal with eggs and you are tired of the same old way you are making eggs … this is it. Easy and delicious. What is "Egg En Cocotte"? It is the French term for cooking eggs in cream or butter in a ramekin. You are only limited by your imagination and the number of ramekins you have at your disposal. A single serve … [Read more...] about Eggs en Cocotte
Mason Jar Salads
If you haven’t tried this yet … jump on board! We are a total convert to prepping salads this way. When I finally took the plunge and tried it, I was still very skeptical. I decided that a Tuscan Salad and a Cobb Salad would make be my first choices to make in my mason jars. I decided to make 4 mason jar salads in quart jars. That would be two meals ready to go for each of … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Salads
Almost Mac ‘n Cheese
Without question this is Vic's favorite side. He wants it with everything! A few weeks ago we were having King Crab and he wanted it. I had to put my foot down and just say no! That does not go together. Can you say sad, very sad face? Don't worry. He didn't have to wait long. The next weekend he smoked a brisket and he got his Almost Mac 'n Cheese. Carter and … [Read more...] about Almost Mac ‘n Cheese