Hello Reader, Ever wonder how restaurants achieve a perfectly crusted steak with a center just the way you like it? They cook it in a pan, following a few basic principles, and you can do it at home, too. We created a step-by-step picture tutorial and answered just about any questions you might have. If not, please let me know! Read all about it here 👇 Pan-Seared Steak It's perfect with flap steak, flank steak, or fancy bavette steak. By the way, it's delicious topped with easy blue cheese...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, In case you're baking this weekend, I'm sharing my favorite cookie recipes plus a hack I use whenever I make them. I cut the sugar in half by replacing half of the sugar the recipe calls for with a Stevia blend. Nobody is the wiser. 😉 Almond Butter Cookies 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies are flourless, dairy-free, low-sugar and ready in 20 minutes. Read all about it here 👇 Almond Butter Cookies Pin it! Double Chocolate Cookies These molten chocolate lava cookies ooze...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, You know those special dinners where you throw caution to the wind? For me, rich, creamy fettuccine Alfredo is always at the top of my "totally worth it" list. You can make it with healthier whole wheat and plant-based pasta too! Here’s the best part: it only takes just 15 minutes, 4 simple ingredients, and one pot to make it. Read all about it here👇 One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo The secret? Stir the ingredients right into the hot, cooked pasta. The leftover starch works magic to...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you're staring at a packed calendar this month, I’ve got a little trick that makes life a whole lot easier: quiche… crust or no crust! It’s one of those unicorn recipes you can freeze before you bake it. Just whisk everything together, pour it into a freezer bag and tuck it away. Make Ahead Crustless Quiche Easy low-carb recipe! Get the recipe Pin it! It thaws fast and works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or those “I need something easy tonight” dinners. Thank you so much for...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you’re easing back into the week and craving something fresh after the holiday rush, this salad hits the spot. It’s a classic from a restaurant I’m lucky enough to visit every so often, and it’s naturally low-carb too! Columbia's 1905 Salad Festive enough for any holiday celebration! Get the recipe Pin it! Thank you so much for commenting, sharing, and pinning! Wishing you health and cheer, Marjory Marjory Pilley Owner, Dinner-Mom Making dinner easy, healthy, and FUN! Read...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Wondering what to do with your extra turkey? Completely transform it by making Tuscan turkey cakes. This budget-friendly, cook-once-eat-twice dish is just as good or maybe even better than the first meal. Drizzle it with easy aioli and they are practically gourmet! Tuscan Chicken Cakes Use chicken or turkey to make them! Get the recipe Pin it! Thank you so much for commenting, sharing, and pinning! Wishing you health and cheer, Marjory Marjory Pilley Owner, Dinner-Mom Making...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you need a last-minute win, this easy artichoke dip will save the day. It’s creamy, cheesy, and the kind of appetizer people hover around until it's gone. Serve it with crackers and your favorite low-carb dippers! Easy Artichoke Dip Three cheeses! Get the recipe Pin it! Thank you so much for commenting, sharing, and pinning! Wishing you health, cheer, and a very Happy Thanksgiving! Marjory Marjory Pilley Owner, Dinner-Mom Making dinner easy, healthy, and FUN! Read our mission
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Hopefully, you will be staring at a fridge full of leftovers on Friday! If so, this Monte Cristo sandwich is a fun way to reinvent ham and/or turkey. Read how to make it here👇 Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese Notes from My Kitchen Growing up, I always ordered a Monte Cristo Sandwich when it was on the menu. But the original is deep-fried and showered in powdered sugar. It's not an option anymore. Enter my version. My biggest trick is choosing a lighter bread (and, of course, making...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, With Thanksgiving just days away (and Christmas not long after), I thought I'd share an article I wrote on hosting on a budget. You'll find inspiration for menus, decor, and games centered around a Friendsgiving celebration. However, the tips apply whether you're celebrating with friends, family or a mix of both. Read the complete guide here 👇 Budget-Friendly Hosting Tips Save it for your next celebration! Pin It! Last weekend I celebrated with family I won't see on Thanksgiving...
23 days ago • 1 min read