Low-Carb 'Armadillo Eggs' (Sponsored)

January 15, 2018 Amanda Plott

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Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean that the entertaining has stopped. At least, that's how it is around my place. I like to think of my house as the central hub. The neutral territory. THE place to be. At least once a week there is something going on and I've got a house full of people.

My daughter and I are usually outnumbered by the boys too. Even when my mom comes to visit, if you're counting the animals, we're still outnumbered by at least 2 to 1. So more often than not, when there are people over, I like to stick to food that I know the menfolk will enjoy while also trying to keep my womanly figure. That's where these Armadillo Eggs come in...

Low-Carb Breakfast Mexican Pizza

January 2, 2018 Amanda Plott

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mission®. All opinions are entirely my own.

Now that the New Year is here, it's time to start thinking about those resolutions! I know that my mom and I have already started ours, and are going on a more low-carb and keto friendly route for the next month (and perhaps beyond).

With a big resolution, you can still have bold flavor. So, we've been working on coming up with fun and clever meal options that meet our new low-carb wants and needs. That's when I decided to bring out this Low-Carb Breakfast Mexican Pizza. Yeah, you know the Mexican pizza that this idea stems from. But, this one is a breakfast version and it's so sooo good...

Baked Mexican Meatballs (Sponsored)

December 6, 2017 Amanda Plott

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The holidays are fast approaching, which means plenty of friends and family coming and going with the hustle and bustle that this time of year only adds to our already busy everyday lives. That's why I love to be readily prepared with simple and easy recipes that are versatile in the sense that they could be used as an appetizer or made into a light meal.

These Baked Mexican Meatballs are not only more wholesome, being made with a lean ground turkey, but are also full of flavor. They are perfectly popable, dipable, and dunkable as a one bite appetizer or can be used creatively to incorporate into a meal!...

Collard Green (Tortilla-Free) Enchiladas

October 30, 2017 Amanda Plott

These enchiladas aren't quite naked. But, they are pretty close.

Over the past couple of weeks, I've gotten a lot of local collard green leaves in my farm box that I just wasn't too sure what to do with. They're HUGE leaves too, and while most people in the south chope them up and cook them forever... I really wanted to make as much use out of their enormous size as I could manage.

When in doubt, make it into an enchilada...

Verde Chicken Nachos (Sponsored)

September 27, 2017 Amanda Plott

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I'm so excited for this Football season and Walmart is my go-to store for all things Football! Game day grub has to be one of my all time favorite styles of food. It could be because it's always served more 'family style' and left as perfectly bites sized, snack worthy eats and treats. Or it could be because game day means the end of summer and the beginning of fall. I'm ready for the cooler weather. Bring it on!

Being a native Texan means that I'm even more into the spirit of game day. Every game day in Texas is basically a small holiday. We take our football and our game day spread almost as seriously as we take our BBQ...

Black Bean & Roasted Butternut Squash Tostadas

September 23, 2017 Amanda Plott

A fresh local butternut squash means Fall is finally here! I love it when I start to get my hands on winter squash. They are easily one of the most tasty and versatile foods out there. Anywhere from stuffing them, to roasting them, to mashing them as a puree. I'm sold. Hook, line, and sinker.

Not only are these tostadas easy to make, they're also a meal you can make off of one baking sheet; making it a perfect weeknight go-to for any busy family. And believe you me... I've been one busy gal! Friday really tested my limits and put me through the ringer. I ran around like a crazy person getting my daughter into her doctor and off to get an x-ray on her little footsie. So, I knew dinner was going to have to be supremely quick and hassle free...