One of my most prized possessions is a small notebook of Grandma’s recipes. It contains the comfort foods of my Midwestern childhood and has inspired recipes here like Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff and Stuffed Mushrooms. Today’s Instant Pot pot roast and potatoes and carrots is directly based on my Grandma’s recipe. This easy pot roast recipe doesn’t require any browning.The gravy is made from the roast’s own cooking juices.It’s savory, luscious, and the gravy makes the already juicy beef all the more scrumptious....

Eggplant (aka aubergine) gets people talking: Some love it, some don’t, and still others don’t even know what to do with it. So you might be wondering: Is eggplant keto friendly? We’ll talk about it here, along with carbs in eggplant, keto eggplant recipes, and just how much you can enjoy eggplant on keto. Need more keto food guidance? Get it at a glance with this keto food list. For answers to all your keto questions in minutes, try these cheat sheets....

Can you have garlic on keto? The answer is clear! Get the lowdown on the carbs in garlic, the best garlic keto recipes, and more. Garlic: It’s a universally loved flavor enhancer and makes just about any recipe better. Let’s learn more about eating garlic on keto and how it affects your macros. Got more keto food questions? Take a look at this full keto food list (or use these keto cheat sheets for easy reference!...

This healthy cauliflower tabbouleh is easy (takes just 15 minutes!) and loaded with vegetables. Surprise, surprise – cauliflower does it again to replace carbs in an unexpected way. Serve keto tabbouleh as a side dish with simple chicken breast, for a light and healthy meal. And yes, this salad is keto friendly, but like most of my keto salad recipes, you don’t have to be keto to enjoy it! I served this for my friends and it was the first thing on the table to disappear....

This cool and creamy keto key lime pie is the perfect treat for a hot day! I’ll show you how to make a sugar-free key lime pie with simple ingredients and just a few minutes of prep time. If you like the flavor of keto lemon meringue pie, you’ll love this sweet and tart alternative. I also have a no bake version in the Wholesome Yum app. Is Key Lime Pie Keto?...

My husband’s aunt brought some amazing homemade almond biscotti to my baby shower two years ago. It was the first time I’d tried it made from scratch – and wow, was it good! I still remember it after all this time. Of course, I had to get the recipe. I have been wanting to create a low carb and paleo version of it ever since. Since traditional biscotti already contain crushed almonds, transforming them was easier than ever....

A reader asked me for a gluten-free ginger snaps recipe in the middle of July last year, and I’ve been waiting impatiently to test it for you ever since. Since it’s getting to be that time of year, now it was the perfect opportunity to create that recipe. Let’s make some low carb ginger snaps cookies! Gluten-free Crispy Ginger Snaps vs. Soft Ginger Snaps Just like my other almond flour cookies, you can make gluten-free ginger snaps crispy or soft....

These low carb keto bagels might shock you — not just because they take just 5 ingredients and under 30 minutes, but because they have all the chewy, bubbly texture of real bagels! I’ve been making this keto bagel recipe for years (based on my keto pizza dough), but more recently I made it in a food processor and made some other minor tweaks, and the difference is huge. I’ve also perfected both flour versions, so you can choose almond flour bagels or coconut flour bagels based on your needs....

These keto cream cheese cookies are the keto cookies recipe that everyone at the table loves! With a few simple ingredients and kitchen tools, I’ll show you how to make the best delicate and buttery low carb cookies recipe fit for any occasion — all with minutes of prep. Plus, get my top tips for helping your keto cookies bake perfectly every time! Cream cheese makes great desserts (low carb cheesecake is my most popular!...

As much as I love to cook and bake (especially One Bowl Brownies), bringing food to parties—particularly parties where I’m meeting people for the first time—completely stresses me. When people hear that I’m a food blogger, I assume their expectation is that a beam of heavenly light will shine from above upon their first bite. It’s the sort of pressure that causes me to speak unnaturally loud when introducing myself, forget the name of my own blog, or even overbake my most perfect and foolproof batch of Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies....

If you think making meatloaf requires some cooking expertise, you thought wrong. On the contrary, this classic American dish is super newbie-friendly! In fact, it’s one of the very first dishes I cooked when I was only starting out on my culinary journey. It amazes me how a simple mix of ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and spices can create the most mouthwatering dish. There are tons of recipes out there, but this one is one of the easiest....

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MMSFlavorVote #Walmart #CollectiveBias Oh, you thought I meant a spicy savory dish? Ha! Think again, my friend, because I meant a slightly spicy Mexican Hot Fudge Sundae! ??? And yes, I’m totally serious. As serious as a food blogger can be to get your attention! As in: the sundae has a little heat from the M&M’s® Chili Nut, but is not overpowering at all....

These southwest-inspired, black-bean-stuffed sweet potatoes are as easy, healthy, and delicious as recipes come. While I strive to make every recipe on this site reasonably simple to make and as appetizing as possible, these Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are especially appealing, even for someone who might not be used to eating a healthy diet. Whether you are looking to start a healthy-eating routine for the first time, on a post-holiday detox, or an old pro at this whole “healthy eating” biz, these savory stuffed sweet potatoes have something to offer....

Mojo marinade is a marinade widely used in Cuba to prepare a variety of meat, poultry and seafood dishes. Mojo marinade is also sometimes called mojito marinade, a diminutive version of the name. However, the name mojito in reference to the marinade has absolutely no relationship to the mojito cocktail. Hence, no rum or muddled mint leaves in it, folks. Mojo marinade variations There are many mojo marinade variations. Likely every household in Cuba has own mojo family recipe that features own unique spin on it....

This moist, fudgy, and decadent mug cake only needs Oreos and milk, and you don’t even need to bake the mixture. Just stick it into the microwave and watch the magic happen! At first, I was skeptical. But it was all over my For You Page, so I just had to try it. After all, when has a viral TikTok recipe ever let us down? And guess what? I’m so glad I gave this a shot....

I don’t even mean that as a fantasy. This is one of the top chili recipes I’ve ever made (second only to my Blue Ribbon Chili from The Well Plated Cookbook — pick up a copy if you haven’t yet; you need it in your life!). Don’t take this statement lightly. I have made a lot of chili. I adore chili because it’s intrinsically comforting and warming. The flavors unfold further with every spoonful....

A punch bowl cake is a classic southern dessert that’s loaded with layers of light and airy cake, silky pudding, and fruits, and topped with fluffy whipped cream. In short, it’s every dessert lover’s paradise. And with this easy punch bowl cake recipe, you’ll never fret over what to bring to a party again. And yes, it couldn’t be easier to make. Because it makes use of a boxed cake mix, instant pudding, and frozen whipped topping, even non-bakers can pull this off!...

To all of my readers who are last-minute gift shoppers and procrastinating date-night planners, this wine-infused chocolate recipe is for you! It’s also for anyone who loves chocolate and wine…so I think that pretty much covers everyone and anyone, right?! (For bourbon-lovers, these boozy Bourbon Balls are for you.) Indulgent, velvety smooth, and decadently dark, these red wine truffles are an easy (yet impressive) homemade gift idea for loved ones in your life....

A simple bunch of baby dutch carrots look so elegant and rustic when roasted. They are also perfectly sweet without the need to add honey, maple syrup or the like. This Roasted Dutch Carrots with Feta recipe is one of the easiest to prepare. All you need is 6 ingredients, one pan and 25 minutes. This effortlessly impressive side dish is both nutritious and delicious. It would make a wonderful addition to your roast lunch or dinner, or try it for the holidays....