Colorful recipes with seasonal food
I’ve made waffled okonomiyakis before and sourdough discard okonomiyakis before, so I figured it was time to combine the two! The use of sourdough discard in this recipe not only helps prevent waste, it also adds a little tanginess to the flavor, and adding a pinch of baking soda to the batter will cause it…
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Sometimes an idea pops in my head and it sounds so good that I’m sure someone else must have thought of it already, but then a quick search of the internets results in nothing! I was inspired to make these because the kind folks at Sanzo had sent me some microwave popcorn and furikake in…
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Quite a few things have changed since I posted my first rendition of beef noodle soup on this blog 14 years ago (it was my 3rd blog post ever!): I’ve gotten better at cooking; I went through a vegan, then vegetarian, then pescatarian stint; and I started posting on Instagram. I’d say I’m more of…
I love cheesecake. Love it. So why not put it in the middle of muffins? Elevate your regular muffins to a work of art by making them cheesecake stuffed muffins. I made raspberry but you could definitely do pretty much any flavor. It makes them a little more moist and interesting. Can a muffin be…
If you are cutting down on carbs or even doing strict keto, you’ll want to try this recipe. Heck, even if you aren’t doing those things, you’ll want to try this recipe! It’s so tasty and very sushi-ish. I have tried to make roll sushi several times and am terrible at it. I blame…
We’re not even one sentence into this post and I’ve already lied to you. See… the thing is… there’s no apples in this apple crisp. Apples have a lot of natural sugars so aren’t really keto friendly. I promise though, this is still an apple crisp. It’s magic. It tastes just like an apple…
Make ahead meals are great, right? You do all the work, pop it in the freezer, and then when you need it, it only takes a few non-messy moments! This recipe is basically for the dough with steps on how to make ahead and freeze. The actual toppings and shape of the pizza are totally…
This is one of my absolute favorite keto dishes. It’s a little messy to make but still easy peasy and a whole bowl of this ridiculously delicious comfort food is only 10 net carbs. According to MyFitnessPal, one servings (recipe makes 4) is: 420 calories, 22 fat, 14.5 carbs, 4.5 fiber, 42 protein. (So 10 net…
If you know Sue and I, then you know we are not normally fans of crunchy cookies. Soft and chewy is the way to go! Unless, of course, we are talking about biscotti. Dipping crunchy cookies into hot chocolate or coffee or tea makes them a million times more delicious! I had a jar…
Sue and I love to make hybrids of things. We take 2 different dishes and smush them together and come up with a third, also delicious thing. These treats, for example, are a combination of cinnamon buns and butter tarts. Are they the best thing on the planet? Well….. we don’t like to make…
The cuteness factor of these cookies is off the charts, am I right? And, believe it or not, they aren’t that complicated to make. The kids will have a blast helping you out with these ones! You can use your favorite sugar cookie recipe for this or even store bought sugar cookie dough. We…
I love pork chops but I sometimes find them really dry. The secret to perfectly moist and juicy pork chops? First, coat them in this crumb coating, second, use a meat thermometer. I cook meat so much better now that I invested in a good meat thermometer. Pork rinds are a must for keto cooking….
One of the things I miss when following keto is pineapple. Its very high in sugar so you can’t have very much of it. Hawaiian pizza is my favorite kind of pizza but I have being forgoing it for pepperoni or vegetarian pizza. I was sooooo excited when I came up with a way to…
Pumpkin pie is one of those desserts that I enjoy but don’t usually make BUT if it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas I HAVE TO have it. I have been eating low carb/keto for a while now and “regular” pumpkin pie definitely doesn’t qualify as either of those things. I came up with this keto friendly…
I know Poppycock usually has a holiday feel to it but I couldn’t wait any longer to share our version. Our Caramel Popcorn Recipe (Here) is similar to this recipe but different enough that it warrants its’ own post. Sticky sweet caramel popcorn with salty mixed nuts… do we really need to convince you to try…
Going low carb or keto doesn’t have to be tough. You can find ways to make your favorite carb heavy dishes so you don’t feel like you are missing out. For example: the picture above looks just like any “regular” lo mein and yakitori. Tastes delicious too. But it’s completely keto friendly. I often…
Hello! It’s been a while. Sue and I have been away from the blog for a few months but, not to worry, we’re trying to get back to posting more! I thought I would share this amazing find as our welcome back recipe. A 2 ingredient side dish for all of you keto, low…
I’ve been tinkering around with my sourdough discard pizza dough recipe for a while now to produce a focaccia to my liking, and I think I’ve finally figured out a recipe that produces the kind of focaccia I prefer: fluffy with lots of big holes, a crispy bottom, and a soft interior that won’t go…
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Everyone needs a good ham salad recipe in their life. A way to turn leftover ham or even canned ham into the best sandwich filling EVER. Our recipe has been a family favorite forever and is super simple to whip up. Got ten minutes? Then you have time to make this ridiculously easy and delicious…
I think the thing I love the most about being a food blogger is being able to share my crazy creations. I love taking 2 or more classic dishes and smashing them together to come up with something new (or at least new-ish)! For this bad boy I took a no bake crème brulee and…
