Homemade Applesauce with Five Spices

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the allspice, cloves, fennel seed, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a small piece of cheesecloth. Using twine, tie the cheesecloth into a bundle. In a large bowl, toss the apples with 6 tablespoons of the lemon juice and the brown sugar. In a large Dutch oven

Keto Meatballs alla Parmigiana

These easy and delicious keto meatballs are packed with flavor and boast a legit Italian meatball texture. Being smothered in marinara sauce and melty mozzarella cheese doesn’t hurt either! A low carb and gluten free meatball recipe that the entire family will LOVE. The foundation of these Keto Meatballs Parmesan (or Parmigiana if you’re feeling

Black Bean Picadillo Skillet

Classic picadillo—be it the Mexican version studded with potatoes, the Cuban variety speckled with sweet raisins, or the Filipino style bolstered with diced carrots—is a comfort food classic. While no two picadillos are alike and the components vary among regions, the common thread is ground beef cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. This recipe, which

Keto Birthday Cake

Chocolate cake is cause for celebration and this sugar-, gluten-, and grain-free treat is no exception. Rich and moist as a chocolate cake should be, this cake relies on ingredients such as cocoa powder and vanilla extract to achieve the warming flavors of the decadent classic. Almond and coconut flours are our choices instead of

Easy Dessert Recipes: Courtesy of the 7th

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #The7thMinion #CollectiveBias You remember, don’t you? When we were growing up, we begged, pleaded, and promised to do every chore in the house if our parents would buy us that one special cereal. There were only three reasons

Pasta With Creamy Crushed Walnut Sauce From Heidi Swanson

Photo by Julia Gartland. PROP STYLIST: BROOKE DEONARINE. FOOD STYLIST: SAMANTHA SENEVIRATNE. Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 10 minutes Serves 8 Author Notes Thank goodness for a new speedy pasta—especially one with a proper sauce that requires almost no cooking. As Heidi Swanson writes on 101 Cookbooks, “This is the best thing I’ve cooked

Keto Birthday Mug Cake

Natalya Mamaeva / Getty Images Most days of the year aren’t your birthday, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a mini birthday cake regardless. Mug cakes are one of the easiest and quickest ways to enjoy a festive dessert treat. They’re individually sized cakes that are mixed without much equipment, then baked in a

Mini Kale-Mushroom Calzones with Smoked Mozzarella

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter (plus more for greasing unsalted, cut into small cubes) 8 ounces mozzarella (fresh, grated or cut into small cubes) 1 ½ cups ricotta (fresh) 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground) 8 ounces pasta shells (medium) ¼ cup bread crumbs (fresh) ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Grilled Chicken

Photo by Vital Vista Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 15 minutes Serves 3 Author Notes This Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Grilled Chicken recipe offers a delicious, keto-friendly twist on a classic pasta dish. Freshly spiralized zucchini noodles are lightly sautéed and tossed in a rich, homemade basil pesto, then topped with tender, grilled