Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast 1 cup barbeque sauce ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup chicken broth ¼ cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 extra large onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 ½ teaspoons dried … Read more

Low Carb Vegetable Lasagna Soup

Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee1 cup carrots, diced1 large onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced4-5 tbsp minced garlic1 tsp each of dried basil, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper and garlic powder8 cups chicken stock1/2 tsp xantham gum1-2 tbsp gluten-free cornstarch {depending on how thick you want your soup}15 oz can cannellini … Read more

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP

INGREDIENTS 6 tbsp unsalted butter3 stalks celery – thinly sliced3 medium carrots – peeled and thinly sliced4 cremini mushrooms – (or baby bellas), thinly sliced and finely chopped*1/2 large onion – diced6 tbsp all-purpose flour6 cup low-sodium chicken broth1 1/4 tsp coarse kosher sea salt1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/2 tsp dried thyme1/4 … Read more

CHEESY VEGETABLE CHOWDER

INGREDIENTS 5 tbsp butter – divided 3 large carrots – chopped 3 stalks celery – chopped 1 yellow onion – diced 4 cloves garlic – minced 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3 russet potatoes – peeled and cut into 1/2-3/4 inch cubes 1 celery root – peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes 2 medium heads broccoli – chopped into florets 1 small head cauliflower – chopped into florets 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper pinch paprika pinch cayenne pepper 6 tbsp all purpose flour 3 cup milk – 1%, 2%, or whole 1/2 cup half and half 2 cup medium cheddar … Read more

Blueberry Thyme Pie

FOR THE FILLING: 7 cups fresh blueberries (32 ounces), divided 1/3 cup uncooked instant tapioca Juice of 1 lemon (2 tablespoons) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp lemon zest FOR THE CRUST: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided 1 tsp … Read more

INSTANT POT PORK CHOPS

INGREDIENTS 4 pork chops I recommend bone-in, 5-8 ounces each 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup onion diced 12 ounces mushrooms sliced 2 teaspons garlic 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 1/4 cups chicken broth divided use 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped INSTRUCTIONS Heat the Instant Pot on saute mode. Add the oil to the pot. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and … Read more

broccoli cheddar soup

Ingredients5 1/2 Tbsp butter , divided1 1/3 cups chopped carrots (about 3)1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small)2 cloves garlic , minced3 cups low-sodium chicken broth3 1/2 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes , cut 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick (2 large)3 cups chopped broccoli florets (from about 2 heads)1/4 tsp … Read more

Chicken Pot Pie

If you’re craving comfort food, homemade chicken pot pie is your answer! This completely from scratch recipe is simple to prepare, features a double crust, and nourishes the soul. For step-by-step photos, scroll to the bottom of this page. When I’m craving a meal that’s truly comforting, this double crust chicken pot pie recipe hits … Read more

Ribeye steak

Rib Eye, sometimes called Scottish Tenderloin or Rib Eye, is one of the most popular steaks in the world. It comes from the Longissimus Dorsi muscle, which stretches along the spine and does not overextend, giving it a nice, fluffy texture. This gives an additional beefy flavor and a pleasant moisturizing texture. The main rib … Read more

Long Boy Burgers

Ingredients 2-4 (6-inch) sub rolls, split in half lengthwise 1 1/4 cup cornflakes, crushed 1/2 small onion, minced 1/2 cup whole or lowfat milk 6 tablespoons ketchup, separated 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 large egg, lightly beaten Salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground … Read more

Lentil Soup (Italian Vegetable)

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (3 medium) 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (1 medium) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 4 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 1/4 cups dried brown lentils , rinsed and picked over 1 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups diced zucchini (1 medium) 2 cups packed chopped kale or … Read more