Jalapeno Popper Eggrolls

 Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls (CRISPY & Addictive)

Ingredients:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3 fresh jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for milder heat)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Salt and black pepper to taste

24 small egg roll or wonton wrappers

Vegetable oil or cooking spray

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Fold in the crumbled bacon until evenly combined.

Place one wrapper in a diamond shape. Add about 1½ tablespoons of filling to the center.

Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Seal the edge with a little water.

Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

For frying: Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F. Fry 3–4 egg rolls at a time for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a rack.

For air frying: Lightly spray egg rolls with oil. Air fry at 375°F for 8–9 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden.

For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place egg rolls on a lined baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.

Serve hot with ranch, blue cheese, or sweet chili sauce.

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Kcal: 122 kcal per serving | Servings: 24

The Perfect Bloody Mary

 Most Bloody Marys are just tomato juice with worcestestershire sauce added to it and sometimes a little horesradish but i wanted something with more flavor. Here is what I like to call the Perfect Bloody Mary

The base for a good Bloody Mary is the tomato juice. During tomato growing season I can dozens of jars of juice for my Bloody Marys. Store bought juice will do but it is a little thicker than the juice I make myself.

Worcestestershire sauce and horeseradish are important ingredients but the addition of herbs and spices bring the drink to the next level.

Here is how I make it

The Perfect BloodyMary recipe

1 pint tomato juice

2 Tbsp prepared horseradish

2 Tbsp worceteshershire sauce

1 tsp cayene hot sauce 

sprinkle of salt

sprinkle of black pepper

1/2 tsp celery seed 

1/2 tsp sugar (i use allulose sugar subtitute)

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp tumeric

1/2 tsp garlic

Shake well in a large mason jar or container with a lid filled with cup of ice.

Add a good guality vodka or tequila or make it a virgin

Rim glass with your choice of celery salt, Tajin, smoked sea salt blends, black pepper blends , or bacon salt.

Garnish as you like

Some garnish suggestions are

celery stalk

cheddar cheese cubes on a spear

olives

pepperoni slices

In Alaska I enjoyed a Bloody Mary garnished with a large crabmeat claw. 

Chicken Fajita Bowl

 🚨👉 CHICKEN FAJITA BOWL 👈🚨

Seared chicken strips with peppers and onions over a cottage cheese base seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and lime — topped with fresh pico and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. 42g protein. 15 minutes. The fajita bowl that brings the heat. 👇

⏱️ Time:

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 1

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Fajita Base:

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon lime juice

• Pinch of salt

For the Bowl:

• 5 oz chicken breast, sliced into strips

• ½ bell pepper, sliced

• ¼ onion, sliced

• 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ¼ cup pico de gallo (or diced tomatoes + onion + cilantro)

• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

• Fresh cilantro and lime wedge, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salt. Stir well and set aside.

2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken strips, bell pepper, and onion. Season with fajita seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly charred.

3. Spoon the seasoned cottage cheese into a serving bowl as the creamy base.

4. Top with the chicken, peppers, and onions.

5. Add the pico de gallo and shredded cheese.

6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes:

- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut — just warm it with the peppers and onions.

- Add sliced avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.

- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for more heat.

- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):

Calories: 460 | Protein: 42g | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Sodium: 580mg

Mushroom Swiss Burger Bowl

 Keto Mushroom Swiss Burger Bowl

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended) for juicy flavor

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced for earthy richness

• 1/2 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced for sweetness

• 4 slices Swiss cheese for creamy, melty topping

• 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing mushrooms and onions

• 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking beef

• 2 cloves garlic, minced for added aroma

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for umami depth

• 1/2 teaspoon salt for seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for mild spice

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for extra flavor

• 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens for the base

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise or keto-friendly sauce for creaminess

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the 1 tablespoon olive oil.

2️⃣ Add the 1 lb (450 g) ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spatula until browned and cooked through (no pink remains).

3️⃣ Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed.

4️⃣ Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet and transfer the cooked beef to a bowl or plate; set aside.

5️⃣ In a separate medium skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.

6️⃣ Add the 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized (about 5–7 minutes).

7️⃣ Stir in the 1 cup sliced mushrooms and continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender and golden, about 4–6 minutes.

8️⃣ Add the 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté briefly (30–60 seconds) until fragrant—do not burn.

9️⃣ Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the mushrooms and onions, stirring to combine and warm through.

1️⃣0️⃣ Lay the 4 slices Swiss cheese over the beef mixture and cover the skillet briefly, or reduce the heat to low, allowing the cheese to melt into the mixture.

1️⃣1️⃣ Prepare 4 serving bowls with a base of the 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens divided between bowls.

1️⃣2️⃣ Spoon the hot beef, mushroom, and onion mixture over the greens in each bowl.

1️⃣3️⃣ Drizzle each bowl with about 1 tablespoon (¼ cup divided) mayonnaise or your preferred keto-friendly sauce, and finish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley sprinkled over the top.

1️⃣4️⃣ Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and melted.

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):

Calories: 595 kcal

Protein: 28 g

Carbohydrates: 4 g

Fat: 51 g

Servings: 4

firecracker Margarita

 Firecracker Margarita 🧨🌶️🍹✨

Ingredients 🛒 (Makes 1 serving)

For the Rim:

1 lime wedge 🍋‍🟩

1 tbsp Tajín or chili lime salt 🌶️🧂

For the Spicy Margarita Base:

2 oz blanco tequila 🌵

1 oz triple sec or Cointreau 🍊

1 oz fresh lime juice 🍋‍🟩

1/2 oz agave nectar 🍯

2-3 fresh jalapeño slices (muddled for heat) 🌶️

Ice cubes 🧊

For the Top & Garnish:

1 oz splash of watermelon juice or grenadine (for a fiery red blush) 🍉🍒

Fresh jalapeño wheels 🌶️

Lime wheel 🍋‍🟩

Directions 👩‍🍳

Rim the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass or rocks glass. Dip the outer edge into Tajín or chili lime salt to coat. Fill the glass with fresh ice. 🍋‍🟩🌶️🧊

Muddle for Heat: In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh jalapeño slices and agave nectar. Gently muddle to release the fiery spice. 🌶️🍯

Add Spirits & Juice: Pour in the blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and watermelon juice (or grenadine). Fill the shaker with fresh ice. 🌵🍊🍉🧊

Shake Vigorously: Seal the shaker tightly and shake hard for 15 seconds until ice-cold and well-blended. 🌪️✨

Strain & Garnish: Strain the vibrant spicy mixture over the ice into your rimmed glass. Garnish with fresh jalapeño wheels and a lime slice. Serve immediately with a kick! 🌶️🍋‍🟩🍹😋

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Crock Pot Egg Custard Pudding

 

CUSTARD

6 eggs

1/2 c. sugar 

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

4 c. whole milk

Combine first four ingredients in mixer bowl and continue to mix on LOW while heating milk in microwave for 7 minutes. Pour hot milk into egg mixture and mix on LOW speed until combined. 

Pour mixture through a sieve into greased (either butter or oil spray) OVAL Crock-Pot. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour and 20 minutes. 

Remove crock to cool. Transfer custard to serving-sized dishes and refrigerate. Makes about 8 servings.

Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Casserole

Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Casserole

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish and set aside.  

2️⃣ Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.  

3️⃣ Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and begin to brown, about 5–7 minutes.  

4️⃣ Stir in the chopped spinach and cook just until wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.  

5️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, the mushroom–spinach mixture, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix until evenly combined.  

6️⃣ Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella evenly over the casserole.  

7️⃣ Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is lightly golden.  

8️⃣ Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm—this pairs nicely with a crisp salad.

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):

Calories: 262 kcal

Protein: 33 g

Carbohydrates: 6 g

Fat: 12 g