• How to make shredded chicken in the Instant Pot

    November 8, 2022

    This basic recipe for Instant Pot shredded chicken is as easy as it is delicious. Enjoy it plain or use it as the base for something else, this is sure to be a staple in your fridge and meal prep repertoire.  One of my favorite things to make in the Instant Pot* is shredded chicken. Actually, it’s any kind of chicken because I can throw it into the Instant Pot without having to defrost it first and it comes out perfect every single time.  I also love the chicken broth that’s leftover from each batch of chicken I make in the Instant…

  • How to make oven dried leeks + homemade leek powder

    November 6, 2022

    Try your hand at dehydrating by making oven dried leeks and using them to make homemade leek powder. It’s a great way to use up leftovers and dip your toes into the dehydrating waters. Last summer I started to wonder about dehydrating foods and how to use up vegetables that often sat unused in my refrigerator, like a bunch of celery or the green tops of leeks that generally get tossed in favor of using the thicker white stalks. So I began to research dehydrating food and what the best dehydrators were. Aaaaand promptly had a heart attack because of…

  • Get your lunch on with these easy low-carb Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    November 6, 2022

    Made with 5 simple ingredients, these quick and easy low-carb buffalo chicken wraps are sure to be your go-to for a quick and flavorful lunch (or dinner). Something I struggle with most days is what to have for lunch. I’m usually trying to do a million different things between getting my youngest lunch and having to whisk her upstairs for her nap, so my own eating needs tend to be an afterthought. I know I could do leftovers, but those never really seem appealing in the moment. What’s been saving me lately is making sure to have a batch of plain…

  • Our new favorite meal is Thai chicken lettuce wraps

    September 13, 2022

    These Thai chicken lettuce wraps are our new favorite meal. They are bursting with flavor, have just the right amount of heat (at least for the grown-ups), and are surprisingly low carb with 7g net carbs per serving. I always forget how good lettuce wraps are. They just never are top of mind for me when it comes to dinner or menu planning. So when I stumbled upon a recipe for lettuce wraps from A Pinch of Healthy, I knew it was time to try them again. I also figured there was a good chance that the kids would like them…

  • Make a batch of plain chicken meatballs and you’ll have a quick and easy meal

    September 12, 2022

    If you’re looking for an easy dinner or something to batch cook for lunches, these undressed (AKA plain) chicken meatballs are IT. They are extremely versatile and can be dressed up or down based on your preferences.  One thing I struggle with a lot on the keto diet is lunch. I never want to put in full effort, and after getting lunch ready for the kids I have little energy to do much for myself. So I stand aimlessly in front of the refrigerator for the next 20 minutes trying to figure out what the heck to make for myself.…