tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64114140258011823602026-10-21T06:44:42.434-07:00Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.comBlogger746125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-11782445405775062612026-03-01T15:58:00.000-08:002026-03-01T15:58:09.656-08:00<p>&nbsp;<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2mQ5O6ofaH63U-6Ko0Zv9PmBM2PkDt43Xsg97Hdg9lfh53OfittvHHJw0O-AgM1PtEgYMckj1IngXdAQ7jC3YTuUR0LcxF2RqotXJ15S-vguiK8Ubam4IaCqlGmbsKM2g6YwNu7Gj7-e0v4rFPoCf7ywJXE4JriGdLbEGDvyMO4ejFORcI3eY_Mc9oI/s6400/Buffalo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5697" data-original-width="6400" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2mQ5O6ofaH63U-6Ko0Zv9PmBM2PkDt43Xsg97Hdg9lfh53OfittvHHJw0O-AgM1PtEgYMckj1IngXdAQ7jC3YTuUR0LcxF2RqotXJ15S-vguiK8Ubam4IaCqlGmbsKM2g6YwNu7Gj7-e0v4rFPoCf7ywJXE4JriGdLbEGDvyMO4ejFORcI3eY_Mc9oI/w640-h570/Buffalo.png" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>These high protein Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are so are quick and easy to assemble, and they come out perfectly crispy and delicious!&nbsp; Dip them in buffalo sauce and blue cheese, and serve with some veggie sticks.&nbsp;</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Ingredients:<br /></b><b>Yields 2 Servings</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Recipe from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ketosnackz/">Ketosnackz</a><br /></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 c chicken, cooked and shredded</li><li>1 c shredded cheddar cheese</li><li>1 large egg</li><li>1 tbsp ranch seasoning&nbsp;</li><li>Buffalo sauce, for dipping&nbsp;</li></ul><div><b>Directions:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, cheese, egg, and ranch seasoning.&nbsp; Shape into nuggets approximately 1/2 inch thick.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Place in a single layer into preheated air fryer.&nbsp; Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.&nbsp; Remove from the air fryer and cool for 1 minute before serving.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS8D1Mx53GY98po4FEzoyZGqHadtInSNKwHjCdbMYZy658wS_ps23bhEXv9M8XTOs6I_pnz1guPIhsMrSq8SD61fkz1XjHCWF8sS8boxSBslqAkYt-eoC_nsRM4CvIWG3ddJJEYOp5Mizd-oiNqab6Jt2VDKUJ-vX1sxC0KmO7Qx0AUsOBaGve9gaI5Qk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="93" data-original-width="136" height="77" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS8D1Mx53GY98po4FEzoyZGqHadtInSNKwHjCdbMYZy658wS_ps23bhEXv9M8XTOs6I_pnz1guPIhsMrSq8SD61fkz1XjHCWF8sS8boxSBslqAkYt-eoC_nsRM4CvIWG3ddJJEYOp5Mizd-oiNqab6Jt2VDKUJ-vX1sxC0KmO7Qx0AUsOBaGve9gaI5Qk=w112-h77" width="112" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-52537991504308823412025-03-23T12:07:00.000-07:002026-08-30T15:36:55.623-07:00<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyonqWCe1vPQaaK-_EsYcl4clgIungKm0Q7yfWAOYcvWrC4gzHGXBTenIrbp7BiqaZ6i-XXd3i9059rNVjjxFX-1MTMDLjxfoeqKvU76BNEW58un9_fgnUKk7B3303H1QLX8CoeSM3BUnHpW3I0DH96spnH15_2WLUz7TURn4IOCiAQrXNM6Mj507fSS8/s640/b842e126-5505-45ef-bae8-65dff23f29de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="640" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyonqWCe1vPQaaK-_EsYcl4clgIungKm0Q7yfWAOYcvWrC4gzHGXBTenIrbp7BiqaZ6i-XXd3i9059rNVjjxFX-1MTMDLjxfoeqKvU76BNEW58un9_fgnUKk7B3303H1QLX8CoeSM3BUnHpW3I0DH96spnH15_2WLUz7TURn4IOCiAQrXNM6Mj507fSS8/w640-h534/b842e126-5505-45ef-bae8-65dff23f29de.jpg" width="640"></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">These bagels are very easy to make, and there is no boiling required.  They have wonderful flavor and consistency, and are only 2 net carbs per bagel!</p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2025/03/keto-everything-bagels.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-56981784922894488012025-03-02T16:01:00.000-08:002026-03-01T16:08:58.948-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzJQ6Q74yfg8yAMz2OJn08rTBtkno1VR0ZZ61rp_8OPy82yBeCUrx_8ovi_rRzoZlCXOTcol4wDmSIs8SG51ifISv-vNUG0BvleT3SVf7eioW4riQwpy6-XQwPvMSFdDLXwSGPcP2XgoZGcsy-ax5oi1C3opQbo58elBuYlnj8Itc0YVUKZH9YoMSu4k/s2504/DSCN3971.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="2504" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzJQ6Q74yfg8yAMz2OJn08rTBtkno1VR0ZZ61rp_8OPy82yBeCUrx_8ovi_rRzoZlCXOTcol4wDmSIs8SG51ifISv-vNUG0BvleT3SVf7eioW4riQwpy6-XQwPvMSFdDLXwSGPcP2XgoZGcsy-ax5oi1C3opQbo58elBuYlnj8Itc0YVUKZH9YoMSu4k/w640-h458/DSCN3971.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">This quick and easy, low-carb pizza is a healthier alternative when you&#39;re craving pizza, and it can be made in 15 minutes.  For the &quot;crust,&quot; a thin layer of cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and seasonings are placed between two Mission Zero Net Carb Tortillas.  Simply top with your favorite pizza toppings, bake, and enjoy! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2025/03/low-carb-tortilla-pizza.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-19628585393345914562025-02-24T16:50:00.000-08:002026-08-30T15:36:31.352-07:00<p></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zH37gKGO5Pa2vLsDXgpwnugKhvit0BXDNMsDHxp4suhi0cSv1BfHCTfE0KNpo1zlHqGU4kjM92gu4A_uWIq6amL-qt58PaRxARS7nsjtiJMQ0RufMOxbymeAdbj50muVprIETKySbxQdV2vRLt2GtIYTbPKDCLwcPOQGwjxK5906cfVI0r8yuBSYROE/s611/3d425a87-697b-4afa-9f31-862cfa576696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="611" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zH37gKGO5Pa2vLsDXgpwnugKhvit0BXDNMsDHxp4suhi0cSv1BfHCTfE0KNpo1zlHqGU4kjM92gu4A_uWIq6amL-qt58PaRxARS7nsjtiJMQ0RufMOxbymeAdbj50muVprIETKySbxQdV2vRLt2GtIYTbPKDCLwcPOQGwjxK5906cfVI0r8yuBSYROE/w640-h470/3d425a87-697b-4afa-9f31-862cfa576696.jpg" width="640"></a><br><br>These Loaded Cheeseburger Bites are packed with flavor and so versatile.  I make different variations of these when I meal prep lunches for the week.  This time, I used leftover sauteed mushrooms, onions, and bacon from dinner the night before, but you can add your own favorite veggies and spices.  To reheat, simply pop them in the microwave on high for 30 seconds, and enjoy a flavor explosion!<p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2025/02/baked-loaded-cheeseburger-bites-keto.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-35960806135897401212025-02-23T17:24:00.000-08:002026-08-30T15:36:40.843-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawcJMgtNByuqaGEV4oIt_xtuHTnCdhcO7_yRRM1FLAlNowo_2ceEOW831xzLf7O9SUtI635I0f-949BlQKbYj2kDVRoTfFa0sWFPAhERJV7JbyoooxVKE58d43aRPXPdsAyVx16xEfeRQ8AcpC8AcYWzyu1jbd4KKVkdadMiZa-H9LdupMYoQD3qIM20/s640/388a434c-0fdc-4780-8801-323c4b258466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="640" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawcJMgtNByuqaGEV4oIt_xtuHTnCdhcO7_yRRM1FLAlNowo_2ceEOW831xzLf7O9SUtI635I0f-949BlQKbYj2kDVRoTfFa0sWFPAhERJV7JbyoooxVKE58d43aRPXPdsAyVx16xEfeRQ8AcpC8AcYWzyu1jbd4KKVkdadMiZa-H9LdupMYoQD3qIM20/w640-h538/388a434c-0fdc-4780-8801-323c4b258466.jpg" width="640"></a><br><br><div style="text-align: left;">Food prep has been key to maintaining a low-sugar lifestyle for us.  This weekend, I prepped loaded burger bites and salads for lunches, and I made Western scrambled eggs and lemon-blueberry muffins for breakfasts.  These muffins are delicious and only 2.5 net carbs each!  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2025/02/lemon-blueberry-muffins-with-almond.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-73473796817692051132025-01-09T13:00:00.000-08:002026-03-01T16:13:26.145-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUFoAgjzkBdUiETRUcUX0aJvNXi9dKUXh44poMDbsxHUH616P5oAcQSXtwf1uRAox04wpGlXRDnf0QRByxctuVxm3-xqZQYKsm68nGPKuluQdCD0Kdd-JcQ-pUsK9B7oERKGLVGc9Ic29Q0bzOn9Xeq9jve_62-391NtNZVKmfIf-lJpi7cA6HcC1tFM/s2000/Untitled%20design%20(57).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="2000" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUFoAgjzkBdUiETRUcUX0aJvNXi9dKUXh44poMDbsxHUH616P5oAcQSXtwf1uRAox04wpGlXRDnf0QRByxctuVxm3-xqZQYKsm68nGPKuluQdCD0Kdd-JcQ-pUsK9B7oERKGLVGc9Ic29Q0bzOn9Xeq9jve_62-391NtNZVKmfIf-lJpi7cA6HcC1tFM/w640-h528/Untitled%20design%20(57).png" width="640"></a></div><p><span style="text-align: justify;">My family loves a good chicken nugget.  They happen to be one of the 7 things my picky 5 year old will actually eat, so I&#39;m always looking for easy, quick, and healthy alternatives.  I&#39;ve tried all kinds of low carb options such as almond flour and making my own breadcrumbs from low carb bread.  We stumbled across Porq Italian Herb Panko Crumbs at the store by accident and were intrigued.  Despite their name, they are not breadcrumbs at all - they&#39;re made from pork rinds!  We liked the fact that they have zero carbs per serving and are low in calories.  I was, however, hesitant that that they would have that weird pork rind aftertaste.  Even so, we decided to give them a try, and we are glad we did.  They have that lovely crispy panko consistency and great flavor.  You&#39;d never know they were made with pork rinds.  Our chicken nuggets turned out delicious!  This is now my favorite way to make them.  Score!  These can be cooked in the air fryer if you&#39;d prefer to use less oil.  375 degrees for about 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway through.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2025/01/quick-easy-homemade-low-carb-chicken.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-86910487132893580612024-12-25T17:37:00.000-08:002026-03-01T16:15:47.826-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeFWFFWTtvOfxFurz46qAtmCCn3OSW9EMJ25IIxSLM7H4u4Oh3QCmEG3Suf-_D3g7HafWr0BoWKD8DH1WrKLR7qdauQFtjV3EbLRUi4RvCPtXzhhHUCdGRXEWilVkTR-w4q65C5YNYbil9nfXx25uLW7W9ATdJ5V9snjqwCwC-Lj0_VS9XUB8tmiYzug/s640/39b3d1f4-958e-4030-98e5-fd150d000f09.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="640" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeFWFFWTtvOfxFurz46qAtmCCn3OSW9EMJ25IIxSLM7H4u4Oh3QCmEG3Suf-_D3g7HafWr0BoWKD8DH1WrKLR7qdauQFtjV3EbLRUi4RvCPtXzhhHUCdGRXEWilVkTR-w4q65C5YNYbil9nfXx25uLW7W9ATdJ5V9snjqwCwC-Lj0_VS9XUB8tmiYzug/w640-h528/39b3d1f4-958e-4030-98e5-fd150d000f09.png" width="640"></a><br><br><div>Merry Christmas!  Among many other festivities, we enjoyed a lovely brunch with my family on Christmas Day.  I made an amazing French toast casserole that we gobbled up before I could snap a picture (<a href="https://lilluna.com/french-toast-bake/">recipe here</a>), and I also made this delicious breakfast casserole with sausage, egg, cheese, and veggies.  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones!   </div><div><br></div><div><span></span></div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2024/12/breakfast-casserole-with-sausage-egg.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-55368128663697115962024-12-08T14:44:00.000-08:002026-03-01T16:15:56.966-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-Ct6HDdZ03crfEUFBBba4p5uO36k1T-ATJb6nUY0zGigvdaP0f8pWeSnE1GsylxOUD0Y9-Epc3LDseM3sXy365coir5AUK9kyDkdAo_iWIQ7SPrLaNu80fMl5sBtU00pyJt1yQl8WpY_O0D4aRWHhrZvgIPNGE5pBG_8tyRf_rt8gLypT3cZHQ1ssVQ/s3008/Homemade%20ranch%20dressing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3008" data-original-width="2396" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-Ct6HDdZ03crfEUFBBba4p5uO36k1T-ATJb6nUY0zGigvdaP0f8pWeSnE1GsylxOUD0Y9-Epc3LDseM3sXy365coir5AUK9kyDkdAo_iWIQ7SPrLaNu80fMl5sBtU00pyJt1yQl8WpY_O0D4aRWHhrZvgIPNGE5pBG_8tyRf_rt8gLypT3cZHQ1ssVQ/w510-h640/Homemade%20ranch%20dressing.jpg" width="510"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;">This Homemade Ranch Dressing is creamy, tangy, and delicious.  You probably already have all of the ingredients in your home, and it&#39;s so easy to make.  It not only tastes better and fresher than the store-bought stuff, it&#39;s a healthier alternative because it doesn&#39;t include seed oils, added sugar, and MSG.  Simply whisk together the ingredients and enjoy right away or later.  This dressing tastes better the next day after the ingredients have had a chance to mingle.  Store it in a <span style="text-align: left;">tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.  </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2024/12/homemade-ranch-dressing.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-57093388725957381362024-12-02T07:20:00.000-08:002026-08-30T15:37:17.974-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2UjHcfW00SwIFjGQEUldlV3apmUsPlLL80cVhNcNff7UTY1gL5hvtHBhqYDzzLKPbrsUdC_no9hP3rcNaQodlQQD0kBMxfHqh0_R6IBXOky8ixnHyFXQOOuRb85deG3jwXmnyY6zv_pYdAjIdMw_gFcMGGSBUw3yYb6_oj2-LCOjUiNTFZ38M6kWo14/s3233/Baked%20Cauliflower%20Mac%20n%20Cheese%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2709" data-original-width="3233" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2UjHcfW00SwIFjGQEUldlV3apmUsPlLL80cVhNcNff7UTY1gL5hvtHBhqYDzzLKPbrsUdC_no9hP3rcNaQodlQQD0kBMxfHqh0_R6IBXOky8ixnHyFXQOOuRb85deG3jwXmnyY6zv_pYdAjIdMw_gFcMGGSBUw3yYb6_oj2-LCOjUiNTFZ38M6kWo14/w640-h536/Baked%20Cauliflower%20Mac%20n%20Cheese%202.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <p></p><p>You won&#39;t miss the &quot;mac&quot; in this delicious cauliflower mac and cheese!  I love this version because of the Greek yogurt.  It gives this a wonderfully creamy texture, not to mention the health benefits.  Between the cauliflower and Greek yogurt, this is an excellent source of vitamins A and B12, calcium, potassium, iodine, protein, fiber, and probiotics.  </p><span></span><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2024/12/baked-cauliflower-mac-and-cheese-keto.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-64917978913228015812024-11-10T14:40:00.000-08:002026-08-30T15:37:27.682-07:00<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWWZfdhQ6L2nioXrmzFAzkUtWCNML2kpoJtjJHmxiXBeRnzx4OGTthbRb1CipJZjzYWA8_1Rks6DGAz8Wa34AN1BQ2OsO_Dh7rGe1EemTQwLD3b60ykFRH8XhX6uN3QoiG2PnyWGubShpFs_q7GifbO-28gAt51dL_w-aEgLE8i-Q0JPiRq0Llet69Ks/s903/Bagel%20Bites%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="813" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWWZfdhQ6L2nioXrmzFAzkUtWCNML2kpoJtjJHmxiXBeRnzx4OGTthbRb1CipJZjzYWA8_1Rks6DGAz8Wa34AN1BQ2OsO_Dh7rGe1EemTQwLD3b60ykFRH8XhX6uN3QoiG2PnyWGubShpFs_q7GifbO-28gAt51dL_w-aEgLE8i-Q0JPiRq0Llet69Ks/w576-h640/Bagel%20Bites%203.jpg" width="576"></a></p><div>It took me an embarrassingly 45 minutes to remember my login information on blogger.  I blinked, and it&#39;s been 3 1/2 years since my last blog post.  Lots of life has happened between May 2021 and now.  My homeschooler has graduated high school and is about to get her Associates in Early Childhood Education this spring, and my son began kindergarten this year.  Through it all, my love of cooking hasn&#39;t faltered.  </div><div><br></div><div>My husband has recently joined me in my low carb, no processed foods eating habits, and it&#39;s been a lot of fun experimenting with and enjoying some pretty fabulous recipes together.  He recently stumbled across a recipe on Instagram, and we decided to give it a try this weekend.  This was my first time using almond flour.  While I wasn&#39;t a fan of the price, I am a fan of the nutritional information as well as the cooking results.  </div><div><br></div><div>These were not only simple and quick to whip up, but they were delicious!  Each bagel bite tastes like an everything bagel, has a lovely crunch on the outside, and is warm and crumbly on the inside.  The consistency isn&#39;t quite the same as a bagel - more like a crumbly cake.  Slather a smidgen of whipped cream cheese on top to take it to the next level.  </div><div><br></div><div>These can be stored in the refrigerator. </div><div><br></div><span></span><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2024/11/bagel-bites-with-almond-flour-greek.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-87803249623649287122021-05-02T14:54:00.000-07:002025-02-23T17:39:08.379-08:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgS0LVeRTeCgoZKhBggnSC25oRKXOM48oroR-oeBkHKkCb-SdHT0vmUIh9TckTwE0Od34JwUmSvHnY-Wsugb3wOlG_HSGakuB0yCYCffEXzS1r3smnl6rEEF0YZ5_iBBWzE3AxRQH4BQ/s2563/20210501_185649.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2563" data-original-width="2522" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgS0LVeRTeCgoZKhBggnSC25oRKXOM48oroR-oeBkHKkCb-SdHT0vmUIh9TckTwE0Od34JwUmSvHnY-Wsugb3wOlG_HSGakuB0yCYCffEXzS1r3smnl6rEEF0YZ5_iBBWzE3AxRQH4BQ/w630-h640/20210501_185649.jpg" width="630"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Hey, guys!  It&#39;s been a minute since I&#39;ve last shared a recipe.  Over two years to be exact!  It was never my intention to go so long... but life!  We&#39;ve experienced a lot of life change between then and now.  What&#39;s new?  Well, our son, Lucas, was born (already 26 months old).  He&#39;s brought us so much joy.  I also accepted the full-time position of Director of my church&#39;s Children&#39;s Ministry and Preschool.  While lots of things are different, lots of things are the same.  We still homeschool my little sous chef, who isn&#39;t little anymore.  She&#39;s turning 17 this year!  </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Finding time to cook, plate, photograph, and edit dishes has proven to be difficult, but t</span><span style="text-align: justify;">here is still plenty of cooking and good eating happening over here.  </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Another thing that hasn&#39;t changed is God&#39;s goodness.  Even in a pandemic, He has blessed us with so much.  </span></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Now that I&#39;ve shared a little update, I might as well share a recipe that we thoroughly enjoyed this weekend.  I&#39;ve made seafood boils in the past, but this was the first time trying it in my Instant Pot.  After a few bites, I had to pull out my phone to take a few pictures to share with all of you lovely people!  While the photos don&#39;t do it justice, it was phenomenal.  I&#39;ll be dreaming of dipping my crusty bread into the savory seafood broth for a long, long time.  So.  Good.  </p><span></span><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2021/05/instant-pot-seafood-boil.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-1965061029896575872019-01-30T14:26:00.004-08:002021-05-02T15:18:29.790-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQ-41uJP9VYSPyJTki1_apdPZbpv7qINeU3ZjIISnnttsV5jkji1LtI8VhneUSEH6nLamgvPcmZVv_qOYEEEUFzzDb6d-_UA6lmPUJx01tRMCLdQLfa-ppxfa4J1mygdKqorbjT4ZXuM/s1600/Instant+Pot+Tuscan+Chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1600" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQ-41uJP9VYSPyJTki1_apdPZbpv7qINeU3ZjIISnnttsV5jkji1LtI8VhneUSEH6nLamgvPcmZVv_qOYEEEUFzzDb6d-_UA6lmPUJx01tRMCLdQLfa-ppxfa4J1mygdKqorbjT4ZXuM/w640-h458/Instant+Pot+Tuscan+Chicken.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">I&#39;ve been busy recently preparing for when our little bundle of joy arrives.  I&#39;m currently at 38 weeks and growing </span><strike style="text-align: justify;">larger and larger</strike><span style="text-align: justify;"> more and more impatient to meet our little guy!  In the meantime, I&#39;ve been making lots and lots of freezer meals (recipes to come) and have also been playing around a lot with my Instant Pot.  </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div><span></span><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2019/01/instant-pot-tuscan-chicken.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-26461997144098980632019-01-08T09:01:00.000-08:002019-01-30T14:28:27.558-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzC-3bzkJ3oJYBsIKPwa-XjemY4Xi6BF1oyN8BjUZMgrAE2HXdeD3FYrfdzhxReNDnecfOCtNQuZelJYkiGtEkcpil-Aj0u-Pa3sfq49CWITSHdzGVG9pFOIjDmSHYYfCFJ1ULNm_-F4/s1600/Instant+Pot+Homemade+Yogurt+2_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1600" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzC-3bzkJ3oJYBsIKPwa-XjemY4Xi6BF1oyN8BjUZMgrAE2HXdeD3FYrfdzhxReNDnecfOCtNQuZelJYkiGtEkcpil-Aj0u-Pa3sfq49CWITSHdzGVG9pFOIjDmSHYYfCFJ1ULNm_-F4/s640/Instant+Pot+Homemade+Yogurt+2_edited-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> I&#39;m here to profess my undying love for my Instant Pot.  I&#39;ve made so many wonderful things with it, and it&#39;s hard to choose what has been my favorite so far.  Chicken that literally falls off the bone, pot roast that melts in your mouth, healthy bone broth, hearty soups, amazingly creamy yogurt... the list goes on and on.<br> <br> Who knew homemade yogurt could be so easy and tasty to make!?  With the Instant Pot, there&#39;s no need to go through the tedious steps of heating the yogurt to 180, cooling it to 115 degrees, etc.  This is a cold start recipe, meaning you simply dump the cold ingredients into the pot, cover it, use the yogurt setting, and then chill it in the refrigerator!  I won&#39;t be using store-bought yogurt anymore!  I love the fact that I can control exactly what I put into my yogurt!<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2019/01/instant-pot-homemade-yogurt-cold-start.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-51774284069463323002018-12-25T09:32:00.000-08:002019-01-08T08:58:34.032-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHhVSuVu3WVw2hTAUMq5iKi_qswCjTyiLrwQuC3-cTJfqlL5SdWQlZkOD7MdZpBZW-F3I5_l-8HfzkhTUF05G7ag9_6lSEdzJfeMpm4d3OrjN_Bx_r_KNywtSZMw6WjOjXjaoBkqlmEU/s1600/Breakfast+Croissant+Ring_USE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1600" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHhVSuVu3WVw2hTAUMq5iKi_qswCjTyiLrwQuC3-cTJfqlL5SdWQlZkOD7MdZpBZW-F3I5_l-8HfzkhTUF05G7ag9_6lSEdzJfeMpm4d3OrjN_Bx_r_KNywtSZMw6WjOjXjaoBkqlmEU/s640/Breakfast+Croissant+Ring_USE.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Merry Christmas!!</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This is a make-ahead breakfast that is just perfect for the holidays.  Think Thanksgiving morning, Christmas morning, New Year&#39;s morning, Easter morning, etc.  It&#39;s very versatile, so you can really add any ingredients that your family enjoys.  Assemble it the night before and pop it in the oven when you&#39;re ready to eat!  So simple and so tasty!  Oh, and the presentation isn&#39;t bad either, huh?!  Next time, I&#39;ll use ham or breakfast sausage in place of the bacon, as the bacon kind of gets lost in everything.<br> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/12/crescent-breakfast-ring.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-28369674715351458542018-11-28T08:45:00.000-08:002019-01-08T08:58:10.521-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAdSL-EPfuV6YylbbbMRNURiDHz8xB8ruMZqOQCvpyuXJzNMosVMer8KmC_zRkWFA8TdFjBcARUuPhGBMSqiV9IhiF3xO5eYR88krIkgdA1yuwHiUjBKzo6sZBK706HpVDe8b87Ck2W0/s1600/Instant+Pot+Zuppa+Toscana+USE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1600" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAdSL-EPfuV6YylbbbMRNURiDHz8xB8ruMZqOQCvpyuXJzNMosVMer8KmC_zRkWFA8TdFjBcARUuPhGBMSqiV9IhiF3xO5eYR88krIkgdA1yuwHiUjBKzo6sZBK706HpVDe8b87Ck2W0/s640/Instant+Pot+Zuppa+Toscana+USE.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> On Friday, I&#39;ll be 30 weeks pregnant!  There is 14 years&#39; difference between my little sous chef and our little... oh!  I just realized that I never announced the baby&#39;s gender!  We&#39;re having a...<br> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/11/zuppa-toscana-instant-pot-recipe.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-70577640152722079242018-09-20T17:19:00.000-07:002018-11-28T08:45:35.167-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtq3xhSLxu9nqZN3JuphLWMCd9Eo-P_FKsx-xemlgoddbhYenxPDVPxlfr6AxE4aNnoepz3VNYlhDPKDcqFAjcbKI6Rc3m9m7HnrIvE4YblEDr8gnZg2VqPZkWFRxcDHYI0DyQoq6PTeg/s1600/Baked+cheesy+pesto+chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtq3xhSLxu9nqZN3JuphLWMCd9Eo-P_FKsx-xemlgoddbhYenxPDVPxlfr6AxE4aNnoepz3VNYlhDPKDcqFAjcbKI6Rc3m9m7HnrIvE4YblEDr8gnZg2VqPZkWFRxcDHYI0DyQoq6PTeg/s640/Baked+cheesy+pesto+chicken.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In a few days, I&#39;m going to hit the halfway point of my pregnancy, and I have been having some serious cravings!  Mostly good things like apples and grapes... some not-so-good things like chocolate milkshakes and fries.  Another weakness of mine recently has been pesto.  I could seriously slather that stuff on anything!  I decided to make a baked pesto chicken for dinner tonight and add some cheese and tomato freshly picked from my garden.  Oh, my goodness, was this fantastic!  If you&#39;re a pesto lover, this is a must make!  </div> <br> <br> <a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/09/baked-cheesy-pesto-chicken.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-73034081469470504702018-08-20T04:58:00.000-07:002018-09-20T17:20:12.674-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAQEqWjtW2oSPVRwYwsv7ARdXVgdRqk7bneHAGwraBQSshNdldTgPqTMZXK7jEN2aTFiVQjULLjWz7-nDeINKA-lNzUqcxLWqxuZLLW1WvU2DyRmNAz7-yD4D5G-wYMEVcq8nM4JDaps/s1600/Zucchini+Crisp+USE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="1600" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAQEqWjtW2oSPVRwYwsv7ARdXVgdRqk7bneHAGwraBQSshNdldTgPqTMZXK7jEN2aTFiVQjULLjWz7-nDeINKA-lNzUqcxLWqxuZLLW1WvU2DyRmNAz7-yD4D5G-wYMEVcq8nM4JDaps/s640/Zucchini+Crisp+USE.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <span style="text-align: justify;">&#39;Tis the season for zucchini!  As much as I love a good zucchini cake, after a while, I get tired of the same old zucchini desserts.  Enter Zucchini Crisp.  Shh!  Don&#39;t tell anyone, and I promise they&#39;ll never know that this crisp has zucchini in it.  It tastes just like apples and the consistency is just like apples, too!  Really?  Really!  My daughter, who HATES zucchini, gobbled it up and absolutely loved it.  Once I told her what was really in it, she had a complete look of disbelief on her face and said, &quot;How did you get apple flavor inside the zucchini?&quot;  She even continued to finish and have seconds after the secret was revealed to her.  Give it a try... you will not be disappointed!  </span><br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Notes:</b>  If you use a very large zucchini from your garden, make sure to remove the seeds from it after you cut it lengthwise.  Small zucchini don&#39;t need to be seeded.<br> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/08/zucchini-crisp-tastes-just-like-apples.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-58528817344521484862018-07-16T13:23:00.002-07:002018-07-16T13:27:06.632-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> If you happen to be wondering why you haven't heard from me for a while, it's for an important reason.&nbsp; There have been some major changes in my family that have affected every facet of my life.&nbsp; These changes have affected my marriage, my little sous chef, my church ministries, my family, my health, my job, it will affect my homeschooling, and it has even affect my gardening and other hobbies, too.&nbsp; I recently found out that&nbsp;we're pregnant!&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;</b>We are over the moon and cannot wait to meet our Valentine's Baby!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's been tough to hold down food the last several weeks, let alone cook, which is why I haven't been posting much.&nbsp; Another recent, minor change is that I decided to stop the Keto diet, especially since crackers and cereal seem to be the only things that help with the nausea!&nbsp; But I'm not complaining... looking on the bright side, it's only temporary, and it will all be worth it in the end!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Anyway, I just wanted to jump on here and share the exciting life update with you guys!<br /> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wrAyS4xzy1K5TG5QqtaOwRSPQ72RJq_y_NNPXSvRsHuBGmq5D-46TizdC7thpBGogYAn9EjVP62x45SSVr7SPl_JCgHeYumoxjsaZP25IDx1PD7ELFUArC2X3yQzJlwK9nX_jwSJaeE/s1600/Adding+New+Member+to+the+Band+Announcement+CookingCreationBW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1310" data-original-width="1600" height="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wrAyS4xzy1K5TG5QqtaOwRSPQ72RJq_y_NNPXSvRsHuBGmq5D-46TizdC7thpBGogYAn9EjVP62x45SSVr7SPl_JCgHeYumoxjsaZP25IDx1PD7ELFUArC2X3yQzJlwK9nX_jwSJaeE/s640/Adding+New+Member+to+the+Band+Announcement+CookingCreationBW.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/239/7FF433E5A001F2E8A287616763B77B6C.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0;" /></a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-34607533362799869522018-05-30T11:29:00.003-07:002018-11-28T09:53:26.061-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgos7KOWMI74RreUUYIDBH2ezXgviEnCkOgpJ30TzRRqblaTHeHxsWef_znEq5dykpPv2lcdkqiIV3kIgcUDwKr2_IArhAeuwaFC7psz0jvE-dEvuWh3b-K7tdkFwaIcXwPbQ3J8H6UNfM/s1600/Keto+Broccoli+and+Cheddar+Soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="1600" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgos7KOWMI74RreUUYIDBH2ezXgviEnCkOgpJ30TzRRqblaTHeHxsWef_znEq5dykpPv2lcdkqiIV3kIgcUDwKr2_IArhAeuwaFC7psz0jvE-dEvuWh3b-K7tdkFwaIcXwPbQ3J8H6UNfM/s640/Keto+Broccoli+and+Cheddar+Soup.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> We are officially through our home school year!  My, that went by quickly!  Now that it&#39;s summer break and I have a little extra time on my hands, I hope to post recipes more frequently than I have been.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It&#39;s been four months since I started on the Keto diet.  I originally intended to use it as a tool to lose the extra weight that I put on over the winter months.  After losing the extra pounds, I decided that I&#39;m actually going to stick with it.  It&#39;s hard to put into words exactly how, but I overall feel better mentally, emotionally, and physically while on this diet.  I feel like I have more clarity of mind, which is super important while home schooling... and working and adulting in general.  Don&#39;t get me wrong, though; I still have mom brain from time to time!  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This Keto Broccoli &amp; Cheddar Soup came out fan-flippin&#39;-tastic!  It&#39;s rich, creamy, and so delicious that it feels like I&#39;m cheating on my diet while eating it!  This was my first time using xanthan gum as a thickening agent, and it worked like a charm!  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/05/keto-cheddar-broccoli-soup.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-9017028650387753402018-03-22T10:57:00.001-07:002018-05-30T13:37:45.240-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7u-ywY1ZpsAIXYPaS3bFjCFWLzoc-DmuTMRIXRFwgMOrYH-8McyShU4BRPxCJERP6diccjrojPS6iVMs-WBXhuDB3SSDdcD5p76RK-x0nNQZW7do3iZDQHixMWiBpEqOGNwJlQ1PHb9c/s1600/Chocolate+and+Peanut+Butter+Fat+Bombs_edited-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1600" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7u-ywY1ZpsAIXYPaS3bFjCFWLzoc-DmuTMRIXRFwgMOrYH-8McyShU4BRPxCJERP6diccjrojPS6iVMs-WBXhuDB3SSDdcD5p76RK-x0nNQZW7do3iZDQHixMWiBpEqOGNwJlQ1PHb9c/s640/Chocolate+and+Peanut+Butter+Fat+Bombs_edited-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to a little gem that gets me through those times when I&#39;m craving something sweet and naughty.  Ever heard of a fat bomb?  I hadn&#39;t until I started my <b><a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-ketogenic-diet" target="_blank">Keto</a> </b>diet journey.  They sound kind of gross, don&#39;t they?  Actually, fat bombs are so high in fat and low in protein that they help your body burn more fat for fuel and stay in ketosis.  And when I say &quot;fat,&quot; I&#39;m talking about <i>healthy</i> fats.  Here&#39;s the homeschooling mom coming out... we need these healthy fats to help our bodies absorb fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E, and K.  Thanks, Apologia science!  Anyway, back to the recipe.  These chocolate and peanut butter fat bombs are amazing!  1 gram of carbs never tasted so good!    </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Notes:  The mixture will sweeten as it sets</b>.<b>  </b>Carb count will vary depending on the size of your silicone molds.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/03/chocolate-peanut-butter-fat-bombs-keto.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-77261643961705122712018-03-14T10:35:00.000-07:002018-03-22T11:19:41.491-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxB7ZVlw8Pu71f6vq468il_k_1I1W-Syx8wZbt5UthC_mGK-3e7MnpUGiC3MjqmdcV8hFmKaLVLZ1BMhVATcGZ8toe5pusoisC6acYoOA4s6U9D4acwGPv4Nu9hB60TfQDrIGVg1bOno/s1600/Cheddar+Taco+Shells+use.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="1600" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxB7ZVlw8Pu71f6vq468il_k_1I1W-Syx8wZbt5UthC_mGK-3e7MnpUGiC3MjqmdcV8hFmKaLVLZ1BMhVATcGZ8toe5pusoisC6acYoOA4s6U9D4acwGPv4Nu9hB60TfQDrIGVg1bOno/s640/Cheddar+Taco+Shells+use.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A few weeks ago, we had some wonderful teases of spring weather.  I was super excited to take my dog for a long walk and drink in the sun.  I got out some shorts and -- gasp!  Uncomfortably snug.  It was obvious that I packed on some winter bulk over the long, cold months while hibernating in my home.  I had been avoiding the scale... avoiding exercise... but <i>not</i> avoiding 1/2 price donuts.  Oh, glorious donuts, how I sought after thee.  *End sob story*</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I decided to drastically cut carbs and sugar from my diet to kick-start some weight loss, and it&#39;s really been working quite well!  The first several days were very difficult, but now it&#39;s pretty much been smooth sailing!  I&#39;ve been experimenting with all kinds of low-carb recipes, and I stumbled across this idea from Pinterest.  I honestly was debating on whether or not to post this because it&#39;s not technically a &quot;recipe&quot;, but it&#39;s too good not to share!  It&#39;s also very easy.<br> <b><br></b> <b>Storage:  </b>Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/03/cheddar-cheese-taco-shells-keto.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-13068864032730637252018-01-22T05:33:00.000-08:002018-03-14T13:36:26.329-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBKTVrlGgwrWOZ3UO753KJJMzpRpwlmYh7r0yN4mrH2UXwtDVrAeYRrB4k4gjCIH1E_iI1Q-eOOaEfkn4gtUiJR4s35AZmccYFKOHeKntBri7c4K95f2zBHq04y_QgmNmkPjs8qnhkRg/s1600/DSCN3368ss_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1600" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBKTVrlGgwrWOZ3UO753KJJMzpRpwlmYh7r0yN4mrH2UXwtDVrAeYRrB4k4gjCIH1E_iI1Q-eOOaEfkn4gtUiJR4s35AZmccYFKOHeKntBri7c4K95f2zBHq04y_QgmNmkPjs8qnhkRg/s640/DSCN3368ss_edited-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <b>The Eagles are going to the Super Bowl!!  </b>That was a <i>fantastic</i> game!  There were so many moments last night, where my husband and I would look at each other in disbelief of what we were witnessing.   </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> What made the game even sweeter were these sushi stacks!  Don&#39;t let the picture fool you; these babies are a lot bigger than your average piece of sushi.  The ingredients are layered in a 1 cup measuring cup.  Perfectly seasoned sushi rice is topped with a cool, creamy, crunchy, avocado and cucumber layer, and then it&#39;s topped off with delectable, spicy, creamy, shrimp.  Delicious!  They are also very versatile.  You can swap out the shrimp with raw salmon, tuna, or cooked chicken.  My gears were turning as I was making these, and I&#39;ve decided to make a buffalo chicken version for the Super Bowl, replacing the avocado mixture with a blue cheese and celery mixture and replacing the spicy shrimp with buffalo chicken!  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <b>Note:</b>  For an extra kick of heat, up the Sriracha to 1 tbsp.  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <br> <a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2018/01/spicy-shrimp-sushi-stacks.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-6834564239554670412017-11-28T11:01:00.000-08:002018-01-22T05:34:55.764-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnwEI5n-SigXuOIy6ue9jqXoS9UJdLdlYeZCFIKiKnnSpqhiNlTg44OmsEJj7ToByVN_3PSUAUTb78aKmlHuzYt8RtykdvhBhCByisNg4w1pS16Q3auzvV40FMGPkOtHTDeN7uAmJojQ/s1600/DSCN3134_edited-3watermark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnwEI5n-SigXuOIy6ue9jqXoS9UJdLdlYeZCFIKiKnnSpqhiNlTg44OmsEJj7ToByVN_3PSUAUTb78aKmlHuzYt8RtykdvhBhCByisNg4w1pS16Q3auzvV40FMGPkOtHTDeN7uAmJojQ/s640/DSCN3134_edited-3watermark.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Christmas tree is up, our coal stove is roaring, and my Pandora Christmas jazz station is softly serenading us.  This is the time of year when I most relate to the hibernating bear... not the sleeping part; the part where he doesn&#39;t leave his den.  No, I&#39;m not depressed... it&#39;s just that after we deck our halls, our den is at its coziest, and I hate to have to venture into the cold, dark-too-early places on the other side of my walls.  A simple reality check reveals that our schedule has us out every night of the week.  A girl can dream, can&#39;t she? </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This time of year, I also find myself using my oven a lot more than usual.  We had this Baked Chicken, Bacon &amp; Ranch Macaroni and Cheese last night, and it really is amazing.  I mean, can you really go wrong with these ingredients?!  I couldn&#39;t wait until lunch today to have it leftover, and it was just as good!  Give it a try; you won&#39;t be disappointed!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A crisp salad, garlic bread, and steamed vegetables are perfect complements to this dish!</div> <b><br></b> <b></b><br> <a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2017/11/baked-chicken-bacon-ranch-macaroni-and.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-85452588664992329632017-10-16T12:26:00.002-07:002017-11-28T11:02:20.268-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkPc2tXMTg_vJUb0HUp5Ffsy0Y6UKBtU-xR5aEgVlEQdbZDm5m4mOCyAow-nZ4BvktYJnckaDl9BlVGq7twInZOLWftlr0GhL53gW9_ZUoPvkQ_dGGptv7ytPi-oEPIOcDkscwYLOCJ8/s1600/Salted+Caramel+Apple+Pie+Bars2_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="1600" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkPc2tXMTg_vJUb0HUp5Ffsy0Y6UKBtU-xR5aEgVlEQdbZDm5m4mOCyAow-nZ4BvktYJnckaDl9BlVGq7twInZOLWftlr0GhL53gW9_ZUoPvkQ_dGGptv7ytPi-oEPIOcDkscwYLOCJ8/s640/Salted+Caramel+Apple+Pie+Bars2_edited-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> It&#39;s finally feeling like a crisp, fall day; let the baking season commence!  These salted caramel apple pie bars are to. die. for.  Imagine with me.  Buttery, shortbread crust topped with a sweet layer of apples, cinnamon streusel, and a delectable salted caramel drizzled on top.  Perfection.<br> <br> <b>Note:  </b>Don&#39;t let the list of ingredients intimidate you.  Most of them are repeated.  There really are only 10 total ingredients (including the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg).<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2017/10/salted-caramel-apple-pie-bars.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411414025801182360.post-53452539789136250322017-09-20T16:20:00.000-07:002017-10-16T14:35:16.043-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcba5L0la1amop6ngPaDbMc8pg5IKD-_JTlSQ8Om67u-I3PYT5X_4fks5mAiSIEx_yK6yGzwsQqW_oudB9feBMV_znXXe3uLVPM4VDxDUTgsOkaEkQARU559m3D9lDoEiZ8G_3jN5wYfQ/s1600/DSCN2772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcba5L0la1amop6ngPaDbMc8pg5IKD-_JTlSQ8Om67u-I3PYT5X_4fks5mAiSIEx_yK6yGzwsQqW_oudB9feBMV_znXXe3uLVPM4VDxDUTgsOkaEkQARU559m3D9lDoEiZ8G_3jN5wYfQ/s640/DSCN2772.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> These are our favorite granola bars.  They&#39;re amazingly good, super easy to make, perfectly chewy, and they won&#39;t crumble on you!  The only problem you&#39;ll have with these is suppressing your urge to eat them all!  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b>Note:  </b>You can substitute the honey with additional maple syrup, if desired.  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b><br></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b></b></div> <a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2017/09/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-granola.html#more">**CONTINUE ON TO RECIPE...</a>Cooking Creationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07676492359311891761noreply@blogger.com1