Nick and I are starting off 2020 trying to stick to the low carb diet.  We both have some pounds to shed and we are both training for the half marathon in May!  Here are some of my favorite low carb recipes.

Egg Muffins

Ingredients

10 Eggs

1 Small Onion, Chopped

1 Cup of Spinach, Chopped

1 Jalapeno, Sliced

1/2 Cup of Sour Cream

1/2 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese, Grated

1/2 Cup of Cheddar Cheese, Grated

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Pepper

12 Slices of Bacon, Optional

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2.)  If using Bacon you can fry it stove top, or place on baking sheet and cook in oven at 350 Degrees for 20 minutes or until desired crispiness

3.)  Beat eggs in bowl, add in sour cream, chopped onion, and spinach.   Mix until combined

4.)  Add in grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  Stir mixture together

5.)  Grease muffin tins.  If using bacon wrap bacon slices around each spot in a circle

6.)  Pour egg mixture into each spot half way up

7.)  Place jalapeno slices on top of each muffin

8.)  Bake at 350 Degrees for 20 minutes ( You want them to be light and fluffy)

Keto Antipasto Salad

Ingredients

1 Can Artichokes, chopped

1 Jar Roasted Red Peppers, chopped

1 Small Red Onion, diced

1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, diced

1 Cup Provolone Cheese, diced

1 Cup Genoa Salami, diced

1 Cup Sweet Sopressata, diced

1 TBSP. Basil, chopped

Dressing

1/4 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar

1/4 Cup of Olive or Avocado Oil

1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

Dash of Salt and Pepper

Directions

1.)  Chop all of the ingredients and mix into a large bowl

2.)  Add dressing and mix thoroughly

3.)  Place in fridge until ready to serve (great dish to make ahead)

**You can use any type of cheeses and meats based on taste!  You can also add olives, tomatoes, peppers, etc. if you would like

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Valentines Day Favorites

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Stella and Dot has so many great heart pieces for all the Valentines and Galentines in your life! Plus we also just joined forces with our sister companies, Ever Skincare and Keep Collective!  Now I am able to bring you natural skincare and makeup plus custom keepsakes!

We also had our brand new collection that launched today!  So many great layering pieces and statement earrings!

Stella and Dot

New Years Day is usually a lazy day at home full of yummy food to close out the holiday season.  Here are some easy breakfast casseroles to the day before and pop in the oven in the morning!

Overnight French Toast

This Overnight French Toast from the Magnolia Table Cookbook is a family favorite!

Breakfast Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

Loaf of Hearty Bread (I used Italian)

1 lb. of Ground Sweet Italian Sausage

1 Onion, diced

1 Package of Mushrooms, diced

2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese

10 Eggs, beaten

4 Cups of Milk

1 tsp. Dry Mustard

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

1-2 Sprigs of Rosemary, Chopped

Directions

1.)  Brown Ground Sausage and diced Onions and Mushrooms over medium heat

2.)  Spray baking dish with Pam and layer with cubed Italian Bread

3.) Mix Eggs, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Dry Mustard, Garlic Powder, and Rosemary

4.)  Add Cheddar Cheese and Ground Sausage, Onion, and Mushrooms to Egg Mixture

5.)  Mix all together and pour over bread

6.)  Let chill overnight in fridge

7.)  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until bubbling on top

Some of my greatest memories of the holidays growing up are actually the smells of Christmas.   My Mom always used to make potpourri on the stove top and I can distinctly remember that sweet smell that filled our house.  I created my own Christmas scent that fills our house during the holiday season.  Below is my recipe.  These also make great hostess or party favor gifts!

Potpourri Recipe

• 1 Orange
• 1 Cup Fresh Cranberries
• 2-3 Sprigs of Pine or Rosemary
• 1 Tablespoon Cloves
• 2-4 Cinnamon Sticks

*Slice orange and place in a medium saucepan with cranberries, pine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water

*Simmer mixture and turn heat to low.  Your house will then smell amazing!

Holiday Breakfast Sausage Casserole 

Ingredients

Loaf of Hearty Bread (I used Italian)

1 lb. of Ground Sweet Italian Sausage

1 Onion, diced

1 Package of Mushrooms, diced

2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese

10 Eggs, beaten

4 Cups of Milk

1 tsp. Dry Mustard

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

1-2 Sprigs of Rosemary, Chopped

Directions

1.)  Brown Ground Sausage and diced Onions and Mushrooms over medium heat

2.)  Spray baking dish with Pam and layer with cubed Italian Bread

3.) Mix Eggs, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Dry Mustard, Garlic Powder, and Rosemary

4.)  Add Cheddar Cheese and Ground Sausage, Onion, and Mushrooms to Egg Mixture

5.)  Mix all together and pour over bread

6.)  Let chill overnight in fridge

7.)  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until bubbling on top

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients

1 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese, softened

1 15 oz. can of Pumpkin

1 package of Cheesecake Instant Pudding

1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 container of Cool Whip

3 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Cup of Graham Cracker Crumbs (you can buy the pre-crushed or crush your own with food processor)

4 Tablespoons Butter, melted

2 Tablespoons Sugar

2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Directions

1.)  Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar together.  Place in the bottom of individual cups

2.)  Using a hand mixer beat cream cheese until creamy.  Add pumpkin, pudding, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetened condensed milk.  Beat with mixer until all ingredients are combined

3.)  Gently fold Cool Whip into pumpkin mixture with spatula.  Mix by hand until combined

4.)  Spoon pumpkin mixture into cups.  Set in refrigerator for at least an hour to set

5.)  Garnish top with additional Cool Whip and pumpkin pie spice.  Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve

Kids Christmas Fashion

Brie Bites

Ingredients

1 Can of Crescent Dough (You can use the rolls or sheet)

1 Wedge of Brie Cheese

1 Jar of Fig Spread (You can use any flavor, Sour Cherry, Cranberries, Honey, etc.)

1/4 Cup of Pecans Chopped

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2.) Grease a mini muffin tin

3.)  Cut crescent dough into squares and place in muffin tins

4.)  Chop Brie into squares and place in muffin tin on top of crescent dough

5.)  Top Brie with fig spread and chopped pecans

6.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 10 minutes

Most of you know by now I have a love for entertaining!  With every party I throw I like to have a themed drink!  This holiday sangria is super easy to put together especially for those last minute get togethers plus it is delicious!

Holiday Sangria Recipe

Ingredients

1 Bottle of Pinot Grigio (or other dry white wine)

1 Can of Sprite

4 Cups Apple Cider

1 Apple, diced

1 cup Cranberries

1.) Mix Wine, Sprite, and Apple Cider together and then add diced Apples and Cranberries

2.)  Chill until ready to serve