I am not a huge fan of rice… because it usually is dry and I just can’t get passed dry rice. I created this recipe because I needed a good side dish using brown rice. Of course, I like Rice Pilaf, it’s moist. Why not try it with brown rice?! I did, it worked, my…
Chicken Sausage Gumbo
One of my family’s favorite soups of ALL TIME, is Chicken Sausage Gumbo! Because both my husband and I grew up near the coast of Texas, Gumbo has always been on the menu. I learned how to make it from my mama, then adapted my own style of gumbo. But then we gave…
Sweet N Sour Chicken
I love Asian food!! Well, I pretty much love all culture food! Mexican, Italian, Cajun, etc etc! Asian is a hard one for me to work into my lifestyle, leaving out the white rice, sugar, noodles, etc. This dish my Nana would make for us on special occasions. I usually requested it on my birthday….
Chicken Pot Pie With Almond Flour Crust
I had a request to make a Chicken Pot Pie gluten free. I love a good challenge so this is what I came up with!! Since I began my Trim Healthy Mama journey, I have tried to take many of my “regular” family meals and turn them into something I would feel good about eating…
Bacon Garlic Green Beans
Bacon Garlic Green Beans!! YES, BACON!!! What isn’t good with bacon??!! These are good enough to eat by themselves… I ate a bunch before putting it with dinner. This makes a wonderful Trim Healthy Mama side dish with oven baked chicken (with the skin on, of course) or steak or pork chop even! Getting started……
Zucchini Cheesy Lasagna Casserole
This is super comfort food, folks! I wanted to make Lasagna but of course with out the noodles. Soooooo ZUCCHINI!!!! It was yummy! Doesn’t look so pretty but it’s good! Start by browning your meat with some garlic & onion. Add in your spaghetti sauce (or make more). While that simmers away. Use a veggie…
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Puffs/Cream Cheese Cookie Bites
HEY Y’ALL!!! I’m excited about these appetizers! I was watching The Food Network over the weekend and spotted an appetizer from Trisha Yearwood that I had to try but Trim Healthy Mama friendly!! Then I took that concept and turned it into a dessert appetizer! YES! It worked and was oh so yummy! I took…
Special Occasion Stuffed Chicken
I usually post easy meals that are pretty quick to throw together. This dish is NOT one of those, haha, but if you want to impress your husband, birthday dinner, or anniversary dinner. This is fun and special. YOU CAN MAKE THIS! Because if I can, you can!! 🙂 My husband and I did this…
