
My Productive Backyard; Recipes for Everyone; Clearly marked as General Recipes, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole 30, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Vegan, High Protein, Egg Free, Corn Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Low Sodium and Low Fat.
For years now, My Productive Backyard has been all about the Low Carb and Keto lifestyle. None of that is changing.
We are adding new friends and many of our recipes are also Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Whole 30 and other popular ways of eating so I have made the website look different so they are easier to find.
But don’t panic!
All of your old favorites are here!
And many new things too!
I have made everything super easy to find! I know how I just hate when my grocery store changes things around and it is a mystery where my favorites are. I would rather do without than wander around looking for them.
This will not be the case for you here, I promise.
The New Recipe Key:
I have made a recipe key available so all you need to do is click on any words to get a list of what kind of recipes you are looking for.
Keto? Low Carb? Dairy Free? Gluten Free? Vegetarian? Paleo? Whole 30? Just click on those words and you will be given the whole list of what is available.
Also, when you click on a recipe, if you look above the title in the gray bar, you can see all of the tags to easily see what that recipe is. Many meet several dietary requirements and they are clearly marked.
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–On Mobile:

There are also tags at the top of the page on desktop (and a dropdown menu on mobile so it isn’t in the way) for all of the different diets, ways of cooking, types of meat, holidays, etc. to make finding what you need easy.
On Desktop:

On Mobile:

Let me know if I missed something!
And as always, if you have a suggestion or just want to chat, drop me a note! I always love to hear from my readers!
I tried to think of everything below but if I missed something, feel free to let me know.
Defining the Diet Recipe Labels:
I have attempted to define each of the diets I have tagged on the website below. I did that both so you know the guidelines I used when labeling them and also as a help possibly if anyone was wondering about a certain diet or contemplating trying one.
Also included just under the heading is a link to a Healthline article with much more information about each diet. That website is much more knowledgeable than I am with writers in the medical field so look there if you would like more information.
***All foods allowed and foods to avoid lists are taken from Healthline website; links are just below each diet title with more information on each. They also have a sample one week meal plan.***
General
This one doesn’t have a Healthline link but I do have many that are labeled as simply “General”. These are the regular old recipes that probably have gluten, dairy, etc. in them; ones that we used to eat before we had a dozen choices of different diets to choose from. This website is for everyone so we have “General” recipes too.
Keto
Healthline explains Ketogenic Diet
Keto is short for the Ketogenic diet. It is when carbs are extremely reduced and replaced by fat, which puts the body in a state of ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body uses fat for fuel instead of carbs. Usually, people aim for less than 20 net carbs per day to maintain ketosis.
Recipes on this site up to 7 net grams of carbs per serving will be labeled as Keto. That is a good general guideline to eat 3 meals a day and keep at or under 20 net grams of carbs per day. You can always adjust for your personal needs if needed.
Foods allowed; meats, fatty fish, eggs, butter and cream, cheese, nuts and seeds, healthy oils, avocados, low carb vegetables, salt, pepper, herbs and spices.
Foods to avoid; sugary foods, grains or starches, fruit (except small portions of berries), beans or legumes, root vegetables and tubers, low fat or diet products, some condiments or sauces, unhealthy fats, alcohol, sugar free diet foods.
Low Carb
Healthline explains Low Carb Diet
Low Carb foods are the same as Keto above but will be a bit more lenient to include more fruits and maybe a few tubers, unrefined grains, legumes, dark chocolate or wine.
Low Carb could be defined up to 50 or even 100 carbs per day, depending on your personal needs and goals.
Low carb recipes can be labeled as recipes up to 15 grams of carbs per serving.
Paleo
Healthline explains Paleo Diet
“The paleo diet is designed to resemble what human hunter-gatherer ancestors ate thousands of years ago.”
Foods allowed; meat and poultry, fish and seafood, eggs, fruits, vegetables, tubers, nuts and seeds and healthy fats and oils, salt and spices, tea and coffee. If you can afford it, it is best to choose grass fed and organic but if not, just go for the most unprocessed choices.
Foods to avoid; sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, grains, legumes, dairy (although some versions of Paleo do include full fat dairy like butter and cheese), some vegetable oils, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, highly processed foods.
Sensible indulgences—in small amounts; wine (quality red wine) and dark chocolate (70% or higher cocoa content)
Modified Paleo Diets: over time, the Paleo diet has evolved to include quality grass fed butter and gluten free grains like rice. So you may see recipes on this site labeled as Paleo that include these ingredients.
Whole 30
Healthline explains Whole 30 Diet
Whole 30 is very similar to Paleo but is only supposed to be for 30 days with foods added back into your diet slowly after the 30 days.
“In addition, the diet recommends that you avoid recreating your favorite baked goods, snacks or treats — even with Whole30-approved ingredients.
Thus, foods such as cauliflower pizza crust and paleo pancakes must be avoided.”
Foods allowed; meat and poultry, fish and seafood, eggs, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and some fats.
Foods to avoid; all sugar and artificial sweeteners, all alcohol, pulses and legumes (except green beans, sugar snap peas and snow peas), soy, dairy (except clarified butter and ghee) and processed additives.
Vegetarian
Healthline explains Vegetarian Diet
A vegetarian diet basically involves doing without meat, fish and poultry.
There are different types of vegetarians; Lacto-ovo-vegetarian allows eggs and dairy products, Lacto-vegetarian allows dairy and Ovo-vegetarian allows eggs. (Lacto=dairy, Ovo=egg)
For the purpose of labeling on this website, a vegetarian recipe could include dairy and/or eggs. I’m sorry I don’t have space or labels to include all of the possible vegetarian options. If you are vegetarian and don’t eat eggs and dairy, please see the Vegan label. That should be what you are looking for.
I did label Pescatarian in their own section. See below.
Foods to eat; fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, proteins.
Foods to avoid; meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, meat-based ingredients, eggs and dairy (unless you are lacto and/or ovo-vegetarian), other animal products.
Pescatarian
Healthline explains Pescatarian Diet
A pescatarian diet is a vegetarian diet that adds seafood, usually for the health benefits. See the food lists above and add in fish and shellfish.
Vegan
Healthline explains Vegan Diet
Foods allowed; tofu, tempeh, and seitan, legumes, nuts and nut butters, seeds, calcium fortified plant based milks and yogurts, algae, nutritional yeast, whole grains, cereals and pseudocereals, sprouted and fermented plant foods, fruits and vegetables.
Foods to avoid; all meat and poultry, fish and seafood, eggs, dairy, bee products and animal based ingredients.
Gluten Free
Healthline explains Gluten Free Diet
Basically, to be safe in a gluten free diet, it is best to eat single ingredient foods. Any packaged food could include ingredients that contain gluten unless it is labeled “Gluten Free”.
Avoid; wheat based foods like wheat bran, wheat flour, spelt, durum, kamut and semolina, barley, rye, triticale, malt and brewer’s yeast.
Dairy Free
Dairy is milk, cheese and butter so there will be no recipes with those ingredients having this label unless there is a substitution available.
Some recipes call for mayonnaise and that may be listed as dairy free since I always use Duke’s or Hellmann’s mayo. There is egg in those brands but no dairy.
Nut Free
We do have some recipes with nuts so have our nut free recipes clearly marked for you. If it is labeled as nut free, this also includes peanuts, even though they are a legume, as they are a common “nut” allergy. If you would like a peanut recipe, just type “peanut” or “peanut butter” in the search bar and they will be listed for you.
Egg Free
We also have plenty of egg free recipes and they are marked with their own label.
Soy Free
We aren’t personally big soy eaters so most of our recipes are soy free. They are labeled.
Corn Free
Corn is another major allergen and these recipes are labeled for you.
High Protein
While everyone’s protein needs are different, on this site, I will be labeling a recipe with 20 grams per serving as a high protein recipe.
Low Fat
Same as the high protein; there isn’t an exact “low fat” number but I will tag recipes with lower fat counts here. Generally, less than 3 grams of fat per serving will be counted as a low-fat recipe.
Low Sodium
Low Sodium will be defined as less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.
Quick Recipes
Quick Recipes are defined as recipes ready in 30 minutes or less.
Recipes are collected below in categories:
General Recipes
Eggplant Recipes
These 37 Eggplant Recipes are for Eggplant lovers! Recipes for the oven, air fryer, instant pot and grill! Keto, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten & Dairy Free
70 Savory Zucchini Recipes
These 70 Savory Zucchini Recipes are for zucchini lovers! Make mains, side, fritters, casseroles and more! Keto, Vegan, Paleo, GF, DF+
30 Sweet Zucchini Recipes
These 30 Sweet Zucchini Recipes are for zucchini lovers! Make muffins, breads, cookies, pancakes and cakes! Keto, Vegan, Paleo, GF, DF+
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
36 Campfire Recipes
These 36 Campfire Recipes are for those who love camping and cooking over the campfire! You will be set with these delicious recipes!
43 Watermelon Recipes
These 43 Watermelon Recipes are for melon lovers! Find recipes for main dishes, salsas, salads, smoothies, popsicles, adult beverages and more!
34 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes
These 34 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes are for ice cream lovers! You will be set with these delicious recipes for any day or occasion!
53 Homemade Popsicle Recipes
These 53 Homemade Popsicle Recipes are for frozen treat lovers! You will be set to cool down with these delicious recipes! Recipes for kids and adults!
28 Trail Mix Recipes
These 28 Trail Mix Recipes are for snack mix lovers! You will be set with these delicious recipes for any day, holiday or occasion!
100 Grill Recipes
These 100 Grill Recipes are for those who love to grill! You will be set with these recipes for any day or occasion! Mains, Sides and Desserts too!
Quick Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
BLT Lettuce Wraps
These BLT Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Egg Ham Potato Muffins
These Egg Ham Potato Muffins are only 8 ingredients and are a dump, stir and bake delicious meal prep muffin great for breakfast, snack or even lunch!
Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins are our favorite for breakfast, snack, dessert or any time! They are quick to mix up and great for meal prep!
Dirt and Worms Recipe for Earth Day
This Dirt and Worms Recipe for Earth Day or any time, is fun, delicious and super quick and easy to make! Kids and adults will both love it!
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch has just 3 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you all the flavor and fun colors of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Low Carb Fall Punch
Low Carb Fall Punch has just 2 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you fall color and flavor of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Keto Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
BLT Lettuce Wraps
These BLT Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
22 Low Carb Keto Mushroom Recipes
22 Low Carb Keto Mushroom Recipes; As a Main Dish or Side, Mushrooms are a Great Addition to a Healthy Diet!
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch has just 3 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you all the flavor and fun colors of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Low Carb Fall Punch
Low Carb Fall Punch has just 2 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you fall color and flavor of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Christmas Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs
Christmas Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs are sweet and pretty for Christmas! And they are sugar free, so you don’t have worry about calories or blood sugar!
Halloween Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs
Halloween Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs are sweet and pretty for Halloween! And they are sugar free, so you don’t have worry about calories or blood sugar!
Onion Relish
This Onion Relish will take your sandwich from 0 to 60 with just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep!
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken is easy with only 5 ingredients to add to a crock pot and makes delicious, versatile leftovers! It is Low Carb (1 carb), Keto, Paleo, Whole 30 and Dairy & Gluten Free!
Low Carb Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
BLT Lettuce Wraps
These BLT Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Patriotic Truffles
These Patriotic Truffles are so delicious and have a surprise in the center! They are super easy to make with 6 ingredients and ready in a few hours.
Egg Ham Potato Muffins
These Egg Ham Potato Muffins are only 8 ingredients and are a dump, stir and bake delicious meal prep muffin great for breakfast, snack or even lunch!
22 Low Carb Keto Mushroom Recipes
22 Low Carb Keto Mushroom Recipes; As a Main Dish or Side, Mushrooms are a Great Addition to a Healthy Diet!
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch has just 3 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you all the flavor and fun colors of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Low Carb Fall Punch
Low Carb Fall Punch has just 2 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you fall color and flavor of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Christmas Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs
Christmas Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs are sweet and pretty for Christmas! And they are sugar free, so you don’t have worry about calories or blood sugar!
Paleo Recipes
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken is easy with only 5 ingredients to add to a crock pot and makes delicious, versatile leftovers! It is Low Carb (1 carb), Keto, Paleo, Whole 30 and Dairy & Gluten Free!
Marinated Steaks Freezer Meal
Marinated Steaks Freezer Meal are Keto, Low Carb, Gluten & Dairy Free, High Protein & Paleo! Freezer part is optional but so simple and helpful to make a quick and easy meal!
Baked Cabbage and Onions
Baked Cabbage and Onions is a simple to prepare, low carb, Keto, gluten free, vegetarian side dish the whole family will enjoy. And just 4 basic ingredients and 1 net carb!
Low Carb Crock Pot Chili
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Lemon Herb Baked Fish
Lemon Herb Baked Fish is a 1 carb, ready in 25 minutes, easy but pretty, healthy and delicious meal! It is a good, basic recipe for any kind of fish.
Simple Creamy Guacamole
Simple creamy Guacamole! 5 basic Ingredients and mixes up in 5 minutes! Vegan, Dairy & Gluten free, Paleo, Whole 30, Keto!
Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut
Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut; A simple but delicious two ingredient, dump and go, slow cooked meal that is ready when you are! It is also Keto, low carb, gluten free, paleo, Whole 30 and Dairy free!
Whole 30 Recipes
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken is easy with only 5 ingredients to add to a crock pot and makes delicious, versatile leftovers! It is Low Carb (1 carb), Keto, Paleo, Whole 30 and Dairy & Gluten Free!
Low Carb Crock Pot Chili
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Simple Creamy Guacamole
Simple creamy Guacamole! 5 basic Ingredients and mixes up in 5 minutes! Vegan, Dairy & Gluten free, Paleo, Whole 30, Keto!
Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut
Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut; A simple but delicious two ingredient, dump and go, slow cooked meal that is ready when you are! It is also Keto, low carb, gluten free, paleo, Whole 30 and Dairy free!
Keto Sausage Vegetable Breakfast Bowl
Keto Sausage Vegetable Breakfast Bowl is a perfect Low Carb, Paleo, Whole 30, Dairy and Gluten Free meal prep recipe. Only 3 ingredients; egg and cheese optional.
Low Carb Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Low Carb Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage; Our St. Patrick’s Day favorite as an easy, low carb version! Only 4 ingredients and 5 net carbs!
Keto Pork Tenderloin with Radishes
Keto Pork Tenderloin with Radishes is just 3 ingredients in the crock pot for a simple, flavorful dinner ready when you are! Also Paleo, Whole 30, Dairy and Gluten Free and only 3 net carbs!
Vegetarian Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Easy Applesauce Muffins
Easy Applesauce Muffins are apple-y without having to peel apples!
They are a great snack, breakfast or dessert. They also freeze well so that is a bonus!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins are hearty, healthy and great for breakfast or a satisfying snack! Easy to make dairy free, perfect to make ahead and freezable!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider is the perfect warm, spicy drink to serve for company or a relaxing night at home. It even contains healthy, apple and pumpkin!
Classic Apple Crisp
This Classic Apple Crisp is just 5 ingredients but is all of the perfect blended flavors of fall and apples. Slice the apples, combine the topping and bake to apple bliss.
No Campfire Needed S’mores
No Campfire Needed S’mores are an easy, 4 ingredient recipe to simply melt, assemble and chill that can be made any time. They are just as good as their campfire counterpart!
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch has just 3 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you all the flavor and fun colors of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Low Carb Fall Punch
Low Carb Fall Punch has just 2 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you fall color and flavor of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Pescatarian Recipes
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans are so fresh and flavorful! They are a great gluten free and low carb side dish! Only 6 ingredients and ready in less than 25 minutes!
Spicy Keto Deviled Eggs
Spicy Keto Deviled Eggs are our Best Deviled Eggs Recipe with a Kick! For those who like it with a little heat. Only 5 ingredients and 1 carb for 2 halves!
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Lemon Herb Baked Fish
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Simple Creamy Guacamole
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Blackened Salmon
Blackened Salmon is a spicy, flavorful way to eat delicious, healthy salmon! Just salmon, olive oil and 6 basic herbs and spices! Keto, Low Carb, Pescatarian, Paleo, Whole 30, Dairy and Gluten Free! It an easy skillet meal, ready in 30 minutes and 0 Net Carbs.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing is an 8 ingredient dry mix to make ahead for dressing, dip or to add to any recipe that calls for a packet of ranch!
Pickled Green Beans
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Low Carb No Sugar Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Vegan Recipes
Oven Roasted Vegetables
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
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Simple Creamy Guacamole
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Cucumber Onion Salad
Cucumber Onion Salad; Cucumbers and onion in sweet vinegar while still being Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Gluten & Dairy Free; a refreshing summer salad that is easy to mix up and welcome at picnics and potlucks.
Easy Low Carb No Cook Ketchup
Easy Low Carb No Cook Ketchup; Just whisk together 8 basic ingredients, chill, and you have ketchup! Only 2 carbs per serving!
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing is an 8 ingredient dry mix to make ahead for dressing, dip or to add to any recipe that calls for a packet of ranch!
Basic Homemade Hummus
Basic Homemade Hummus is a simple, easy recipe with lots of options for a wide variety of flavors! Gluten & Dairy Free, Clean Ingredients
Pickled Green Beans
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Gluten Free Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
BLT Lettuce Wraps
These BLT Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Gluten Free Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the definition of comfort food; perfect for company or a favorite family side dish.
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Egg Ham Potato Muffins
These Egg Ham Potato Muffins are only 8 ingredients and are a dump, stir and bake delicious meal prep muffin great for breakfast, snack or even lunch!
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole is a hearty meal ready in an hour. It is great for meal prep and also quick and easy to put together!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider is the perfect warm, spicy drink to serve for company or a relaxing night at home. It even contains healthy, apple and pumpkin!
Dairy Free Recipes
BLT Lettuce Wraps
These BLT Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Easy Applesauce Muffins
Easy Applesauce Muffins are apple-y without having to peel apples!
They are a great snack, breakfast or dessert. They also freeze well so that is a bonus!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins are hearty, healthy and great for breakfast or a satisfying snack! Easy to make dairy free, perfect to make ahead and freezable!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider is the perfect warm, spicy drink to serve for company or a relaxing night at home. It even contains healthy, apple and pumpkin!
Onion Relish
This Onion Relish will take your sandwich from 0 to 60 with just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep!
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken is easy with only 5 ingredients to add to a crock pot and makes delicious, versatile leftovers! It is Low Carb (1 carb), Keto, Paleo, Whole 30 and Dairy & Gluten Free!
Simple Recipe for Hamburgers
This Simple Recipe for Hamburgers is all you need to make moist, delicious burgers every time. They are Keto, Low Carb, Gluten and Dairy Free too!
Nut Free Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
BLT Lettuce Wraps
These BLT Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Gluten Free Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the definition of comfort food; perfect for company or a favorite family side dish.
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Easy Patriotic Fudge
Easy Patriotic Fudge is just 6 ingredients and that quickly mixes up into a tasty creamy treat! You will enjoy serving this pretty festive fudge!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Egg Ham Potato Muffins
These Egg Ham Potato Muffins are only 8 ingredients and are a dump, stir and bake delicious meal prep muffin great for breakfast, snack or even lunch!
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole is a hearty meal ready in an hour. It is great for meal prep and also quick and easy to put together!
Egg Free Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Gluten Free Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the definition of comfort food; perfect for company or a favorite family side dish.
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Easy Patriotic Fudge
Easy Patriotic Fudge is just 6 ingredients and that quickly mixes up into a tasty creamy treat! You will enjoy serving this pretty festive fudge!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider is the perfect warm, spicy drink to serve for company or a relaxing night at home. It even contains healthy, apple and pumpkin!
Classic Apple Crisp
This Classic Apple Crisp is just 5 ingredients but is all of the perfect blended flavors of fall and apples. Slice the apples, combine the topping and bake to apple bliss.
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch has just 3 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you all the flavor and fun colors of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Soy Free Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Gluten Free Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the definition of comfort food; perfect for company or a favorite family side dish.
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Egg Ham Potato Muffins
These Egg Ham Potato Muffins are only 8 ingredients and are a dump, stir and bake delicious meal prep muffin great for breakfast, snack or even lunch!
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole is a hearty meal ready in an hour. It is great for meal prep and also quick and easy to put together!
Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins are our favorite for breakfast, snack, dessert or any time! They are quick to mix up and great for meal prep!
Easy Applesauce Muffins
Easy Applesauce Muffins are apple-y without having to peel apples!
They are a great snack, breakfast or dessert. They also freeze well so that is a bonus!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins are hearty, healthy and great for breakfast or a satisfying snack! Easy to make dairy free, perfect to make ahead and freezable!
Corn Free Recipes
Cheesy Zucchini Coins
Cheesy Zucchini Coins are a quick and easy to put together side dish that everyone in the family will love! Only 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
BLT Lettuce Wraps
These BLT Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Gluten Free Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the definition of comfort food; perfect for company or a favorite family side dish.
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Egg Ham Potato Muffins
These Egg Ham Potato Muffins are only 8 ingredients and are a dump, stir and bake delicious meal prep muffin great for breakfast, snack or even lunch!
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole is a hearty meal ready in an hour. It is great for meal prep and also quick and easy to put together!
Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins are our favorite for breakfast, snack, dessert or any time! They are quick to mix up and great for meal prep!
High Protein Recipes
Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
These Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps are such a simple healthy lunch option. They travel well so are perfect for lunch on the go!
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese
Instant Pot Eggplant Bolognese is a perfect comfort food and is simple to make! Meat, tomatoes, eggplant and a few other ingredients is all you need!
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole
Egg Sausage Potato Casserole is a hearty meal ready in an hour. It is great for meal prep and also quick and easy to put together!
Simple Recipe for Hamburgers
This Simple Recipe for Hamburgers is all you need to make moist, delicious burgers every time. They are Keto, Low Carb, Gluten and Dairy Free too!
Grilled Marinated London Broil
Grilled Marinated London Broil is full of flavor, Keto, low carb, gluten and dairy free, high protein and can be grilled or broiled! It can also be a freezer meal!
Marinated Steaks Freezer Meal
Marinated Steaks Freezer Meal are Keto, Low Carb, Gluten & Dairy Free, High Protein & Paleo! Freezer part is optional but so simple and helpful to make a quick and easy meal!
Best Low Carb Burgers
Best Low Carb Burgers: Low carb burgers with bacon, onion and cheese! These are a must try burger! Cook on the grill or in a skillet.
Keto Zoodles with Meatballs and Marinara Sauce
Keto Zoodles with Meatballs and Marinara Sauce: Good old spaghetti and meatballs but healthy zucchini noodles and low carb, gluten free meatballs and sauce.
Crock Pot Cooked Fresh Ham
Crock Pot Cooked Fresh Ham is easy with only 5 ingredients. It is tender, gluten & diary free and makes a lot to feed a crowd or meal prep.
Lemon Herb Baked Fish
Lemon Herb Baked Fish is a 1 carb, ready in 25 minutes, easy but pretty, healthy and delicious meal! It is a good, basic recipe for any kind of fish.
Low Fat Recipes
Easy Patriotic Fudge
Easy Patriotic Fudge is just 6 ingredients and that quickly mixes up into a tasty creamy treat! You will enjoy serving this pretty festive fudge!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins are hearty, healthy and great for breakfast or a satisfying snack! Easy to make dairy free, perfect to make ahead and freezable!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider is the perfect warm, spicy drink to serve for company or a relaxing night at home. It even contains healthy, apple and pumpkin!
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch has just 3 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you all the flavor and fun colors of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Low Carb Fall Punch
Low Carb Fall Punch has just 2 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you fall color and flavor of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
Christmas Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs
Christmas Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs are sweet and pretty for Christmas! And they are sugar free, so you don’t have worry about calories or blood sugar!
Halloween Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs
Halloween Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs are sweet and pretty for Halloween! And they are sugar free, so you don’t have worry about calories or blood sugar!
Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs
Sugar Free Deviled Jell-O Eggs: Deviled eggs but sweet and in pretty colors for your holiday celebration! And since they are sugar free, you don’t have to worry about calories or blood sugar concerns!
124 Motivational Quotes for Eating Right
Choose a few or several of the 124 Motivational Quotes for Eating Right to motivate you to eat to be healthy! I have compiled 124 Motivational Quotes for Eating Right because…
Low Sodium Recipes
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a quick and easy way to make a variety of healthy, delicious vegetables that the whole family will love!
Patriotic Truffles
These Patriotic Truffles are so delicious and have a surprise in the center! They are super easy to make with 6 ingredients and ready in a few hours.
Easy Patriotic Fudge
Easy Patriotic Fudge is just 6 ingredients and that quickly mixes up into a tasty creamy treat! You will enjoy serving this pretty festive fudge!
Orange Honey Iced Tea
Orange Honey Iced Tea is easy to make but seems like an extravagant treat! A few ingredients and 30 minutes and you will be sipping sweet refreshment!
Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Freezer Chocolate Chip Muffins are our favorite for breakfast, snack, dessert or any time! They are quick to mix up and great for meal prep!
Easy Applesauce Muffins
Easy Applesauce Muffins are apple-y without having to peel apples!
They are a great snack, breakfast or dessert. They also freeze well so that is a bonus!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins are hearty, healthy and great for breakfast or a satisfying snack! Easy to make dairy free, perfect to make ahead and freezable!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider is the perfect warm, spicy drink to serve for company or a relaxing night at home. It even contains healthy, apple and pumpkin!
Classic Apple Crisp
This Classic Apple Crisp is just 5 ingredients but is all of the perfect blended flavors of fall and apples. Slice the apples, combine the topping and bake to apple bliss.
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Punch has just 3 ingredients that are quick to mix up to give you all the flavor and fun colors of punch but without so many carbs and sugar!
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