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Whipped Coffee (Dalgona Coffee)

Whipped Coffee (AKA Dalgona Coffee) is the South Korean drink made from instant coffee and sugar that’s taken Instagram and TikTok by storm. It’s fluffy, airy, cloud-like, and will keep you going all day. WHAT IS WHIPPED COFFEE? Basically an opposite-latte, whipped coffee is served by spooning an aerated, creamy coffee mixture over milk and…

Mashed Cauliflower

This mashed cauliflower recipe is more than a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. It’s a creamy, cheesy, garlicky side dish that’s completely delicious in its own right. As we all know, things are weird right now. I had some posts I’d planned to get to you this week but I think all of our plans…

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan

This simple sheet pan dinner is filled with flavor (but low in carbs) thanks to andouille sausage and Cajun-spiced shrimp and vegetables. It’s incredibly fast and easy for a weeknight dinner or meal prepping, and you can swap out the green beans, zucchini, and bell peppers for any veggies you have in the fridge! I’ll…

Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Sweet Mustard Glaze

The easiest, tastiest corned beef dinner is made right in your crock pot. This Slow Cooker Corned Beef recipe will give you tender, juicy meat every time, but don’t stop there! Brush with a simple (but boldly flavorful) sweet mustard glaze, then broil for just a few minutes to amp up the flavor before serving….

Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

Tostones are crispy, savory, salty, golden coins of pure deliciousness. Popular throughout the Caribbean, twice-fried plantains are a snack that will make you feel like you’re walking on sunshine. And once you know all the tricks, they’ll come out perfectly every time. It’s no secret that I didn’t grow up in the Caribbean, but (probably…

Mojo Verde (Canarian Green Mojo Sauce)

I’m not exaggerating– Prepare to put Mojo Sauce on EVERYTHING. This version, called Mojo Verde, is a tangy, garlicky, herb and chile pepper sauce that adds fresh-flavored magic to all it touches. Added bonus: it only takes a few minutes to make. WHAT IS MOJO SAUCE? Mojo is an uncooked, fresh and vibrant sauce that’s…