My mom is a mango fanatic, so I wasn’t surprised when I received a text from her with a picture of some mango cookies that she picked up at a local restaurant. My first thought was how delicious and summery that sounded and after looking […]
I have to admit, I am a frittata fanatic. The Cowboy…not so much. The texture of baked eggs is just not his thing but, I believe in my heart of hearts, that this frittata could forever change his mind. I know it’s just eggs and […]
I am all for shortcuts in the kitchen and while those jarred roasted red pepper come in handy in a pinch, there is nothing like the real thing! The flavor is just out of this world. I use roasted red peppers all of the time. […]
If you are a cheese lover, Jalapeno Mexican Fudge is your dream come true! Mom #2 has been making Jalapeno Mexican Fudge for as long as I can remember. We always made a huge batch before any big family get together, especially our big family […]
Southern Sauteed Summer Squash is by far one of my favorite summer dishes. It is light & healthy, quick & easy, complements any meal and is SUPER delicious! We eat a ton of zucchini around here all year round but it seems like when summer […]
Yep, I have Celiac Disease. I was diagnosed only a few months ago, even though I had a feeling for years that this could be the answer to all of my off the wall health problems. I have always known that my odd problems all […]
Nothing quite revives a sweltering hot summer day in Texas better than a cool, refreshing glass of fresh lemonade. There is just nothing quite like it! Pomegranate Mint Lemonade takes this refreshing summer drink over the top. Tart, cool, sweet and sour…it is lemonade at […]
Creamy, cheesy, spicy spaghetti squash? Yes please!! Say hello, to South of the Border Spaghetti Squash! It all started when I had a great idea for some leftover pulled pork…at least it was great in theory. I thought a southwest enchilada version of green chili […]
Have you ever made a mistake in the kitchen that turned out to be freakin’ amazing? That is just how this Creamy Garlic Feta dressing was born! A few weeks ago, I was on a mission to dress up some fresh corn on the cob […]
It’s tough going out to eat these days….I realize now why we only went out on very special occasions as a kid. Feeding a family of four (or more) at a restaurant can get expensive! We definitely don’t go out as much as we used […]
Like most Texans, I have definite opinions about how certain foods should be. Guacamole is one of them. It is one of my favorite things…I could (and have) eaten it by the spoonful. A fresh warm corn tortilla wrapped around authentic and simple Texas Guacamole…heaven. […]
King Ranch Chicken has been a staple comfort food dish for me since childhood. It was always one of those dishes I would hope my mom was making for dinner on the weekend. As a kid, it always seemed to be a process putting the […]
I’m Emilie... I'm a 7th generation Texas girl with a long-time love of food and cooking and some definite hippie tendencies! I'm also a mom, a wife, a former restaurateur, Celiac, outdoor enthusiast and an eternal optimist. Here you will find keto & low carb recipes that are always gluten free and a glimpse into our crazy, busy Texas ranch life! Yep...I live on a game ranch in the middle Texas with my husband, The Cowboy, and our two girls. You could say we life live a modern ranch lifestyle with a healthy keto & low carb twist! When I’m not cooking for hungry ranch guests, I'm busy creating simple, family friendly keto and low carb recipes, focused on using the resources around us, like the wild game we harvest and veggies we grow right here on the ranch. After years of struggling with numerous health issues, this way of eating has literally given me my life back. It’s also ignited a passion to help others on the same path to find the best versions of themselves. I’m so glad you found me!
