Enchiladas are definitely comfort food here in South Texas! It seems like everyone has their favorite Tex-Mex spot to grab their favorite enchiladas or Mexican food of choice. My love of cheese enchiladas goes way back to my childhood. On Friday nights, my parents always took […]
We eat a lot of ground meat in our house, probably because after hunting season we typically have quite a bit of ground pork or venison in the freezer to use. One of my favorite shortcuts in the kitchen is to make a big […]
Texans love their beef…anyway they can get it. In particular, a thick cut steak right off the grill. Now, I know that everyone has a steak preference…ribeye, T-bone, filet and everyone has a special marinade or technique for cooking their “famous steaks”. Well I am not […]
Today, during my weekly shopping trip with the girls, I asked a routine question “Maddie, do you have everything you need for your lunches?” “Well, Mom I want something different…I’m tired of ham in my lunch. Can you make me that stuff with the feta, […]
Melted. Leek. Frittata. I should not have to say another word. I have always, even as a child, loved quiche but as a low carb girl, I have ditched the crust for the Italian cousin of quiche, the frittata. Frittatas have to be one […]
I have an unnatural fondness for pimento cheese. It is a southern staple but, for me, it is one of those foods that just takes me back to my childhood. I remember there always being a container in our fridge next to the package of […]
Chicken salad. For a long time, I never dared to try it when it was served because I knew what I liked… and if I was anywhere other than home I wasn’t sure what I was going get. Canned chicken? Fruit? Sweet? Onions? Nuts? Truth […]
It was only a few years ago that I discovered my hatred of this popular, unassuming green. I grabbed a quick salad at a small salad bar in town and instead of choosing the boring iceberg, I went with the fresh looking mixed greens. I […]
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!
