On my recent segment on The Vine, I made some delicious breakfast pies.  Yes, pies!  However, except if you had the gourmet chocolate chip cookie in your bowl, you don't have to feel guilty about eating these pies.

Chobani Greek Yogurt is so delicious.  Did you know that the key lime pie yogurt taste like real key-lime pie?  YUM! and without all the guilt.    The peach yogurt takes delicious as well!   The Chobani peach yogurt has tidbits of real peaches in it. 

Chobani contains No Artificial Sweeteners Or Preservatives. Real Flavor With Protein And Only Natural Ingredients. It is Kosher Certified. Vegetarian Friendly. Probiotic Packed. No GMO Ingredients. Only Natural Ingredients. No Preservatives.  You can't beat this!

The Yogurt parfait or pies are so simple.   For the crust, you use the waffle bowls.  I purchased mine at Target, however, you can really find them about anywhere.  They are usually in the ice cream section near the cones.
That's your pie crust!  Next step is to simply take one of the Chobani individual yogurts and dump in the waffle bows.   I then fold in delicious nuts & seeds to give me extra fiber and anti-oxidants.  Don't forget your dark chocolate!  Top with whip cream & a cherry and you have a delicious edible pie parfait without all the guilt!

They are so pretty.   It's also nice to have a grazing board filled with fruits, nuts & cookies or whatever you like to have if you are having a party.  These make wonderful shower party snacks! 

Watch the segment on The Vine with Ashley King - will be posted on 8/3/20
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I am so excited to share this wonderful Keto recipe from my friend Maddison Couture.  She has a beautiful site where she and Braden share wonderful recipes together.  They have lots of Keto and other nutritional recipes, along with lifestyle posts!   Be sure and check them out at:  That Blogging Couple

 Who doesn't love a good pie?   Especially, when it saves us a little calories!

Here is one of their good  "summer" pie recipes, and it is KETO!  #winwin.   My sister and some others were wanting me to share some Keto recipes.    I am glad to collaborate with That Blogging Couple to bring some of them to you!

Keto Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie was always one of my favorite desserts growing up, mainly
because of the amazing tart and sweet combination. As I grew older and my family
decided to do the Keto diet, I had to adapt my classic recipe to fit a Keto crowd.
This recipe is perfect for summer and is one you can bring to any family get together
and be the star of the show—next to the lemon meringue pie, of course. On top of this
recipe being downright delicious, it is only 2.9 net carbs per slice (you get 8 slices per
pie) and 230 calories, making it a guilt-free dessert option.
Ingredients:
Pecan Pie Crust (pre-made or homemade)
Lemon Filling:
- 1 Cup Confectioners Swerve
- 1 Cup water
- Zest of 1 Medium Lemon
- ½ Cup Lemon Juice
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ½ tsp Xanthan Gum
Meringue Topping:
- ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar
- ½ Cup Confectioners Swerve
- 4 Egg Whites at Room Temp.
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Separate egg yolks and whites into two separate mixing bowls
3. In a medium pot, combine Swerve, water, and lemon and bring to a steady boil
4. Once boiling, remove from heat and let it get moderately cool
5. Once cool, add in egg yolks very slowly then return to medium heat
6. Allow to simmer for roughly 4 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken
7. Add 1 tbsp of butter at a time to the pot and let melt before adding another tbsp
8. Whisk in lemon juice and xanthan gum and once dissolved, add to pie crust
9. In your separate bowl of egg whites, add your cream of tartar
10. Beat with whisk or hand mixer until stick peaks form
11. Once stiff peaks

Enjoy!

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Sunday is baking time at my house.  I love to bake fresh goodies that will last throughout the week.  I was looking for an alternative to sugar since Greg has problems with his H1C.   I found the perfect solution in Purcane Sweetner. (ad)

This post is sponsored by Purcane, along with Brandbacker.  However, the opinions and recipes are my own.

I always bake fresh batches of chocolate chip cookies.  These are the favorites for all my family members.  I substituted the original sugar with Purcane Sweetner.  It is easy to use, and you do 1 for 1.  In other words, if you normally put in one (1) cup of sugar, you will put in one (1) cup of Purcane.   #bakedwithpurcane

The cookies came out excellent.  There was no after taste that you can often find with other sugar alternatives.  They came out exactly if I were using traditional sugar.  However, big difference is they were less in calories!  #thesweetreveloution

Purecane is an all-natural baking sweetener bakes and measures just like sugar, so it can be added to all of your  favorite recipes. There are no chemicals, no bitter aftertaste, and low glycemic index. The best part is Zero calories!  

Since the cookies came out just perfect.  I decided to try Purecane out on a pie.  I made a beautiful banana cream pie.  The recipe called for one cup of sugar to be heated on the stove top with the other custard ingredients.  I substituted the one cup of sugar for the Purecane Sweetener.    It was delicious!  This pie was a chilled pie.  Again, there was no after taste.  No one knew the difference!  

I am so thrilled with the end results that I want to share this wonderful sweetener with all of my followers.   Upon checkout you will receive 20% Off by using the code SWEET20.  Visit:  https://purecane.com/products/purecane-culinary and click on the SHOP tab to purchase.   

nI have taken some time off during this Pandemic to just "do."  Sometimes, you just need a little break to just do nothing.   We have organized our house, revamped our bathroom floors, sink hardware, etc.  They look marvelous.

I admit I have been a little depressed during this pandemic.  I am a people person.  It is so hard to stay away from friends & families.   I feel like we are in some type  of time warp.   Stuck in time, just waiting to be let out of our bubble.

My spirits were lifted today.  I got to do a Zoom recipe with Ashley King of KTHV 11 "The Vine."   She is pictured with me on top of this page.   I was appearing the first Monday each month of the show.  I really miss the in-person connection and meeting new friends.   Today, we shared some cooler lunches that you can make right at your office.   All you need is a refrigerator to keep your items cool until you are ready to mix.


P.S.  The segment is due to air possible Monday, July 13Th, 2020.  As soon as it does, I will post the link to the live segment.   This will show you exactly how we came up with these delicious recipes.


In fact, I was at the office today when we filmed this segment via Zoom.  I made two different tuna salad recipes, along with my new addiction, my spinach watermelon salad!    it is so delicious and good!  I made it the first time by accident.   I'm allergic  to strawberries and I wanted a pretty pinkish spinach salad.  So, in goes the watermelon.   We enjoyed it so much, I  make it often.

For the Tuna Salads, I made one my standard that I like to make.  The other was a Southwest Tuna Salad.  It contained chilled tuna, chilled sweet yellow corn, salsa, green onion stems, lemon juice, lemon inverted olive oil, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese.  If you like black beans, you can throw those  into the  mix.   The main thing I want to emphasize is............................................DITCH THE MAYO!    If you use the olive oils and lemon juice for your base, it is less heavy and you will not  have as many calories.   You just add a large spoon of salsa.  Salsa is low calorie and it is delicious with the tuna. 

I only use the Starkist Albacore White Tuna pouches in water!   It is the best tuna and you won't have the grease.  Be sure and chill your tuna pouches.   As soon as you buy them at the market, store them and keep them in the fridge.   This really makes the best Tuna Salad.    Tuna Salad doesn't have to contain mayo and dill pickle relish.  Switch it up.   You will be pleasantly surprised!

In my every day tuna I like to use the tuna, a hard boiled egg, Parmesan cheese, green onion leaves, tomatoes (pre-seasoned with garlic pepper), garlic pepper, black pepper, lemon juice & almonds.  It makes for a delish light lunch.   Serve it up with your favorite club crackers, chips, or just by itself!

Watermelon Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

Baby Spinach
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Pepper
Black Pepper
Watermelon chunks   
Lemon Juice
Lemon infused Olive Oil
Crispy Bacon 
Tomatoes
Green Onion Leaves
Cashews

To Make:

In a large bowl add in your fresh baby spinach.   Season with several good shakes of Lowry's garlic pepper.  Trust me, Lowry's is the best.
Add in about 1/4 cup of green onion leaves (make sure they are fresh.)  These give pretty color and a little heat.
Add in about 1/2 cup of pre-cooked crispy bacon.  (Cook your bacon crispy - place in fridge to chill  for about 30 minutes and then crumble)
Here's the best part:   Top your watermelon with black pepper!  Yes, black pepper!  Once you start eating black pepper on watermelon, you won't go back!
Top with about 1/2 cup of the Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Add in the watermelon, toss in the tomatoes (I pre-season and slice mine with the Lowry's garlic pepper)
Add in about 1 tablespoon of lemon Juice and Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the dressing.  Top with Cashews.  I use the flavored Pomegranate Cashews!  Delish!

Toss and serve!  --  This salad is so delicious!  We have been serving it often at the office.  It goes well with any meat, or by itself!

Pat's Tuna Salad

Ingredients:
3 packages large of the Starkist Albacore White Tuna in water
1 Teaspoons of Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons of Lemon Infused Olive Oil  (EVOO)
Green onion Leaves --  about 1/4 cup 
1/4 cup sliced almonds -- or just throw in as many as you like.  Don't over bear the salad.
1 Chopped Boiled Egg
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
2-3 Cherry tomatoes sliced and pre-soaked in Lowry's garlic pepper
Black Pepper -- a pinch or two

To Make:
Place your tuna in a large bowl
Fold in all ingredients and then add in your lemon juice & lemon olive oil and mix together.  Add in almonds o top and serve!      Make sure that you have chilled all your ingredients before serving.   I usually let mine chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Southwestern Tuna Salad

3 packages large of the Starkist Albacore White Tuna in water
1 Teaspoons of Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon of mild salsa
Green onion Leaves --  about 1/4 cup 
1/2 can of chilled sweet yellow corn
2-3 Good dashes of Lowry's Garlic Pepper
2-3 dashes of Black Pepper
2-3 sliced cherry tomatoes 
1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese

To Make:
Place your tuna in a large bowl
Fold in all ingredients and then add in your lemon juice & salsa  and mix together.  Fold in your other ingredients and stir.   Top with Cheddar Cheese.      Make sure that you have chilled all your ingredients before serving.   I usually let mine chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.