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So yesterday came and went, and I wasn't feeling too hot.  I'm here today, though! And I have an amazing recipe that will be a hit at any family get together.  This recipe makes A LOT of mousse, but no worries! There won't be any left over by the end of the night ;) (Sorry for the not so pretty photo!) Pumpkin Mousse (Low Carb, No Sugar Added, Diabetic & Keto Friendly!) 8 oz. Neufchatel Cheese, softened 8 oz. Marscapone Cheese 1 1/2 c. canned pumpkin (NOT canned pumkin pie) 2/3 c. liquid Splenda (If you have the little squirt bottle, it's about 32 squirts!) 2 c. Heavy Whipping Cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground allspice Just a dash of ground nutmeg Just a dash of ground clove 14 - 1/2 cup serving dishes (I like the little plastic cups, or 1/2 cup mason jars!) In a bowl use a mixer to combine neufchatel and marscapone until smooth. Beat in canned pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, an...

Y'all.... the Holiday Seasons is official among us! We've made it through Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. We're well on our way into the Christmas/Hannukah season now! Sometimes it's fun to shake things up.... but coming up with your own recipe can be a headache! So shake things up this holiday season and try my amazing Orange Cranberry Chutney! Ingredients you'll need: 1- 12oz. bag of fresh cranberries 1 orange (you'll need about 1/2 tsp of the zest) 1 tbsp. orange juice (you can use the orange from the zest, or bottled) 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon A dash of ground clove 1/4 c. cold water What to do: In a pot over medium heat add water and cranberries. Keep an eye on your cranberries, and stir them frequently! After a little while they will start to pop! When about half of your cranberries have popped, add your orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Continue heating and stirring. Once all the cr...

Imagine, it's Sunday morning. Last week was rough, and you could use a simple dinner idea that everyone will love. Queue Chile Verde. It's simple, and delicious. And my recipe isn't necessarily the traditional way to make it, but amazing nonetheless! Here's what you'll need: 2 lb. pork loin roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 1 - 16oz. jar salsa verde (we used Pace, but you can use any brand you trust!) 1 - 7oz. can diced green chiles (we used store brand for this one) 3 lg. red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes (Russets also work well with this meal, so use what you have or looks good at the store this week!) 1 tbsp. minced garlic (if you want to mince it yourself, it's about 3 cloves fresh garlic) 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Salt & Pepper, to taste Steps! (Some of which have photos!) Wash and cube your potatoes. You want each piece to be about 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Toss 'em in the crock pot. I...