Author: chefalice

This recipe reminds me of visiting Tasty Treat, the local ice cream shop, as a little girl and getting my ice cream cone covered with a crispy chocolate coating.

I usually flavor this ice cream with mint extract, but you can use it as a base for any flavor of egg-free ice cream you like: simply swap the mint extract or oil for another flavor.

There is a popular drink called bulletproof coffee that many people consume when they adopt the ketogenic lifestyle. It might shock you to find out that I am not a fan of bulletproof coffee for those who are trying to lose weight. I often write about liquid calories and how they don’t trigger the proper hormones that signal satiation and fullness. Chewing our calories helps signal to the brain that we have eaten, so satiety kicks in. In addition, drinking bulletproof coffee takes you out of fasting, and fasting is what helps accelerate weight loss. This is my “chewable” version…

This is a simple way to enjoy fresh greens at their best. You can use other pasta instead if you prefer—try the sauce with bucatini or the large, flat pappardelle for a change.

Slow-roasted tomatoes are sold in vacuum packs. Sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil, may be used instead.

When I was a little girl, my big brother, Cory, taught me how to make pizza toast. It was basically an English muffin topped with pizza sauce and cheese and tossed into the oven for a few minutes. This recipe is in honor of my pizza-lovin’ brother, Cory!

You can find chili cheese dogs on many restaurant menus, including A&W, Burger King, Dairy Queen, and Wendy’s. This is my reinvention of those dogs—casserole style. This recipe is so good, there’s no need for a hot dog bun. It makes great leftovers, too!