Tomato and Cream soup

garden fresh roma tomatoes, about a dozen (peels removed, frozen fine)
1 quart chicken broth
1 minced onion
2 tsp "justice" from penzeys
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup cream
salt

boil tomatoes in broth. Puree in blender on low so there are still a few little chunks. Add spices and bay leaf, boil for 15 minutes. remove bay leaves, add cream. Then add salt to taste (a couple tsps at least?)

Serve with jalopeno cheese bread or cheese toast or breadsticks.

Banana Cake

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/banana-cake/

Banana cake

This was good. I topped it with sweetened whipped cream with a ~3 tablespoons of peanut butter in it. Was a nice combo.

Baked meatballs

https://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/best-ever-easy-baked-meatballs/
meatballs

These were quick and easy. I used 85/15 ground beef and it made it SOOO good and helped fry the onions in the oven. Definitely would do this again. I also baked it for 20-25 minutes at 400.

Instant Pot Lentils

https://www.rainbowplantlife.com/blog/how-to-cook-lentils-in-the-instant-pot

6 minutes
twice water for lentils

with onion and salt.

Pear Balsamic pizza

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/18331/easy-pear-pizza-recipe-with-balsamic-and-walnuts/
Pear balsamic pizza

This is my favorite pizza, but it's not popular with my 2 and 5 year old. I don't add the brown sugar and i used a vidalia onion. You can do 1-2 pears depending on what needs to be used. I used pecans too.

2023 note: My former 5 year old has been converted to this pizza. My former 2 year old remains skeptical. I used balsamic glaze and regular yellow onion. Entry in mfp.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers with Spaghetti Squash

https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/keto-sheet-pan-sausage-peppers-whole-30/
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers with Spaghetti Squash

So good!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/soft-chewy-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/

I made this as written except i used 1 cup of lily's dark chocolate chips which are stevia sweetened. The cookies were sweet but not as sweet as regular oatmeal cookies, but I liked them and it was perfect. Will remember this recipe.

Cardamom Rose Gingerbread Cake

https://www.cardamomandtea.com/blog/cardamom-rose-gingerbread-cake

Cardamom Rose Gingerbread Cake

A really good cake. I had a hard time tasting the Cardamom or rose water, even in the frosting, and this was a bit too much work for something I don't notice. I probably won't make it again unless I have some extra rose water again. It was a strong cake that isn't too sweet, which was nice.

I used cardamom seeds and ground them myself for the best flavor.

Norwegian Meatballs

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/norwegian-meatballs/

Norwegian Meatballs

I made a half batch for a ward function and it filled an entire sheet pan. It was delicious. Should definitely make again! The gravy was good too.

Short Rib Ragu

https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/keto-short-rib-ragu-instant-pot-sckc/

Short Rib Ragu

This was good, flavorful, I halved the recipe and used stewed tomatoes instead of whole. 1 hour wasn't long enough for the meat to fall off the bone, I would add another 20 or 30 minutes to the time next time. Served it over pasta (and zoodles), but I think rice would soak up the sauce better.

Potato Latkes, using hash browns

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/potato-pancakes-quick-version-354683

Double this recipe and use a 30 oz bag of hash brown shredded potatoes. Turned out terrific! I left out the parsley because i didn't have it. Skillet number 7 heat.

Potato Latkes, using hash browns

Mushroom Frittata

https://thestonesoup.com/blog/2018/09/25/mushroom-rosemary-frittata/
Mushroom Frittata

I lined a 9x13 dish with freezer paper (plastic up) and used thyme instead of rosemary, plus increased eggs to 9 and put in in mozzarella and cottage cheese. The min baking time was perfect.

Creamy and Crunchy Broccoli Salad

https://northernnester.com/creamy-crunchy-broccoli-salad-thm/
Creamy and Crunchy Broccoli Salad

This was terrific. I put in half the stevia, half mayo and half sour cream. David, Ila, and I liked it. Hank and Clyde liked the bacon but wouldn't eat broccoli...yet.

Sugar free cream cheese frosting

https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/low-carb-sugar-free-cream-cheese-frosting/
Sugar free cream cheese frosting

I made 2/3 of this batch and still had some left after frosting a 9x11 carrot cake. It turned out great, David didn't notice the sweetener which means its a winner! I used only swerve confectioners in it (in the amount called for) and did not add stevia.

Cherry Muffins

https://www.thespruce.com/basic-cherry-muffins-3052725

These were good, not too sweet which was a plus. I used a can of sour cherries for a double batch, did not chop. It fit in a 9x13 and cooked quickly. Would make again!