EASY & FAST DINNER IDEAS FOR A FAMILY | LOW CARB RECIPES | FALL 2020

[@shannonbrice8012]

My daughter is allergic to sugar and I find keto recipes are about the only thing she can eat, however, it is very very expensive. This means no prepackaged anything. Even the packages that say they have no sugar will have things like corn syrup in it. Even seasoning spices have sugar in it (especially the club house taco mix). So thank you for the budget friendly keto ideas.

[@jujube2407]

Its only expensive if you make it that way! Meat and veggies without all the junk in the middle of the store is sooooo much less to have to buy!

[@samanthaacevedo3482]

We have a corgi that will literally worship whoever is in the kitchen. If he see’s me or my fiancé even heading that direction, “Ave Maria” starts playing in his little doggy brain and he comes clickety clacking into the kitchen. On the bright side, the kitchen floor does get cleaned regularly.

[@gdsgrl4468]

Samantha Neal I had a corgi growing up...I know EXACTLY what you are speaking of lol. Corgis are just THE BEST dogs lol🐶

[@carlabales5187]

Nope, You are definitely not alone. I love to see a pan full of colorful veggies. Makes me sooooo happy and hungry!

[@joannaazar7396]

Hi Christine I’m catching up on ur hundreds of videos. If the onion is strong light a candle , no more tears. Thanks again for your amazing channel. LV. NewJersey 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ronjohn9651]

If you give your squash a stab with a knife and stick it into your microwave for about 12 minutes let is cool, it is easy to slice and remove the seeds, at this point its ready to eat, if you like it a little brown put it into the oven for a little bit.

[@tracygrieve1796]

Christine have you tried PEANUT BUTTER BREAD?? 2C ap flour 1/4C sugar 4tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1-1/3C milk 1/2C peanut butter Mix dry ingredients Mix in milk Mix in peanut butter Grease loaf pan Bake 1 hr @ 325

[@pansprayers]

The onion trick - shove them in the freezer for about 15 - 20 minutes after peeling them while you prep your other veg. It will change your life.

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

One of the easiest ways to cut the big squashes, Gourds and melons is to clean out your sink. Place the produce in the sink and proceed to cut. You have better control of the food and the process overall.

[@jessicak.6794]

lol I love your style. I appreciate the channels that neatly pre-portion every spice.. but I just eyeball and throw shtuff all together when I'm cooking, so it's fun to see someone who cooks like me! new subscriber. :)

[@hannaneuschwander2774]

"I mean I'm not going to measure out my things 2 times like a savage" Uses 1/4 cup 2 times to get half a cup 😂😂😂 I love your videos!

[@samanthaburd9391]

I will use the 1/4 cup multiple times before having to dirty up extra dishes!!

[@saratruong160]

Savage is a slur against first nations people, I wish people would stop using it.

[@ZacharyMichael]

spaghetti squash in the instapot is life changing

[@FrugalFitMom]

I hope to change the world with this message ;)

[@User-90762]

@@FrugalFitMom We were gifted an instantpot earlier this year, because I cook so much. But so far the only thing I have made with it has been a delicious heart soup and some beans. I LOVE that the spaghetti squash came out so well in this video. I will add that to my options. Love your videos.

[@ashdnhie337]

I just bought a instant pot. Looking forward to doing this!!!

[@ashleyhaugh9716]

I recently got a pampered chef pressure cooker, and I have spaghetti squash on the menu coming up.... I never even thought to try it in the pressure cooker!

[@ernestinemaloy2820]

@@FrugalFitMom too bad lizzie bordens not alive she could help you out with that...that squash is a BEAST....

[@Anaphya]

As a kid my mom would give us “peanut butter spoons” for snacks or for dessert, but I remember taking full jars and just going to town. I’ve always loved peanut butter. To this day I love a spoonful of peanut butter as a snack. I try to be a bit more creative and dunk apple or banana in it but really all I want is the jar and a spoon haha.

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

I've become super addicted of late, and I try different combos with peanut butter every day, and you kknow what one I recently tried and am surprised it's just sooo goooood? Peanut butter and Nutella on the same sandwich lol yummoooooo, they combine SO WELL

[@cheriellis9215]

A spoon of peanut butter is the perfect snack. But a spoon of peanut butter covered in mini M&M’s is the perfect desert!

[@Happyscmm]

Try a spoon of peanut butter with some Nutella. I thought pb by itself was the bomb but oh my goodness the Nutella takes it to a whole different level. Haha.

[@Anaphya]

Munkastrap4 Ooh I love Nutella too! I used to make Nutella and peanut butter sandwiches as a teenager but my heart belongs to banana and peanut butter sandwiches now! Haha

[@Anaphya]

Cheri Ellis mmmm I don’t have mini m&ms but I do have raisinets. You have inspired me!

[@future.homesteader]

A cleaver that you hit with a mallet helps on hard squash. 2 ounces butter is 1/2 a cube or 4 tablespoons.

[@DrGabber]

I cut raw spaghetti squashes with a big cleaver and use a rolling pin as a mallet. Pro tip - if your wife is a baker, don't use her good rolling pin or you will be buying her a new one 😁

[@antiantipoda]

On cutting onions: I sometimes prep a kilo or two of onions, so I really have tested tricks to avoid crying. The best one is ventilation - open up windows and set a fan blowing across the cutting board. When you have already started crying, what I do is I wash my hands, wash my face and blow my nose. That seems to lead to a faster recovery. On a long cutting session, I end up using both. I hope it helps.

[@amandashipley3284]

Love the insta pot spaghetti squash idea!!! I use spaghetti squash so many ways ....sauteed with butter & pancake syrup. .open boat with black beans, shredded cheese & salsa .....with feta & shredded chicken.....yum yum...could go on forever. I so enjoy your energy & videos.

[@33snowgal]

If you arnt low carb the broccoli and chicken is great with potatos. Also freezes well.

[@zoe0abundant]

You may have already done a kitchen organization video I don't know of, but can you show where you store your kitchen appliances? (Bosch mixer, 2 instant pots, blender, etc.)

[@okbookgirl]

You can take your sugar/sweetener and food processor and make powdered sugar instead of buying it separate.

[@cfriday2day]

Spaghetti Squash Air Fryer 4 minutes each side of circle slices!!! With seasoning of course

[@CultJam999]

You talk like me, haha. 🤣😅 I reverse words and the other day hubby asked if I was having a stroke. Nope, my brain just works double the speed of my mouth so words get discombobulated. 😁😏

[@stephaniebriggs9346]

mamalisachele lol , sounds like my hubby!

[@francihenderson8526]

Technically I don’t think that is considered butterflying since you cut all the way through. I think when you butterfly it, you have to leave a hinge...like a book. You are just cutting them in half.

[@ashleymolina2177]

Christine can I say that I absolutely love you!!! I have been watching you for months and I just wish I had you as a friend! You are literally my spirit animal!

[@MyThreePrettyPennies]

Love your humor! Yes! Our almost 3 year old puts his hands in the peanut butter and Nutella jars. He also goes into the refrigerator and sucks on the syrup and ranch bottles!

[@brittanymiller123]

Christine: I do not recommend this. please do not do this at home. Me: *clicks like 😂

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Cutting the end off that spaghetti squash had me laughing out loud! 🤣

[@toiobie7674]

You my dear are a great way to start my day. The humor is on point. I love your videos from the topic to the presentation. Definitely trying the chicken with the cream cheese. Be blessed keep the videos coming.

[@Sbrisart21]

"ANCESTORS GUIDE ME" I am deceased! 🤣🤣🤣

[@emilyaranda8907]

Keep your onions in the fridge until you're ready to cut them and also don't cut off the root end! That is what makes you cry. Just do one clean slice through the middle(cutting through both ends of the onion) and keep the root end intact while you chop from the other side. I promise you'll see a huge difference.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I grew tomatoes and peppers from seeds I saved from store bought produce (regular, not organic produce) and they turned out great. Save the seeds from your tomatoes, dry them out on a paper towel and then put the paper towel in an envelope (the seeds will be stuck to it) and you will have seeds for next year.

[@briellecrane1640]

tip for cutting spaghetti squash! make a dotted line with the knife first and then go for the chop(: makes life way easier

[@FrugalFitMom]

Great tip!

[@LordMama]

I can’t stop laughing at “Ancestors! Guide me!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WeightlossMummyUK]

100% honest I wear goggles when I cut onions and I do mine in the food processor which also helps.

[@MusingsofaCat10]

You need one of those yellow pampered chef squishy measuring cup things for like pb/molasses, anything thick and/or sticky, they're awesome!

[@butterflyzero23]

I noticed it was called Togarashi shrimp. So the seasoning was probably Togarashi, which is a spice blend of Japanese chili peppers, ginger, and seaweed. You can buy it on Amazon. I cant usually find specialty ingredients at my local store.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thanks for the info, it was SO yummy!

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

The seeds are great roasted like pumpkin seeds. I use Mrs Dash Chipotle seasoning on mine.

[@elizabethwagner7880]

My mom only ever bought measuring cup sets that included 2/3 and 3/4 and I remember being appalled when I moved out and had to search everywhere to find my own set.

[@xchristena]

"I feel like I'm gonna chop off a finger" I feel like you're gonna chop off a finger too 🤣

[@databass9545]

The only thing I don’t like about these meal kits is the environmental impact it has/leaves. There is just too much package that isn’t recyclable, and even if it was, it would probably never make it there. Also, just the gas and emissions it leaves while transporting.

[@searraalizabeth]

I came across one of your videos on my recommendations page. I watched it and I became HOOKED!!!! I have been binge watching all your vids for the past 2 days. 😅 I am in love! You inspired me to try and use up what I have in my freezer/pantry and not going and buying more of the same stuff I already have!! Also, I think it’s funny that you are from TX and moved to ID; I am from ID and now live in the “fabulous” oil fields of West Texas 😂

[@strawberryme08]

I love spaghetti squash I eat it with chicken and pesto, tomato sauce and hamburger, and I put it in the blender with a few dates and coconut and coconut milk and a few drops of stevia and heat it like a mush for breakfast it’s warm and good!

[@glendacorr8556]

LMAO "Fork it with a fork" best line ever!!

[@samanthazehr9965]

My 3 kids would sit on the couch, each with a spoon, my daughter in the middle holding the peanut butter jar. Delicious!!

[@mrsem331]

I’ve spent the past few days looking for low carb family meals so this is perfect!!

[@nicole1184]

Not to take away from Christine.... but I found a great Keto Big Mac salad that is yummy. That low carb life.com. Total yum. I didn’t have the sugar free ketchup. The sauce is bomb! This is the second keto Big Mac recipe I’ve tried and I don’t need to try any others. Amazing!

[@sonjamccart1269]

Hard skinned squash - put in hot oven for 10 minutes, then turn it off. Let it cool and then you can cut into it easily.

[@kristyh982]

FYI if you want longer “noodles” cut it in half the short way.

[@koffeekat8106]

Your energy in this video is amazing! I love your videos! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@paulamccarthy2177]

Wash it, pierce the skin and put it on a roasting dish in the oven with a little oil rubbed over it for about an hour or so or until soft, I do this with butternut squash and it’s lovely

[@KatyInNH]

If the stem of the squash had been broken off, it likely would have fit. Sometimes I put squash in a garbage bag and drop it on the garage floor! Works great with blue Hubbard squash!

[@denisechristiansen4633]

OMG I was fearing for your fingers! 😱 The cooking show America’s Test Kitchen recommended using a RUBBER mallet to “hammer” the knife through hard to cut squashes, thereby saving the cook a trip to the ER lol ❤️

[@samanthabasham9222]

My husband gave me the best tip of cutting onions straight down and up. Now I don't cry when I cut onions. 😁 Also, I absolutely love all the movie quotes!

[@Cagecreations]

Also don’t know if someone mentioned. But you can toast up the seeds in oil and salt and eat them. Very tasty.

[@pattyk101]

1 stick of butter is 1/4 pound (4 oz) so the peanut butter recipe needed half a stick.

[@keciastarks1630]

Diacon Radish is a staple in Asian Eating. I love pickled Diacon salad.

[@crystalchivers2079]

You can put an onion in the microwave for 30-45 seconds and it will stop the eyes from watering. I cut up a 10lb bag of Costco onions in less than 1 hour using this trick. Worked perfectly! Just make sure you do 1 onion at a time.

[@Ucongold]

Sgaghetti squash. Poke it a bunch of times with the knife, then throw in the microwave for 3 minutes and you can cut it way easier.

[@sharonschlegel2999]

Oh my word...... those peanut butter bars are already in my fridge and the chicken parmesan has replaced an item on this week's menu 🙂🙂 thank you for some great ideas

[@sherilynalexnder897]

I'm always thrilled for you when you nail sponsored vids!!! Especially meal delivery kits, cuz helllooo, family of six and you rarely go out to eat, which I totally respect cuz neither do we for lots of reasons -- including pre-Covid.

[@JenninKanata]

Love these low-carb meals to give you ideas. We have tried chef's plate here in Canada a couple times since the pandemic most times it's good sometimes we just skip a few weeks because the meals are too easy things I could do at home. But that shrimp dish looks really good

[@MrsPink64]

I cut my spaghetti squash right down the middle, scoop out the seeds, and cook it for 20 minutes with the 1 cup water in the instant pot.

[@LovelyMrsLong]

Another video for me! We recently took a lot of financial hits and it's been super hard to get back to liking saving instead of feeling restricted. You are helping me so so much. My husband and I have both done significant weight-loss on locarb and intermittent fasting. He's actually gone down from 500 to 200lbs we both were diagnosed w diabetes at 29 and were just starting our family. We decided not to restrict our money while changing our lifestyle now I'm working down to a set budget amount starting Aug 1 ! Shopping in my pantry has been a great tip for me. Omg I have so much I didn't even realize I wasn't using!

[@melissap.696]

Tip to EASILY cut a spaghetti squash..... use a paring knife and do tiny cuts all the way around in the line for the big knife. Sooooo much easier. Not really sure why its so much easier. But it is.

[@purplehaze937]

You need a super sharp knife to cut onions without crying. The chemical is released when you break through the onion. The duller the knife, the tougher the break and it lets out a lot of that chemical.

[@notacanadian278]

I have a designated saws all blade that I use for cutting squash and other big foods.

[@AB-zr8pu]

Last year i did end up with a volunteer tomato growing out of one of the holes in my compost bin. It floweres but no fruit. Also, i just binges the entire series so your valley tournament 1984 tee shirt made my day

[@chrishelleward9133]

Lol. I love love watching your videos! You crack me up and inspire me at the same time! Thank you for sharing!

[@atdepaulis]

Haha I love it... my words have been all jumbled this week too lol and yes the low carb desserts are pricey.... I try to keep the desserts to about once a month... like during “that special time “ of the month 🤪😂

[@AdrianJade]

I share all the chicken trimmings with the pups. I cut off all the fat and tendons. I usually boil it for them, but they will eat it raw too

[@christie8273]

You can roast spaghetti squash seeds just like pumpkin seeds. Oil, salt, seasoning, bake for a couple minutes until crispy :)

[@JHelynG]

Put the onions in the freezer for a few minutes and it will help with the crying.

[@shawnashockney4413]

If you buy the great value brand natural brand it has no sugar

[@machristenson]

Another great way to make spaghetti squash is to cut into rings, drizzle with oil, and bake. Scramble in the "ring" and top with whatever

[@haveyougotyourtowel]

Try a heavy serrated edge, like a bread knife, and slowly saw it. It's easier. Or a knife and technique you use for watermelon. You could also microwave it briefly to make it softer. Chilled onions are easier on the eyes, although the fridge isn't ideal for longterm storage.

[@quotidian5077]

I have thrown tomatoes into my compost and laid out the fresh soil and had tons of tomatoes growing. Maybe too many...

[@vanessadolby574]

I am so glad to hear that my kid wasn't the only one caught eating peanut butter straight from the jar.

[@ashleyw3434]

I love meal kits that have new to you ingredients!!!

[@dradcliffe]

Re Dogs. Mine love veggies. If they hear the knife hit the cutting board they are under my feet. Right now my okra is coming in like crazy and that seems to be their favorite veggie. Too bad we don't have it all year long!

[@Cajelais2024]

omg my chihuahua does that too

[@rhiahlMT]

Several of our dogs love veggies. One, will eat a small plate of salad, lettuce and all. The other a total cucumber freak. All but one, LOVES cantaloupe. One loves carrots but will only eat the shredded kind. Hates chunks. All of it raw.

[@ayela562]

My dogs come running when they hear me open the crisper drawer in the fridge 😂

[@inesolujic2534]

Do you have an okra recipe you'd like to share? I actually bought okra for the first time ever at the store yesterday and am looking for a good recipe :) I've heard it's good crispy (like baked or in an air fryer).

[@dradcliffe]

@@inesolujic2534 i do mine in the air fryer. I wash it, cut it, dust it in flour, then an egg wash and the bread crumbs that I season up with whatever I feel like tossing in it. I spray it with olive oil spray and put it on the French fry setting. Shake after about 6 minutes and spray again- just a spritz- and give it 5-10 more minutes. Delish!

[@cindyrae3423]

Love your videos, found your channel this week. Peanut butter is the best snack, I've caught all of my kids with fingers in the pb jar, now it's the grandkids. Lol

[@wendiebeall7627]

Well hello Christine I was making my grocery list to include low carb dinners and you pop up yay thank you!!!! And Aldi has spaghetti squash for .69/lb this week!

[@Euclid196491664]

Although you had me giggling with your squash cutting adventure...may I suggest using a serrated knife like a bread knife to cut thick skinned squashes? Takes a smidge longer but less chance of losing control of the knife.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

I use those tools in the pumpkin carving kit you buy for Halloween --- works GREAT. www.walmart.com/ip/Pumpkin-Masters-Pumpkin-Carving-Kit-15-piece-Halloween-Pumpkin-Carving-Kit/835066787?wl13=1784&selectedSellerId=0

[@Swishy2003]

First time I’m not about 4 years late to one of your videos 😂 Glad your channel is growing and getting the attention that it deserves!

[@heatherthomas7821]

Glad to get the tip about the spaghetti squash. I actually bought onion goggles from Amazon, and they really work. Swimming goggles would work also, I'm sure. My neighbor and I would chop side by side and she never suffered. We realized she was wearing contacts and that kept her from being effected, hence the onion goggles. Ate a lot of daikon when stationed in Japan. Pickled daikon is wonderful too.

[@MrsSoniaElaine]

Microwave your spaghetti squash for a few minutes before you try to cut it and then drop it in the instapot. It makes it so much easier!!

[@tinahartsfield5162]

I put my water or broth in my Instant Pot with the setting on sautee as I get my food prepared, this helps it come to pressure faster.

[@mandischwindt6127]

Spaghetti squash hack when you can't cut it. Poke some holes into the skin and microwave it to soften it up. Times may vary

[@imReborn08]

Will definitely be sharing this with my sister we do a low carb diet and love your videos!!! Hey from WV 😁

[@lorisarchet7732]

You just changed my world with the Spaghetti Squash!!🤯🤯🤯

[@nancyfarkas3592]

My cats LOVE chicken. Every time I have it for dinner they literally sit and wait for me to give them some.

[@rgraham1946]

Love the keto low carb being a diabetic... thank you and again appreciate your mom’s knowledge.. keep on keep on ♥️

[@qwaychou8561]

Not sure if someone has told you by now, aa this is an older video and i juat found your channel, but when cutting onions, do not cut tge root end off until youve chopped tge rest of it. Best of luck! Thanks for having some keto videos

[@aggiegirl9210]

If you lay a dishtowel down (folded a couple times) under your spaghetti squash, it doesn't roll around as much as you cut. You can worry about cutting a finger off a little bit less 😉😂

[@richardrybicki749]

This is Mary from Florida and I grow my own onions I refrigerate them first if I'm using them fresh I freeze them if I'm using them for cooking no tears.

[@brandyvalenzuela7762]

By far one of your cutest videos! Love you T-shirt’s . Love that you are real and raw on you videos.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thank you so much!!

[@mandypierson2462]

When I cut onions and know the juices are going to start flying I chew on a piece of white bread it works just a suggestion!

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Wowza!!! How on earth does that work??

[@mariewilson345]

Slice onions next to a gas stove with the burner on...it helps keep you from tearing up.

[@donnabradshaw5200]

My grandmother told me years ago to hold a wooden stick match between my lips and IT WORKS!

[@donnamullins2089]

Spray measuring cup before you add peanut butter or honey. Slides right out. Presto change o

[@Mrsmellis2015]

I always rinse my onions when cutting and never cry. You rinse on big cuts and peeling. Leave the “butt” on it. I cut the tip off, rinse (and knife) cut in half, rinse (and knife) peel off skin, rinse Then cut my slices and or chop. Rinse knife and cutting board asap.

[@bethanyhall1524]

We have food allergies, mine is sugar, yeast and my daughter wheat and eggs. So that dessert was a great recipe for us. We just keep those ingredients on hand. But I use coconut palm sugar.

[@bonniemccain5158]

At least you didn't have to deal with a flying wasp.

[@FrugalFitMom]

😂

[@Saras_place]

Hay wasp just wanted front row seat to the show