Low-Carb Buffalo Chicken Dip

Recently I have decided to take a new approach to how I eat and have switched to a low carb eating lifestyle.  I'll go into detail in another post about all of that, but, with this new way of eating, I'm always coming up with new ways to find meals and dishes that work for me.  As an example, I have a few holiday pot luck events coming up and I wanted to come up with recipes that I would love to be able to eat.  What I enjoy about eating low carb is that I still can gnosh on foods I really like....hot wings, stuffed jalapenos, steak, creamy cheesy just about anything and of course delicious veggies (yum).  So, what's a low carb loving girl like me to bring to a holiday pot luck?....I say, Buffalo Chicken Dip.....cause it's da bomb!

This is such an easy recipe to make with just a few basic ingredients.  If you're doing low carb, check the nutritional label of the brand you're using and be sure the carb count falls within the range of your daily allowance.   Otherwise, simply use your favorite brand for the ingredients listed.

Recipe:

10 oz Cut/shredded cooked chicken
1 Cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
1 Cup Ranch Dressing
8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Cheese
1 Chopped Scallion


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Reserving 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined and pour into a baking dish.  Top with with remaining cheese.
3. Bake for 30 -  40 minutes or until bubbling.

I plan to eat these with crisp mini peppers and celery, but you can also serve it with tiny toast bites, crackers or nacho chips!

Enjoy!

Print out the recipe here.

{Back to Routine} Easy Slow Cooker Asian Pork Tenderloin with Smithfield

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Summer's over, Fall is here, school is back in session and that means I start getting back into more of a routine in my home.  Between being a wife, mom, party stylist/designer, blogger and working a full-time job (wipes sweat from brow) I have to help manage a household alongside my better half.  One thing that makes our lives less hectic are easy slower cooker meals for dinner. 

Lately, I've been on an Asian food kick.  I love how the simplest ingredients in Asian recipes makes the most flavorful and healthy dishes.  I got to thinking how much easier it would be my Crock-Pot!  So, I made this DELICIOUS slow cooker Asian Pork Tenderloin recently and just had to share!

I headed to my local Safeway and picked up a Smithfield All Natural Pork Tenderloin and all my ingredients for my meal.  I've been trying to get my family to eat healthier and the All Natural line from Smithfield certainly fit the bill.

I used some of the ingredients found in this recipe and instead of pork shoulder used tenderloin - but you could certainly use your favorite cut of pork!  I didn't use Bok Choy cause I'm not a fan of it, if it's your thing, go for it.  Following the steps in the recipe, I mixed all my ingredients together and let my Sous Chef, The Mini Diva, assist.  One other thing I am trying to get into the routine of doing is letting the kids help prepare our family meals.  Hopefully, this will make them want to eat all their dinner (crossing fingers).

Using our trusty and well-loved Crock-Pot, I let the tenderloin slow cook on low for several hours and when it was done tossed in some scallions.....YUM!

Let me say that this dish was SO GOOD!  Only thing I would personally change if I made it again is the amount of  Chinese five spice powder I used.  Its not my favorite seasoning in the world, and I maybe could have even done without it.  However, the meal was awesome and filling.....and even Mr. Picky Mr. S. digged in and gobbled it up!

We're big on Smithfield here in our house and love us a good spiral ham and bacon!  I don't believe I've ever tried the tenderloin, but it was very tender, moist and carried the flavor of the dish very well.  This recipe would also make a fabulous dish for a Pot Luck dinner or even for a holiday buffet item.  Serve it with Jasmine rice and you will not be disappointed.  I can't wait to make this again for my family!

How are you getting back to routine?  Share your tips and ideas in the comments below. 

You can pick up your own All Natural Smithfield at your local Safeway, Tom Thumb, Randalls or Genuardi and be sure to use this $1 OFF COUPON (while supplies last) towards your purchase.  You will have to register for Just4U to get access to the coupon.

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