Author: Minnie

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Crockpot Ground Beef and Veggie Stew

I modified an existing “poor man’s” beef stew recipe years ago and it’s definitely one of our favorites! It’s easy – put all the ingredients in a slow cooker and let it cook all day. The house will smell amazing and then you’ll have a delicious, hearty and comforting dish ready for dinner! I typically […]

Side Dishes

Low Carb Cheesy Garlic & Broccoli Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite fall foods! It’s hearty and satisfies my cravings for pasta. I love to experiment with it and have made it covered in marinara sauce and cheese, with shrimp and alfredo sauce, and even as a squash “pad thai.” Plus, it yields large quantities and is budget-friendly! I’ll admit, […]

Dinner

Keto Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Beef

Fall is here! I love hearty meals in the fall and especially those I can put into the slow cooker in the morning with minimal effort and have a delicious meal ready for me when I’m done with work. My uncle used to make shredded BBQ every year during the holidays and it’s always been […]

Dessert

Keto Chocolate Chip “Cookies” with 1 net carb!

Who doesn’t love warm, soft chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven? I’ve tried a few keto chocolate chip cookie recipes, but found most of them to be time consuming and disappointing because the consistency just seemed off to me. My husband and I are obsessed with the Kirkland protein bars from Costco. We […]

Side Dishes

4 Ingredient Cucumber Salad – Keto|Low-Carb

I literally ate this cucumber salad every single day this summer! It’s light, refreshing, quick, easy and SO delicious! It’s the perfect side dish or can be eaten by itself. And, did I mention that it only has 4 ingredients, takes less than 5 minutes to make and it’s inexpensive?! Plus, it’s only 4 net […]

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Welcome to MenuByMinnie!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m Minnie and I love to cook and eat! My husband and I are on a journey to lose weight and live healthier lives. We follow a keto|low-carb lifestyle. Since I work full-time, I prefer recipes that are quick and easy. And, since we count our pennies, I try […]