This is another simple Keto approved recipe that the entire family loves. This keto approved stuffed chicken is to die for! It is very easy to make and the feta cheese gives it a bit of a tang, that even the kids enjoy. I have made this recipe for friends and visiting family members and it is always a hit.
Ingredients
4 Chicken Breasts
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz feta cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cups spinach
salt
pepper
If you wish to switch things up, you can substitute mozzarella cheese in place of the feta cheese – this will remove the tangy taste (which I personally love!). I highly recommend buying block cheese and shredding it yourself. You would be surprised by how many hidden carbs are in pre-shredded cheeses to stop them from sticking.
I have even added in bacon bits to this recipe before. Yum!
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cut chicken breasts so they are almost almost split through, but leave them like a pocket.
Combine cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic powder, and spinach. (I use my hands because it is easier than utensils).
Place chicken breasts in baking dish and fill with cheese and spinach mix.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
Enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Only 5 carbs per serving!
This recipe is super easy to make. Just check out my video below to see.
Keto Approved Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe
An easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love.
4 Chicken Breasts
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz feta cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cups spinach
salt
pepper
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Cut chicken breasts so they are almost almost split through, but leave them like a pocket.
Combine cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic powder, and spinach. (I use my hands because it is easier than utensils).
Place chicken breasts in baking dish and fill with cheese and spinach mix.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake for 45 minutes uncovered.
Enjoy!
You can easily add ingredients like tomato or bacon bits!
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The season finale of Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger was last night and it blew me away. Full warning, this article has some minor spoilers. Minor meaning what I am going to touch on is a big deal – for Season 2. It will give away a character we lost in this episode and touch on a new one that was introduced. So if you have not seen this episode yet and want to go in to it completely in the dark, stop reading now. If not, keep on going.
MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER – Freeform’s “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” stars Emma Lahana as Detective O’Reilly. (Freeform/Frank Ockenfels)
O’Rielly No Longer
At the end of Cloak & Dagger we see Connors shoot (and presumably kill) Detective O’Reilly. Then, at the very end, the stinger if you will, we see her emerge from the lake looking, well, different. She has crazy eyes and was obviously infected with whatever Roxxon has been drilling for. I knew immediately that this was a big deal. But, as I have admitted in the past, I know nothing about Cloak & Dagger from the comics. All I know about them is what we see in the big crossover events. Nope, I have never given their stand alone comics a chance. But I have a feeling all of that will change now.
Who is Mayhem?
A quick Google search of the name O’Rielly brought me right to a lot of information about a character from the comics – Mayhem. Her backstory reveals that she was indeed a detective that learned to trust Cloak & Dagger. In the comics, the divine pairing gets their powers from some pharmaceutical company’s experiments. And in the comics, O’Reilly goes to investigate one of their warehouses. She is exposed to a gas and then dies. Cloak & Dagger find her and use their darkness and light to try to revive it. It appears unsuccessful, but she then reemerges as Mayhem.
Her powers? She exudes a gas from her pores that have a paralyzing and hypnotic effect. It seems like Mayhem is a very gray character – not so black and white. She is a villain and a vigilante. I have a feeling she will be a major part of Season 2 – and I cannot wait for it.
What Cloak & Dagger comics should I read to get a background on Mayhem?
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My girls are getting a little older – they are 5 and 7 now. My husband and I know that it is only a matter of time before they are out of the house, so we have family time every night. We play games, but we also cuddle up and watch a show or two. One of our favorite series to watch is Steven Universe. It is something that the entire family can enjoy. It is appropriate for kids, but the plot is really entertaining to adults. We were excited to get an advance copy of the latest DVD, Steven Universe: The Heart of the Crystal Gems, and we binged it in just two days. Yes, it was that good.
About The Heart of the Crystal Gems
Fans everywhere can now take home the most talked-about adventure of the critically-acclaimed Cartoon Network original series when Steven Universe: The Heart of the Crystal Gems arrives on DVD August 14. The series will never be the same after the jaw-dropping revelations of this explosive story arc. Including 5 episodes from last week’s linear event (one of which is extended) plus 5 additional episodes, this DVD collection allows viewers to revisit the moments when the Crystal Gems are falling apart over revelations about Rose Quartz and it’s up to Steven to bring the team back together.
I loved watching this with my daughters and husband. Honestly, these episodes really taught us some great lessons. Everyone is worth saving. No one is worth destroying – not completely. I liked seeing Steven struggle with decisions he had made. It is something that is very true to life, and I am glad the girls got to watch this. Not to mention the LGBT+ amazingness we got with Ruby and Sapphire. I shed some tears, not going to lie.
Episodes Included on this DVD:
Now We’re Only Falling Apart
What’s Your Problem?
The Question
Made of Honor
Reunited (22-minute special)
Bismuth (22-minute special)
Mindful Education
Storm in the Room
The Trial
A Single Pale Rose
About Steven Universe
Cartoon Network’s Emmy-nominated Steven Universe revolves around Steven, the “little brother” to a team of magical aliens – the Crystal Gems – who defend the planet Earth. Steven is the son of the Crystal Gems’ late leader Rose Quartz and aging aspiring rockstar Mr. Universe. Steven belongs everywhere and nowhere: he has inherited his mother’s Gem and her magical powers, but also his father’s humanity and charm. The show is a slice-of-life action comedy that follows Steven as he attempts to bridge the gap between the sci-fi fantasy world of Gems and the cozy, funny, simple-yet-extraordinarily-complicated world of human beings.
Avengers: Infinity War was released this week on digital, and is coming home to DVD and Blu-ray on August 14th. I have said it many times before but one of my favorite things about purchasing a film like this is the bonus features. Deleted scenes, gag reels, and commentary really give you a feel for the movie that you didn’t have before. So when I was sent Infinity War, before even watching the movie again, I tackled the bonus features. Now I am going to tell you if they are worth the watch.
DUH! Yes! Of course they are! Come on guys, do you know me? My love of Marvel had me literally crying during many of these features. So what do we get exactly? Commentary of course. Deleted scenes. A gag reel. The background story of Thanos, and my personal favorite, a Directors Roundtable.
Deleted Scenes
I always like the deleted scenes because it shows you part of the movie you didn’t see. These ones are no different. There are four, and they are all pretty amazing. They are short so it won’t take you long to go through them all. My favorite was of course the Guardians one, but Happy Knows Best added some much needed humor.
Gag Reel
Speaking of humor, let’s talk about that gag reel. This particular gag reel is short and sweet. Just 2 minutes long. But it had me cracking up – something that I know we all need after watching Infinity War. I especially loved the Paul Bettany clips because I know from interviewing him he is a funny dude. Not to mention all the dancing – so many awesome dance moves. It might make sense to watch this last because some of the the other stuff is intense and emotional. I admit, I totally watched this again after watching all the others, to try to make myself laugh (and it barely worked).
Being a oretty hard core Marvel comic book fan, I know quite a bit about Thanos. He is a major part of the Marvel Universe, and we have been seeing and hearing about him on the big screen since Avengers 1. This featurette is pretty amazing and dives in to Thanos and how he fits into the MCU, and who he truly is. It really makes you think and realize that he has been thought about as a main villain since the very beginning. It kind of makes you feel for Thanos. Which I hate to admit.
Strange Alchemy
This featurette is about all of the characters teaming up together. Why and how they were teamed up the way they were. I kind of love this one. Especially when we hear about Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Hearing the Russos talking about combining things that really don’t seem to fit together – and how they pulled it off – gave me chills. As a comic book fan, I love a good team up. So learning about the behind the scenes of it was amazing.
The battle on Titan is one of my favorite parts of the movie. It hurts. It pulls at your heart strings. But man, it is amazing. What is really cool about this featurette is we get a lot of information about how the scenes on Titan were created. You learn a lot of fun facts, for example, the Doctor Strange and Thanos discussion on Titan was about twice as long as it was in the movie before they cut it down. In this you see the whole process of creating some incredible scenes, making it totally worth the watch. They even touch on one of the most emotional moments in the film that happens on Titan. And yea, I was a sobbing mess at this point.
This is one of the coolest battles in Infinity War – and probably the most epic battle in the entire MCU. So seeing what went in to it was pretty cool. The entire cast and the Russo Brothers talk about the battle and filming that scene. They even talk about creating the world of Wakanda. I mean, it is amazing to see and will make you appreciate that scene in the film even more.
Like I said, this is hands down my favorite bonus feature of Avengers: Infinity War is the Directors Roundtable. So many brilliant minds in one room together – I pretty much started sobbing before they even opened their mouths. I just loved listening to them talk about how they brought the whole universe together. From the very first Iron Man movie all the way to Ant-Man and The Wasp. Learning how they passed the baton to each other – and truly seeing how much they love these characters on their faces. If you only watch one bonus feature, make it this one.
Avengers: Infinity War is available on digital NOW! Do you have a favorite bonus feature? Tell me about it in the comments!
Avengers: Infinity War is finally available to watch at home. Already out on digital and hitting stores with TONS of bonus features!
Avengers: Infinity War is now out on digital (eek!) and comes home on blu-ray August 14th. One of my favorite things about a movie’s home release is all the bonus features that we get. From gag reels, to deleted scenes, to commentary – there are so many amazing things we can learn about our favorite films. When I first saw the list of bonus features that would be a part of the Avengers: Infinity war home release, I was floored. Each and every one sounded more exciting and amazing than the last. It looks like we will really get to dive in to Thanos’ background. But for me, the director commentary is where it is at.
List of Bonus Material
Strange Alchemy: Share the thrill of characters from across the MCU meeting for the first time and discover why some were teamed up together.
The Mad Titan: Explore the MCU’s biggest, baddest villain, his trail of influence through the stories, and the existential threat he represents.
Beyond the Battle: Titan: Dive into the climactic struggle on Thanos’ ruined world, including the epic stunts and VFX, to uncover the source of its power.
Beyond the Battle: Wakanda: Go behind the scenes to find out how the filmmakers pulled off the most massive and challenging battle Marvel had ever attempted.
Deleted and Extended Scenes:
Happy Knows Best: Tony and Pepper spar over the details of their upcoming wedding—until a hassled Happy Hogan pulls up with an urgent request.
Hunt for the Mind Stone: On a darkened street, Wanda Maximoff and the wounded Vision attempt to hide from Thanos’ brutal allies.
The Guardians Get Their Groove Back: As Peter Quill and Drax quarrel over their failed mission to Knowhere, Mantis interrupts with news.
A Father’s Choice: Thanos confronts Gamora with a vision from her past and with lying to him about the Soul Stone.
Gag Reel: Watch your favorite Super Heroes make super gaffes in this lighthearted collection of on-set antics.
Audio Commentary by Anthony and Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
Digital Exclusive: A Directors’ Roundtable: Eight amazing directors reflect on how their movies contribute to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s larger storytelling adventure.
Directors’ Roundtable
I knew without even watching the bonus features that this would be my favorite one. There is nothing quite like diving in to the brilliant minds that take these worlds and stories from the pages of the comics and put them on the big screen. I haven’t quite brought myself to watch this one yet though, because I know it will hurt my heart. The collection of directors includes James Gunn, who was recently let go from the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 project. I am willing to bet I won’t make it through this without shedding some tears.
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Since so many people have asked me what comic books I pick up every week, I decided to put out my weekly pull list. Of course, I will still be discussing these over on YouTube every new comic book day at 1pm EST, so don’t miss those fun live chats. You guys should KNOW I am a Marvel girl, so I will be letting you know the comic books I am picking up from Marvel, but I will be sure to mention other notable releases, even if I don’t plan to get them myself.
Marvel
Ant-Man and The Wasp #4 (of 5): A short run that had me hooked from the first issue! Looking forward to reading this one!
Death of the Inhumans #2 (of 5): I love the Inhumans so when the show flopped, it made me really sad. This series is bringing in all of my favorites, and I cannot wait to see where it goes!
Infinity Wars #1 (of 6): I mean, if you didn’t read Infinity Countdown, and now this, I don’t think you are a real Marvel fan. This is an AMAZING crossover that just keeps getting better. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it somehow connects to the MCU and Avengers 4.
Marvel Rising: Ms. Marvel & Squirrel Girl #1: You can’t go wrong with Squirrel Girl.
X-Men Gold #33: One of the best X-Men teams. Ever.
X-Men Gold Annual #2: Ditto.
Those are all the comics I am picking up this week, but here are some I feel I need to mention for those of you that are not Marvel or Die fans like me…
DC
Batman #52: If you are in to that sort of thing.
Harley Quinn #47: I am actually looking for a jumping in point for this comic.
Justice League #5: If I can find the first 4, I might try this one.
Nightwing #47: I like my Robin dark and depressed….and violent.
Other
Rocko’s Modern Life #7: I mean, I loved that show.
Steven Universe Harmony #1: I am actually debating on picking this up as my family LOVES Steven Universe.
Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #25: I have heard great things. I might jump on at some point.
Walking Dead #182: I am so far behind on these comics, but I want to catch up.
What comics will you be picking up this week? Let me know in the comments!
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I took my whole family to see Teen Titans GO! To the Movies opening weekend. We laughed and genuinely had a good time. This is a fun movie that is good for the whole family. Everyone will have a good time. Yes, it is predictable, yes, there is potty humor, yes the ending might make you choke on your soda – but is an all around fun film that I recommend for the whole family. In order to enjoy the film you will not need to have watched the television show, but they do make some references to things that have happened in the show.
Potty Humor
If you have seen the Cartoon Network show, Teen Titans GO!, then you know there is a lot of potty humor. The movie is no different. In fact, there is a scene where every single character talks about pooping in a prop toilet. And it is hilarious. That mixed with some butt and fart jokes, really make this movie fun for little ones (and adults). I mean, who doesn’t like bathroom humor? If you say you don’t, you are lying to yourself. You do. I was afraid the movie would go over the top with it, but they didn’t. For me it was just the right amount to not get super annoying.
Predictable But Fun
This movie is predictable. I mean, aren’t most kids movies? But one of the things I love about this film is that they know it. They make fun of themselves. Something Deadpool 2 tried to do and failed at, in my opinion. There is one point where they mess with time and, of course, it doesn’t work. They joke saying who would have seen that coming. And then later, when the “twist” is revealed, Raven says she saw that coming from a mile away. Teen Titans GO! To The Movies is predictable without ruining the movie. I knew what was going to happen from about 15 minutes in, and I still enjoyed it.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
That Last Line Though…
This is a very minor spoiler, but the last line is Robin literally saying “Kids, ask your parents where babies come from.” Yup. It is. Luckily my girls did not even really catch on and never said a thing. My jaw dropped and I laughed nervously. Honestly, a great way to end a movie. But be warned, in case your kids are ones that might pick up on it. And don’t forget to stay for the mid-credit scene! I need to know what it means!!
Is Teen Titans GO! To The Movies the best movie of the year? No. It isn’t even the best comedy of the year. But is it really fun? Yes. Will the whole family laugh and have a good time? Yes. Heck, even the final battle was a pretty great action scene by superhero standards. See it in theaters now!
My husband is not a picky eater at all. But there are certain meals that top his list. Ones that he could eat all day, every day, and this keto breakfast lasagna recipe is one of them. We took a recipe from Maria Emmerich and changed it just a little bit to better fit our family, and this is the final product.
Gravy: Brown ground sausage. Then slowly add beef broth and cream cheese. Stir and simmer until you have a slightly thickened consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.
Start with a thin layer of gravy. Top with eggs. Then ham. Then mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat three times.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Carbs: 5 carbs per serving
Watch this video to see this keto breakfast lasagna recipe in action!
I hope you enjoy this meal – it is totally one of our favorites in our house. I suggest prepping it in the morning and storing it in the fridge until you are ready to cook it. This will not effect cook time, and then you won’t feel so rushed at dinner time.
If you try it out, let me know in the comments!
Keto Approved Breakfast Lasagna
In less than an hour you will have a delicious dinner that is sure to leave you with some leftovers too!
18 eggs
1 lb. cooked ham slices from the deli
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb hot ground sausage
16 oz cream cheese
1 cups beef broth
Salt
Pepper
Grease a 9×12 baking pan and preheat oven to 325.
Soft scramble the eggs using NO milk.
Gravy: Brown ground sausage. Then slowly add beef broth and cream cheese. Stir and simmer until you have a slightly thickened consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.
Start with a thin layer of gravy. Top with eggs. Then ham. Then mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat three times. Drizzle top with any unused gravy.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes.
Recipe can easily be edited by adding or removing other ingredients, such as bacon.
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Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger hooked me from the first few minutes, and I haven’t looked back since. You probably know I am a huge Marvel comics fan, but some heroes I have never known much about are Cloak & Dagger. I love when they pop in to help save the day in crossover events – but I have never checked out their stand alone comics. From what I do know, their origin differs from what we see in this show, but Freeform is killing it with their interpretation. The season finale airs next week (August 2nd), and if you haven’t watched the show yet, get ready to binge all 9 episodes.
(Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)
Slow Burn…That Pays Off
I admit, this show is a bit of a slow burn. The first few episodes are filled with dialogue so that you get to know the characters involved. However, powering through will really pay off. Each episode does have some good action and story telling, so you shouldn’t be bored out of your mind. And by the time you get to my favorite episode, episode 7, you will be on the edge of your seat. There are several sub-plots, but they all make sense to the main story.
(Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)
The Characters Are All Important
There are a few people that entered the show and I thought they were filler characters. You know, someone to hang out in the background and throw a line in here or there. One of them was Evita. Another was Liam. Boy, was I wrong. Really wrong. These have become two of my favorite characters that are propelling Tandy and Tyrone’s journey forward (and sometimes backwards). But I love them for it.
The Music
There is really nothing to say except that the music compliments every scene perfectly. When I interviewed Joe Pokaski, he said he takes the song selection very seriously. And I can tell that he does.
(Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)
Every Episode Ends With A Bang
Yup, you read that right. Every single episode will leave you like WOAH. There are giant cliff hangers where our heroes are in danger, or you just don’t know what is around the corner for them. I am always left wishing the next episode was here. But instead I have to be in my head about what just might happen for a week. The writing is phenomenal.
If you are not watching this show, you are truly missing out. Marvel fan or not, this is something you can enjoy. Tyrone and Tandy have been on an incredible journey so far, and I am excited to continue it with them.
I will leave you with this – you have 6 days and counting to watch 9 episodes that will change your life. Go. Now.
Disney’s Christopher Robinhits theaters next weekend and you KNOW I will be sitting in the theater with my family opening weekend. I grew up loving Winnie the Pooh and all his friends from 100 Acre Wood. In fact, when I had my first daughter, we decorated her nursery fully in Winnie the Pooh decor – complete with murals on the walls. Something about these characters really tugs at my heart strings. As you can see in my reaction video below, the extended sneak peek even got me a little teary. “Silly old bear” did me in. To help celebrate Christopher Robin, print your own coloring pages and activities. Give your kids hours of fun with Winnie the Pooh & his friends!
Christopher Robin. (Ewan McGregor) with his long time friend Winnie the Pooh in Disney’s live-action adventure CHRISTOPHER ROBIN.
Coloring Pages
You will be sure to love these adorable Christopher Robin coloring pages!
In Disney’s heartwarming live action adventure, the young boy who shared countless adventures with his stuffed animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood has grown up and lost sight of what’s important in life. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin rediscover the joys of family life, the value of friendship and to appreciate the simple pleasure in life once again.
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