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Keto Salmon Chowder (Thick, Chunky, Ready in 30 Minutes)

creamy keto salmon chowder in a serving dish

I will admit it, I am addicted to thick, creamy, chunky keto soups, and this one is the reason why. Keto salmon chowder is good enough that I sometimes cook salmon specifically to have leftovers for this soup. I keep individually frozen salmon portions on hand just for this reason. Once you get comfortable with … Read more

Keto Creamy Country Chicken (One-Skillet, 30-Minute Dinner)

creamy country chicken on a plate with green beans

A catchy jingle for a bottled skillet sauce from decades ago is what got me thinking about this one. Keto creamy country chicken takes that same one-pot concept and makes it genuinely tasty, and genuinely keto. This is one of my favorite chicken dishes, right up there with my Keto Chicken Cacciatore, also known as … Read more

Keto New Years Cocktails

a keto cocktail in a glass

Get ready to ring in the New Year in style with this collection of tasty, keto, and low-carb New Years cocktails! Cheers! Like this? Also Try: Keto Christmas Cocktails and to nibble, Green Goddess Stuffed Mushrooms or these Sausage, Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms and be sure to check out my cookbooks!

Keto Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Chicken Stew, Pressure Cooker)

keto chicken cacciatore served

Keto Italian chicken stew, or keto chicken cacciatore if you prefer the fancier name, is one of the easiest weeknight dinners I make. Cooked in a pressure cooker with ingredients you probably already have, you can prep and eat this in about 40 minutes. The pressure cooker gets you cooked-all-day flavor without the all-day wait, … Read more

Keto Egg Bites with Spinach and Cheese (Ready in 12 Minutes)

Egg Bites with Spinach & Cheese on a serving plate with berries on the side.

These taste close enough to the Starbucks version that you may stop wondering why you ever paid for them. Keto egg bites with spinach and cheese cost well under a dollar to make, and they are ready in about 12 minutes. I use a double cheddar blend here, plus a splash of cream and some … Read more

Keto Beef Stew (The Beefiest Slow Cooker Recipe You Will Make)

keto beef stew in a bowl

This is not quite a dump-it-in-and-go recipe, but it is not far from it either. Keto beef stew starts with a real browning step, and that upfront effort is what earns this its reputation as the beefiest version out there. Big chunks of meat, keto-friendly vegetables, and a rich sauce come together in the slow … Read more

Keto Gifts for Christmas 2019

Christmas is just around the corner, and regardless if you’re buying for yourself, or a friend or loved one who is doing keto, there’s nothing better than unwrapping keto gifts for the holidays! I’ve scoured Amazon putting together a list of 30 fun, useful, and whimsical keto-related items for your holiday shopping. From handy appliances … Read more

Keto Beef Pot Roast Soup (Like a Sunday Roast in a Bowl)

Beef Pot Roast Soup served in a white bowl.

When I ran my own business, we made two or three soups from scratch every day, even in Central Texas where hot soup was never in huge demand. Keto beef pot roast soup was the one that almost always sold out anyway. This is genuinely a Sunday roast dinner in a bowl, big beefy chunks … Read more

Keto Egg Bites Recipe

Egg bites on a black plate.

I stand in front of the fridge most mornings, pondering what to eat, and I have genuinely eaten leftover asparagus for breakfast before. Keto bacon, cheese, and onion egg bites solve that problem, since I always have eggs, cheese, and some kind of meat on hand. These taste close to the coffee shop version, for … Read more

32 Keto Side Dishes for Christmas

32 christmas side dish recipes

The holidays are usually a time for over-indulging, but this year, you can stay true to your keto lifestyle with a keto Christmas dinner! I hand-picked this collection of keto side dishes for your Christmas feast, so that you can enjoy something delicious AND still keto! When I was still a chef, we would make … Read more

The BEST Leftover Turkey Keto Recipes

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If your holiday feast is anything like my keto holiday feast, you’ll have plenty of leftover turkey. I always look at all that sliced, delicious turkey and wonder what to do with it. I get bored of the same old recipes, so I’ve compiled a list of the BEST leftover turkey keto recipes on the … Read more

Keto Beef Stroganoff (Pressure Cooker, Ready in 40 Minutes)

instant pot beef stroganoff

Beef stroganoff always felt like a fancy, all-day project growing up. Keto beef stroganoff proves it does not have to be, using a pressure cooker to get that same cooked-all-day flavor in well under an hour. Ground beef keeps this fast, though stew beef works too if you have more time and want a different … Read more

Keto Cabbage Roll in a Bowl (Ready in Under 30 Minutes)

Cabbage Roll in a Bowl with a fork.

This is one of my go-to save-dinner meals, the kind you make when you are staring into the fridge with no plan at all. Keto cabbage roll in a bowl gets you all the flavor of a classic cabbage roll, minus the rolling and stuffing. It is also known as unstuffed cabbage rolls, and it … Read more

Keto Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce (One Skillet)

Keto Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce on a serving plate

I made cream sauces constantly back when I worked as a chef, and I am genuinely glad to be making them again on keto. Keto salmon with lemon dill cream sauce is decadent enough for entertaining, but the whole thing happens in one skillet. The sauce itself is versatile too, it works over chicken or … Read more

Keto Pizza Sauce (Big Batch in the Pressure Cooker)

pizza sauce in a bowl with garlic and cheese in the background

A lot of people spend more than they need to on jarred keto pizza sauce, and the taste rarely lives up to the price. Keto pizza sauce made at home costs a fraction of what the commercial jars run, and takes almost no hands-on effort. A pressure cooker turns this into a genuinely fast recipe, … Read more

Keto Al Pastor Pork Carnitas (Budget-Friendly Slow Cooker)

three lettuce wrapped al pastor pork carnitas on a plate

This is one of the better budget keto recipes I make, a cheap cut of meat turned into something that tastes like it cooked all day, because it did. Keto Al Pastor pork carnitas gets big flavor for very little money. Yes, there is pineapple juice in the ingredient list, but it is strictly for … Read more

21 5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Easy Keto Side Dish Recipes

21 5-ingredient keto thanksgiving side dishes

Making a Thanksgiving feast is a big job, and when you’re looking for easy keto side dish recipes, none are tastier or easier than these 5-Ingredient Thanksgiving keto holiday recipes. With just a handful of ingredients (not including salt and pepper), you can add a variety of fabulous sides to this year’s keto holiday meal! … Read more

Keto Green Goddess Stuffed Chicken Breast (Easy Dinner)

green goddess stuffed chicken served

This was the dish clients ordered most back when I was catering, since it looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Keto Green Goddess stuffed chicken breast hides a savory, herby filling inside a pocket of chicken, and a buttery pan sauce forms underneath as it bakes. The stuffing is my own Green … Read more

Keto Skillet Braised Kale with Garlic (Easy One-Pan Side)

Skillet Braised Kale with Garlic in a serving dish.

Kale gets written off by a lot of people before they have even tried it cooked properly. Keto skillet braised kale with garlic is my case for giving it another chance, made with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have. This is a genuinely easy weeknight side, mostly hands-off once the lid goes … Read more

Keto Mexican Turkey Soup (Leftover Turkey, Big Bold Flavor)

Two bowls of Mexican Turkey Soup with a side of salsa.

There are two secret ingredients in this one, and they are both hiding in plain sight. Keto Mexican turkey soup gets its brightness from lime and lemon together, and the combination works better than either one on its own. The lemon tempers the lime just enough that it does not overpower the savory broth. This … Read more

Keto Baked Eggs Florentine with Ham (Individual Ramekins)

Baked Eggs Florentine with Ham oozing egg and served with bacon.

This looks fancier than it actually is, and that gap between effort and result is exactly the point. Keto baked eggs Florentine with ham is a genuinely humble dish of eggs, spinach, ham, and cream that reads like a brunch centerpiece. The cheese is what pushes it over the top. Each ramekin gets its own … Read more

Keto Garlic and Herb Butter Bomb (Flavor for Everything)

Thick and juicy ribeye steak topped with keto Garlic & Herb Butter Bomb.

A little pot of finishing butter is what separates a steakhouse steak from one cooked at home. Keto garlic and herb butter bomb packs that same restaurant flavor into a small amount, and it takes about 10 minutes to put together. I put this on everything, grilled steak, chicken, seafood, and vegetables that would otherwise … Read more

32 Keto Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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Take the stress and hassle out of planning for Thanksgiving with this collection of tasty keto Thanksgiving side dishes. With something for everyone, from classic favorites to dishes you may not have seen before, treat your family and friends to a keto Thanksgiving feast this year with one of these easy keto recipes! 1. Sausage … Read more

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