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Keto Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs (Marinated Grilled Skewers)

three keto and low-carb lemon-oregano chicken kabobs on a plate with a side of tzatziki

This is the recipe I hand off to my kids or my husband when I want help getting dinner on the table. Keto lemon-oregano chicken kabobs need a bit of upfront prep, but most of it can happen well before the grill is even hot. The longer the chicken sits in the marinade, the better … Read more

Keto Sausage, Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps Recipe

Three keto and low carb bacon, sausage and cheese stuffed mushroom caps on a plate

These are the appetizer that disappears first at any gathering I host. Keto sausage, bacon, and cheese stuffed mushrooms come together in one bowl and hold up well whether you serve them right away or make them ahead. My kids go through a plate of these fast, especially with tomato sauce for dipping on the … Read more

Keto Chicken Taco Casserole (Creamy, Cheesy, Low-Carb Dinner)

Keto and Low Carb Chicken Taco Casserole on a plate with lime and fanned avocado

Mexican-inspired dinners disappear fast at my house, and this is one of the reasons why. Keto chicken taco casserole bakes chunks of seasoned chicken into a creamy, spicy cheese sauce, easily as good as anything on a taco night table. I make my own taco seasoning for this instead of a packet, since most national … Read more

Keto Shrimp and Cauliflower Salad (Bright Lemon Herb Dressing)

A colorful salad with shrimp, cauliflower and veggies in a lemon dressing

I ketoized this from a shrimp and orzo salad by Ina Garten, swapping the orzo for cauliflower and keeping everything else close to the original. Keto shrimp and cauliflower salad turned out to be one of the recipes people ask me for by name at gatherings. This is the ideal dish for parties, gatherings, pot … Read more

Tools, Gadgets & Resources for Keto Success

tools, gadgets, and resources for Keto success

Being prepared is the best way to get success on keto, and this list of Tools, Gadgets & Resources for Keto Success will help you on your journey! This handy list contains some essentials that’ll help you get started the right way! One must-get item, is a cookbook from KetoCookingWins! A quick note about this … Read more

Sausage & Kale in Wine Garlic Sauce

Keto and low-carb sausage & kale in a white wine garlic sauce with peppers on a square plate.

Sausage shows up on my dinner table often, and I was tired of the same two directions, a red sauce or sauerkraut and mustard. Keto sausage and kale in white wine garlic sauce was what happened when I looked in the fridge instead of reaching for the usual. I had frozen Italian sausage, a big … Read more

Keto Garlic Steak and Mushrooms (Ready in About 20 Minutes)

Keto Garlic Steak & Mushrooms on a rectangular platter

There are nights I want something bold and steakhouse-tasting without a long ingredient list or a long wait. Keto garlic steak and mushrooms is exactly that, big flavor from a quick marinade and a hot skillet. I cut the steak and mushrooms into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly, and I use a fattier cut … Read more

Keto Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (Just 3 Simple Ingredients)

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin on a plate

If you do not have this recipe in your back pocket for a busy weeknight, you are missing out. Keto bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin needs just three ingredients, and most of them are things already in your kitchen. I buy two tenderloins at a time and wrap all of them in the same session, then freeze … Read more

Keto Creamed Spinach (Steakhouse-Style, No Flour Needed at All)

steakhouse creamed spinach in a single serving dish

Traditional creamed spinach leans on flour to thicken the sauce, and flour has no place on a keto plate. Keto creamed spinach solves that with Parmesan and heavy cream instead, and the result tastes just as rich as the steakhouse version. I use fresh baby spinach for the best texture, though frozen works as a … Read more

Tasty & Simple Zucchini Spaghetti

Zucchini noodles in a white dish.

I called these zucchini noodles for years just to get my kids to eat them when they were little. Keto zucchini spaghetti gets its name honestly, it really does look like spaghetti once it hits the pan. OK, I’ll admit, the name is a bit misleading, but I call this method of preparation zucchini spaghetti … Read more

Keto Cauliflower No-Mac ‘n Cheese

keto cauliflower no-mac 'n cheese in blue ramekins with lid

My son wanted homemade mac and cheese for his birthday, and I was not about to eat a plate of pasta on lazy keto. Keto cauliflower no-mac and cheese was the answer, a cheese sauce built for cauliflower instead of noodles. Traditional cheese sauce leans on flour to thicken it. This one skips flour entirely, … Read more

Keto Shopping List

Armed with this keto shopping list, you won’t ever have to wander the isles at the supermarket wondering what to buy that’s keto-friendly. Keto can be very overwhelming at first, and if you’re not used to reading nutrition labels, you can be left wondering what is keto-friendly and what isn’t. The reality is that MANY … Read more

Keto Pan-Roasted Asparagus (One Skillet, Fresh Lemon Finish)

keto pan roasted asparagus with lemon on a black plate

I start checking the farmers market for asparagus the second spring shows up, and by the end of the season, I am buying it by the pound. Keto pan-roasted asparagus is the simple, everyday way I cook most of it. This is a one-skillet recipe, water, oil, and garlic do the cooking, and a caramelized … Read more

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Maple Syrup (Sugar-Free Maple Syrup Side)

Keto-friendly Brussels sprouts with bacon and maple syrup in a white bowl.

Brussels sprouts get a bad reputation, and most of the time, overcooking is the reason why. Keto Brussels sprouts with bacon give these little guys a fast trip through a hot skillet, so they stay bright green and a little crunchy instead of turning bitter and gray. I let the bacon get a head start … Read more

Keto Greek Meatballs (Ground Chicken, Feta, and Spinach Recipe)

keto greek meatballs in a serving bowl

I got tired of tomato sauce and meatballs a long time ago. Keto Greek meatballs go a different direction entirely, ground chicken mixed with feta, spinach, and lemon zest instead of another marinara. These are nut-free, with no breadcrumbs, crackers, or ground nuts holding them together. The mixture will feel wetter than a typical meatball, … Read more

Cool & Creamy Keto Tzatziki Sauce

tzatziki sauce keto in glass dishes with veggies in the back

I almost always have a batch of this in the fridge. Keto tzatziki sauce works as a dip, a dressing, a marinade, and a sauce, so one batch covers a lot of ground through the week. I make mine with plain Greek yogurt and grated cucumber, and the one step people tend to skip is … Read more

Keto Shrimp Salad with Dill and Cucumber (Ready in 10 Minutes)

keto shrimp salad with dill and cucumber on a plate

I make this on repeat all summer long, for lunch, for dinner, or just as a quick protein-packed snack. Keto shrimp salad with dill and cucumber mixes together cold in one bowl, no stovetop required at all. I use tiny salad shrimp for this most often, since they are easy to find and need almost … Read more

Keto Cauliflower Rice (Simple 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Side Dish)

Making Cauliflower Rice is easy!

The frozen cauliflower rice bags at the store cost more than a whole head of cauliflower, and most of them come loaded with extra seasoning you may not want. Keto cauliflower rice made from scratch takes about the same five minutes, minus the markup. I buy extra heads when cauliflower goes on sale and freeze … Read more

Keto Sausage Parmigiana (Meaty, Cheesy Low-Carb Weeknight Dinner)

Sausage Parmigiana on a white plate

This is the dinner I make when I want something hot, cheesy, and ready with almost no active cooking time. Keto sausage parmigiana bakes sausage links right in the tomato sauce, then gets buried under ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until it is bubbling. I build my own tomato sauce for this instead of reaching for … Read more

Thick & Rich Keto Tomato Sauce

oven roasted tomato sauce in a bowl with parmesan nearby

This is the sauce I reach for when a recipe calls for marinara, and I do not want to check a jar label for hidden sugar. Keto tomato sauce gets its richness from an unlikely source, and it takes about an hour in the oven with almost no attention needed. I always make a double … Read more

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