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Keto Roasted Radishes (Low-Carb Potato Substitute)

Roasted radishes in a round bowl.

These Keto Roasted Radishes are what I make when I want that golden, crispy, potato-like side without the carbs that come with actual potatoes. Trim, quarter, toss with oil and seasoning, and into the oven they go, no peeling or par-boiling required. I reach for this one constantly because it’s genuinely a one-for-one potato substitute … Read more

Keto Scotch Eggs (Low-Carb Appetizer or Meal)

Keto Scotch Eggs on a white plate.

These Keto Scotch Eggs turn a classic British pub snack into something genuinely low-carb without losing what makes the original worth eating. A jammy egg gets wrapped in seasoned sausage, coated in crunchy pork panko, and baked instead of deep-fried. I make these as easily for a party platter as I do for a quick … Read more

Keto Tartar Sauce (Low-Carb, Sugar-Free Condiment)

A white bowl filled with Keto Tartar Sauce.

This Keto Tartar Sauce is what I make because store-bought tartar sauce is, honestly, not very good. Most bottled versions are gloopy and sugary and do nothing to actually bring out the flavor of the fish they’re supposed to accompany. Homemade tartar sauce takes about fifteen minutes, and the flavor is worlds apart from anything … Read more

Zero Carb Keto Mayonnaise

keto mayonnaise on a spoon with a lemon in the background

I make my own mayonnaise because store-bought versions are full of emulsifiers and thickeners I don’t need, and homemade takes about three minutes in a blender. This keto mayonnaise comes out thick, genuinely creamy, and at zero net carbs per serving. I keep this on hand for chaffle sandwiches and to build into coleslaw, egg … Read more

Are Blueberries Keto?

fresh blueberries

Are blueberries keto? The answer is a resounding yes! Blueberries are low-carb and keto-friendly, making them the perfect addition to a healthy keto diet. In fact, blueberries are one of the best keto fruits you can eat. They’re packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and they taste delicious too. Blueberries are a keto superfood. Learn … Read more

Keto Coleslaw (Low-Carb Creamy Cabbage Salad)

keto coleslaw in a bowl with a fork

I’m usually the person telling you to eat something the moment it’s made, but this keto coleslaw is the exception. It genuinely tastes better the next day, once the cabbage has had time to soften into the dressing. I make this the night before whenever I can, specifically because of that overnight difference. Ten minutes … Read more

Keto Energy Balls (No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites)

keto energy balls on a plate

This is the snack I keep in the freezer for the afternoon slump, not a dessert dressed up as health food. No baking, no chopping beyond what’s already in the bowl, and these keto energy balls come together in the time it takes to preheat an oven you’re not even using. I make a batch … Read more

Keto Blueberry Chia Pudding (Low-Carb Make-Ahead Breakfast)

Two glasses of Blueberry Chia Pudding topped with blueberries and a spoon of pudding.

This is the one I make when I want dessert for breakfast without actually lying to myself about it. Blueberries blended right into the base give this keto chia pudding a purple color and real fruit flavor in every spoonful, not just seeds floating in milk. I make a batch on Sunday and eat it … Read more

Keto Breakfast Sausage (Dairy-Free Low-Carb Patties)

keto breakfast sausage patties

Store-bought breakfast sausage almost always has something extra in it, a filler, a sweetener, or preservatives you cannot pronounce. These keto breakfast sausage patties skip all of that and still taste like the sausage you grew up eating. I mix finely chopped bacon right into the ground pork here, which adds fat and flavor without … Read more

Keto Turkey Chili (Quick Low-Carb Weeknight Chili)

keto turkey chili in black serving dishes

This is the chili I make on a weeknight when I want something hearty on the table fast and do not want a long ingredient list. This keto turkey chili leans on canned tomatoes and ground turkey instead of a long simmer. I use Rotel tomatoes with chilis here instead of building the spice from … Read more

Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup (Bold 40-Minute Weeknight Dinner)

keto chicken tortilla soup

This Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup is the kind of dinner I make when I want something bold and warming without spending all evening at the stove. It has enough heat to keep things interesting, and the recipe is flexible enough for a weeknight. If I already have grilled chicken, that’s the shortcut I reach for. … Read more

Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli (One-Pot, 25 Minutes)

keto ground beef and broccoli on a square plate

Asian flavors do not have to be complicated ones, and this dish uses a simple sauce loaded with umami, that deep, rich, savory flavor. Keto ground beef and broccoli pairs meaty chunks of beef with tender-crisp broccoli. This is genuinely different from my sliced Beef and Broccoli, this version uses ground beef and comes together … Read more

Keto Roast Beef (Low and Slow, Just 2 Ingredients)

sliced roast beef on a board with a fork

This is one of my favorite ways to transform a cheap cut of beef into something genuinely delicious. Keto roast beef is just season, roast, rest, and slice, nothing more complicated than that. I take big cuts like inside or outside round, top round, eye of round, sirloin, or even ribeye, and cook them low … Read more

Keto Canned Corned Beef and Cabbage (One Skillet)

canned corned beef and cabbage in cast iron pans

Once you try this, you will not think of it as a St. Patrick’s Day meal anymore. Keto canned corned beef and cabbage is fatty, delicious, and easy enough to make all year round. This is also genuinely budget-friendly, under 5 or 6 dollars for several big, hearty servings. Fresh cabbage keeps for weeks in … Read more

Keto Cucumber Salsa (Bright, Crunchy, Do-Ahead)

cucumber salsa in a bowl with tomatoes in the background

Bright, citrusy, and genuinely crunchy, this is all you need to get a fiesta going. Keto cucumber salsa is easy to make and does not have to be tomato-based to bring the flavor. This goes great on low-carb tortilla chips, or spooned over any grilled or smoked meat. It is also a genuinely easy make-ahead … Read more

Instant Pot Sauerkraut & Sausage

Two skillet filled with Instant Pot Sauerkraut & Sausage.

Staying on track with keto gets hard when everyone is short on time, so this is one of my go-to answers for that. Keto sauerkraut and sausage is a genuine dump-and-go dinner in the pressure cooker, on the table in well under an hour. This recipe scales easily too. One jar of sauerkraut and about … Read more

Keto Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin (Juicy, No Sugar Rub)

Not everything that goes into a smoker needs a brown sugar-loaded dry rub, tasty as those can be. Keto smoked bacon-wrapped pork loin gets big, bold flavor and juicy meat without any of it. I did not own a smoker until after I moved away from Texas, which still feels a little backwards given how … Read more

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