keto

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)

smoked bacon wrapped pork loin on a cutting board

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. Not everything that goes into a smoker needs to be covered in a brown sugar-loaded dry rub (as tasty as they … Read more

Keto Wedge Salad (Blue Cheese, Bacon, 3 Net Carbs)

keto wedge salad on a black plate

Wedge salads are a restaurant classic, similar to the one at a certain steakhouse chain, and this is a genuine copycat you can make easily at home. Keto wedge salad is crispy, smoky, and topped with a dressing worth licking the plate for. It takes just a handful of ingredients, your favorite Ranch or Blue … Read more

Keto Pizza Casserole (Beefy, Saucy, Loaded with Cheese)

Two skillet pans of Keto Pizza Casserole.

I was not the first person to think of turning pizza into a casserole, but my own spins genuinely take the flavor up a notch. Keto pizza casserole is beefy, saucy, and loaded with all your favorite toppings. This is a genuinely easy dish that comes together fast, on the table any night of the … Read more

Keto Corned Beef and Cabbage (Pressure Cooker)

instant pot keto corned beef and cabbage on a plate

If you do not have hours and hours to simmer corned beef, this recipe is for you. Keto corned beef and cabbage gets amazing tenderness and flavor in a fraction of the time, right in a pressure cooker. Corned beef is basically pickled beef, brisket submerged in a salty brine that adds flavor and helps … Read more

Keto Chicken Fajita Skillet (Stovetop, 30 Minutes)

keto chicken fajita skillet with condiments in the background

Who does not love the smell and flavor of fajitas cooking? Keto chicken fajita skillet is loaded with veggies, and it skips the messy grill entirely. This is the stovetop version, easy enough for a weeknight. My own air fryer version is another good option if you would rather use that instead. Bell peppers and … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Burgers (Ready in 15 Minutes)

keto air fryer burgers on a plate

Forget the grill, these air fryer burgers are big, beefy, and ready in almost no time. Keto air fryer burgers use just a handful of ingredients, mixed right into the meat. This is different from my Butter Burgers, this version seasons the beef itself and cooks entirely in the air fryer, no stovetop needed at … Read more

Keto Chicken Marsala (One Skillet, No Flour Dredge)

keto chicken marsala on a white platter

This is one of those restaurant dishes that is genuinely easier to make at home than you would think. Keto chicken marsala has a rich, creamy sauce loaded with mushrooms, on the table in about 25 minutes. Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily, sweet and nutty, and it pairs beautifully with cream, mushrooms, and … Read more

Keto Green Goddess Dressing (No Mayo, No Anchovies)

keto green goddess dressing in a jar

This is one of my go-to keto salad dressings, and I am a genuine salad fan. Keto green goddess dressing is creamy, herby, and mixes and matches with whatever herbs you have on hand. No mayonnaise here either, sour cream is what makes this creamy, and I genuinely prefer the tang it brings. Swap in … Read more

Keto Deviled Eggs with Bacon (No Mayo, All Flavor)

keto deviled eggs with bacon on a white platter

Who does not love a good deviled egg? Keto deviled eggs with bacon are creamy, tangy, and genuinely great for snacking, sharing, or even a light lunch. No mayonnaise here, sour cream does the job instead, adding real tang so you can skip the vinegar entirely. This is the same boiling method I use in … Read more

Keto Jalapeno Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

jalapeno cream cheese keto stuffed mushrooms

This is the fourth stuffed mushroom recipe on my site, and the jalapeno kick genuinely sets this one apart. Keto jalapeno cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are creamy, gooey, and just spicy enough. I will admit to making an entire meal out of these more than once. They also work beautifully as part of an appetizer … Read more

Are Tomatoes Keto?

a variety of tomatoes

Trying to figure out if certain foods are or aren’t keto can drive you batty, but I’ve got the 411 on all you need to know to answer the question: are tomatoes keto? Read on for info, carb counts, and terrific recipes! Cherry tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, grape tomatoes…the variety seems nearly endless! With so many … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Asparagus with Garlic (20 Minutes)

air fryer asparagus on a platter with a lemon wedge

This is the simplest of my asparagus recipes, just garlic, oil, salt, and pepper, and it genuinely does not need anything else. Keto air fryer asparagus with garlic is quick, crispy, and roasted to perfection. Wash the asparagus thoroughly, the brush-like tips hide grit since asparagus grows partly underground. Nobody wants gritty asparagus. Chef Jenn’s … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Turkey Breast (Butter and Herb)

air fryer turkey breast on a white platter

Turkey is not just for holidays anymore. Keto air fryer turkey breast is juicy, succulent, and loaded with herby flavor, made effortlessly in the air fryer any time of year. Bone-in, skin-on turkey breast gives you the best result here, the bone helps keep the meat from drying out and lets heat circulate more evenly … Read more

Keto Butter Burgers (Culver’s Copycat, Chaffle Bun)

a keto butter burger on a plate with pickle and lettuce in the background

This is a copycat of a well-known Wisconsin burger chain classic, and the beauty of it is genuine simplicity. Keto butter burgers rely on straightforward beef flavor and a whole lot of butter, no fillers or binders needed. These are served on my Crispy Chaffles instead of a bun, buttered on both sides for maximum … Read more

Keto Crispy Chaffles (Just 3 Ingredients, No Sour Cream)

a stack of crispy chaffles on a plate with a second in the chaffle maker in the background

I stumbled onto this recipe by accident, and it has become my new favorite chaffle base. Keto crispy chaffles are light, golden, and genuinely crispy, with just three ingredients. This is different from my Sourdough Chaffles, that recipe has sour cream in it, this one skips it entirely, which is really what gives you the … Read more

Keto Blue Cheese Dressing (Extra Chunky, No Fillers)

keto wedge salad topped with keto blue cheese dressing

This is different from my Blue Cheese Dip, that one is blended smooth, but this dressing is whisked by hand and kept genuinely chunky. Keto blue cheese dressing skips the nasty oils and fillers found in bottled versions. A confession, I think jarred mayo is disgusting on its own, but combined with sour cream here, … Read more

Keto Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer, 25 Minutes)

keto chicken teriyaki skewers on a white plate

Who does not love chicken teriyaki on a stick? Keto teriyaki chicken skewers are tender, juicy, and smothered in a thick, garlicky sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Chicken thighs are meaty and fatty enough to hold up well to both air fryer heat and the grill. Chicken breast works too, just watch it does … Read more

Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup (A Copycat, No Potatoes)

keto zuppa toscana soup in a bowl with a chaffle in the background

This is a copycat of a well-known Italian restaurant chain classic, and I could genuinely eat it for days straight. Keto zuppa toscana soup is rich, chunky, and loaded with spicy sausage and fiber-rich kale. Turnips take the place of the traditional potatoes here, so you still get plenty of chunky, satisfying texture without the … Read more

Keto Roasted Cajun Chicken (Brined for Max Flavor)

whole baked cajun chicken

There is something genuinely satisfying about putting a whole roasted chicken on the table. Keto roasted Cajun chicken has that golden brown, irresistible skin, and because it is brined, the meat is succulent and flavored all the way through. This needs some real planning ahead, the brine alone takes 8 hours or overnight, but the … Read more

Keto Hungarian Goulash (Slow Cooker, Paprika Sauce)

hungarian keto goulash in white serving bowls with parsley and spoons nearby

This is one of those recipes that only takes a few minutes to get into the slow cooker, and then you can walk away entirely. Keto Hungarian goulash comes back to a rich, paprika-loaded sauce and genuinely tender beef. Spoon this over creamy mashed cauliflower and you have a real dinner worth coming home to. … Read more

SEEN ON

As seen on 'Delish' promo graphic
As seen on 'FoodGawker' promo graphic