keto

Free Keto Meal Plan FAQ

keto meal plan faq banner

Interested in starting a 7-day keto meal plan but you’ve got questions? This Keto Meal Plan FAQ will answer them all! Did you already check out this week’s meal plan? Click here for the page with all the meal plans on it. This Keto Meal Plan FAQ will address any questions you might have, so … Read more

Keto Sourdough Chaffles (Tangy, No Starter Required)

keto chaffle recipe with cooked chaffles on a cutting board

Missing the tang of real sourdough bread is real on keto, and these chaffles genuinely deliver it. Keto sourdough chaffles balance savory and tangy, and they have become my favorite chaffle base. A chaffle is a cheese and egg waffle, cooked in a mini waffle maker until golden brown. This version skips the eggy flavor … Read more

Keto Beef Barbacoa (Slow Cooker, Big Bold Flavor)

keto beef barbacoa in a serving bowl.

This is a genuinely great cheap keto recipe, a tough and inexpensive cut of beef turned into something big, bold, and loaded with flavor. Keto beef barbacoa is tender, juicy, and effortlessly made in the slow cooker. Use it in tacos, piled on nachos, wrapped in your favorite tortilla, or over a bed of greens … Read more

Keto Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Mushrooms (No-Fail)

beef tenderloin steaks with mushrooms

Do not be afraid of beef tenderloin. Yes, it is a pricier cut, but it is not tricky to cook, and the flavor is genuinely worth it. Keto beef tenderloin steaks with mushrooms are impressive enough for company. A digital thermometer is not optional here. It is the difference between a steak cooked exactly how … Read more

Keto Turkey Cranberry Chaffwich (Thanksgiving Leftovers)

leftover turkey cranberry chaffle sandwich

Whether you have leftover turkey to use up or are just craving those classic Thanksgiving flavors, this one delivers. Keto turkey cranberry chaffwich uses a crispy chaffle in place of bread. A chaffle is really just a cheesy waffle, almond flour and cheese standing in for flour, cooked light and crisp in a mini waffle … Read more

Keto Pickles (Sweet, Tangy, No Canning Required)

sweet and tangy keto pickles in jars

Making your own pickles is easier than most people think, and it genuinely does not need any special canning equipment. Keto pickles are sweet, tangy, and crunchy, ready to eat in well under 15 minutes of hands-on time. A mandolin makes quick work of the slicing, since you will be cutting through a fair amount … Read more

Keto Broccoli Casserole with Turkey (Creamy, Bacon-Topped)

keto turkey broccoli casserole in a white casserole dish

A terrific use of holiday leftovers, this warm, hearty dish comes together without much work at all. Keto broccoli casserole with turkey is creamy, satisfying, and loaded with tender turkey. A hint of bacon and a crunchy, buttery topping round the whole thing out. There are not many ingredients here, but the flavor genuinely delivers. … Read more

Keto Turkey Stock (Collagen-Rich, Stovetop Method)

homemade turkey stock in containers for freezing

A leftover turkey carcass has only one sensible destination, the stock pot. Keto turkey stock is rich in collagen and protein, and it adds real flavor to soups, gravies, and casseroles all year. This takes patience, there is no getting around that, but it makes a more flavorful stock than any shortcut method I have … Read more

Keto Leftover Turkey Soup (Loaded with Vegetables)

keto leftover turkey vegetable soup in bowls with spoons

Once the feast is over and you have a pile of bones and good meat left to use, this is what I make with it. Keto leftover turkey soup is loaded with vegetables and real turkey stock. Save the carcass, do not throw it out. Simmering the bones with a few aromatics gives you a … Read more

Keto Brussels Sprouts with Almonds and Brown Butter

keto brussels sprouts with almonds and brown butter

Unlike my other Brussels sprouts recipes, this one skips the bacon entirely and leans on nuts and butter instead. Keto Brussels sprouts with almonds and brown butter are nutty, crunchy, and genuinely vegetarian. Browning butter is not hard once you know the trick, and it turns simple, salty butter into something rich, nutty, and almost … Read more

Keto Sausage Stuffing (Stuffing or Dressing, No Bread)

two small bowls filled with keto stuffing

If you are cooking a holiday turkey, this belongs on your table. Keto sausage stuffing is simple, loaded with flavor, and leftovers genuinely taste even better the next day. Stuffing and dressing are not quite the same thing, stuffing goes inside the bird, dressing cooks alongside it as a separate side dish. This recipe works … Read more

Keto Turkey Gravy (Real Pan Drippings, No Flour)

Keto Turkey Gravy in a gravy boat with gourds in the background

No holiday feast is complete without gravy, and this one skips the flour entirely. Keto turkey gravy starts with real pan drippings, so save those after roasting your bird. Xanthan gum is a genuinely powerful thickener, and it does not behave the way flour or cornstarch does. Start small, and let it rest a few … Read more

Keto Cranberry Sauce (4 Ingredients, No Gelatin Needed)

keto cranberry sauce in a bowl

No holiday table feels complete without a bowl of this. Keto cranberry sauce is easier than most people expect, and it sets up perfectly every time without any gelatin. <affiliate disclosure if needed> This uses just four ingredients, and you can use whatever keto sweetener you already have on hand. It genuinely keeps well in … Read more

Keto Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce (No-Fail)

Keto Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce on a serving plate

You might expect to find this exact dish on a restaurant menu, and as a former chef, I can tell you that you probably would. Keto salmon with lemon herb butter sauce is on the table in under 30 minutes, with simple techniques any home cook can manage. This is a genuine sauce, an emulsion … Read more

Keto Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Bacon and Peppers

keto cheesy baked asparagus with bacon and bell peppers on a platter

The red bell peppers give this a genuinely festive look, which makes it a favorite on my holiday table. Keto cheesy baked asparagus with bacon is colorful, easy, and built from ingredients you likely already have. This can be prepped ahead and baked at the last minute, which makes it a good choice when you … Read more

Keto Parmesan Brussels Sprouts with Bacon (Creamy, Cheesy)

keto brussels sprouts with bacon on a rectangular serving dish

I almost never order Brussels sprouts when I’m out at a restaurant, having worked in the industry, I know exactly how seldom they’re properly cleaned. Keto Parmesan Brussels sprouts with bacon are drenched in garlic, bacon, cheese, and cream, and I clean every sprout myself. This goes from stovetop to oven easily if you have … Read more

Keto Sweet Pepper Poppers (Mild, Bacon-Wrapped, Air Fryer)

keto sweet pepper poppers on a white dish

If bacon-wrapped, cream cheese-stuffed peppers sound good but jalapenos are not your thing, this one is for you. Keto sweet pepper poppers use mild mini peppers instead, and the whole family can eat them. Use regular sliced bacon here, not thick-cut, it wraps and holds together better around these smaller peppers. An oven-style air fryer … Read more

Keto Pickled Cauliflower (Sweet, Tangy, and Crunchy)

keto pickled cauliflower in glass jars

I munch on this with a salad, alongside dinner, or straight off a charcuterie plate. Keto pickled cauliflower is sweet, tangy, and crunchy, and it keeps in the fridge for about a month. No fancy equipment, no special jars, no unusual ingredients, just a simple pickling liquid and cauliflower. This comes together in well under … Read more

Keto Ranch Jalapeno Poppers (Bacon-Wrapped, Air Fryer)

ranch keto jalapeno poppers on a serving dish with sauce

These were on the menu at almost every bar when I lived in Texas, and I never found them quite as easily once I moved away. Keto ranch jalapeno poppers are my own version, made in the air fryer whenever the craving hits. Use an oven-style air fryer for this specifically, not a basket-style that … Read more

Keto Pumpkin Custard (An Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie)

keto pumpkin custard in a black ramekin with a dollop of whipped cream

When fall arrives and I start craving pumpkin pie without the carbs, this is my go-to recipe. Keto pumpkin custard is a crustless version, well-balanced and flavorful, that hits the spot every time. This uses a combination of spices for real flavor, and there is not so much pumpkin that it ever tastes like a … Read more

Keto Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushrooms (Make-Ahead)

keto philly cheesesteak stuffed mushroom caps on a serving plate

These are worth making a double batch of, since you might not want to share once you taste one. Keto Philly cheesesteak stuffed mushrooms have all the flavor of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, no bread required. This is a genuinely good make-ahead appetizer too. Assemble them the day before, then bake right before serving so … Read more

Keto Pumpkin Pie (An 80-Year-Old Family Recipe)

keto pumpkin pie on a plate with whipped cream

This started as my husband’s family recipe, officially called Myrt’s Stellar Pumpkin Pie, dating back to Western Canada in the early 1940s before it made its way to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Keto pumpkin pie is my low-carb version of that same eight-decade family favorite. I never liked pumpkin pie until I tried this one, most versions … Read more

Keto Horsey Sauce (Just 3 Ingredients, Copycat Recipe)

a closeup of keto horsey sauce

This is a copycat of the sauce made famous at a certain roast beef sandwich chain, and it genuinely holds its own. Keto horsey sauce comes together in one bowl with just three ingredients. Use creamed horseradish here, not the grainy, pure grated kind. Roast beef is the classic pairing, though it works well with … Read more

SEEN ON

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