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Keto Italian Ground Turkey and Peppers (One Skillet)

keto turkey and peppers in a red rustic bowl with a second in the background

When you are short on time but still want something tasty and nutritious, this is the recipe to reach for. Keto Italian ground turkey and peppers is loaded with flavor and just 3 net carbs per serving. This is a genuine one-skillet wonder, my husband, who insists he cannot cook, makes this one for the … Read more

Keto Texas-Style Chili (Slow Cooker, No Beans)

easy keto chili in a bowl with avocado on top

There is nothing meatier or chunkier than a big bowl of real chili. Keto Texas-style chili is loaded with flavor and none of the beans or starchy thickeners. This is a genuine set-it-and-forget-it recipe, once everything is in the slow cooker, it just needs time to turn tender and delicious. Get a good, dark brown … Read more

Keto Guacamole (Creamy, Ready in 10 Minutes)

easy keto guacamole on a table with chips and veggies in the background.

If you usually reach for store-bought guacamole out of convenience, save your money for this instead. Keto guacamole is creamy, loaded with flavor, and takes just a handful of ingredients. This comes together in a few minutes with fresh, perfectly ripe avocados doing most of the work. Knowing how to pick a good avocado genuinely … Read more

Keto Oven-Roasted Peruvian Chicken (No Rotisserie Needed)

oven roasted peruvian chicken on a platter with green sauce in the background

If you find yourself craving the intense, char-grilled flavor of Peruvian rotisserie chicken, this oven version gets you there. Keto oven-roasted Peruvian chicken needs no rotisserie or fancy equipment. A vibrant, herby green sauce goes alongside for dipping, and this is genuinely simple enough for a weeknight, using an economical cut of chicken. Do not … Read more

Keto Blue Cheese Dip (Just 4 Ingredients)

keto blue cheese dip on a serving tray with vegetable sticks and marinated mushrooms

This has been a favorite of mine for years, my old catering customers used to order it for every event. Keto blue cheese dip is genuinely loaded with flavor, without being overwhelming. I never told them just how easy it actually is to make. Now the secret is yours too. I never told them just … Read more

Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado Salad

cucumber, tomato, avocado salad in a scalloped serving bowl

If you only ever fall in love with one salad – make it this Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado Salad. This salad is sooo much more than just chopped veggies in a bowl. It’s all that, sure, but the lovely, light and herby dressing really adds so much pizzazz to this simple salad. This works just as … Read more

Keto Chili Spice Mix (Texas-Inspired, Salt-Free)

keto chili spice mix on a table with veggies in the background

A great chili spice mix genuinely makes all the difference in a pot of chili. Keto chili spice mix is my own Texas-inspired blend, and it keeps pots of chili tasting genuinely great. This is also a salt-free blend, do not worry, the spices come alive plenty on their own once they hit the pot. … Read more

Keto Breakfast Sandwiches with Sausage (Flaky Biscuits)

a stack of keto sausage biscuit sandwiches on a plate

Perfect for a keto breakfast on the go, these sandwiches deliver the flavor you want without the carbs. Keto breakfast sandwiches with sausage start with a flaky, cheddar-packed biscuit. These are genuinely make-ahead friendly, a juicy sausage patty tucked between two buttered biscuit halves, ready to grab whenever mornings get busy. Do not overmix the … Read more

Keto Korean Beef Bowl (Ready in 25 Minutes)

Keto Korean Beef Bowl with garlic and ginger in the background

This is not another cheese and bacon keto recipe, and that is exactly the point. Keto Korean beef bowl has real beefiness with a touch of sweetness, on the table in about 25 minutes. I love the versatility here, cauliflower rice for me, regular rice for the rest of the family, same pot of beef … Read more

Keto Pot Roast with Bacon (Slow Cooker, Lick-Worthy Gravy)

keto pot roast with bacon on a serving platter with gravy

Bacon makes almost everything better, and a slow cooker pot roast is no exception. Keto pot roast with bacon has tender, juicy meat and a gravy genuinely worth licking the plate for. This is a surprisingly simple recipe for how good it tastes. Look for a cheap, tough cut of beef, rump, chuck, blade, or … Read more

Keto Cubano Chaffle Sandwich (Broiled, Not Pressed)

This is what I call a chaffwich, a sandwich built on a chaffle instead of bread. Keto Cubano chaffle sandwich uses my own sourdough chaffle recipe as the base, layered with ham, roast pork, pickles, and Swiss cheese. A real Cubano gets pressed and weighted down in a hot pan, but chaffles are more delicate … Read more

Keto Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin (Easier Than It Looks)

sausage stuffed pork tenderloin on a platter

Pork tenderloin is a genuine blank canvas, medallions, stuffed, grilled, roasted, stir-fried, it takes to almost anything. Keto sausage stuffed pork tenderloin is deceptively easy, and it always looks like more effort went into it than actually did. This comes together in three simple steps, prepare the pork, prepare the sausage filling, and bake. Trim … Read more

Keto Mini Meatloaf (No Breadcrumbs, No Fillers Needed)

easy mini keto meatloaf on a white serving tray

I hated meatloaf growing up, my parents made a bland, boring version that gave the whole dish a bad reputation. Keto mini meatloaf is my answer, developed originally for a catering client who wanted the best meatloaf around, now ketoized. No breadcrumbs, no pork rinds, no almond flour, none of that here. A clever combination … Read more

Keto Blueberry Fat Bombs (Blueberry Cheesecake Flavor)

blueberry keto fat bombs on a platter

When you need a bit more fat in your day and a taste of something sweet, these deliver both. Keto blueberry fat bombs taste like blueberry cheesecake, just 3 net carbs per bite. Fat bombs are a genuinely easy way to add fat to a keto day without adding carbs, since fat is what actually … Read more

Keto Baked Sauerkraut and Sausage (One Dish, No Stirring)

keto sauerkraut and sausage in a cast iron baking dish

Even people who insist they do not like sauerkraut end up won over by this one. Keto baked sauerkraut and sausage is a genuine one-dish dinner, nothing to stir, nothing to babysit. This is different from my other sauerkraut and sausage recipes, this one bakes in the oven in a single dish, no pressure cooker … Read more

The BEST Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipes

best brussels sprouts recipes

Brussels sprouts are small gloves of cabbagy goodness, and if you love them, then boy have I got the best Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipes for you! Brussels sprouts get such a bad rap, mostly because when overcooked, they become funky, nasty, mushy, balls of terror. Can you tell I hate overcooked sprouts? LOL But, when … 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

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