This is one of my favorite soups to make, and it comes up a lot because I wrote an entire cookbook on keto soups. This keto cheeseburger soup gives you every reason you love a cheeseburger, minus the bun, in a bowl that actually holds up as dinner. I keep this one balanced instead of … Read more
I have peeled more hard-boiled eggs than I can count. When I ran my restaurant, we sold egg salad sandwiches constantly, boiling and peeling dozens of eggs every couple of days. These keto spider deviled eggs put that same filling to work for Halloween. I blend cream cheese and chicken into the yolks instead of … Read more
This is the chicken dinner I make when I am cooking for one and still want something that feels like an actual meal, not a sad plate of plain chicken. Keto Monterey chicken piles on bacon, cheese, and BBQ sauce, so nothing about it feels like a compromise. I brown the chicken first, then bake … Read more
This is the green bean side I make when I want something fast that still looks like I tried. These keto sauteed green beans and tomatoes come together in one skillet after a quick boil, no fuss involved. I blister the tomatoes in butter and garlic until they start to break down, then finish everything … Read more
This is comfort food in its purest form, beefy patties smothered in a rich mushroom gravy. Keto Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy strips out the carbs while adding back plenty of moisture and flavor. This thickens with a bit of xanthan gum, a genuinely powerful thickener that behaves nothing like flour or cornstarch. Read through … Read more
I used to hate meatloaf. Every version I grew up with was dry and bland, the kind of dinner you eat because it is on the table, not because you want it. This keto turkey meatloaf with bacon is the one that changed my mind. A catering client once asked me to make a meatloaf … Read more
Beef stroganoff was a childhood staple, but pork tenderloin cooks faster and stays just as tender. Keto pork stroganoff with dill takes that classic in a new direction, ready in about the time it takes to boil a pot of pasta you are not making. I sear the pork in batches so it browns instead … Read more
Tomato, mozzarella, and basil are the delicious and time-honored ingredients that make up a classic keto Caprese Salad, and this keto version is about as delicious as delicious gets! Hungry? Read on and I, Chef Jenn, will show you how to make a classic keto Caprese Salad perfectly every time! Sometimes the most simple ingredients … Read more
Shrimp scampi gets all the attention, but keto chicken scampi deserves its own spotlight. This is chicken tenders in a garlicky, buttery lemon sauce, on the table in under 30 minutes. No flour dusting on the chicken, and no wine in the sauce, so this stays properly keto without losing any of the flavor. Chicken … Read more
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
This is the cucumber salad I have been making since I was a kid, tweaked over the years once I started cooking professionally. Ribbon the cucumber instead of slicing it, salt it properly, and this keto cucumber salad with dill stays crisp instead of turning into a watery mess. I reach for English cucumbers here. … Read more
This is a tasty twist on a classic, and it genuinely jazzes up any salad. Keto Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing is creamy, herby, and loaded with tangy dill pickle. There is no funny business in this one like you find in a lot of bottled dressings, and it is naturally thick, no xanthan gum required. … Read more
This is not a typical caprese salad with thick slabs of tomato and mozzarella, this version is fork-friendly and bite-sized instead. Keto caprese salad has that classic combination, mozzarella, tomato, and basil, with a few extra ingredients to boost the flavor. I have been making this the same way since I had my own restaurant … Read more
This Baked Ricotta Dip is creamy and cheesy, and those burst tomatoes on top bring real, bright flavor. Keto Baked Ricotta Dip with Parmesan and tomatoes is a stunning appetizer for any get-together. It bakes up light and creamy, and it comes together in two simple parts, the dip itself and a warm tomato topping. … Read more
This is the fourth chili on my site, and the creamy, Southwestern direction genuinely sets it apart. Keto White Chicken Chili is thick, chunky, and loaded with tender chicken. Traditional white chicken chili leans on cannellini beans, a legume that is off the table on keto, but this version gets all the same comforting flavor … Read more
I love asparagus every way it can be made, hot, cold, grilled, fried, even raw. But this keto cold asparagus salad with lemon and Parmesan has a genuinely special place on my table. Lemon, Parmesan, and shallots blend beautifully with the asparagus, creating a bright, tangy salad that works as a side or a light … Read more
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
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
This is different from my air fryer version, the smoky grill adds a real dimension of flavor you cannot get indoors. Keto bacon-wrapped grilled asparagus is smoky and salty, with the light flavor of asparagus playing well against it. This can be prepped ahead too, so it is ready to go onto the grill the … Read more
Asparagus soup is so easy to get wrong, dull, watery, and colored like dishwater. This one was genuinely my nemesis for years, even as a professional chef. Keto cream of asparagus soup is velvety, bright green, and full of real flavor. I finally cracked it after buying a big pile of asparagus at the farmers … Read more
You do not have to be a chef to pull this one off, and it does not need any special ingredients or tools. Keto shrimp alfredo with asparagus is hearty and meaty, with a delicate touch from the asparagus. Plump shrimp, tender-crisp asparagus, and a creamy Parmesan sauce come together into something genuinely restaurant-quality, made … Read more
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
Ditch the bread and go casserole style instead, all the flavors of a Cubano sandwich, none of the carbs. Keto Cuban casserole is meaty, cheesy, and has a sauce good enough to lick off the plate. I use leftover pulled pork here instead of roasted pork, but feel free to swap in your favorite. Swiss … Read more
Craving a good, thick, and chunky cream of mushroom soup? This one hits the spot. Keto cream of mushroom soup is loaded with veggies and big, plump mushrooms, not a pureed mush. We do not blend everything into oblivion here. Only the onion, celery, and garlic get pureed, then the rest of the soup builds … Read more
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