Keto side dishes do not have to be complicated to feel special. Keto Brussels sprouts with prosciutto turns humble sprouts into something that looks and tastes like it took a lot more effort than it actually did. The cured, salty flavor of prosciutto transforms these completely, and a little goes a long way, so you … Read more
Everybody knows broccoli and cheese soup, but roasting the broccoli first gets you somewhere completely different. Keto cream of roasted broccoli soup skips the cheese entirely, and the roasted flavor does all the heavy lifting. This freezes well, so I usually roast a double batch of broccoli, eat some as a side that night, and … Read more
Brussels sprouts used to be strictly a fall vegetable, but speedy importing means you can find them year-round now. Keto Italian Brussels sprouts with sausage takes advantage of that, since this is a dish worth making more than once a season. A quick sautee is the whole trick to keeping the sprouts bright green with … Read more
I own a lot of kitchen gadgets, but few get used as often as my slow cooker. Keto slow cooker ribs and sauerkraut is one of my most-repeated dishes in it, mostly because the whole house smells incredible while it cooks. This is genuinely a set-it-and-walk-away dinner. Trim the ribs, rinse the sauerkraut, load the … Read more
Nothing gets dinner on the table faster than this one. Keto shrimp scampi cooks in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, and the whole thing comes together in about the time it takes to set the table. I get big, plump shrimp from my local fish guy whenever I can, though any shrimp works fine … Read more
I’ve been making this one forever, since before I owned my own gourmet deli, and it sold like crazy there. Keto shrimp chowder with chipotle balances a creamy broth, sweet shrimp, and real smoky heat, no potatoes anywhere in sight. The whole trick is balance. Too much chipotle and the smoky heat overwhelms the sweet … Read more
I genuinely love pork in every form it comes in, ground, chopped, roasted, and especially sausaged and baconed. Keto poppable pork shots give it to me twice over, sausage wrapped in bacon with a spicy cheese center hiding inside. This recipe only has a handful of ingredients, which means each one needs to actually be … Read more
The first crispness of fall air is what gets me thinking about this soup every single year. Keto beefy minestrone soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, and it is versatile enough to hold whatever you have on hand. This is genuinely a fall favorite in my house, and it freezes well enough that I usually … Read more
Chowder is usually a minefield on keto, potatoes, corn, and thickeners show up in almost every version. Keto smoked sausage chowder skips all three, and cauliflower quietly does the job potatoes usually get credit for. Onion, garlic, celery, and carrot cook down with bacon first to build a real flavor base, then smoked sausage and … Read more
Cabbage is my go-to vegetable when time is short, and everybody at my table digs into it without complaint. Keto skillet cabbage with bacon and garlic proves a five-ingredient side dish does not have to be boring. This takes about 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, and the hardest part is really … Read more
You cannot go wrong with this one. Keto Tex-Mex beef casserole is the kind of dish that gets requested by name in my house, by the keto eaters and the non-keto eaters alike. I use my own homemade Keto Taco Seasoning here instead of a packet, since it saves carbs and brings a lot more … Read more
Check the ingredient list on your favorite taco seasoning packet sometime. Keto taco seasoning exists because most of those packets carry maltodextrin as one of the main ingredients, a starch your body absorbs almost exactly like sugar. Corn starch, flour, and other thickeners show up often too, and I have seen some blends with straight-up … Read more
When the grill comes out for the summer, this is the side that comes with it every single time. Keto grilled veggies are simple, tasty, and endlessly adjustable depending on what is in season or already in the fridge. I keep the vegetable lineup simple, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers, since they all take on … Read more
You do not need prepackaged food to get a fast, satisfying keto dinner on the table. Keto garlic and herb roasted pork tenderloin proves that with a handful of pantry ingredients and about 30 minutes. I mix and match dried herbs depending on what I have, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, and tarragon all work well … Read more
I made the mistake of letting my kids try this once, and they promptly announced they were going keto too, just to keep eating it. Keto Philly cheesesteak casserole has all the flavor of the sandwich, minus the bread. My kids get theirs with pasta on the side, and I eat mine plain, usually with … Read more
Swiss chard does not get nearly enough credit compared to kale or spinach. Keto garlicky Swiss chard is my way of giving this vegetable the spotlight it deserves, cooked simply enough that the flavor speaks for itself. I grow my own chard in raised beds and even in buckets when that is all the space … Read more
I reach for yellow wax beans more often than green, though either works fine here. Keto green beans with bacon come together in the time it takes to boil a pot of water, and I usually make a big batch on purpose. Half the total carbs in green and yellow beans come from fiber, which … Read more
I am honestly not sure who first came up with this recipe idea, but I owe them a thank you. Keto egg roll in a bowl takes everything good about the takeout version and skips the wrapper, cooking it all in one skillet instead. I use ground pork here instead of sausage, since sausage often … Read more
Breakfast is often the hardest keto meal, mostly because grab-and-go options are almost always carb-heavy. Keto sausage and egg cups solve that by giving you something to make ahead and reheat on the busiest mornings. Bulk breakfast sausage forms the cup itself, pressed up the sides of a muffin tin, then a whole egg goes … Read more
These will not win a beauty contest, but they are some of the moistest, most flavorful kabobs I make. Keto kefta beef kabobs skip the marinated cubes entirely, the flavor gets mixed right into the ground beef itself. That is really the whole trick here. A traditional kabob can dry out, burn, or come out … Read more
I will admit I am a sucker for the canned version with those tiny diced potatoes. Keto corned beef hash lets me have that same diner breakfast again, minus the potatoes that never belonged on a keto plate anyway. The secret is the part of the cauliflower most people throw away. The hard white stem … Read more
This is the recipe I hand off to my kids or my husband when I want help getting dinner on the table. Keto lemon-oregano chicken kabobs need a bit of upfront prep, but most of it can happen well before the grill is even hot. The longer the chicken sits in the marinade, the better … Read more
These are the appetizer that disappears first at any gathering I host. Keto sausage, bacon, and cheese stuffed mushrooms come together in one bowl and hold up well whether you serve them right away or make them ahead. My kids go through a plate of these fast, especially with tomato sauce for dipping on the … Read more
Mexican-inspired dinners disappear fast at my house, and this is one of the reasons why. Keto chicken taco casserole bakes chunks of seasoned chicken into a creamy, spicy cheese sauce, easily as good as anything on a taco night table. I make my own taco seasoning for this instead of a packet, since most national … Read more
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