I ketoized this from a shrimp and orzo salad by Ina Garten, swapping the orzo for cauliflower and keeping everything else close to the original. Keto shrimp and cauliflower salad turned out to be one of the recipes people ask me for by name at gatherings. This is the ideal dish for parties, gatherings, pot … Read more
Sausage shows up on my dinner table often, and I was tired of the same two directions, a red sauce or sauerkraut and mustard. Keto sausage and kale in white wine garlic sauce was what happened when I looked in the fridge instead of reaching for the usual. I had frozen Italian sausage, a big … Read more
There are nights I want something bold and steakhouse-tasting without a long ingredient list or a long wait. Keto garlic steak and mushrooms is exactly that, big flavor from a quick marinade and a hot skillet. I cut the steak and mushrooms into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly, and I use a fattier cut … Read more
If you do not have this recipe in your back pocket for a busy weeknight, you are missing out. Keto bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin needs just three ingredients, and most of them are things already in your kitchen. I buy two tenderloins at a time and wrap all of them in the same session, then freeze … Read more
I called these zucchini noodles for years just to get my kids to eat them when they were little. Keto zucchini spaghetti gets its name honestly, it really does look like spaghetti once it hits the pan. OK, I’ll admit, the name is a bit misleading, but I call this method of preparation zucchini spaghetti … Read more
My son wanted homemade mac and cheese for his birthday, and I was not about to eat a plate of pasta on lazy keto. Keto cauliflower no-mac and cheese was the answer, a cheese sauce built for cauliflower instead of noodles. Traditional cheese sauce leans on flour to thicken it. This one skips flour entirely, … Read more
I start checking the farmers market for asparagus the second spring shows up, and by the end of the season, I am buying it by the pound. Keto pan-roasted asparagus is the simple, everyday way I cook most of it. This is a one-skillet recipe, water, oil, and garlic do the cooking, and a caramelized … Read more
Brussels sprouts get a bad reputation, and most of the time, overcooking is the reason why. Keto Brussels sprouts with bacon give these little guys a fast trip through a hot skillet, so they stay bright green and a little crunchy instead of turning bitter and gray. I let the bacon get a head start … Read more
I got tired of tomato sauce and meatballs a long time ago. Keto Greek meatballs go a different direction entirely, ground chicken mixed with feta, spinach, and lemon zest instead of another marinara. These are nut-free, with no breadcrumbs, crackers, or ground nuts holding them together. The mixture will feel wetter than a typical meatball, … Read more
I almost always have a batch of this in the fridge. Keto tzatziki sauce works as a dip, a dressing, a marinade, and a sauce, so one batch covers a lot of ground through the week. I make mine with plain Greek yogurt and grated cucumber, and the one step people tend to skip is … Read more
I make this on repeat all summer long, for lunch, for dinner, or just as a quick protein-packed snack. Keto shrimp salad with dill and cucumber mixes together cold in one bowl, no stovetop required at all. I use tiny salad shrimp for this most often, since they are easy to find and need almost … Read more
This is the dinner I make when I want something hot, cheesy, and ready with almost no active cooking time. Keto sausage parmigiana bakes sausage links right in the tomato sauce, then gets buried under ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until it is bubbling. I build my own tomato sauce for this instead of reaching for … Read more
This is the sauce I reach for when a recipe calls for marinara, and I do not want to check a jar label for hidden sugar. Keto tomato sauce gets its richness from an unlikely source, and it takes about an hour in the oven with almost no attention needed. I always make a double … Read more
I used to be a green bean snob, fresh and barely cooked or nothing at all. Then I stopped at a cafeteria-style BBQ place outside of Houston and saw green beans loaded with bacon and sausage. Keto Southern style green beans are how I recreated that dish at home. This is not a copycat of … Read more
Keto eggs get repetitive fast, and this is one of the recipes I turn to when I want a change without much extra effort. Keto ham and spinach crustless quiche bakes right in individual ramekins, so there is no crust to fuss over and no crustless quiche pan trick needed. I make these when I … Read more
Sloppy joes were a weeknight staple in my house long before keto. Keto sloppy joes get us that same fast, messy dinner, built from a sauce I make myself instead of a can with sugar as one of the first few ingredients. I make this when I want dinner on the table in half an … Read more
This is the dish I make when I want Chinese takeout flavor without the blood sugar chaos that comes with it. Keto beef and broccoli gives me that same saucy, savory hit I used to order on a Friday night, minus the sugar-loaded sauce and the cornstarch. I build the sauce from beef broth and … Read more
This is the dip I make when the salty, crunchy snacks I used to reach for aren’t an option anymore. Cream cheese, sharp cheddar, Colby, and crisp bacon get mixed together in one bowl, and that’s a keto dip that holds its own at a party table. I bring this to game-day gatherings and tailgates … Read more
Everybody at my house asks for these garlic lime chicken thighs, and the actual work is minimal. A quick marinade of lime, garlic, and cumin does most of the flavor work, then the oven and broiler handle the rest. It’s one of the easiest keto dinners I make on a regular basis. This is a … Read more
This is the recipe I make on a lazy Sunday when I want the house to smell like something’s been cooking all day. Stewing beef, bacon, and paprika go into the crock pot with rinsed sauerkraut, and hours later you’ve got a keto goulash that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. … Read more
Cauliflower gets all the keto attention, so I don’t blame anyone for forgetting broccoli is an option too. This oven-roasted broccoli gets tossed in garlic and butter, then roasted until the edges turn toasty and nutty, and it’s turned into one of the low-carb sides I make most. I usually roast two heads at once, … Read more
This is the breakfast I bake on a Sunday so the whole week is already handled. Eggs, cubed ham, sharp cheddar, and a handful of green onion go into a jumbo muffin tin, and that’s a keto breakfast that survives the fridge better than most. Good ham and cheese make the difference here. A smoked … Read more
This is the dinner I make when I want a Philly cheesesteak and don’t want to deal with a roll. Thin-sliced beef, sauteed peppers, onions, and mushrooms go into a baking dish, get topped with cheese, and go under the broiler until melted. This keto Philly cheesesteak recipe is built for one, though it scales … Read more
Full of big, bold flavors, a spicy kick, and only 5 net carbs per serving, this Keto-friendly Spicy Pork & Vegetable keto stir-fry recipe is a win for my family. It truly is a tasty recipe that comes together quickly. Hungry? Read on and I, Chef Jenn, will share with you all my tips for … Read more
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