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Baked Ricotta Dip with Parmesan and Tomatoes

baked ricotta dip with parmesan and tomatoes in a black dish

WOW! Check out the flavors in this amazing Baked Ricotta Dip with Parmesan and Tomatoes! When you need a shareable appetizer or snack, this amazing keto ricotta dip will surely impress! Not only is it deceptively easy to make, but it’s irresistible with all your favorite dippers! Hungry? Read on and I, Chef Jenn, will … Read more

Cold Asparagus Salad with Lemon and Parmesan

cold asparagus salad with lemon and parmesan on a platter

I LOVE asparagus – I love it hot, cold, grilled, fried, and raw. But this Cold Asparagus Salad with Lemon and Parmesan has a special place on my table because it is soooo crazy flavorful. Lemon, Parmesan, and shallots blend perfectly with the asparagus, creating a mouth-watering side or salad nobody will be able to … Read more

Keto Cucumber Salsa (Bright, Crunchy, Do-Ahead)

cucumber salsa in a bowl with tomatoes in the background

Bright, citrusy, and genuinely crunchy, this is all you need to get a fiesta going. Keto cucumber salsa is easy to make and does not have to be tomato-based to bring the flavor. This goes great on low-carb tortilla chips, or spooned over any grilled or smoked meat. It is also a genuinely easy make-ahead … Read more

Keto Green Goddess Dressing (No Mayo, No Anchovies)

keto green goddess dressing in a jar

This is one of my go-to keto salad dressings, and I am a genuine salad fan. Keto green goddess dressing is creamy, herby, and mixes and matches with whatever herbs you have on hand. No mayonnaise here either, sour cream is what makes this creamy, and I genuinely prefer the tang it brings. Swap in … Read more

Keto Jalapeno Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

jalapeno cream cheese keto stuffed mushrooms

This is the fourth stuffed mushroom recipe on my site, and the jalapeno kick genuinely sets this one apart. Keto jalapeno cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are creamy, gooey, and just spicy enough. I will admit to making an entire meal out of these more than once. They also work beautifully as part of an appetizer … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Asparagus with Garlic (20 Minutes)

air fryer asparagus on a platter with a lemon wedge

This is the simplest of my asparagus recipes, just garlic, oil, salt, and pepper, and it genuinely does not need anything else. Keto air fryer asparagus with garlic is quick, crispy, and roasted to perfection. Wash the asparagus thoroughly, the brush-like tips hide grit since asparagus grows partly underground. Nobody wants gritty asparagus. Chef Jenn’s … Read more

Keto Crispy Chaffles (Just 3 Ingredients, No Sour Cream)

a stack of crispy chaffles on a plate with a second in the chaffle maker in the background

I stumbled onto this recipe by accident, and it has become my new favorite chaffle base. Keto crispy chaffles are light, golden, and genuinely crispy, with just three ingredients. This is different from my Sourdough Chaffles, that recipe has sour cream in it, this one skips it entirely, which is really what gives you the … Read more

Keto Blue Cheese Dressing (Extra Chunky, No Fillers)

keto wedge salad topped with keto blue cheese dressing

This is different from my Blue Cheese Dip, that one is blended smooth, but this dressing is whisked by hand and kept genuinely chunky. Keto blue cheese dressing skips the nasty oils and fillers found in bottled versions. A confession, I think jarred mayo is disgusting on its own, but combined with sour cream here, … Read more

Keto Teriyaki Sauce (Easy, Garlicky, No Cornstarch)

keto teriyaki sauce in a glass jar with scallions, ginger and garlic nearby

So many teriyaki sauce recipes are timid, just a wee bit of garlic and a wee bit of ginger. Keto teriyaki sauce is not afraid of flavor, and I have amped up both. This works as a dipping sauce, a marinade, or just a way to add a pop of flavor to whatever you are … Read more

Keto Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower (Cheddar and Mozzarella)

cheesy mashed cauliflower in a serving dish with a floral napkin nearby

This is the cheese-lover version of mashed cauliflower, loaded with two kinds of cheese and genuinely buttery and creamy. Keto cheesy mashed cauliflower is different from my garlic version, this one leans hard into cheddar and mozzarella instead. This is about as simple as a recipe gets, cook the cauliflower, blend it with everything else, … 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 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 Mashed Turnips (Buttery, Creamy Potato Swap)

Mashed turnips in a serving dish.

Mashed potatoes are not keto, not even close, but you can still get that same creamy comfort. Keto mashed turnips are buttery and rich, and turnips are usually genuinely cheap too. This is really a blank canvas. Add your favorite spices, herbs, or even cheese to build on the base flavor however you like. Look … Read more

Keto Cauliflower Mash (Creamy Mashed Potato Swap)

keto cauliflower mash in a bowl

I will not lie to you, mashed cauliflower does not taste like mashed potatoes. Keto cauliflower mash is still creamy and delicious, and it pairs beautifully with a roast or a hearty stew. Every keto dieter genuinely needs a solid version of this in their back pocket, since real mashed potatoes are off the table. … 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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