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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you kept up with the baked feta pasta trend that took over TikTok, you know how good this looks, but pasta is not keto. Keto baked feta with tomatoes is my ketoized version, and I genuinely think it is even better than the original. This is a real one-dish winner, and you can eat … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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