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Keto Cauliflower No-Mac ‘n Cheese

keto cauliflower no-mac 'n cheese in blue ramekins with lid

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

Keto Pan-Roasted Asparagus (One Skillet, Fresh Lemon Finish)

keto pan roasted asparagus with lemon on a black plate

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

Cool & Creamy Keto Tzatziki Sauce

tzatziki sauce keto in glass dishes with veggies in the back

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

Keto Cauliflower Rice (Simple 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Side Dish)

Making Cauliflower Rice is easy!

The frozen cauliflower rice bags at the store cost more than a whole head of cauliflower, and most of them come loaded with extra seasoning you may not want. Keto cauliflower rice made from scratch takes about the same five minutes, minus the markup. I buy extra heads when cauliflower goes on sale and freeze … Read more

Thick & Rich Keto Tomato Sauce

oven roasted tomato sauce in a bowl with parmesan nearby

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

Keto Oven Roasted Broccoli (Easy Low-Carb Side Dish)

Nutty and toasty from the oven, this roasted broccoli is keto and delicious!

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

Spinach, Feta, and Bell Pepper Egg Cups

Keto-friendly spinach, feta, bell pepper egg cups.

Eggs just aren’t for breakfast — you can eat these Spinach, Feta, and Red Bell Pepper Egg Cups anytime! It is very much a North American thing that eggs are the first choice for breakfast foods, but many cultures eat eggs for lunch and dinner as well. Eggs are ubiquitous and versatile; they can be … Read more

Keto Crack Cauliflower (Buttery Low-Carb Roasted Side Dish)

keto crack cauliflower on a serving dish

You might think that you’re sick of cauliflower or have tried it all, but this Keto-Crack Cauliflower is so good that you’ll fall in love with it all over again! Easy and delicious, this Keto Cauliflower recipe has it all! I’ve been making this one since long before cauliflower became the default keto vegetable, and … Read more

Creamy, Herby & Garlicky Green Goddess Dip

Keto Green Goddess Dip in a black cast iron dish.

I put this keto Green Goddess dip on nearly everything in my fridge. Cream cheese, fresh parsley, shallot, and garlic go into a food processor together, and in about ten minutes you’ve got a low-carb dip that outlasts a week of snacking. I literally smother this keto Green Goddess Dip on everything. Jazz up boring … Read more

Keto Green Goddess Stuffed Mushrooms (Easy Low-Carb Appetizer)

four green goddess stuffed mushroom caps on a square cast iron dish

Imagine hot, garlicky mushrooms stuffed with a cool creamy and herby cream cheese filling. The filling melts ever so slightly, creating an explosion of flavor when you pop them into your mouth. That’s what these Green Goddess Stuffed Mushrooms are all about, and I, Chef Jenn, will show you all my tips to make these … Read more

Keto Cucumber Tomato Salad (Easy Low-Carb Summer Side Dish)

Tomato and Cucumber Salad in a bowl.

This is the salad I make when I want something on the table in ten minutes flat, no cooking required. Cucumber, tomato, and shallot get tossed in a quick vinaigrette, and that’s the whole keto side dish. I’ve been eating keto or low-carb for years now to keep my type 2 diabetes in check, and … Read more

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