Archives for December 2013

Keto Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Keto Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting has become an immensely popular dieting strategy. Although it may seem like another diet fad, there are several reasons why skipping meals can be so helpful for many of us. The first (and biggest for most) is that intermittent fasting can help you bust through weight loss plateaus. Down to those last couple of pounds, or been stuck at the same number for weeks? Give this a try. The other reasons are for the sheer health benefits of fasting. Better metabolic adaptions, ...

Keto Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Keto Chocolate Cake in a Mug

There comes a time in everyone's ketogenic life where you crave something sweet. Cookies, brownies, cake - but there's nothing that you've pre-made and nothing that is low carb laying around. In under 5 minutes you can have a chocolate cake that's rich, delicious, and sure to slam those cravings straight into the ground. Cake in a mug! Chocolate cake in a mug, that is. Absolutely divine in taste, just like you spent 45 minutes slaving away baking it in the oven. I know, I know, you need ...

LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies

LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies

I meant to post this recipe a while back, but wasn't able to get it done. I believe this one is worth the wait! It's very versatile and a good way to use up egg whites if you make homemade mayo like I do. It's a 3-ingredient recipe, so it comes together quickly and easily. My favorite! The only thing that takes some time is the cooking and cooling. Yields 18 servings of Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies. The Preparation 1 cup egg whites, room temp ½ cup creamy peanut butter 2 ...

Bacon & Mozzarella Meatballs

Bacon & Mozzarella Meatballs

Being on a ketogenic diet can get pretty boring at times, especially when you're eating the same thing over and over. I had a craving for some meatballs and hadn't made any since the Bacon and Cheddar BBQ meatballs, so I decided to put together some new recipes to help all of you with some new ideas in the kitchen! I made a trio of meatballs that turned out absolutely superb. These Bacon, Ground Beef, and Mozzarella meatballs. Chorizo, Ground Beef, and Cheddar meatballs. Italian Sausage, ...

Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese Meatballs

Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese Meatballs

Ketogenic diets can get boring pretty quickly if you don't change it up in the kitchen and make something new once in a while. I had a craving for some meatballs and hadn't made any since the Bacon and Cheddar BBQ meatballs, so I decided to put together some new recipes to help all of you with some new ideas in the kitchen! I made a trio of meatballs that turned out absolutely superb. These Chorizo, Ground Beef, and Cheddar meatballs. Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, and Pepperjack Cheese ...

Italian Sausage & Pepperjack Meatballs

Italian Sausage & Pepperjack Meatballs

I had a craving for some meatballs and hadn't made any since the Bacon and Cheddar BBQ meatballs, so I decided to put together some new recipes to help all of you with some new ideas in the kitchen! I made a trio of meatballs that turned out absolutely superb. These Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, and Pepperjack Cheese meatballs. Chorizo, Ground Beef, and Cheddar meatballs. Bacon, Ground Beef, and Mozzarella meatballs. The three together were fantastic, had a very appealing presentation, and ...

Low Carb Macadamia Nut Brownies

Low Carb Macadamia Nut Brownies

I've been making so many sweets lately that I had to take a bit of a break and allow the leftovers to be eaten before making more. Being on a keto diet, it's hard for me to keep eating sweets, even if they are low carb, because I find my cravings start to come back after I eat them. Low and behold, everything is gone and I wanted to make something I haven't done in a while. I settled on brownies because I haven't really gotten around to making a cake, and I have only been making cookies ...

Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice

Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice

Chinese style food has been quite the hit at my house and I didn't want to stop with just low carb Sweet & Sour chicken and General Tso's Chicken. I made some fried rice to go with any Chinese style dish you make, quite similar to the real thing. I am sure you'll enjoy it, and I'm sure you'll be wanting a second serving once you have a bite. It does take a decent amount of work to make the fried rice, but usually I cook my chicken dishes in the oven and I have plenty of time to get ...

Keto Bites: General Tso’s Chicken

Keto Bites: General Tso’s Chicken

One of my all-time favorites. My go-to when I used to order from the Chinese take away. One of the reasons I got fat in the first place. General Tso's Chicken. The sweet, spicy, savory mixture of sticky sauce slathering that chicken is something I never wanted to forget. This goes great with Cauliflower Fried Rice! I've been experimenting with the sauce since I made the sweet and sour chicken, and I've hit the nail on the head! This is one recipe that those of us on a ketogenic diet ...

Low Carb Cinnamon Roll Waffle

Low Carb Cinnamon Roll Waffle

The holidays are approaching fast and all of us on a ketogenic diet are struggling to find that perfect special morning breakfast. Well, I've got it and I'm here to share it with you all! Cinnamon Roll Waffles are the best of both worlds. That creamy, sweet, delicious cinnamon roll warm out of the oven mixed with the childhood favorite of most - waffles! These bad boys pack a ton of fat, a ton of protein (for waffles), and a huge amount of flavor. The moment these touch your tongue, a ...