With spring having just ended and the summer heat quickly approaching, a refreshing and filling salad is something that really fits the bill. A lot of people tend to think that salads are boring, plain, and only really eaten by people on a "diet". I tend to load my salads up, and bring the flavor with it - it's a great vehicle for many different tastes. Plus, the dressing you use is going to be loaded with fats, which means the macros are perfect for keto. Using the 5 Minute Keto Raspberry ...
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5 Minute Keto Raspberry Vinaigrette
June 25, 2015 by 7 Comments
We went out for lunch recently and had a salad that came with a raspberry vinaigrette. Of course knowing it would be laden with sugar, I made sure I got it on the side to confirm my suspicions. When the salad came to the table, I dipped my finger in the dressing to give it a taste - and not surprisingly found it ridiculously sweet. The flavor, though, was amazing. Once we got home, we knew exactly what we needed to do. Recreate this vinaigrette without the carbs and sugar - so we could ...
- June 25, 2015
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Neapolitan Fat Bombs
June 23, 2015 by 25 Comments
When I was a kid, I loved sitting on my front doorsteps before dinner, especially because it meant my favorite treat - Neapolitan ice cream from the ice cream man! I could hear the truck coming from a mile away and would get so excited. I'd race my brother to the truck and was happiest when he had his little tiny frozen cups filled with the goodness that is chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. If you're like me, you love all three flavors, and Neapolitan gives the best of all worlds - you ...
- June 23, 2015
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Jalapeno Cheddar Waffles
June 17, 2015 by 7 Comments
Jalapeno and cheddar have been a favorite flavor combination of mine for a long time. These waffles definitely fall into that category and if you're a fan of the flavors, too - this will be a perfect keto meal. The great thing about it all is, these will be ready in under 15 minutes, start to finish. Talk about simple! Just a small tip that I've learned over the years of cooking keto waffles: the waffles are ready once the steam stops coming out of the waffle iron. Definitely one to keep in ...
- June 17, 2015
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10 Minute Keto Country Gravy
June 15, 2015 by 30 Comments
This is a recipe for keto country gravy but first there's some really, REALLY exciting news today! I've started the pre-launch for my new keto subscription box, Keto Delivered. I've been working over the last few months to make this thing a reality - and today's the day that it sees the light. Check it out if you're interested in discovering new keto products, supporting small businesses around the US, and want it delivered right to your doorstep. Yep, every month you can get some amazing ...
- June 15, 2015
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Keto Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf
June 13, 2015 by 21 Comments
Okay, okay, before you get angry and say that wild rice pilaf isn't keto - we're definitely not using wild rice in this recipe. We're using keto friendly alternatives, shelled hemp heart seeds to mimic this taste and texture, and boy does it do a good job. I grabbed these hemp seeds when I first heard about them and immediately knew I was going to do a rice type of dish. I highly recommend grabbing a pack to try out yourself! The slightly crunchy, slightly al dente texture really gives off a ...
- June 13, 2015
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Keto Mocha Ice Cream
June 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
This is one of the simplest ice cream recipes that I know of when it comes to keto. You don't have to make a custard, you don't have to freeze or refrigerate the mixture before adding it to your ice cream machine, and you don't have to wait around to temper anything. It's simply blend, add, and eat! I'm using a pretty fancy Gelato maker for this. It has a built in compressor, so it's also pretty expensive. My girlfriend picked it up a few years back on sale for around $120, which was a ...
- June 10, 2015
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Easy Keto Creamed Spinach
June 8, 2015 by 24 Comments
I love having frozen spinach on hand for those nights where I want a quick, easy, and tasty side dish to go with what I'm making. Since I've been trying to focus on mainly easy recipes, I thought creamed spinach was a perfect addition to that list. It's rich, it's savory, and it has a delicious thick and creamy texture. As a kid, I never really liked the stuff - I mean, who liked spinach back then anyway? I thought it was disgusting when my parents made it for themselves, but over time I ...
- June 8, 2015
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Mini Keto Pancake Donuts
June 5, 2015 by 19 Comments
It's a cause for celebration! Not only is it Friday today, it's also National Donut Day. Time to whip out the donut maker and crank up the heat, because it's donuts for breakfast this morning. These donuts are so incredibly simple. All in all, it takes about 5 minutes to get the batter put together, and around 20 minutes to cook all of them - 25 minutes from start to finish and you'll have a plate packed full of delicious, decadent morsels. These little guys taste fantastic. Though I do ...
- June 5, 2015
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Cheese Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburger
June 1, 2015 by 10 Comments
We're continuing on with ketogenic recipes that are simple, easy, and have been staples of mine over the last 6 years. Generally speaking, keto does demand a bit more time in the kitchen than most other diets. You can't just throw some store-bought meal into the oven or microwave, and it's very hard to really enjoy the food when you make the same thing every day. The other day, we were craving burgers - so I thought making one of my old favorites would be perfect to showcase, especially ...
- June 1, 2015
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