Chicken Roulades with Sage and Gruyere

Chicken Roulades with Sage and Gruyere

October 25, 2016 by 3 Comments

These chicken roulades combines roast chicken breasts with caramelized onions, sage, and Gruyere cheese. Sage, onions, and chicken are the traditional combination. In this recipe we have upgraded it to caramelized onions. Caramelizing the onions brings out a sweetness in the onion and adds a bit of a richness. This richer flavor balances with the earthy peppery notes of the sage. We also added Gruyere cheese. It has a salty nutty flavor that, while distinctive, is not overpowering. The ...

Mini Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Mini Pumpkin Spice Muffins

October 20, 2016 by 3 Comments

In less than half an hour, you can have a generous batch of mini pumpkin spice muffins. This is a great quick breakfast or snack. The best part? These are rich with the pumpkin spice flavors that we all love without the sugar or junk ingredients. Be sure to buy pure pumpkin, opting for organic if possible. Also use no sugar added 100% sunflower seed butter. Feel free to change the spices around if you prefer. If you’re not a fan of nutmeg, use ground ginger, or simply use all ground cinnamon. ...

Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

October 18, 2016 by 4 Comments

Just in time for fall, just when you think you’re going to miss out on the best flavors of the season, here are some of the best cheesecake bars I’ve ever eaten – keto or not!  Gingerbread pumpkin cheesecake bars are a filling keto treat. The base layer is mildly flavored with classic gingerbread spices and the cheesecake layer gets a flavor boost from naturally sweet, fiber-rich pumpkin. These bars are so easy to make, but they do take some time start to finish, mostly due to the ...

Peppermint Frost Breath Mints

Peppermint Frost Breath Mints

January 20, 2014 by 7 Comments

About xylitol: 1 cup of xylitol, a sugar alcohol, has 228g carbs, but as humans we don't have the enzymes to process any of the nutrients from xylitol, so it passes through our system. Studies show that blood sugars and ketone levels are not affected by this in humans, but it can cause digestive upset if you are sensitive to sugar alcohols. If you aren't sure how you will react to xylitol, use in moderation. I recommend trying one piece 2-3 times a day, preferably after eating. I have a ...

Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

January 19, 2014 by 14 Comments

These cheesecake cupcakes are quick and simple, but also highly customizable. I chose sugar-free raspberry syrup for this particular batch, but you can substitute the syrup for any flavor you like (or if you like plain New York-style, just use the vanilla extract)! My goodness, these cupcakes are decadent and delicious. I rarely cook them because I know I'll just sit down after their done and eat the whole lot of them! Luckily, at 2g net carb a piece, I can sleep soundly. ;) Yields 12 ...

Keto Ham and Cheese Bake

Keto Ham and Cheese Bake

January 15, 2014 by 3 Comments

My girlfriend and I had this huge spiral ham that we were going to have for Thanksgiving (without the glaze, of course), but we only got around to pulling it out of the freezer and cooking it last week. A week later and we still had like 3 pounds of ham to eat, so I took a couple of cups of it, diced it up and made a mac and cheese-esque casserole! This is a homey and satisfying ham and cheese bake that is sure to comfort you and fill you up! The best part about this dish is the ability ...

LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies

LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies

December 29, 2013 by 19 Comments

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 ...

Best Basic Low Carb Chocolate

Best Basic Low Carb Chocolate

December 12, 2013 by 8 Comments

I'm sure this recipe is out there in cyberspace somewhere, but I never found it. I stumbled upon it by trial and error and am I ever happy I did! This is THE best chocolate I've had since I first started a keto way of life. The applications are endless and I look forward to all the wonderful things I can make with this stuff. I know it's a little high on the carb end (if you're not counting fiber), but for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions, it is perfect. Also, when using it in ...

Keto King Ranch Chicken

Keto King Ranch Chicken

December 11, 2013 by 1 Comment

I loved my old King Ranch Chicken recipe and have been trying to convert it to keto ever since I've been on this way of eating. I knew when I came up with a good tortilla recipe the rest would fall into place. Now that I have that tortilla recipe, I am happy to say I now have the keto version of King Ranch Chicken! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Makes 12 servings of Keto King Ranch Chicken The Preparation 3 cups chicken, cut up in bite sized pieces* 1 cup chicken broth ...

White Chocolate Bark With A Twist

White Chocolate Bark With A Twist

December 10, 2013 by 3 Comments

I've never been a big fan of the flavor of coconut (I know, I know), so fat bombs have never held much appeal to me. Then I discovered that coconut butter (also called coconut cream) has less of that coconut taste. To make things even better, I discovered cacao butter. Cacao butter is the fat extracted from the cacao been. It smells like chocolate, but is an off white color. As soon as I started working with it, I realized this would be my ticket to making white chocolate. Because of the ...