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Low Carb Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Low Carb Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

December 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I've been making a lot of sweets lately, and I am starting to get tired of them. Weird huh? I guess I have no sweet tooth anymore, I much prefer the savory side of things. I wanted to make something different, and stumbled on a recipe for some spicy cookies. Sounded good to me, as I know chocolate and spice can pair up really well together - let's just say these Mexican hot chocolate cookies turned out great. I was really pleased with them, despite my recent grudges with coconut flour. The ...

Zesty Keto Italian Dressing

Zesty Keto Italian Dressing

December 7, 2013 by 3 Comments

This recipe is very similar to my honey vinaigrette recipe. In fact, I just add the herb mix that I keep on hand to the honey vinaigrette if I already have that keto salad dressing made. Also, like the honey vinaigrette, this recipe develops its flavor over time. For this reason, I recommend you make it a day or two in advance. But like all of the recipes in our condiment section, it's still delicious even without waiting! I figure if I'm going to get all of those herbs out, I might as well ...

Easy Keto Honey Vinaigrette

Easy Keto Honey Vinaigrette

December 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This is the first homemade keto salad dressing I ever made. We use it quite a bit at our house. In fact, I never even refrigerate it, because it's usually gone within two weeks time (though I've had it last as long as a month). I mean, if you think about it, all of the ingredients are shelf stable. Why wouldn't they continue to be when mixed together? Also, I use raw honey, which is both antibacterial and antimicrobial. I figure I've got it covered either way. However, you can certainly store ...

Catalina Style Dressing

Catalina Style Dressing

December 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I love being able to whip up a keto salad dressing from scratch with my emulsion blender! Even if I don't have my homemade ketchup on hand for this recipe, it only takes a few minutes more to make it first. Keeping my fermented ketchup or mayo (which last quite a while) on hand really makes this a cinch! They are the base for most of my salad dressings. The Catalina is one of our favorites. It has a tangy sweet taste that is both subtle and rich. It goes well with just about any kind of salad ...

Cocktail Sauce Keto-Style

Cocktail Sauce Keto-Style

December 7, 2013 by 2 Comments

This is a great condiment to have on hand when seafood is on the menu. The richness of the homemade ketchup I use takes the flavor level up another notch. My favorite kind of recipe: quick and easy! Makes 1 ½ cups (24 tablespoons) Keto-Style Cocktail Sauce The Preparation 1 cup sugar-free ketchup 1/3 cup prepared horseradish ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon Frank's hot sauce The Execution 1. Put all ingredients into emulsion blender ...

Thousand Island Dressing

Thousand Island Dressing

December 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Of all of the ketogenic salad dressings I make, this has to be our favorite. I mean, they all taste like our favorite when we're eating them, but if I had to choose one it would be this one. It has that depth the homemade mayonnaise and ketchup gives it, that subtle sweetness from the stevia, that tiny crunch of pickle and onion, and somewhere in the background a hint of tartness from the apple cider vinegar that all combines to put it over the top. I really hope you'll give this dressing a ...

Keto-Approved Ranch Dressing

Keto-Approved Ranch Dressing

December 6, 2013 by 14 Comments

Ranch dressing. It's a staple found in almost any home. Not only is it a favorite for salads, it can't be beat as a veggie dip or for serving alongside hot wings. And what better ranch dressing than a homemade keto salad dressing? Super simple to make and the flavor can't be beat, especially if you have this homemade mayo to start with! makes 1 ½ cups The Preparation 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons  dried parsley ½ teaspoon dried ...

Handcrafted Mayonnaise

Handcrafted Mayonnaise

December 6, 2013 by 44 Comments

Mayonnaise is one of my favorite condiments to make. No matter how many times I make it, there's just something about watching something come together and emulsify like mayo that's always interesting. I love how making it with my stick blender (aka emulsion blender) is super fast and easy. There are so many variations you can make with homemade mayo, but this is my favorite. I use expeller pressed coconut oil, because there is no coconut taste. Also, I always use fresh farm eggs (and ...

Homemade LC Ketchup

Homemade LC Ketchup

December 6, 2013 by 22 Comments

Ketchup is one of those things I never imagined myself making. I'm so glad I decided to try. It turned out to be so easy and being able to control the ingredients in my food is very important to me. No chemicals, unpronounceable ingredients, and you can control the amount of sugar. This is a pretty forgiving recipe, so feel free to adjust spices to your own liking. I do highly recommend using the fish sauce, if you can. It adds a depth of flavor you won't get with any ...

Basics to Curing Bacon

Basics to Curing Bacon

December 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Written by kjudd on Reddit. He has given me permission to post this here. Right, so I've read the easiest thing to try when dipping your feet into charcuterie was bacon. Let's just say that affordable bacon here is, well…crap. I’m talking about main supermarket branded stuff here, none of the higher quality artisan bacon. I underlined affordable because, I, like most of you eat this stuff a lot. So, I figured if I can make a higher quality bacon at home for a similar price, why not? ...