Low Carb Cookie Butter

Low Carb Cookie Butter

If you've never had cookie butter, then you really missed out! Think about grabbing a spoonful of smooth peanut butter out of the jar, but it's got a Fall-like cinnamon and ginger cookie taste. Seriously delicious and perfect for this time of the year. I'd say dip stuff in it, but really...we all know that's not going to happen. Go ahead and grab your spoon, dip, and lick it off - a great way to end a meal. If that's not your thing, it really goes great on freshly made waffles in the morning. ...

BBQ Pulled Pork and “Cornbread” Waffles

BBQ Pulled Pork and “Cornbread” Waffles

Okay, so let me first confess and say that the waffles aren't made from real cornbread, but they do taste really fantastic! Savory waffles pair up with some sweet, spicy, and tangy BBQ Pulled Pork to give you a meal that nobody would ever guess is low carb and keto. We put a little bit of red pepper in the waffles to give a slight crunch and little bits of sweet and spice all around the waffle. This will give a great new flavor every other bite to cut through the BBQ sauce, adding a depth of ...

Southwestern Pork Stew

Southwestern Pork Stew

Here's a hearty stew that will fill you up while it warms your belly - perfect for this time of year! Many places are having very early frost warnings and snow this year (looking at you, Canada!). There is the just the right amount of spice in this dish with both chili powder and jalapeno, coaxing your taste buds without overwhelming them. The cinnamon works so well with the coffee and the cumin - it will have those you feed it to wondering what the special note is in the dish. Not to ...

Thai BBQ Pork Salad

Thai BBQ Pork Salad

Many people only equate pulled pork with traditional American BBQ or Mexican flavors. For this dish, prepare to bring the western world over to the eastern side of the globe! We pair some delicious and tender pulled pork with a crisp salad, topped with a Thai Style BBQ sauce that you'll be sure to love. This is a super simple recipe that's packed full of deep and complex flavors. Each and every bite will give you a different flavor to pick out from - cilantro, red curry paste, and peanut ...

Pork Carne Asada Tacos

Pork Carne Asada Tacos

It's not often that I say that I'm having pork tacos on a ketogenic diet, but you can have your tacos and eat them too! The cilantro, lettuce, and sour cream really give the tacos a fresh bite, every bite. A slightly different flavor in each mouthful as you rip out peppers in some bites, jalapenos in others, and more sour cream for a refreshing cool-down. Feel free to use any toppings you'd like! If you're fasting and need the extra calories - go for some avocado. The creaminess of the ...

Crispy Skin Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder

Crispy Skin Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder

On keto, I'm always looking for different ways to get fatty meats into my diet that will taste great and keep my wallet (and stomach) full. Yesterday, I picked up this 8 pound roast for just under $16. Yep, that's under $2 a pound - and it'll feed an entire family for a few days! Pulled pork is just plain delicious - and if you think we have to slather or smoke this baby just to coax some flavor out of it - you could never have been so wrong. Double check on what type of pork shoulder you are ...

Oven “Grilled” Asian Chicken Thighs

Oven “Grilled” Asian Chicken Thighs

It's not so often that the lazy people prevail in the quest to do less. But, there's the few times that the lazy way of living shines through and gives a bit of hope - this is one of those days. Instead of breaking out the grill, cleaning it, oiling it, and subsequently cleaning it afterward, why not use the oven to do our chicken thighs? I've found that this method works extremely well with chicken thighs in particular. So well, that even the people I served it to didn't realize that this ...

Bacon Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy

Bacon Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy

Nothing says cooler weather than a roasted chicken. Since we're on a keto diet, we get to wrap this guy in bacon, too! It's slightly zesty and full of citrus flavor which gives a fantastic balance to the rich and hearty gravy we make with the pan drippings. If you need a way to get some extra fats in on the side, I'd highly recommend the Keto Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin that I posted yesterday. They're great and would pair well with this dish. You normally see bacon wrapped around birds ...

New Major Study on Low Carb Implications

New Major Study on Low Carb Implications

Obesity is a rising problem that is increasing on a yearly basis all over the world. It commonly increases a person's risk for higher cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and many other health problems. Just a few days ago, we saw a year long study published in a peer-reviewed journal that was done comparing the differences between low-carbohydrate diets vs. low-fat diets. Although there's already plenty of studies that have been done on low-carbohydrate diets, I thought this one cemented the ...

Keto Au Gratin Brussels Sprouts

Keto Au Gratin Brussels Sprouts

It's that time of week where most of us are looking through the fridge thinking "Why didn't I go to the store yesterday?" You're wondering what's for dinner, and you only have a few ingredients to work with. Well, no big deal - as long as you have a little bit of protein to go on the side, you'll be set with this! Brussels sprouts are a great way to get some texture into your dish for a vegetable, but you could easily do this with broccoli or cauliflower. You'll have a nice crisp crust to ...