You'd imagine from all the recipes that I make, that my favorite dessert would be something baked, something very out of the ordinary, or something difficult to make. Well, that's far from the truth. It's double peanut butter balls! This is one of my absolute favorite recipes - not only for taste and simplicity, but just for the pure joy of peanut buttery goodness that comes out of it. When I gained weight on a ketogenic diet, this right here was the reason. I used to make these things ...

Double Peanut Butter Balls
- February 18, 2014
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Chicken Pesto Roulade
Great chicken is both juicy and flavorful - this hits the nail on the head in both of those categories. Pesto is one of my favorite sauces, basil and toasted pine nuts give a fantastic fresh and nutty flavor that pairs extremely well with poultry. As you all know, I like to use citrus when I can, so I've added some lemon zest to give citrus notes throughout the chicken. This pairs very well with the floral notes of the basil, and contrasts perfectly with the rich fats of the cheese. I ...
- February 17, 2014
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Bacon Jammin’ Green Beans
Green beans are one of my favorite things to eat when they're fresh, and I just don't eat enough of them. When I get them, I almost always pair them with bacon. Yeah, sure, they're awesome with garlic and parmesan, but who can resist the bacon? Since I had made some bacon jam the other day, I figured I would use it in the green beans - and they paid off! This dish was absolutely delectable. Salty, sweet, crunchy, with just the right amount of chew from small pieces of bacon. A must ...
- February 17, 2014
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Bacon Infused Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas aren't that common in keto cooking, but they are a delicious mixture of textures that keep you coming back for more. Although they run a little bit high in carbs, every once in a while they are worth it. I normally have bacon fat in the fridge, waiting to be used for baconnaise or just general sauteing - so why not use it for our vegetables too? These save well for me in the fridge - their crispness lasts for about 24 hours in the fridge, then they start to turn soggy. So if ...
- February 17, 2014
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Red Pepper Spinach Salad
Sometimes you're in a hurry and you just want something that's simple, tasty, and familiar. This salad is all of these, with a kick of spice! If you've made some delicious meals and you totally forgot to make a side, fear not, this can be whipped up in under 3 minutes. It's one of my favorite salads, very simple but still holds a lot of flavors. It goes well with almost any dish, but I do enjoy pairing it with chicken or even eating it as a snack. Yields 2 total servings The ...
- February 17, 2014
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Fried Queso Fresco
These ooey gooey squares of goodness are one of the best ways to get a side in when you need a lot of fat. By itself, this cheese isn't the best - but it has the solubility to stand up to the high temperature required for frying. Get a nice layer of crisp on these bad boys and they're seriously good eats. They make for great snacks, or a great side item to a lean meal or keto Mexican meal. Just be aware that they don't save great - they're best served hot. Yields 5 total servings The ...
- February 17, 2014
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Almond Crusted Keto Quiche
I make a ton of frittatas, whether they're in muffin version, in the cast iron, or just in a casserole - they're fantastic. But I do miss that crusty crumbly pastry on the outside. So, I set out to re-create a quiche! Frittatas save extremely well for me in the fridge, lasting all week and sometimes longer, and it's the same with this! Can you say breakfast every day for the rest of the week? The only thing that I had a problem with, was the first slice. I had to ruin the crust on it to ...
- February 16, 2014
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Keto Friendly Bacon Jam
So, we all love bacon, right? Bacon is a delicious treat we get to eat on a regular basis...but it just doesn't seem like I get enough of it as is. I wouldn't mind having some bacon with every meal. Well, now we can! Sorry vegetarians, but this one is not going to be for you. You can pretty much use this stuff on anything savory. I spread it on keto breads, spread it on frittata muffins, and top my dinners with it. It's just plain delicious! All of the flavors together create a sweet, ...
- February 15, 2014
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Almond Lemon Sandwich Cakes
Happy Valentines Day to all my ketogenic friends out there! So, I know you've probably not made anything for your significant other, and now you're scratching your head on what epic treat to make. Well, nobody wants roses anymore - it's too easy, so put some work into it and give him/her something they'll really like! Keto-approved, of course. These almond lemon cakes are superb. I had some icing left from the Red Velvet Fried Donuts yesterday and decided to use it. Actually, they inspired me ...
- February 14, 2014
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Keto Valentines: Red Velvet Doughnuts!
Valentines day is coming up and I just wanted to say thank you to each and every one of you that comes to the site and reads the articles and recipes on here! Even though a ketogenic diet can sometimes seem strict, there's always ways to bring old comfort foods back. Red Velvet Donuts are a staple Valentine's Day food that has changed pretty greatly over the years. Originally, untreated cocoa was used which gave the red color when baked due to the chemical reaction from the anthocyanin and ...
- February 13, 2014
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