Peri Peri Bowl

Peri Peri Bowl

I love, love, love Peri Peri!  It makes my senses explode with it's charred and spicy goodness.  The marinade is very easy to make and stores well at room temperature (or the refrigerator) - use it for chicken, beef, lamb, even as a salad dressing. For this recipe, I chose chicken thighs because it is budget-friendly, tender, delicious, and pretty much foolproof.  We're going to skewer them cause any food on a stick instantly translates to fun and festive.  Paired with a pepper and tomato ...

Dairy Free Keto Crepes

Dairy Free Keto Crepes

Crepes can be one of the more intimidating breakfast foods.  They often require a special pan, tools, and delicate care, but these crepes are easy and whip up right in the blender! These crepes are a little heavier than a traditional crepe but light enough to fill, fold, and sprinkle with no calorie powdered sweetener.  The trick to making keto crepes is to thin the batter to the correct consistency.  I always end up making mine a little thicker than seems comfortable to make flipping the ...

Mushrooms & Goat Cheese Salad

Mushrooms & Goat Cheese Salad

Wow - this is one amazing salad!  The best part is the mushrooms sauteed in butter.  It helps keep the lettuce moist and pairs well with the balsamic vinegar dressing and crumbled goat cheese. For this recipe I used a baby greens mix from the store but if you can't find that mixture even just baby kale, spinach, and a little romaine will go a long way with this delicious dish.  Alternatively for the cheese, you could also try chunks of brie or feta.  Each would taste equally as ...

Homemade Keto Caesar Salad

Homemade Keto Caesar Salad

Here's how you can make a classic Caesar salad at home, with keto-friendly ingredients.  We add plenty of Parmesan cheese and dressing but skip the croutons in favor of crispy bacon.  If you've already got leftover chicken on hand, then you could make this for lunch in no time at all. The dressing uses anchovy fillets, giving it that classic flavor profile,  but if you can't stand them then feel free to skip it.  Another tip is that if you can find jarred anchovies then use those instead ...

Tangy Keto Broccoli Salad

Tangy Keto Broccoli Salad

What could be better than this tangy broccoli salad with bacon, cheddar cheese, pumpkin seeds, and a tangy dressing?  It's a great salad or side dish, but since it requires no cooking, it's also easy to prepare.  Most people would never notice that this is low carb, so it's a great recipe to bring when you need something to share! There's some erythritol in the dressing to replace the sugar found in many broccoli salad recipes.  If you don't like a sweeter dressing, then feel free to omit ...

Keto Warm Kale Salad

Keto Warm Kale Salad

Kale leaves pan-fried in butter then tossed with Dijon mustard dressing, and topped with crumbled feta cheese.  The dressing is my new favorite way to eat kale, and there's something seriously satisfying about tucking into a bowl that's both healthy and delicious.  This hearty salad works great as a nutrient-packed side dish for dinner, or simply as lunch. This is another great base recipe that you can make your own every time you create it.  Other toppings you should try include bacon, ...

Cold Zucchini Salad

Cold Zucchini Salad

This cold zucchini salad is the perfect summery salad for serving alongside BBQ.  We create this with sauteed zucchini, celery, lots of onion, and a mayonnaise-based dressing.  This salad is great for making ahead because it's even better if you let it sit overnight. There's no need to bust out the spiralizer or even the vegetable peeler because the zucchini is very simply chopped, which gives it a great chunky texture.  Try adding some rotisserie chicken and feta cheese for a heartier ...

Keto Asparagus, Egg, and Bacon Salad

Keto Asparagus, Egg, and Bacon Salad

An asparagus salad topped with bacon and eggs, then dressed with a tangy dijon vinaigrette.  The dressing is easily made with pantry staples that you likely have on hand.  That makes it great for whipping up any time you find great asparagus. You can save time by making extra hard-boiled eggs or bacon when you cook them for other recipes.  That way, all you have to do is blanch the asparagus and create the dressing.  I like to have both in my fridge at all times. Yields 2 servings of ...

Keto Hoagie Lunch Bowl

Keto Hoagie Lunch Bowl

This easy lunch bowl combines all your favorite flavors from a Hoagie roll, but without any of the bread.  We chop up cold cuts like turkey, salami, and ham then toss it with plenty of cheese and veggies and sauce. You can chop the ingredients and mix the sauce beforehand for fast and easy lunches.  Very little prep and no cooking is required.  I think, like me, you'll also decide that you don't miss the bread.  It's hard to miss it when you can still eat all the best parts of the ...

Keto Fried Chicken and Broccoli

Keto Fried Chicken and Broccoli

Not sure what to make for a quick weeknight meal?  Try this pan-fried chicken and broccoli skillet dinner.  It's simple to create with just a few ingredients.  Juicy chicken thighs are pan-seared in melted butter, then broccoli is fried in the same pan to round out this healthy meal. We kept the seasoning simple with butter, salt, and pepper.  It's nice to only have one pan to clean up and to know that you can get dinner on the table in just 20 minutes.  That makes this also an easy meal ...