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
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 ...
- September 11, 2014
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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 ...
- September 10, 2014
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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 ...
- September 9, 2014
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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 ...
- September 8, 2014
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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 ...
- September 7, 2014
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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 ...
- September 7, 2014
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Keto Tropical Smoothie
Come along and savor the last few days of summer that are left with me! Sit back, relax, and pour yourself a fruity and refreshing smoothie. Here's a great way to get all the delicious fruity flavors you crave into a keto-fied treat, that will leave you wanting more -- and not feeling guilty if you indulge in more than one! Shakes and smoothies are something that most of us are missing out on when it comes to keto. We're not allowed all of the super colorful fruits and flavors that go in, but ...
- September 6, 2014
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Peanut Butter Caramel Milkshake
If you're a sane person, then peanut butter is probably one of your guilty pleasures - I know it's one of mine. But, when we're on a ketogenic diet, we can't always grab it by the spoonful to lick it off as a snack because of the carb count. Every once in a while, though, I get a huge craving for peanut butter and have to make something that'll combat it. So, since I've been on a smoothie/milkshake stint lately, I decided to put together something I know you'd all love. You can also sub out ...
- September 5, 2014
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Blueberry Banana Bread Smoothie
Before you say it, I know what you're thinking: "But Craig, bananas are definitely not allowed on a ketogenic diet!" Don't worry guys, we're using banana flavored extract to impart some flavor into our smoothie - no real bananas needed! This one does thicken up slightly more than the others because of the addition of flax and chia seeds, but I think it gives a great hearty mouthfeel that is perfect for breakfast replacements. I've been on a little bit of a smoothie binge lately, so if you'd ...
- September 4, 2014
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