Typically pesto is a very simple recipe of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Over the years people have added more and more ingredients to this classic recipe in order to adapt to tastes and preferences. My personal addition is the tomato paste. I felt like the original version of this recipe was slightly bitter with the basil and pine nuts competing for top flavor. A touch of tomato paste adds some acidity, sweetness, and cuts back on the bitterness. On keto, ...
Raspberry Lemon Popsicles
July 8, 2015 by 10 Comments
Being that the weather is heating up, the humidity is rising, and it seems like some days are just too hot - these popsicles will do just the trick. We went out to the Hmong Sheboygan Summer Festival on Sunday and although tons of fun, it was really hot! Once we got home, partially drenched in sweat, I knew that I had to make something that would cool us both off. The idea of keto and popsicles usually doesn't resonate with me that well. They're normally really hard (due to the liquids) ...
- July 8, 2015
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Keto BBQ Chicken Pizza (Dairy Free Crust)
July 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
If you want to keep the toppings dairy free, there are many nut-based cheese alternatives that you can make. From macadamia nut spreads to cultured "cream cheese" made from coconut cream, a quick search online will give you tons of results to try out. Though they will be slightly higher carb, they can still be used as a substitute. I based this off of the crust that's from my 5 Minute Pizza recipe. Although this one will take longer than 5 minutes, it gives a viable way to make flatbread ...
- July 4, 2015
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Avocado Tuna Melt Bites
July 2, 2015 by 29 Comments
I've been on a mission lately to use up different ingredients found around most common households. There's been quite a few e-mails sent to me lately about tuna melts. I never really had too many of these pre-keto, but I've had my fair share of grilled cheese and knew exactly what to do to get something portable, easy to make, and perfect for any time of the day. These keto tuna melt bites really fit the bill. The crispy outside matches great with the soft, creamy filling on the inside. It ...
- July 2, 2015
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Keto Mixed Green Spring Salad
June 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
With spring having just ended and the summer heat quickly approaching, a refreshing and filling salad is something that really fits the bill. A lot of people tend to think that salads are boring, plain, and only really eaten by people on a "diet". I tend to load my salads up, and bring the flavor with it - it's a great vehicle for many different tastes. Plus, the dressing you use is going to be loaded with fats, which means the macros are perfect for keto. Using the 5 Minute Keto Raspberry ...
- June 30, 2015
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5 Minute Keto Raspberry Vinaigrette
June 25, 2015 by 7 Comments
We went out for lunch recently and had a salad that came with a raspberry vinaigrette. Of course knowing it would be laden with sugar, I made sure I got it on the side to confirm my suspicions. When the salad came to the table, I dipped my finger in the dressing to give it a taste - and not surprisingly found it ridiculously sweet. The flavor, though, was amazing. Once we got home, we knew exactly what we needed to do. Recreate this vinaigrette without the carbs and sugar - so we could ...
- June 25, 2015
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Neapolitan Fat Bombs
June 23, 2015 by 25 Comments
When I was a kid, I loved sitting on my front doorsteps before dinner, especially because it meant my favorite treat - Neapolitan ice cream from the ice cream man! I could hear the truck coming from a mile away and would get so excited. I'd race my brother to the truck and was happiest when he had his little tiny frozen cups filled with the goodness that is chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. If you're like me, you love all three flavors, and Neapolitan gives the best of all worlds - you ...
- June 23, 2015
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Jalapeno Cheddar Waffles
June 17, 2015 by 7 Comments
Jalapeno and cheddar have been a favorite flavor combination of mine for a long time. These waffles definitely fall into that category and if you're a fan of the flavors, too - this will be a perfect keto meal. The great thing about it all is, these will be ready in under 15 minutes, start to finish. Talk about simple! Just a small tip that I've learned over the years of cooking keto waffles: the waffles are ready once the steam stops coming out of the waffle iron. Definitely one to keep in ...
- June 17, 2015
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10 Minute Keto Country Gravy
June 15, 2015 by 30 Comments
This is a recipe for keto country gravy but first there's some really, REALLY exciting news today! I've started the pre-launch for my new keto subscription box, Keto Delivered. I've been working over the last few months to make this thing a reality - and today's the day that it sees the light. Check it out if you're interested in discovering new keto products, supporting small businesses around the US, and want it delivered right to your doorstep. Yep, every month you can get some amazing ...
- June 15, 2015
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Keto Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf
June 13, 2015 by 26 Comments
Okay, okay, before you get angry and say that wild rice pilaf isn't keto - we're definitely not using wild rice in this recipe. We're using keto friendly alternatives, shelled hemp heart seeds to mimic this taste and texture, and boy does it do a good job. I grabbed these hemp seeds when I first heard about them and immediately knew I was going to do a rice type of dish. I highly recommend grabbing a pack to try out yourself! The slightly crunchy, slightly al dente texture really gives off a ...
- June 13, 2015
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