Finding the right kinds of side dishes on a ketogenic diet can be difficult. You usually end up defaulting to some salad soaked in dressing or vegetables sauteed in oil and butter. But, sometimes we just want a change that seems impossible to do if we need that extra boost of fat to stick on the plate. Sometimes a few leaves of greens just won't cut it, and we want something hearty, full of fats, and delicious to boot. There are days I find myself going overboard for a few hours, stalking ...
Low Carb Blackberry Pudding
July 4, 2014 by 9 Comments
Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you're sitting back, relaxing, and firing up the grill for a delicious lunch and dinner. Today's going to be all about meat, but we're forgetting the amazing desserts we can create to finish all of that off. Ludscious, decadent, and full of flavor. Those are the things you want to hear when you think of a warm, just-out-of-the-oven cake served to you. A beautiful and rich color running throughout, showing you exactly what you're eating. Soft, almost molten ...
- July 4, 2014
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Blueberry Lime July 4th Cake
July 1, 2014 by 6 Comments
Happy 4th of July Week everyone! This week is going to be a grilling sensation in my house and I have to make some things that'll compliment all the delicious meat and vegetables that'll be passed around the table. A cake was definitely being made, and I experimented around because I really wanted something light, sweet, and packed full of flavor. Not to mention, we can't go around having dry as a desert...dessert, can we? Well, blueberries and lime come together in this for a delicious ...
- July 1, 2014
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Keto Chocolate Chunk Cookies
June 29, 2014 by 32 Comments
Chocolate chip cookies always bring back memories of the holidays as a child. Setting up for Santa to come down the chimney with the presents, enjoy a quick carby snack, and get back to work by jumping on the sleigh. And you can't forget about Rudolph, either, he always had a carrot that somehow mysteriously ended up in the trash can the next day - well I guess the reindeer weren't much of vegetarians. With all the cookies and milk, there's no wonder we personified Santa as a heavyset guy now, ...
- June 29, 2014
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Lemon Roasted Spicy Broccoli
June 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
Side dishes have become something that we argue about in my house. From who has to make it, to how long it'll take while cooking the main meal - it usually ends up being a salad because nobody wants to do the extra work. Luckily though, roasted broccoli is quickly becoming a staple here because of the simplicity of making it. It's practically pre-heating your oven, seasoning some broccoli, and stuffing it in the oven for some fantastic hands-off flavors to develop. It doesn't get much better ...
- June 25, 2014
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Goat Cheese Tomato Tarts
June 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
When company is coming over and I want to keep all of the recipes I prepare ketogenic, I try to go above and beyond to make things that I normally wouldn't. I like to make things that impress people so that they don't have the wrong idea about this diet. Many people who know me always think that my diet is extremely restrictive, but this is my moment where I show them I can make anything they could - and probably even better. Putting that extra bit of work in to impress people not only helps ...
- June 19, 2014
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Garlic Aioli
June 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bacon wrapped asparagus is something that you can serve up to guests (or yourself) and feel good about it. The bitter and distinct, yet delicious, flavors of the asparagus paired with the rich and hearty bacon come together to form a fantastic combination. Pair that with a smooth and thick garlic aioli to top it all off and you have a winner on your hands. I've never been much of a fan of asparagus, but cooked right and wrapped in bacon - I will eat it any day! When I'm lacking fats in a side ...
- June 16, 2014
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Low Carb Pasta a la Carbonara
June 13, 2014 by 26 Comments
So, what if I were to tell you that the pasta you see above is actually low carb and fits well into the keto lifestyle? I know, I was gob-smacked too! Pasta and rice have always been the 2 true things that I miss on keto. Cauliflower rice does the trick (especially when fried, mmmm) for one part, but the keto pasta I never figured out. Zoodles, shirataki noodles, kelp noodles...none of them ever did the trick for me. The resemblance was there, but the taste and texture were never there. These ...
- June 13, 2014
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Simple and Delicious Caprese Salad
June 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A quick and simple snack that can easily be altered and turned into dinner. I wanted to put together a quick recipe today that can be used in a pinch of when you're out of time or have no time to spare. This fast, easy, and delicious caprese salad is exactly what you want in a meal - packed with flavor, fats, and protein to fill you up and make you happy while only taking 5 minutes to prep for. Sorry I don't have the step by step pictures, but the instructions should be quite self ...
- June 11, 2014
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Cheesy Bacon Bombs
June 9, 2014 by 34 Comments
I'd like to take a second to tell everyone about the new forums that I've just opened! I decided that this would be a much better outlet for discussion than a Facebook group because of the organization quality of information, and the more communal feel. If you'd like to take the time to join us, partake in discussions about everything keto, and voice your successes - feel free to join us on the Ruled.me Forums! Anyway, back to the food. These little morsels are just divine. It's like biting ...
- June 9, 2014
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