Chicken ‘Pot Pie’ Casserole

Chicken ‘Pot Pie’ Casserole

September 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Looking to make a chicken pot pie, but don’t want to put in the effort to make the crust? Me too. Don’t get me wrong, there is something delicious about making it with a crust, but sometimes easiness overrules tastiness, especially when it’s winter and you come home from work when it’s already dark. This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make, plus an hour of cooking time. You can also use any keto friendly vegetables that you want! I added in some mushrooms, broccoli, and green onions but ...

Keto Chicken and Rice Casserole

Keto Chicken and Rice Casserole

August 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Chicken and rice casseroles are classic, kid-friendly, and feed a crowd. This makes it a long-time family favorite. We had a traditional version of this casserole in the regular dinner rotation growing up, as did most everyone else. That version was made with rice, chicken, and an array of canned condensed soups. It tasted great but was far from low carb. This keto chicken and rice casserole recipe is much healthier, uses simple ingredients, and still feeds a crowd. It uses some of my ...

Garlic and Herb Breadstick Bites

Garlic and Herb Breadstick Bites

August 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Keto biscuits and breadsticks are so great for those times when you need something to curb your cravings for the carb-laden real thing. That’s why I love this variation on a buttery cheddar biscuit. It’s in bite-sized stick form! It’s got all the flavors of the popular cheddar and herb biscuit you can get at a certain seafood restaurant, but with a crispy crumble that is great for dunking in soups or even tossing on a keto salad. I invited my family over to test out this recipe and I ...

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

August 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Eggplant is a surprisingly hearty vegetable that can make a great substitute for meat or noodles. This recipe for baked eggplant Parmesan is gooey, cheesy, comfort food at its best. The eggplant gets a crispy coating, topped with a generous serving of spicy tomato sauce and cheese. What could be better? Eggplant is naturally a little bitter, but it just takes one extra easy step to make sure it has a nice neutral flavor. Slicing the eggplant into rounds and sprinkling with salt to remove ...

Avocado BLT Salad with Sweet Onion Bacon Ranch Dressing

Avocado BLT Salad with Sweet Onion Bacon Ranch Dressing

August 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Everyone knows the level of tasty deliciousness that is a classic BLT. As a ketoer, you may also know the lower carb version of a BLT which is bun-less and may or may not include the healthy fats of a creamy avocado. What makes this Avocado BLT Salad stand out from the rest? The drizzle of sweet and tangy ranch dressing made with caramelized onion and bacon drippings! The dressing is the real star of this salad. Made in small batches, it’s easy to whip up and have just enough for two or ...

Caramel Creme Brulee

Caramel Creme Brulee

August 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The other day I was planning on making a delicious ‘creme caramel’ but also wanted to try and make creme brulee. You may wonder what the difference is. Creme caramel is a custard with a caramel sauce. The custard is made with whole eggs, allowing it to be firm enough to stand on its own. Creme brulee is a custard made with egg yolks. While it’s thick, you’d have to leave it inside a ramekin. So I figured I’d make a mix of the two. A creme brulee with a caramel bottom. It’s fairly easy and ...

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment

It’s always nice to have a few easy no-cook side dishes to make when the weather is hot, or you don’t feel like cooking. This broccoli cauliflower salad combines fresh raw veggies, crunchy nuts, creamy dressing, and of course bacon. Everyone knows everything's better with bacon. This salad is super easy to make; the hardest part is chopping all the veggies. Be sure to use only the florets from both the broccoli and the cauliflower. I use pre-sliced almonds (found in the baking section of ...

Creamy Mushroom Keto Casserole

Creamy Mushroom Keto Casserole

August 7, 2018 by 1 Comment

Finding a delicious and freezable meal can be hard sometimes, but this mushroom casserole is great to take to work for the week. It’s creamy and delectable. It can also be frozen to keep those days when you just don’t feel like cooking! For this recipe, I used regular white mushrooms, but you can use oyster, cremini or even a mixture of all kinds of mushrooms! Yields 4 servings of Creamy Mushroom Keto Casserole The Preparation 8 medium chicken thighs 1 large cauliflower, ...

Mozzarella Cheese Pockets

Mozzarella Cheese Pockets

August 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Cheese sticks wrapped in cheese dough then rolled in pork rinds before baking in the oven. If you like melted gooey cheese then you will love this recipe. I was originally aiming for mozzarella sticks like the ones you can get at diners, but I didn't freeze the cheese before baking so they spread out. If you want to, you can freeze these for 30 minutes and then deep fry or bake for classic mozzarella sticks. I kind of like them as pockets so I decided to leave it as is. They could be ...

Keto Crescent Dogs

Keto Crescent Dogs

July 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment

These family-friendly hot dogs go fast at my house. Large all-beef hot dogs are wrapped in cheese dough then baked to golden perfection. They're easy to make, super filling, and look so impressive. Kids love this, and they are easy for packing in lunches. I used all-beef hot dogs from Costco, but you can use whatever brand you prefer. I think sausages would also be lovely. Yields 8 servings of Keto Crescent Dogs The Preparation 1 ¾ cups mozzarella cheese 1 ounce cream cheese ...