This is a simplified and shortcut version of my favorite Sichuan dish called Yu Xiang wherein eggplant pieces are coated in cornstarch, deep fried, and doused with a spicy garlic sauce. It’s better than takeout, for sure! Yields 4 servings of Spicy Eggplant and Minced Pork. The Preparation 1 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup beef stock, or water 1 1/2 tablespoons ...
Spicy Eggplant and Minced Pork
- July 24, 2018
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Slow-Cooker Stuffed Taco Peppers
All the taste of a taco without the hassle of a wrap - it’s all stuffed inside a small pepper, cupping the delicious taste inside! The best part of this recipe is that it is very versatile. You can add any toppings you want including bacon, onions, and jalapenos. For the sake of this recipe I used minced turkey, cauliflower, cheese, and spices. This recipe will give you six delicious stuffed peppers. They freeze great for those looking to save them for later in the week. Plus, making ...
- July 17, 2018
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Cajun Salmon Cakes
Some days dinner seems like a daunting task, with busy schedules and not much time to cook or plan meals in advance. This recipe for Cajun Salmon Cakes is a regular in our rotation for those busy nights when we haven’t really thought ahead about what to make. They come together quickly using ingredients that are staples in most keto pantries. I like to use spicy pork rinds to enhance the Cajun flavor of these cakes, but if you don’t like things too spicy then regular pork rinds work just ...
- June 7, 2018
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Jalapeño Popper Pizza
Jalapeños and cream cheese are one of the best combinations out there! From jalapeno poppers to tasty burgers - the combinations are endless. Today I decided to try my hand at a popper pizza. When I first decided to make this recipe, I played with the idea of using cream cheese as the base sauce. While it would have been super delicious, I think it would have been too cheesy for this recipe. So instead, I used a tomato paste with no added sugars. I gotta say, it turned out pretty well. ...
- May 1, 2018
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Salted Egg Yolk and Curry Leaf Oven Baked Chicken Lollipop
Chicken drumettes are more fun if you transform them into lollipops - there’s some ravenous feeling that comes up when you sink your teeth into these luxuriously buttery and aromatic meat pops. Chicken Lollipops may be prepared the day before. Turning drumettes into lollipops is relatively easy - all you need are a pair of sharp kitchen shears! With the chicken lightly seasoned and coated in baking powder, it is best to store them overnight in the refrigerator to dry. Salted duck eggs ...
- April 24, 2018
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bombs
This recipe is magical. The first thing you see is crisp bacon wrapped around chicken, but cut it open and it reveals a cheesy interior! It's a trick, where you serve something amazing looking that only gets better as you dive into it. The half chicken breasts are stuffed with cream cheese, ricotta, and spinach. Then they are held closed with a bacon wrapping and pan seared before getting finished off in the oven. They already look amazing enough to serve to someone special. I ...
- April 12, 2018
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Keto Taco Casserole
It’s tacos without the hassle of it falling out of a shell! I must say, it tasted amazing and it only takes roughly 15 minutes of prep! It is also such a great meal to freeze for later in the week or to take to work. For this recipe, I used minced turkey, but you can use any kind of minced meat. I also used jalapenos to give it a little bit of a kick, but if you don’t like the heat, they can be omitted. Or maybe you want it even spicier!? Add some of your favourite hot sauce! Yields 8 ...
- March 29, 2018
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Keto Stuffed Meatloaf
I never thought of stuffing my meatloaf this way, but it turned out incredibly good. The cheese oozed out when I cut it! That’s when you know it’s a good meal. This recipe is great to cook on those cold winter nights and it will really warm you up! For this recipe, I used ground beef, but you can use any ground meat. You can also stuff it with anything but I decided to use spinach, cheddar cheese, onions, and mushrooms. The cheddar cheese I used is from the deli at my local supermarket. I ...
- March 27, 2018
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Five Spice Glazed Chicken
This roasted glazed chicken is faintly sweet, sticky, but flavored with savory five-spice powder. Five spice powder is created with cloves, cinnamon, star anise, pepper, and fennel. It goes perfectly with cauliflower fried rice, or roasted broccoli. The chicken will take about an hour and a half to roast, but it's a great budget recipe that could potentially feed you all week long. You will need an oven-safe roasting rack or a quantity of aluminum foil. Yields 8 servings of Five Spice ...
- March 22, 2018
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Keto Beef Shawarma Bowl
Weekdays are often rushed and the last thing you want to do is to cook a complicated meal. My keto beef shawarma bowl will come to the rescue! A delicious, flavorful, and complete meal that can be ready in 30 minutes or less. What’s best, both the white garlic and red pepper sauces may be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Thinking of meal prep for the week? You got it. Easy peasy and budget friendly. You’re welcome. Protein may be substituted with chicken, lamb, or ...
- March 13, 2018
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