This is as good as comfort food gets in a bowl! Using the bacon fat until the last drop to our advantage to flavor the jalapeno peppers and the soup itself. At the end we take an immersion blender to the base of the soup to emulsify the liquids and fats together - creating a velvety, creamy, and delicious mixture that doesn't separate. The thyme, celery seed, onion and garlic really work wonders in this soup - so make sure you don't leave them out! The cumin comes along just toward the end of ...
Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Soup
- November 18, 2014
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Simple Chicken Parmesan
You knew it was coming - a deliciously tender, fried up chicken cutlet layered with fantastic home-made tasting sauce and melted cheese over the top. Really, you can't go wrong with comfort food like this - especially when you're the one making it. Indulge yourself in chicken parmesan one of these weeknights and really see what you've been missing out on. This dish is a little protein-heavy, so make sure that if you're running high for the day on protein that you sub out the breasts for ...
- November 16, 2014
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Italian Stuffed Meatballs
A simple meatball recipe that both tastes delicious and takes less than 30 minutes to make is something that must be a staple in your household. Whether you're just too tired to spend much time on dinner, or want something quick and easy that will please all - you've just stumbled upon your next big hit. If you're not a fan of olives, I'd still say to give these a try. I never used to like them either, but slowly started incorporating them into my diet (since they're such a great source of ...
- November 3, 2014
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Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Just about everyone loves cheeseburgers, but we can't really enjoy them as much as the rest of the world because of the bread. But, when you serve it in a bowl in the form of a comforting, cheesy, and decadent soup - I don't think we're actually missing out on the bun at all. This bacon cheeseburger soup has quickly become a favorite in my house. It's loaded with amazing flavors - bacon, beef, spices, cheese, and just a hint of pickle for the acidity to cut through all of that richness. It's ...
- October 21, 2014
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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
I haven't bacon wrapped anything in a while and I was feeling a bit deprived of the delicious meat. So, I decided to just go on a binge with it - pork wrapped pork with cream cheese, spinach, onion, and garlic. What can go wrong? Absolutely nothing of course! This dish came out to be as delicious as you'd expect and I highly recommend it to you if you're cooking for a non-keto family. The vegetable saute is not necessary to make on the side, but it definitely compliments the dish well. It ...
- October 13, 2014
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Low Carb Zesty Chicken Nuggets
Even though the cold chills of Fall air are blanketing the cities, these chicken nuggets will bring a vibrant taste of summer back to dinner that will warm you up and give the vibe of a warm, cozy evening. If you've been looking for a nice, fresh, and zesty flavor on your chicken - step right up! Not only do you get a fantastic burst of flavor, but you get the crunchy and delicious texture of real chicken nuggets. Most of you already know that I love to coat my chicken with pork rinds to ...
- September 30, 2014
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Southwestern Pork Stew
Here's a hearty stew that will fill you up while it warms your belly - perfect for this time of year! Many places are having very early frost warnings and snow this year (looking at you, Canada!). There is the just the right amount of spice in this dish with both chili powder and jalapeno, coaxing your taste buds without overwhelming them. The cinnamon works so well with the coffee and the cumin - it will have those you feed it to wondering what the special note is in the dish. Not to ...
- September 13, 2014
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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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