I haven't made pork chops in a while, so forgive the sear (or lack of) that I got on the chop. I had to cook 4 chops in a pretty small pan, so I didn't get the heat distribution I wanted. Either way, the recipe turned out delicious and the seasoning is fantastic! This will be done, fridge to plate, in about 25 minutes. This one used mostly pre-made seasonings, which I have a lot of for some reason - but it was really fast to prep and cook everything. It goes great with the bacon and brussels ...
Applewood Seared Pork Chops
- January 25, 2014
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Cinnamon and Orange Beef Stew
So I decided to go a little bit out of the ordinary last night and make a beef stew that many of you might not have experienced before. The rich flavors of citrus and beef stock combine with the deep elements of cinnamon and fish sauce to create a delicious meal. We start by searing our meat in a cast iron skillet, letting the wonderful fats caramelize and coax out the flavor. We then add all of our aromatics to cook for a moment before de-glazing with our citrus. After 5 hours in a crock ...
- January 21, 2014
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Lemon & Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs
One of my favorite spices is rosemary, and I love to add it to everything I can. Unfortunately, though, not many people I cook for enjoy it like I do. So, I decided to try to make it more palatable for the others around my house and give it a bit of a twist. This recipe will add a needed change in some of your repertoires, bring a beautiful citrus flavor with the almost pungent aroma of the rosemary and thyme. Using a mortar and pestle for the garlic aliolli is the best way to do it. A ...
- January 19, 2014
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Keto Ham and Cheese Bake
My girlfriend and I had this huge spiral ham that we were going to have for Thanksgiving (without the glaze, of course), but we only got around to pulling it out of the freezer and cooking it last week. A week later and we still had like 3 pounds of ham to eat, so I took a couple of cups of it, diced it up and made a mac and cheese-esque casserole! This is a homey and satisfying ham and cheese bake that is sure to comfort you and fill you up! The best part about this dish is the ability ...
- January 15, 2014
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Cheddar Bacon Explosion
When I was left to make dinner with only bacon, cheese, and spinach left in the fridge I had to think of something that would blow all of my other bacon recipes out of the water. This one did it for sure, and then some. Presenting the cheddar bacon explosion! The leftovers are EVEN better. You can cut the slices thin, pan fry them to get a crisp outer shell on both sides, and stick it between 2 slices of Focaccia Bread. Absolutely delicious. I use Tone's Southwest Chipotle Seasoning in ...
- January 14, 2014
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Baked Brie Juicy Lucy
The good ol' juicy lucy, stuffed with cheese and absolutely delicious. The cheese melts all over the burger as you're eating it, adding extra bursts of flavor and an extremely juicy consistency. We'll be baking this burger...yes, baking it. It may sound weird but I've been experimenting with cooking meat in my oven on convection setting, and I've had spectacular results. We'll be using convection baking for this. So make sure you DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN at all during the cook time. If your oven ...
- January 12, 2014
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Bacon and Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers
For people on a ketogenic diet, changing meals up is crucial. The same boring hamburgers without the bun just don't do it for some of us over time. Adding in some meals that are out of the ordinary, while still using the same ingredients helps us to thrive, survive, and prosper. Stuffed bell peppers are a fantastic way to try something new. While the ingredients aren't all that new, the taste will be. The fat of the beef and bacon gets to completely slather and run through the beef, ...
- January 6, 2014
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Bacon & Mozzarella Meatballs
Being on a ketogenic diet can get pretty boring at times, especially when you're eating the same thing over and over. I had a craving for some meatballs and hadn't made any since the Bacon and Cheddar BBQ meatballs, so I decided to put together some new recipes to help all of you with some new ideas in the kitchen! I made a trio of meatballs that turned out absolutely superb. These Bacon, Ground Beef, and Mozzarella meatballs. Chorizo, Ground Beef, and Cheddar meatballs. Italian Sausage, ...
- December 29, 2013
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Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese Meatballs
Ketogenic diets can get boring pretty quickly if you don't change it up in the kitchen and make something new once in a while. I had a craving for some meatballs and hadn't made any since the Bacon and Cheddar BBQ meatballs, so I decided to put together some new recipes to help all of you with some new ideas in the kitchen! I made a trio of meatballs that turned out absolutely superb. These Chorizo, Ground Beef, and Cheddar meatballs. Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, and Pepperjack Cheese ...
- December 28, 2013
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Italian Sausage & Pepperjack Meatballs
I had a craving for some meatballs and hadn't made any since the Bacon and Cheddar BBQ meatballs, so I decided to put together some new recipes to help all of you with some new ideas in the kitchen! I made a trio of meatballs that turned out absolutely superb. These Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, and Pepperjack Cheese meatballs. Chorizo, Ground Beef, and Cheddar meatballs. Bacon, Ground Beef, and Mozzarella meatballs. The three together were fantastic, had a very appealing presentation, and ...
- December 27, 2013
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