All posts by lowcarbAdmin

11May/19

Spaghetti (Zucchini Noodles) and Meat Sauce

Spaghetti (Zucchini Noodles) and Meat Sauce INGREDIENTS Raw zucchini, whole Italian Seasoning Salt & Pepper Onion Powder Garlic Powder Ground chuck (80/20), 4 oz. Per serving *Spaghetti Sauce (recipe below) Olive oil Butter Freshly grated Parmesan (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Use spiralizer to render whole zucchini into “noodles.” About 1 med. zucchini per person (or 1 cup cooked noodles per person) 2.  Brown chuck in skillet slightly oiled with olive oil, add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder to taste. Drain fat. Add in *Spaghetti sauce and stir until mixed well. 3.  In separate skillet with about 1 Read More ...
11May/19

Chili’s Grill & Bar in Jefferson City and Columbia

Chili’s Grill & Bar in Jefferson City and Columbia The first time we went to Chili’s after going Keto, we opted for the 6 oz. steak with broccoli and the side salad, and it was really good! And really Keto. I went again for lunch this week and splurged on the steak fajitas which I ordered without the beans, rice, and tortillas. Of course, I declined the chips and salsa the server offered to bring out. And I had  enough food to bring home for dinner that night. (The featured photo is of their “combination fajitas” which includes steak, chicken, Read More ...
06May/19

Sugar by another name is still sugar, and NOT sweet to our health!

Sugar by another name is still sugar, and NOT sweet to our health! This whole carb thing has been eye-opening, that’s for sure. And sometimes just plain frustrating. But once we learn something valuable, it becomes a great weapon in our battle against the never-ending battle to fight off those who would shove carbs at us from the most innocent-looking and unsuspecting sources. Case in point: Just because you give up chips and snack crackers for the allowed Keto-friendly pork rinds, you still have to watch for sneaky Carbage Creep. If you have been eating pork rinds in plain AND Read More ...
05May/19

House Salad

House Salad INGREDIENTS Romaine lettuce, 2 cups per salad Red onion Marinated artichoke hearts, 2 pieces per salad Finely-shredded Parmesan cheese Kosher salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper (optional) 2-3 TBSP Madison’s Brand Oil and Vinegar “House” Salad Dressing (can be purchased at Madison’s Restaurants) INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Tear Romaine into bite-size pieces into individual salad bowls / plates, 2 cups per salad 2.  Use 2 pieces of marinated artichoke hearts per salad, pulled apart into smaller pieces 3.  Slice red onion as thin as you can get it, pull into rings, and put approximately 8-10 rings on each salad Read More ...
03May/19

El Espolon Mexican Restaurant in Jefferson City

El Espolon Mexican Restaurant in Jefferson City A great Mexican restaurant at two locations in Jefferson City as well as other cities in Missouri.  I love their steak fajitas (pictured are the chicken fajitas), which I order without the rice, beans and tortillas and it is so big I still have leftovers! I may order a side of guacamole because it is so good! Another favorite for both of us is their Carne Asada (which is their steak meal) which we order without beans and rice or tortillas. Hubby orders without the cooked onions and peppers because he has an Read More ...
03May/19

El Jimador Mexican Restaurant in Jefferson City and Columbia

El Jimador Mexican Restaurant in Jefferson City and Columbia A flagship Mexican restaurant in Jefferson City (and now Columbia and other Missouri locations). There are several Keto items on their menu that are tasty and filling. I love their steak fajitas, which I order without the rice, beans and tortillas and it is so big I still have leftovers! I may order a side of guacamole because it is so good! Another favorite for both of us is their Carne Asada (which is their steak meal) which we order without beans and rice or tortillas. Hubby orders without the cooked Read More ...
02May/19

Theo’s Midtown in Jefferson City

Theo’s Midtown in Jefferson City Jefferson City has been blessed with several great Greek eateries and this is the newest one, operated by one of the original purveyors of Greek cuisine. It’s a fun place to go! Although it is famous for its pizzas, you could eat Keto there quite easily by custom ordering. I have had their Greek salad with their pork on it, but the lamb or chicken would also be great. Order the dressing on the side. You could also order a gyro minus the pita and pile on some of their specialty meats with some veggies Read More ...
01May/19

Parmesan Flounder

Parmesan Flounder Makes 2 servings (My own recipe, and it turned out DELICIOUS!) INGREDIENTS 4 flounder fillets (will probably weigh about 2 oz each) ½ cup finely-ground pork rinds ½ cup finely grated parmesan (use a micro grater if you have one) ½ TBSP lemon zest Juice of half a lemon 1½ tsp minced garlic 1 TBSP fresh dill, minced–I just snip with kitchen shears and leave out the stems (dried is ok, just use a little less) ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground black pepper Olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 F 1. Read More ...
30Apr/19

Oscar’s Classic Diner in Jefferson City

Oscar’s Classic Diner in Jefferson City Anyone living in Jefferson City for any length of time will recognize the name of Oscar’s as a Jefferson City tradition. It was established in 1948 and was “the” place to eat out all through the 1950s. Even though it closed down after 23 years, it reopened in 2004 in a new building at a new location, but with the same early charm of a classic diner, and the famous 1950s Oscar’s fare was back! There is plenty on their menu you can order and stay true to Keto. Breakfast is standard, and you Read More ...
30Apr/19

Wendy’s in Jefferson City, Fulton, and Columbia

Wendy’s in Jefferson City, Fulton, and Columbia Wendy’s has several very Keto friendly options, and is one of the favorite fast-food eateries of Matt and Megha of KetoConnect. Of course, an eatery that offers selections containing beef, bacon, cheese, grilled chicken, cheese, eggs, cheese, veggies and, oh, did we mention cheese, you could easily customize your own meal by simply saying “hold the fries and the bun.” But we have a list of options already picked for you along with the macros of each. #lowcarbjc Matt and Megha’s taste test and recommendation: Wendy’s in Jefferson City, Missouri Blvd Wendy’s in Read More ...