Deviled Eggs INGREDIENTS Large eggs Hellman’s Olive Oil mayo Yellow mustard Apple cider vinegar Better Stevia liquid sweetener (optional, we do like ours a bit sweet) Salt & Pepper to taste Paprika (optional) for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Hard-boil (or steam) eggs and chill before cutting and preparing. We have a 6-egg Dash steamer that we use to keep boiled eggs on hand, and we like it as the eggs peel really easily. Slice peeled eggs lengthwise, put yolks into a shallow bowl that will be easy to stir around while mashing with a fork. After mashed, add your mayo and mustard Read More ...

Broccoli Salad Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 large heads fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets 1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman’s Olive Oil mayo is what I use) 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp black pepper 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy, and crumbled ½ cup sunflower seeds (optional, may put on side as an additive for those wanting fewer carbs) INSTRUCTIONS Drop broccoli into boiling water and let blanch for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water and ice bath. In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, salt, Read More ...

Keto Bread Makes 20 Slices INGREDIENTS 1½ cup almond flour (not almond meal) 6 large eggs, separated ¼ cup real butter melted 3 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp cream of tartar (it’s ok if you don’t have this) 1 pinch Pink Himalayan Salt 6 drops liquid Better Stevia (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Add Cream of Tartar to the whites and beat until soft peaks are achieved. In a food processor combine the egg yolks, 1/3 of the beaten egg whites, melted butter, almond flour, baking powder and salt (Adding 6 drops Read More ...

Fried Chicken INGREDIENTS Chicken with skin (our favorite if we just buy pre-cut are the thighs or leg / thigh quarters because of the higher fat content) A couple of eggs, beaten Pork rinds Salt and Pepper Whatever (if any) other spices you like INSTRUCTIONS Pat your chicken pieces nice and dry. Have two shallow bowls or pie plates, one for the egg wash, one for the pork rinds coating. Beat the eggs. Put your Salt and Pepper and any other spices you like in the egg wash. Grind your pork rinds in a food processor until very fine, like Read More ...

Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin Roast INGREDIENTS Pork loin, boneless Thin sliced bacon Mrs. Dash Original Blend Olive oil INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Remove loin from package and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle on some olive oil and rub in (on both sides) then sprinkle on some Mrs. Dash and rub in. 2.  Place bacon over top, side by side, then once loin is covered, drizzle with a little olive oil and Mrs. Dash over bacon and rub. 3.  Place in baking dish and tuck bacon under loin. Place a piece of foil on loosely and refrigerate overnight. 4.  Remove from Read More ...

Roasted Duck INGREDIENTS 1 (5 pound) whole duck 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ cup melted real butter INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Preheat oven to 375 F 2.  Rub salt, pepper, and paprika into the skin of the duck. Place in a roasting pan. 3.  Roast duck in preheated oven for 1 hour. 4.  Spoon 1/4 cup melted butter over bird, and continue cooking for 45 more minutes. 5.  Spoon remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over duck, and cook for 15 more minutes, or until golden brown (I cook until thermometer at leg joint reaches 175 degrees). Read More ...

Philly Cheesesteak Bowl Serves 2-3 INGREDIENTS ½ lb. thinly sliced skirt, sirloin, or ribeye steak (ground chuck would work if you don’t have steak, just cook separately and drain off grease before adding to other ingredients) 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced 1 onion thinly sliced 4 oz. mushrooms sliced 2 TBSP real butter 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce or coconut aminos to taste 2 oz. cheese (provolone or mozzarella work well) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Heat oven to broil. 2.  Season steak liberally with salt and pepper. 3.  In an oven-safe skillet (I Read More ...

Egg Roll In A Bowl Makes about 4-5 bowls the size shown below Credit to KetoConnect (Modifications I made: Stirred in an egg right before the cabbage; added in about 1/3 cup of chopped pre-cooked shrimp at the same time cabbage was added) INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground pork/beef/chicken 12 ounces cabbage (we used a ready made coleslaw mix) ¼ cup liquid aminos (or soy sauce) 2 TBSP chicken broth 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp Sriracha 1 TBSP Sesame Oil 2 TBSP minced green onion 1 tsp Sesame Seeds INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Heat a large skillet to Read More ...

Mug Bread (90-Second Keto Bread) Makes 1 mini loaf INGREDIENTS 1 large egg, 1 TBSP almond or hazelnut flour ¼ tsp Baking powder 1 TBSP Coconut flour 1 Pinch Salt 1 TBSP Olive oil ¼ cup hard cheese, freshly grated 1 TBSP heavy cream or whipping cream 1 TBSP scallions or herbs (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Whisk the egg, cream, oil, coconut flour, nut flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Add the cheese and scallions or herbs (optional), and stir to combine. 2. Pour into a tall microwave-safe mug and tap the bottom firmly on a dish Read More ...

Avocado Pickles Makes 1 pint A great way to take advantage of sales on avocados when in season without worrying they will go “bad” before you can use them up! INGREDIENTS 1-2 very firm avocados, sliced (pickling will soften them) ½ cup distilled white or cider vinegar ½ cup water 1 TBSP kosher salt 1 TBSP whole yellow mustard seeds 1 tsp sugar ½ teaspoon black peppercorns 1 medium chile de arbol or other kind of hot pepper, with maybe a few red pepper flakes (optional) OR you can use fresh dill to make dill pickles as mine are pictured Read More ...