Keto Recipes, Reviews, and Tips
You never quite realize just how many hidden carbs and sugars are in dips, dressings, and sauces until keto makes you take a closer look at those nutrition labels. For me, one of the biggest shocks was the whopping 5 grams of carbs (mostly sugar) found in a single tablespoon of most ketchup brands…which is why I was thrilled to […]
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Part of the joy of keto is being able to get “back to basics” when it comes to food. Rather than relying on heavily processed and prepackaged products, most of the time we end up buying a lot more fresh foods than before. With that said, there are an increasing number of premade keto products coming to market lately, and […]
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I get a lot of questions about what kinds of pizza and pasta sauces are keto-friendly, especially since sharing my keto cast iron pizza recipe a while back. The unfortunate truth is that many store-bought brands of sauce are off limits due to added sugars and fillers that raise the carb count. This is true for tomato-based sauces (although Rao’s […]
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Spinach has always been one of my favorite vegetables, and since keto means that I no longer have to run at the sight of added butter, cheese, or cream with my veggies, it’s only gotten better. Historically, my keto “creamed spinach” has consisted of spinach, butter, cream, and whatever suitable cheese I had on hand. I’ve used everything from mozzarella to […]
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Like most people, adapting to a keto diet led to some changes in my food preferences and sense of taste. I never hated spicy food, but the switch to keto definitely gave me a greater appreciation for it. The vast majority of pepper varieties out there are keto friendly, and even if you don’t opt for a spicy variety, they […]
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As much as I enjoy a good steak or plate of chicken wings, it’s nice to enjoy lighter protein options every so often too. Tilapia is a surprisingly versatile white fish, but has a reputation for being somewhat bland because it isn’t as flavorful on its own compared to something like salmon, or dry, because it can be easy to overcook. […]
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There are a few ways you can improve a keto cheese shell taco or taco cup, and this low carb avocado salsa is definitely near the top of list! In addition to being a great way to add flavor, the inclusion of avocados (and avocado oil) makes this keto salsa recipe a good source of healthy fats too. Best of […]
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Bread and other baked goods can be some of the harder things to keto-fy, but once you find a good, versatile dough recipe that you can make consistently, the possibilities are almost endless. The classic “fathead” recipe is a keto staple for that reason, but lately I’ve been using my low carb dough ball recipe as a base for other low […]
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With its low carb count and high vitamin content, asparagus is a great keto friendly veggie. It’s also pretty easy to cook,since it’s so simple to just oven roast it with oil, salt, pepper, and maybe some added garlic for flavor. Starting from those basic ingredients, this keto asparagus recipe adds cheese and bacon to make things even more flavorful […]
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I have to admit that in my quest for keto pull apart bread recipes, I have definitely missed the convenience of being able to just buy premade bread or dough to use as a starting point like I did pre-keto. However, it was hard to be disappointed after pulling this out of the oven! It’s a tiny bit tricky to […]
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