Category: Dinner

Keto Cauliflower mac ‘n cheese

Keto Cauliflower Mac 'N Cheese

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ultra cheesy and oh so good that has now become one of my favorites


Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • pink salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch slurry (or 1-2 teaspoons arrowroot powder if you have it)
  • 1-1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or a mix of gruyere and cheddar

Directions

  1. Break up the cauliflower head into bite-sized florets and set aside.
  2. Add butter to a dutch oven or pot over medium/low heat and cook, stirring every so often until fully browned (4-6 minutes). Add heavy cream, mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, a generous pinch of salt and stir until combined.
  3. Add in the cauliflower bites, stir until evenly coated, cover with lid and simmer until softened but still retain a bite (10-15 minutes). Feel free to add a little extra salt now, keeping in mind you’ll be adding the cheese still.
  4. Make a corn starch slurry (mix the powder with a couple tablespoons of cold water). Add it to the cauliflower mixture and stir until thickened. Add in the cheese, stir until melted and serve right away!
Recipe Courtesy of gnom-gnom.com

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tuna and cheese oven bake

Tuna and Cheese Oven Bake

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Easy, Cheesey Tuna Bake


Ingredients

  • 16 oz tuna (tinned in olive oil)
  • 5 oz celery (finely chopped)
  • 4 oz parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees
  2. In a large frying pan, fry the celery, pepper and onion until soft.
  3. In a bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, parmesan and chili flakes until well combined
  4. Stir inthe cooked vegetables; pour mixture into an ovenproof dish
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe Courtesy of the Diet Doctor

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Crazy keto dough (for everything)

  • Servings: 8
  • Difficulty: easy
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Think of this as your crazy keto dough good for anything from pizza, hot pockets, tortillas, pasties... and so much more!!!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt depending on whether sweet or savory
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 3 teaspoons water as needed

Directions

  1. Add almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt to food processor. Pulse until thoroughly combined. Note: you can alternatively whisk everything ina large bowl and use a hand or stand mixer for the following steps.
  2. Pour in apple cider vinegar with the food processor running. Once it has distributed evenly, pour in the egg. Followed by the water. Stop the food processor once the dough forms into a ball. The dough will be sticky to touch.
  3. Wrap dough in cling film and knead it through the plastic for a minute or two. Think of it a bit like a stress ball. allow dough to rest for 10 minutes ( and up to 3-4 days in the fridge).
    4. If cooking on the stove top (tortillas, naan)
  4. Heat up a skillet (preferably) or a pan over medium heat. You can test the heat by sprinkling a few water droplets, if the drops evaporate immediately your pan is too hot. The droplets should ‘run’ through the skillet.
  5. Transfer to skillet and cook over medium heat for just 3-4 seconds (very important). Flip it over immediately (using a think spatula or knife), and continue to cook until just lightly golden on each side though with the traditional charred marks), 30 to 40 seconds. The key is not to overcook them, as they will no longer be pliable or puff up.
    6. If baking (pizza, cinnamon rolls)
  6. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking tray with a baking mat or parchment paper. If making pizza, you’ll want to blind bake the crust without toppings until lightly golden (10-13 minutes). Add the toppings and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
    7. If frying (pasta, ravioli)
  7. Heat up butter or oil in a skillet or pan over low heat. Cook pasta until it just begins to get some color, I found this gave the most ‘al dente’ texture (soft but with a bite). Feel free to make a test with one piece.
Recipe Courtesy of gnom-gnom.com

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cream cheese chicken burrito

Cream Cheese Chicken Burrito

  • Servings: 4-6
  • Difficulty: easy
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Absolutely delicious and I will make again over and over again


Ingredients

  • 4 cups picked shredded chicken
  • 1/4 c medium picante sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 oz grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 oz more cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons more Medium picante sauce
  • shredded lettuce
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream

Directions

  1. Either pick a whole poached chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken and pick that.
  2. Beat cream cheese and add picante sauce and spices.
  3. Add grated cheese and cream cheese mixture to the shredded chicken and mix thoroughly.
  4. Divide into 4 portions (I made 6 portions out of mine).
  5. Shape them like a burrito and put on a cookie sheet. Top with remaining cheese and bake for about 10 minutes til cheese melts. (or you can just microwave).
  6. Top with another Tablespoon of picante , lettuce and a dollop of sour cream.
Recipe Courtesy of Low-Carb-Scams.com

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keto pork fried cauliflower “rice”

Keto Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice

  • Servings: 4-6
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower “riced” in a food processor
  • 1 pork tenderloin chopped into small pieces (about 1/4″)
  • 1 large leek (finely diced)
  • 3 gloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 carrot (shredded)
  • 1 celery (diced)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
  • pink salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons low salt soy sauce
  • ground ginger to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 egg (beaten)

Directions

  1. Rice the cauliflower in a food processor, then steam it for a few minutes (you can use a rice steamer, but a pot works just as well.
  2. Saute the meat and veggies (minus the scallions) in tablespoons of ghee or coconut oil with pink salt and pepper in a large skillet until meat is browned and veggies are tender.
  3. Fold in the riced cauliflower and add the soy sauce, ginger and fish sauce.
  4. Add the beaten egg and stir fry until fully cooked.
  5. Season with additional pink salt and pepper to your taste.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped scallions.

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french onion meatloaf

French Onion Meatloaf

  • Servings: 10
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This is the pinnacle of low carb comfort food


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or bacon grease
  • 1 large white onion cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork or another lb ground beef
  • 1 cup ground park rinds or 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 ounces Gruyere cheese grated

Directions


1. In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter or bacon grease. Once melted, add the sliced onions and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Stir in the thyme leaves, cook one more minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, pork rinds, onion powder, pepper and an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in the egg and half of the caramelized onions, then use your hands to thoroughly combine.
5. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and form the mixture into a loaf about 5 by 9″. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160F. remove and turn off the oven.
6. Top with the shredded cheese and the remaining onions and place back in the warm oven to melt the cheese, about 5 minutes.
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Recipe Courtesy of alldayIdreamaboutfood.com

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