Keto Burnt Basque Cheesecake ala La Vin restaurant in San Sebastián in Spain 🇪🇸!Definitely a cheesecake that breaks the usual rules of baked cheesecake! No water bath for one! The original & recipe includes flour as a binder, and of course sugar to sweeten. In my experiment I chose to simply omit the flour, and … Continue reading Keto Burnt Basque Cheesecake
I have always loved beef. My mother even said that even as a baby, with my first little teeth, I would chew like a rabbit on any kind of beef. I always look for grass-fed beef cuts. I usually marinate my tri trip overnight. Juicy & delicious! Grass-fed Beef 🥩 Tri Tip. 1 tsp olive … Continue reading Oven Roasted Tri Tip
Just roasted some pumpkin seeds with melted butter, crushed dried rosemary & habanero sea salt!!! Such exciting layers of flavor! TO DIE FOR!!!! I have always had pumpkin seeds on hand because they help to combat candida. You don’t need much! And I usually have a few with my Greek yogurt. However, roasting them with … Continue reading Habanero Sea Salt Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Kobacha squash, or Japanese squash is a low carb winter squash. About half the carbs of butternut squash, but with all of that flavor that we love! I find it to be a very versatile and lovely side dish. I have even used this squash for soup, made in a similar manner as pumpkin or … Continue reading Roasted Kobacha Squash
This recipe is amazing to make pork carnitas tacos with! You can use the same recipe and serve it as pork gyro with tzatziki and a keto pita! I make this in my crockpot, slow cooked for four hours on high, with beautiful aromatics! The kitchen will smell amazing! Recipe: 3-4 lb pork butt. 1 … Continue reading Slow Cooked Pork Butt
My husband loves chili! And I tend to make it twice a month. Because it’s such a hearty, meaty meal, I sometimes like to sneak in some boiled cauliflower in there to add in a vegetable. I use a package of both ground beef and pork sausage for layers of flavor. The pork does release … Continue reading Cheesy Chili Bowls with a Cauliflower Secret! Shhh!!!
I was recently given a bag of oranges freshly picked from a friends’ tree. And though they are not super low in carbs, I was inspired to create this refreshing no bake refrigerator dessert. It is keto friendly (if you have a small slice), low carb, paleo friendly & gluten free. Honestly, this was reminiscent … Continue reading No Bake Greek Yogurt Orange Cheesecake
Kolokithokeftedes or zucchini fritters/ patties. These are one of my favorite Greek meze. 🇬🇷💙 I had to cut back some of my herbs in my herb garden, so this recipe has fresh basil, oregano, & mint in it. And it’s such a refreshing combination! The fresh herbs really make the difference! And truly you can … Continue reading Kolokithokeftedes or Zucchini Fritters Gone Ketolicious
I have always loved brownies. I don’t know too many who don’t! What’s not to love? Chocolate, chocolate & more chocolate! Keto Brownies: 4 eggs2 sticks of butter melted1 package sugar free chocolate chips.1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1/2 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup super fine almond flour1 tbsp baking powder1/4 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp coffee1/4 … Continue reading Did somebody say brownies??? Keto brownies!
Have you ever heard of a Switchel? It is an old world electrolyte rich beverage created in the 17th C in either New England or the Caribbean. There is tradition for this drink in both places. In the American Colonies it became a traditional thirst quencher to offer farmers at hay harvesting time, as plain … Continue reading Switchel
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