What is Masala Chai? Masala (mixed spice) chai (tea) is a beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of milk and Indian spices, such as fresh ginger, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. It is traditionally made with whole milk and sweetened with sugar, but it is easy to make it keto by using creamy ...Read More
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Citrus Fish Salad – Low Carb, Quick, Easy, and Refreshing
This refreshing salad contains lemon pepper cod over greens with a tangy lime dressing. ...Read More
Nearly Naked Chicken Tenders – Flavorful, Yet Nearly Carb Free
Delicious low carb chicken tenders that are neither dry nor boring! ...Read More
Low Carb Dinner Rolls – Great for Holidays and Special Occasions
Normally, I just go without bread for things like burgers or sandwiches. If I want French toast I’ll make an egg-based brioche from this cookbook. However, I do occasionally make rolls for special occasions. I would like to note that for people who are trying to lose weight or people who are prone to cravings ...Read More
Pumpkin Pie – Low Carb and Dairy Free
Pumpkin pie is a beloved favorite of 3/4 of the people in my house. (The other one doesn’t like any type of pie.) In fact, my daughter chose to have pumpkin pie instead of cake at her birthday parties for 3 years in a row! THE CRUST: My favorite low carb (and paleo) pie crust ...Read More
Kalua Pork
Flavorful shredded pork is always a crowd favorite. Where I live, shreddedpork is nearly always BBQ pulled pork, which is delicious. However, there are other options out there. For a change of pace, try this Kalua pork inspired by Hawaiian luaus. The smoked salt and bacon give the dish a lightly smoked flavor. I love ...Read More
Beef/Bacon/Liver Burgers
Today’s post in my series on organ meats uses bison liver from US Wellness Meats. However, you can use any other type of liver if you wish. Liver contains high levels of retinol (preformed vitamin A). This type of vitamin A is ready to be used by the body, unlike beta-carotene, which the body must ...Read More
Palak Paneer with Naan
A prospective client told me she could only do keto if she could still eat Indian food. I told her of course she could! However, I have very little experience with cooking or eating Indian food. I’ve cooked an occasional crockpot butter chicken, I’ve eaten at an Indian restaurant once, and in grad school (back ...Read More
Lengua Tacos
Today’s installment of my exploration of organ meats features: cow tongue! I used beef tongue from US Wellness Meats. Eating beef tongue is a part of eating “nose-to-tail”. Making sure that none of the animal goes to waste is more ethical than eating only your favorite parts and discarding the rest. Beef tongue contains folate, ...Read More
Hot Cocoa
Hot cocoa is a classic winter treat. There’s nothing better than a steaming mug of cocoa when you come in after building a snowman, having a snowball fight, or sledding. And this recipe keeps things simple AND keto. You only need four ingredients! You can dress it up with whipped cream or marshmallows, or enjoy ...Read More