Amazing Sugar-Free Slow Cooked Ribs (Keto!)
I love ribs but it’s nearly impossible to find a dry rub or BBQ sauce with no sugar in it. These ribs are amazing – crunchy & flavourful on the outside, moist and succulent on the inside, and sugar-free! You need to prepare for these ribs a couple of days in advance. It’s best to…
Roasted Italian Vegetables
Roasted vegetables is, in my opinion, the yummiest way to eat vegetables. I bake up a pan then they’re in the fridge for the week to serve on the side of meat, stuffed into a sandwich or thrown in with a salad. Ingredients: 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 2 zucchinis 1 sweet onion 4…
Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts
I modified this recipe from one that is featured in Frances Mayes’ book “Everyday in Tuscany”. She’s a consummate foodie and likes to include recipes in her many books about life in Italy. Marinade: 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c white wine 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Rub: 1/2 c chopped italian parsley 4 garlic…
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
We first tried these brussel sprouts at a steak restaurant near us and I immediately went home to recreate them. The restaurant made them with maple syrup, but you can omit for the low-carb version. Ingredients: 5 slices bacon 1 lb brussel sprouts, halved 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup (optional) salt &…
Keto Chicken Cutlets
These moist chicken cutlets use parmesan cheese instead of bread crumbs so make them very low carb. Serve with a side of green beans sautéed in garlic and olive oil. Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, raw 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese Salt & pepper Directions: Pound the chicken breast out thin.…
Vegetable Beef Stir-fry
Ingredients: 1/4 c soy sauce 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp sesame oil 1.5 lbs steak (fast-fry), sliced into strips 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 bunch asparagus, chopped 1/2 small onion, diced 3 green onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced Directions:…
Big Batch Beef Chili (with Low Carb Option)
I love big batch cooking because not only do we have 4 kids (although being teenagers with jobs, friends and cars, it’s hit or miss if they actually will be home to eat), but it just gives me my lunches for the whole week that I can grab-and-go to work. This beef chili is one…
Spinach & Cheese Quiche
I cook this quiche without a crust to make it low-carb / keto but you can always place it in a pre-made crust for the traditional quiche way. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 (10 oz) package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained (squeeze well to get all the moisture out) Juice…
Perfect Cast Iron Oven Roast
I went through many failed oven roast attempts before finally getting it right. They always turned out dry or tasteless. With this recipe my family is finally enjoying roast again. There is a key point to browning any sort of meat that should be mentioned. It’s important that the meat is dry and the oil…
Low Carb Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This is a family favourite around my house – creamy, cheesy, yummy goodness. It takes a while to prep but you can start the day before by boiling / cooking the chicken breast and steaming the broccoli, and having them ready in the fridge. Once that’s done, the assembly is super quick and easy, and…
Healthy Sausage & Kale Soup
In this yummy soup cauliflower replaces the potatoes from the traditional recipe, making it lower carb and appropriate for keto or Atkins diets. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt 1 small head…
