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  • Low Carb Kung Pao Chicken

    Low Carb Kung Pao Chicken

    Ingredients : For the sauce: 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes to taste 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger 2 cloves garlic minced 2-3 tablespoons water or chicken broth 1-2 teaspoons monk fruit or erythritol, adjust to desired sweetness level For the stir-fry: 3/4 lb chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces Himalayan pink salt and black pepper…

  • BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD

    BALSAMIC CHICKEN SALAD

    INGREDIENTS Chicken: 6 ounces chicken breast 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic minced Salad: 6 cups salad greens 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced 1/4 cup crumbled feta 1 avocado diced 1 Roma tomato diced Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper INSTRUCTIONS : Combine the chicken ingredients in a ziplock bag or airtight container and marinate in the refrigerator for up to…

  • Pinach, goat Cheese and Chorizo Omelette

    Pinach, goat Cheese and Chorizo Omelette

    Ingredients : 4 ounces chorizo sausage 1/2 tablespoon butter 4 eggs 1 tablespoon water 2 ounces crumbled fresh goat cheese 2 cups baby spinach leaves sliced avocado (optional) 1/4 cup salsa verde (optional) Instructions : Remove chorizo from the casing and fry in a medium saute pan until fully cooked about 6 – 8 minutes. Meanwhile beat the eggs and water in…

  • Calzone with spinach and cheese

    Calzone with spinach and cheese

    Ingredients : 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese 1 egg For the dough: 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese 3 ounces cream cheese 1 egg 1 1/2 cups superfine blanched almond flour 1…

  • Thai Peanut Pasta Salad

    Thai Peanut Pasta Salad

    INGREDIENTS : 1 package Kaizen pasta cooked according to package directions and drained 1 cup chopped cabbage ¼ cup sliced green onions 1 small carrot diced 1 English cucumber diced ½ red bell pepper diced ¼ cup crushed peanuts or another nut – we love Trader Joe’s Thai Almonds in this! 2-3 Thai chilies minced Handful cilantro minced Handful of Thai basil minced Satay Sauce: ½ cup peanut butter sunflower butter works great for folks who can’t…

  • Keto Garlic Bread Italian Meatball Sliders

    Keto Garlic Bread Italian Meatball Sliders

    INGREDIENTS : 1 batch keto dinner rolls 1 lb ground beef 1 large egg ½ tablespoon garlic salt ½ tablespoon black pepper ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes with basil 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 slices mozzarella cheese Garlic Basil Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh basil 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS : Make a batch of keto dinner rolls according to this recipe except make…

  • Italian pork And parmesan meatballs

    Italian pork And parmesan meatballs

    Ingredients : For the meatballs: 1 lb ground pork 1/3 cup almond flour 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 1 egg 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil For the greens: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 4 cups fresh arugula, packed (or spinach or swiss chard) For…

  • Meatball parmesan – low carb

    Meatball parmesan – low carb

    Ingredients : 1 pound ground beef (80/20) 1/2 pound ground pork 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup almond flour (or crushed pork rinds) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup warm water 1 cup easy keto marinara sauce (or any sugar free store bought marinara) 4 oz mozzarella cheese Instructions : Combine…

  • ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH CASSEROLE

    ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH CASSEROLE

    INGREDIENTS Crust: 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella part-skim / low moisture (170g) ⅔ cup almond flour 66.7g 2 egg whites 66g 1 teaspoon xanthan gum optional (3g) Casserole Filling: ½ lb sliced deli ham 227g 8 slices salami 24g 8 slices pepperoni 24g 8 slices capicola 24g 13 slices provolone cheese 364g 1 bell pepper thinly sliced (119g) 2 Roma tomatoes diced or sliced (124g) 1 cup pitted black or kalamata olives 227g 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced (25g) ½ cup pickled banana peppers 113g 2 tablespoons olive oil 27g 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 14.9g 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3g…

  • SALMON IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

    SALMON IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

    INGREDIENTS :   2 salmon fillets skin on (about 1 lb.) Salt and pepper to season 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 3 cloves garlic finely diced 4 oz. roasted red peppers diced 4 cups fresh baby spinach ½ cup Half & Half or heavy cream ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste ¼ cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS : Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the oil…

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