Category: Recipes

  • Easy Stovetop Lasagna

    Easy Stovetop Lasagna

    Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce 2 cups water 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing 1 teaspoon garlic powder 10 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-in. pieces 1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Directions In a large…

  • Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

    Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

    Ingredients 8 thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (1 1⁄2 cups) 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (1⁄2 cup) 3 large garlic cloves, minced (1 1⁄2 Tbsp.) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 3⁄4-inch cubes (3 cups) 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils 8 cups lower-sodium chicken broth 1 (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced…

  • Spaghetti with Kale-Walnut Pesto

    Spaghetti with Kale-Walnut Pesto

    Ingredients 1 Pound spaghetti 1/3 cup walnuts 3 cups chopped kale Kosher salt 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs.  Drain. Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet until lightly browned;…

  • Beef and Okra Stew

    Beef and Okra Stew

    Ingredients 2/3 cup canola oil 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 beef bouillon cube 1 large white onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 cup beef stock, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 tablespoons ground…

  • Mexican Rice

    Mexican Rice

    Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil) 1 teaspoon garlic , minced 1/4 medium onion , finely diced 1/4 cup tomato sauce , or 2 pureed tomatoes 2 teaspoons tomato bouillon granulated, or cubes (chopped) (can be found in the Mexican food aisle at Walmart or your local grocery store) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 carrot , diced 1/2 cup peas (frozen or fresh) 3 cups water 1-3 whole serrano peppers , optional Directions: Rinse the rice…

  • Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast

    Ingredients 1/2 c. beef broth 1/2 large onion, finely chopped 1 packet ranch seasoning 4 lb. boneless beef chuck roast kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. pepperoncini 4 tbsp. butter Thick sliced bread, for serving Directions Combine beef broth, Ranch seasoning, and onion in the bowl of a slow cooker and mix until…

  • Keto Butter Chicken

    Keto Butter Chicken

    Ingredients 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 (15 oz can) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish Directions Measure out the cream and remove from the fridge, to bring…

  • Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

    Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

    Ingredients 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or ghee for Whole30 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste) 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger Directions Set your Instant Pot to Saute.  Add butter, onion, and yellow peppers…

  • Creamy Garlic Parmesan Keto Pork Chops

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Keto Pork Chops

    Ingredients 1.5 lb center cut boneless pork chops 1/2 medium onion sliced 2 garlic cloves minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 oz cream cheese 1/3 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon pepper salt to taste Directions Brown pork chops, onion, and garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium/high (approx 3-5 minutes each side). Remove pork…

  • Keto Fried Chicken

    Keto Fried Chicken

    Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 18 ounces total) oil for frying Egg Wash: 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream “Breading”: 2/3 cup blanched almond flour 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Directions Add 1 to 2 inches of oil to a pot over medium-high heat. Heat the oil to 350 F, and frequently monitor to…