Main Dish

Spaghetti with Kale-Walnut Pesto
Main Dish, Pasta

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
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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 […]

Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast
Main Dish, Recipes

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 […]

Butter Chicken
Main Dish

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
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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
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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
Main Dish

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 […]

Main Dish

Sheet-Pan Pork and Potatoes

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, halved or quartered 2 yellow and/or red bell peppers, sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (leaves and tender stems separated) 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds) 4 cloves garlic (1 grated, […]

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken
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Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3), cut into 1-inch chunks Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces […]

Chicken Francese
Main Dish

Chicken Francese

Ingredients1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1 large egg, beaten3/4 cup dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup olive oil Lemon Sauce:1 cup water1/3 cup lemon juice2 chicken bouillon cubesLemon slices DirectionsPound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; slice into cutlets […]