Layered Fried Queso Blanco

Layered Fried Queso Blanco

August 20, 2014 by 8 Comments

I have a confession to make: I got mad at cheese today. Mad to the point where I just smooshed it into a pan while it was frying - but something absolutely amazing came out of it! I don't know why it took me so long to think of this. Whenever I fry up cheese, I watch it closely - and it always starts to melt, little by little at the bottom. Distressing myself and knowing that it's going to flatten out, I haven't done anything about it...until now! Those crispy layers on the outside, the gooey ...

Maple Pecan Fat Bomb Bars

Maple Pecan Fat Bomb Bars

August 19, 2014 by 53 Comments

Whether it's the morning and you're in a rush to get out of the door, or the afternoon and you're looking for a fast and easy lunch that's packed full of fats - this will come in handy. These Maple Pecan Fat Bomb Bars provide a delicious "protein bar" style of eating, without having an overabundance of protein - allowing you to fill up with fats as you keep going during the day, and give you enough energy to last until your next meal. The toasted pecans are what set the flavor apart - ...

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken Enchilada Soup

August 17, 2014 by 70 Comments

A hearty and delicious soup that's fit for anyone that likes a bit of spice, creaminess, and chunks of fantastic ingredients spread throughout each and every bite. A soup that captures all of the flavors of an enchilada, without the tortilla and added carbs - perfect for anyone on a ketogenic diet! It's preferred that you make your own chicken stock from leftover bones you have, but if you're in a pinch of time, you can go with College Inn broth or more expensive (organic) broth over at Whole ...

Ben’s 115 Pound Weight Loss

Ben’s 115 Pound Weight Loss

August 14, 2014 by 3 Comments

Today I'm sharing the story of Ben. With a total weight loss of 115 pounds and a complete turnaround in his life, he's done an awesome job at losing the weight and keeping it off. Now he's going for athleticism and living a healthy life! If you're just starting off, my best advice for you is don't cheat, and BE STRICT. Very strict with yourself for the first 2-4 weeks.  Most of all, stay SIMPLE. Don't over-complicate things too early on, otherwise you'll start to feel overwhelmed and not want ...

Ham Cheddar Chive Souffle

Ham Cheddar Chive Souffle

August 13, 2014 by 6 Comments

If you're getting a little tired of Ketoproof Coffee or simple Scrambled Eggs, take a few minutes out of your day and make something a little bit more on the luxurious side. If it's the weekend and you have a bit of extra time in the morning - this will be a perfect change for a relaxing day. These little souffle's are perfect for single serve breakfasts for everyone - packed full of fresh and delicious flavors, and savory meat to keep the fat up and the protein levels down. Normally I just ...

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

August 12, 2014 by 18 Comments

As Fall season quickly approaches, the delicious stews and soups seem to emerge from the woodwork! This gives us some hearty and delicious meals for when we just want to curl up near the radiator and eat ourselves happy. This is a pumpkin soup that is suited perfectly for the fall season. This delicious squash mixes together with the spices we know and love during this time of year - cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf -with floral notes from the coriander. Fresh ginger and garlic give a fantastic ...

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Blackberry Buttercream

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Blackberry Buttercream

August 11, 2014 by 13 Comments

There's nothing more I hate than getting super excited about a cake recipe I see online and then scrolling down to the nutrition information. My heart stops for a minute when I see the macros: "150 calories and 2g net carb for a slice?" When it's too good to be true, it usually is. I'm not in the business of mucking with my macros and breaking things into 24 or 30 slices, I'm in the business of enjoying the food. This cake will make 8 slices - each slice being 4.7g net carbs and filled with ...

Low Carb Chia Seed Crackers

Low Carb Chia Seed Crackers

August 10, 2014 by 25 Comments

Lately I've been craving something crunchy...a small snack that can give a chance to the normally slightly gooey and soft texture you get with keto. I've done cheese chips, and I've gotten a little tired of them. I've done flax chips, which are filled with phytoestrogens and getting a bad rep. So what's left? I figured I could make something out of chia seeds, since I had done similarly with tortillas - and boy was I right. These chia seed crackers are absolutely amazing. Granted they aren't ...

Roasted Garlic Chipotle Aioli

Roasted Garlic Chipotle Aioli

August 10, 2014 by 2 Comments

Mayonnaise is well known among people on a ketogenic diet, but aioli seems to sit in a corner and not get too much attention and love. Well, there's a really easy explanation for this - they're pretty much the same thing. Aioli is...well, mayonnaise with garlic. Easy enough, right? This term was cultivated in the French region of Provence. Normally the garlic of aioli is crushed using your hands or a mortar and pestle, so the flavors of the garlic can come out into the sauce. But, if you see ...

Thai Peanut Shrimp Curry

Thai Peanut Shrimp Curry

August 9, 2014 by 15 Comments

When we're on a ketogenic diet, bringing variety, trying new things, and enjoying new flavors is the way to do it - and this curry won't disappoint. I know not many people like the word curry because it normally means one thing in a person's mind. But there are tons of varieties of curry out there. Thai, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian - they all have their own special twists that make them unique to the region they're made in. Today, we're going with a Thai style curry, that won't be spicy at all. ...