DIPS & SAUCES
Artichoke Dip
yield: 8 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 30 minutes Artichoke dip is something my family has loved for years. I often make it for football parties. I’m so glad it’s keto when you cut out the chips. And the perfect keto chip replacement happens to be an...
MCT Pesto
Have you ever heard of Beyonce’s Maple Syrup Diet Cleanse? It is just water, lemon juice, cayenne, and maple syrup. I like the lemon and the cayenne part of the cleanse, but the maple syrup? No, no, no! Switch that out with coconut oil, and you now have a fat-burning...
BACONAISE
INGREDIENTS: • 2 egg yolks • 1 tsp. mustard • 3 tsp. lemon juice • 1 cup liquid bacon fat or rendered lard (or ½ cup MCT oil and ½ cup expeller pressed coconut oil) TIP: If you use expeller-pressed coconut oil in place of the bacon fat, don’t worry about an...
Easy Peasy Blender Hollandaise
makes 1 cup (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 5 minutes In my book, hollandaise is the perfect keto condiment. It is high in fat and tastes good on just about everything—equally good over eggs as it is over a perfectly grilled, juicy steak. It is also amazing...
Barbecue Sauce
makes 1 cup (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 15 minutes Barbecue sauce seems to be one of the first condiments to go when people switch to a low-carb lifestyle. That is because traditional barbecue sauce recipes and store-bought brands are...
Cucumber Sauce
makes 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes This cucumber sauce is super simple to make and uses basic ingredients that you probably already have in your refrigerator. It pairs perfectly with Mediterranean flavors and just about everything else,...
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
makes 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes Fresh, light, and super easy to make—this is my kind of dressing! If this vinaigrette is thicker than you like it, slowly add water as you blend it to get it to the consistency you prefer. ingredients •...
Avocado Ranch Dressing
makes 2½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes This low-carb ranch dressing is a staple in my home. We use it as a dip for fresh veggies, as a salad dressing, and even over grilled fish, like in the Fish Taco Bowls (here). The healthy fat boost from...
Citrus Vinaigrette
makes 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes ingredients • ¾ cup light olive oil or avocado oil • ¼ cup red wine vinegar • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice • 1 clove garlic, minced...
Greek Feta Dressing
makes 2 cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · prep time: 5 minutes Not only is this dressing good on Greek Salad (here), but it also makes a terrific marinade for chicken or fish. For a quick-and-easy weeknight meal, place 2 pounds of chicken or fish and a batch of this...