DIPS & SAUCES
CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE
MAKES: 4 cups (¼ cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 30 minutes Keto-friendly sauces, dips, and dressings are some of my favorite recipes to make. They allow me to play around with different fresh herbs and flavor profiles. Not only are sauces made...
ALFREDO SAUCE
MAKES: 3½ cups (¼ cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS •1½ pounds fresh cauliflower florets •2 cups chicken stock or bone broth (here) •4 cloves garlic, peeled •½ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk •2 tablespoons bacon...
DAIRY-FREE ALFREDO SAUCE TWO WAYS
Rich, creamy, and sinfully delicious: those are the three descriptions that come to mind when I think of Alfredo sauce. You would never believe that these versions do not contain some sort of dairy. The first version has a slightly nutty flavor from the cashews, while...
TOMATO MEAT SAUCE
MAKES: 5 cups (¼ cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 40 minutes When I was a kid, we ate a lot of spaghetti. It was easy, cheap, and on the table in less than 30 minutes. But that also meant that the sauce went straight from the jar, to a pan, to my...
LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE
MAKES: 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes This lemony vinaigrette is fresh and bright and perfect for pairing with heartier greens like kale, cabbage, or Brussels sprouts. It also makes an excellent marinade for chicken or fish. INGREDIENTS •1...
RANCH DRESSING
MAKES: 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes In my world, ranch dressing is one of the greatest things ever invented. Yes, I am one of those people. I will literally put ranch on just about anything. Once I started making my own, I never bought it...
CAESAR DRESSING
MAKES: 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes Extra creamy and bursting with savory flavors, this homemade Caesar dressing tastes far better than any variety you might find at your local grocery store, and it is a lot healthier for you, too. Have...
CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING
MAKES: 1¾ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes Using avocados is one of my favorite ways to develop a rich, creamy texture without adding dairy to a recipe. With their mild taste and buttery texture, they bring a silkiness to whatever you add them...
COCONUT MILK WHIPPED CREAM
MAKES: about 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes, plus time to chill coconut milk, mixing bowl, and beaters This quick and healthy dairy-free whipped cream is just as silky and delectable as any dairy-based version. I love to serve it on top of...
GARLIC AND HERB–INFUSED OLIVE OIL
MAKES: 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes I love making infused olive oils. In fact, they are one of my favorite homemade gifts to give at the holidays. Not only are infused oils great for cooking, but they are also great for use as salad...
