MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes + soakingCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThe Czech Republic is a country of soups. Czechs eat soups on just about every occasion and at any time of the day—as a starter or main dish, and even for breakfast. This is a low-carb...
Chicken Mulligatawny Soup
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutesNever heard of mulligatawny soup? You’re in for a treat. This classic Anglo-Indian curried soup turns up on Indian restaurant menus all over the UK, and it’s full of warming, invigorating spices,...
Chicken Chowder
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hoursThis family-friendly chicken chowder is incredibly creamy and sating, since it’s full of protein and healthy fats. And since you can do most of the prep the night before, it makes an ideal...
Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mash
MAKES: 12 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hoursLaden with fresh herbs, slow-cooker cauliflower mash is the perfect side for your stews and casseroles. It freezes well, too, so go ahead and make a big batch. For a super-creamy version, add 1...
Make-Ahead Freezer Meatballs
MAKES: 16 servings (64 medium meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesI love the convenience of these simple, all-purpose meatballs. They take just a few minutes to make, and they can go straight from the freezer into a hearty stove-top sauce for a no-fuss, low-carb...
Cauliflower Rice Three Ways
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 5 minutesSkip the starchy sides and make keto-friendly (and vitamin-C-rich) cauliflower rice instead: it’s the perfect partner for slow-cooked meat and flavorful sauces. Just add your favorite spices and...
Bone Broth
MAKES: 6 to 8 cupsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 2 hours or moreHomemade bone broth is both tasty and high in healthy gelatin and minerals. (And it’s great for keeping keto-flu at bay, too!) Give your Bone Broth an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory boost by...
ZUCCHINI, RICOTTA & PARMESAN LASAGNA
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes MAKES 8 servings This family-size low-carb lasagna is a great make-ahead dish to reheat as needed. Layers of baked zucchini replace traditional pasta noodles, and add a lovely texture to the finished dish; you’ll...
SQUID “PASTA” WITH PAN-SEARED COD, CHORIZO & SPINACH
PREP TIME: 10 minutes + 2 hours to tenderize COOKING TIME: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings Make sure you use the freshest squid you can find for this delicious, summery dinner. Fresh fish should not taste fishy at all. Frozen squid will work, too, though fresh is...
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 8 hours MAKES 6 servings Spend fifteen minutes of your morning preparing this stew and you’ll have a wonderful, hearty dinner waiting for you when you get home! Low-carb cooking does not have to be labor-intensive. The addition of...