DINNER
BLT-STUFFED AVOCADOS
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes (not including time to cook bacon) COOK TIME: — This recipe is filled with all the favorites, but you can have fun with it and stuff the avocados with whatever you have kicking around. I add rotisserie chicken to my BLT mix to make it...
CREAM CHEESE MEAT BAGELS
MAKES 6 bagel sandwiches (1 per serving) PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 35 minutes Meat bagels have become quite popular over the years, and I’ve eaten my fair share. The thing I don’t like about the classic recipe is that you have to cut the bagel in half just...
SAMMIES WITH BASIL MAYO
MAKES 2 sandwiches (1 per serving) PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: — Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? When there’s a crazy-good sauce all up in there, it’s the best lunch a girl could ask for. For the deli turkey and ham, opt for nitrate-free versions if you can. If...
CHIMICHURRI STEAK BUNWICHES
MAKES 4 bunwiches (1 per serving) PREP TIME: 10 minutes (not including time to make chimichurri or cook steak) COOK TIME: 5 minutes Calling all sandwich lovers! This book shows you how to make keto sandwiches with lettuce leaves, avocado halves, and even pounded...
MEXICAN MEATZZA
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 45 minutes I love, love this recipe, and the cilantro cream that goes with it is to die for! Either drizzle it on top of the meatzza or use as a dipping sauce; you won’t be disappointed. If you don’t want to use dairy-free or...
ZUCCHINI PASTA SALAD
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: — When you’re in an all-plant mood, this recipe is a saving grace! 4 medium zucchinis, spiral sliced 12 ounces (340 g) pitted black olives, cut in half lengthwise 1 pint (290 g) cherry tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise ½ cup (75...
SPECKLED SALAD
SERVES 1 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: — Have you ever ordered a restaurant salad with high hopes of chowing down on a huge bowl of greens and instead got a measly amount of veggies swimming in a pool of dressing? How restaurants think this is appealing is beyond...
CAJUN SHRIMP SALAD
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 15 minutes Shrimp is such an underrated protein option, especially when you are on a budget and need a break from bacon and beef. This salad is great warm or cold and is awesome to take with you on a busy day. 1 pound (455 g)...
STEAK FRY CUPS
SERVES 6 PREP TIME: 10 minutes, plus 2 hours to marinate COOK TIME: 8 minutes The marinade in this recipe is legit! I’ve used it for pork, chicken, and beef, and each time I make a batch, I wish I’d doubled it for later. You can use coconut aminos or soy sauce here; I...
STICKY WRAPPED EGGS
MAKES 12 wrapped eggs (2 per serving) PREP TIME: 10 minutes (not including time to hard-boil eggs) COOK TIME: 30 minutes I was wasting time on social media one day and found a low-carb recipe in which avocados are cut in half and pitted. Then a hard-boiled egg goes...
