VANILLA BEAN FRAPPÉ WITH WHIPPED CREAM
PREP TIME: 5 minutes MAKES 2 servings This delightful concoction is very similar to the famous Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, which is notorious for containing an astonishing amount of sugar. 1¼ cups (300 ml) heavy cream 1½ cups (360 ml) ice 1 cup (240 ml)…
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE KETO “FAT BOMBS”
PREP TIME: 20 minutes + 1 hour to freeze COOKING TIME: 25 minutes MAKES 36 fat bombs (1 per serving) Fat bombs are delicious little morsels loaded with healthy fats and calories—sweet treats that supply a boost of energy without the carb crash. These cheesecake fat…
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…
SIMPLE CAULIFLOWER “RICE”
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 5 to 10 minutes MAKES 4 servings This rice substitute is one of my favorite starch replacers; the finished dish doesn’t have an overpowering cauliflower flavor (as one might expect), and it has a great texture that makes it ideal…
SHRIMP FRIED CAULIFLOWER “RICE”
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings Cauliflower “rice” makes an excellent substitute for real rice, and, as an added bonus, it is even easier to make. This flavorful Asian-style fried “rice” is ready in 35 minutes—a great weeknight dinner….
SEARED LIVER WITH BACON & WILD MUSHROOMS
PREP TIME: 15 minutes + 1 hour to marinate COOKING TIME: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings If you are a liver lover, you are going to really like this dish, and if you’re not, give it a try anyway; this recipe may convert you! Liver is a fantastic source of nutrients and…
PROVOLONE & HAM–STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOKING TIME: 40 minutes MAKES 6 servings Smoky melted cheese and cured ham make a simple and delightful filling for this crowd-pleasing meal. Serve the pork with a big green salad and, voilà, you have a perfect dinner for Sunday or any other day…
PORK LOIN SCHNITZEL WITH TOMATO PESTO & MOZZARELLA
PREP TIME: 20 minutes + 1 hour to marinate COOKING TIME: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings Layers of creamy mozzarella and tangy tomato pesto broiled on top of breaded pork loin cutlets…Need we say more? For a balanced meal, serve this with a side of your favorite low-carb…
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK LETTUCE WRAPS
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings For those not in the know, a Philly cheesesteak is a simple delicacy that originates from Philadelphia—a sandwich comprising finely sliced steak, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and processed cheese…