OUR KETO FOOD BLOG
Green Bean Bacon Bundles
yield: 4 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 25 minutes Green beans have always been one of my favorite vegetables. My grandma would cook green beans fresh from the garden with ham, and she would let them simmer all day. I still love them prepared that way, but…
Fried Cabbage and Bacon
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 15 minutes I remember my mom frying cabbage; back then, I never liked it. It turns out that it’s another one of those foods that I appreciated more as I got older. And I’m pretty sure Mom didn’t put bacon in hers!…
Butter Roasted Turkey
yield: 12 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 3 hours, 30 minutes My husband makes this turkey every year for Thanksgiving, and it is the star of our Southern table. No dry turkey here; it’s so moist and tender! • 1 (12-pound) whole turkey • ¾ cup (1½ sticks)…
Pizza-Stuffed Peppers
yield: 4 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 25 minutes My husband isn’t a picky eater, but there are two foods he’s always told me he won’t eat: stuffed peppers and any preparation of eggplant. Well, I changed his mind with these pizza-stuffed peppers! It turns…
Salmon Patties
yield: 6 patties (2 per serving) prep time: 10 minutes, plus 20 minutes to chill cook time: 24 minutes Growing up, salmon patties were one of my favorite foods to find left over on the stovetop when I visited my grandparents. That and potato soup! My grandma made the…
Barbecue Pulled Pork Pizza
yield: 4 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 30 minutes The crust of this Southern-themed pizza is made with the famous keto mozzarella dough. I’ve found that chilling the dough before rolling it out makes it easier to work with. Don’t be intimidated by making…
Fried Chicken
yield: 4 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 35 minutes Is there anything more Southern than fried chicken? I grew up in Kentucky, and that’s where the world-famous fried chicken restaurant chain originated. (A little reminder: KFC stands for Kentucky Fried…
Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 2 to 3 hours Bring a taste of the South to your table with this spirited chicken dish. It’s sweet and savory, and the best part is how easy it is to make! • 1 pound chicken tenderloins • 2 cloves garlic, minced • ¼…
Cajun Sausage and Rice
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 25 minutes If you enjoy spicy food, then this dish is for you! It’s one of my husband’s favorites. So easy to prepare, it makes a great weeknight meal. • 2 tablespoons avocado oil • 14 ounces fully cooked andouille…
Reverse Sear Garlic Rosemary Rib-Eye Steaks
yield: 2 servings prep time: 5 minutes, plus 30 minutes for the steaks to come to room temperature and 15 minutes to rest cook time: 27 minutes We are blessed to have an abundance of grass-fed beef that is raised locally by friends of ours. This preparation method has…
Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour My family thinks these drumsticks are finger-licking good! You can use store-bought sugar-free barbecue sauce, but they’re really yummy when made with my homemade barbecue sauce. • 10 to 12 large chicken…
Southern Fish Fry
yield: 4 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 20 minutes You need something to go with those Hushpuppies , right? Fried fish and hushpuppies were made for one another. I think it’s time for a fish fry! • High-quality oil for frying • 1 pound white fish fillets •…