Creamy Coleslaw
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill There’s not a whole lot to say about coleslaw, except that I could eat it every day! It’s the perfect side dish. It goes with so many things, and it’s a breeze to make when you buy a bag of prepped slaw…
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
yield: 6 to 8 servings prep time: 20 minutes, plus 4 hours to chill Broccoli salad is a classic that has shown up at potlucks for as long as I can remember. Mine is inspired by a broccoli salad recipe that I used to make for summer barbecues. It’s almost identical,…
Classic Egg Salad
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes When I started keto, I remember thinking, oh my gosh, I can eat egg salad! I was excited because I’ve always loved egg salad. Of course, I used to eat it on slices of bread. Now I eat it on a bed of spinach or other greens, and…
Tuna Salad–Stuffed Peppers
yield: 6 servings prep time: 20 minutes Everyone needs a good recipe for tuna salad. It’s not fancy, but it’s delicious. It makes for the easiest lunches, too. • 2 (6-ounce) cans or packages wild-caught tuna (packed in water), drained • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and…
Gumbo
yield: 8 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Gumbo is challenging to make keto because it requires a roux, which is traditionally made with wheat flour. I was up for the challenge and created this delicious gumbo with an easy-to-make…
Easy Chili
yield: 6 to 8 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 35 minutes When I was growing up, my dad always made the chili at our house. He put spaghetti in his, and although I don’t put spaghetti in mine, he still approves of this recipe! This is the same chili I’ve made…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 20 minutes Soup is a comfort food that we love to eat year-round, and broccoli cheese soup is one of our favorites—it’s so quick and easy to make. My husband says he likes this version just as much as the broccoli…
Tomato Basil Soup
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 45 minutes Blessed with a long growing season here in east Tennessee, I have access to fresh basil throughout the summer and into the fall months. What better way to use it than in this comforting dish? This delicious…
Cheeseburger Soup
yield: 6 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 40 minutes Though this soup doesn’t really taste like a cheeseburger, it is hearty and delicious, and it’s just as good or even better the next day. It is a keto spin on a cheeseburger soup that I made for years. • 2…
Taco Soup
yield: 8 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 1 hour, 15 minutes For years, I made taco soup with corn and pinto beans. Honestly, we don’t even miss them in this flavorful alternative! This has been a very popular recipe among the people I’ve shared it with. • 2…