In the 1920s and 1930s Oklahoma was in the throes of The Great Depression and the Dustbowl both. It was a very difficult time financially and many people in Oklahoma were having a very difficult time even feeding their families. Continue reading Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers (Great Depression Style)
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing today. He was/is one of my absolute favorite chef’s.
This picture is quite poignant today.
The Smithsonian Institution declared Bourdain “the original rock star” of the culinary world. He was such a fascinating man. He had so many facets, cooking, writing, television, travel, philosophy, addiction and recovery, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Requiescat in pace Chef Bourdain, the world was a better place with you in it and less with you gone.
One of our favorite kind of tacos in my home is “Pig Tacos” or pulled pork tacos. We have typically had them with corn tortillas, flour tortillas, and crispy taco shells in the past but I wanted to make them keto-friendly and low carb. So, I decided to make them using crunchy cheese taco shells instead of carb-heavy shells like are traditionally used. Continue reading Keto-Friendly Pulled Pork Tacos with Mexican Chorizo Cauliflower Rice (With Bonus Meal)
Pork chops and pork steaks have always been a staple in my home since I was a little kid. Most of the time I bake them or grill them and I rarely bread and fry them as an adult. My wife loves them that way and sometimes, the crispy flavorful fried crust calls to me like a siren’s song. This is how I satisfy that craving. Continue reading Keto-Friendly Breaded and Fried Pork Chops
Sometimes one really wants a rich and decadent dessert treat. This brownie definitely covers that desire. It is by no means healthy in any way but it only takes one slice to sate even the most dedicated Continue reading Chocolate Covered and Peanut Butter Frosted Dark Chocolate Brownie
One of my son’s absolute favorite dishes is chicken parmigiana. The rest of my family loves it as well so I decided to make a keto-friendly version made with almond flour. It works very well and my family actually prefers it to the traditional method. Continue reading Keto-Friendly Chicken Parmigiana
I absolutely love fish and occasionally, all that can satisfy the desire for it is fried fish. I decided to try my hand at a keto-friendly fried cod using almond flour. Much to the enjoyment of my wife and I, it turned out great! Continue reading Keto-Friendly Cod Fillets with Greek Salad
Salmon croquettes or, as they are often called, salmon patties are something that I have loved since I was a child. There is something seductive about the way that Continue reading Keto-Friendly Salmon Croquettes (Salmon Patties)
We have really been enjoying zucchini noodles lately or “zoodles” as they are often called. I decided to make one of my families favorite dishes and use zucchini instead Continue reading Keto-Friendly Carbonara
This meal is super simple to make and very hearty and delicious. How could it not be? Bacon, butter, cheese, heavy cream etc. The main dish stands Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Cabbage(Keto-Friendly) and Scalloped Potatoes – Au Gratin (Not even close to Keto-Friendly)