Sometimes it is fun to just try something and see what happens… That is how this came to be a thing. I know it isn’t necessarily original but I just winged it to see what would happen and it worked great. My family and our company absolutely loved it. It is a Dark Chocolate Brownie with a layer of No-Flour Peanut Butter cookie in it. Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookie / Dark Chocolate Brownie-Thing
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Chocolate Gravy
Chocolate gravy is a very country dish that is loved by those who grew up with it. It is also popular in The South and can even be found in some restaurants. It is a hearty, warm and delicious treat but not something that one would want to eat too frequently since it isn’t exactly health food! Continue reading Chocolate Gravy
Keto-Friendly Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf (Potentially…)
This meatloaf recipe is Keto-Friendly depending on the final topping. I have made it with homemade ketchup (Which is Keto-Friendly) and left it with no sauce/topping which is great too… Continue reading Keto-Friendly Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf (Potentially…)
Keto-Friendly Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Eggplant
This keto-friendly and gluten-free meal is a huge hit at my house and with everyone I have made it for. Some people are a bit scared that it will be too spicy but it isn’t very spicy at all… Continue reading Keto-Friendly Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Eggplant
Keto-Friendly Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
I absolutely love Broccoli and Cheese soup! Most versions of it use flour or cornstarch to thicken the soup but this simple version uses the cheese itself and heavy cream to thicken it. This has the added benefit of making it Keto-Friendly and Gluten-Free. My wife isn’t Continue reading Keto-Friendly Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Keto Friendly “Spaghetti” and Italian Sausage Meatballs
I had quite a bit of success eating keto over the last year and I actually lost over 70 lbs pretty easily. One of the drawbacks though is that occasionally one really wants some pasta! Fortunately, Continue reading Keto Friendly “Spaghetti” and Italian Sausage Meatballs
Keto Friendly Pizza
Even when a family is eating keto, sometimes they still want pizza. Most of the time, this calls for “Fathead” dough but I decided to go with a simple recipe with just 5 ingredients. Continue reading Keto Friendly Pizza
Keto Friendly Smoked Salmon Cakes
For a keto friendly dinner, I made some smoked salmon cakes topped with crispy bacon and an over-easy egg. The sides were cheesy dill rutabagas and steamed lemon pepper asparagus. Continue reading Keto Friendly Smoked Salmon Cakes
Keto Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet
The inspiration for this Keto Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet came from Cast Iron Keto. My family loved it and so did my friend who made it at her home. My daughter and my friend’s husband even came back for seconds, which, is always a great sign!
Smothered Hamburger Steaks with Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Smothered hamburger steaks make for a simple and nice meal that my entire family always loves. Strangely enough, every time I hear of smothered steaks or smothered chicken I think of the poor steaks or chickens having a pillow pressed forcefully onto their faces… But, I digress.
This time I paired it with homemade macaroni and cheese and some frozen peas. I was also still playing with my “new” Wagner cornstick pans so I used them to make some brownies. Continue reading Smothered Hamburger Steaks with Homemade Macaroni and Cheese