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Perfect as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, it’s actually good enough to serve as dessert. Back in my high-carb days, I used to make honey-sweetened homemade frozen yogurt, frozen banana ice cream, and avocado chocolate mousse sweetened with maple syrup (I’ve since developed a low-carb version), which I considered as better alternatives to traditional desserts. But now that I eat a low-carb diet, I prefer this chocolate yogurt recipe. It’s so easy, it hardly qualifies as a recipe!...

The skin is the best part, and I’ll share a few tips with you for making sure it comes out nice and crispy. Salmon and rainbow trout are among my favorite fish. And out of all my salmon recipes, this is easily one of my favorites. I make it often - at least every other week. Since the leftovers are so good (especially when cold and added to a salad), I sometimes double the recipe....

Ready in about an hour, it’s wonderful as a side dish, but it’s also substantial enough to serve as a meatless main course. If you like eggplant, I think you’ll consider this recipe a delicacy. Tender, flavorful eggplant slices coated in a crunchy coating, smothered in marinara sauce and cheese, then baked until the cheese is melted. What’s not to like? I love eggplant. In fact, it’s one of my favorite vegetables....

It’s so good, so rich and velvety, that it’s difficult to believe it only has three ingredients! Yes, this creamy pudding has just three ingredients - dark chocolate, coconut milk, and a touch of sweetener! It is ridiculously easy to make, and the result is decadent and rich, with a velvety mouthfeel. I especially appreciate the fact that this tasty keto dessert requires no cooking beyond briefly heating up the ingredients....

It’s made without crust and sweetened with stevia, but you can use a granulated sweetener if you wish. This wonderfully creamy cheesecake is my husband’s favorite cake. He always loved cheesecakes and was sad to give them up when we transitioned to a low-carb diet. Until we realized that it shouldn’t be too difficult to make a low-carb version! Ingredients You’ll only need six simple ingredients to make this keto cheesecake....

Almond flour and parmesan add flavor and keep the juices in. The glaze is made with unsweetened ketchup. I’m a notoriously lazy cook, always looking for simple low-effort recipes, and meatloaf is so EASY. Since everyone around here seems to like it, and leftovers are really good, I end up making it quite often for my family. After years of making this dish, tweaking and experimenting, I have developed the perfect keto recipe....

For perfectly crispy results, set the oven temperature to 350°F. Bacon cooks more evenly at a lower temperature, and even with this slower method, it should be ready in about 30 minutes. I’m astounded that most bacon packages still list pan-frying instructions as the first option. I haven’t fried bacon in years! Perhaps it makes sense to pan-fry it if you cook only a few slices. But for anything more than that, I do believe that the oven is the best - and certainly the easiest - method....

It’s moist and so delicious, and it’s also very easy to make - simply mix the ingredients in one bowl, pour into a greased pan, and bake. This wonderful cake is sweetened with honey. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients and as long as I don’t frost it, I consider it quite appropriate for breakfast or as a snack. I find that cakes made with almond flour and leavened with baking soda are just as fluffy and delicious as cakes made with white flour....

And even though it looks quite impressive, it’s a truly easy recipe - my kids often help me make it! This meatloaf is incredible. It requires just a bit more effort than making a regular meatloaf, but I think the extra effort is well worth the flavorful result. Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty meatloaf. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below....

You can make this recipe as written and serve it with a side of veggies. Or you could add veggies such as cauliflower rice or spinach to turn it into a complete meal. I really like casseroles. They’re just so EASY. You place a few ingredients in a baking dish, put it in the oven, and 30-60 minutes later, dinner is ready! Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this keto cheeseburger casserole....

This easy recipe contains four ingredients, is ready in five minutes, and you can - and should - make it ahead of time. Shrimp cocktail is one of my favorite appetizers to order in restaurants (deviled eggs is another one). I always feel a little guilty when I order it because the sauce served at restaurants is quite high in sugar. That’s why I’ve been wanting for a long time now to make a keto cocktail sauce and serve it with boiled shrimp right here at home....

It’s truly easy to make, and leftovers are great too, whether reheated in the microwave or even cold straight out of the fridge. I have quite a few ground beef recipes on this site. A few favorites include keto meatloaf and baked cheeseburgers. Oh, and this cheesy ground beef casserole is wonderful! Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty meat pie. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below....

It’s great on its own, in a bun or a sandwich, or as a tasty filling for a lettuce wrap. There’s something about slowly cooked meat. It’s true for beef (see this pot roast recipe), pork (boneless pork roast), and it’s also true for chicken. Add some bbq sauce, and you’re in for a real treat. The homemade barbecue sauce I use here is delicious and very easy to make, but you can obviously use any sauce that you like....

Who needs fast food, when this homemade dish is ready in just ten minutes? Even the leftovers are good, especially in a salad. I love salmon. It seems like people tend to either love strong-tasting fish such as tuna and salmon, or delicate white fish such as cod. Me? I belong to the first group. I adore salmon. Especially thick, fatty salmon steaks. Although I usually make baked salmon, or grilled salmon in the summer, I have to say that pan-fried salmon is so delicious, especially when cooked in butter....

You just need to be patient - it takes a bit longer compared to fresh, but it’s still ready in about an hour. I’m so very grateful for frozen vegetables! Produce is always a bit of a struggle, isn’t it? You try to buy enough to last you about a week, no waste, no spoilage. But despite your best intentions, fresh produce doesn’t always last for the entire week. That’s when frozen vegetables swoop in and save the day!...

Ready in about 45 minutes and a breeze to make, this is one of my favorite post-Thanksgiving meals! A warm and comforting chili is one of my favorite ways to enjoy turkey meat on the days after Thanksgiving. During the year, I simply use chicken instead of turkey. While there are many delicious ways to use up leftover turkey, a big bowl of chili is especially appropriate for the season....

Ready in about 30 minutes, they make the perfect side dish, but they are also substantial enough to serve as your main course. I always loved fried foods. One of my biggest concerns, when I cleaned up my diet, was that I would no longer be able to enjoy them. But as time goes by, I’m discovering that there are plenty of tasty recipes for fried foods that are low carb, keto, and gluten-free....

Bacon bits and sharp cheddar greatly enhance its flavor. Prep time is just 15 minutes, and then it needs an hour in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld. I’m not a big fan of raw broccoli. I prefer it roasted, lightly steamed, or microwaved. I do enjoy, on occasion, raw broccoli florets dipped in homemade ranch or in Greek yogurt dip. But for the most part, I like it cooked....

Depending on the serving size, it can serve as a tasty appetizer or a filling main course. You can even make it a few hours ahead of time if you need to. Salads are a summer staple and with good reason. They are fresh-tasting, easy to make, and don’t require heating up the oven or slaving over a hot stove. 🥗 Caprese salad (pronounced cah-preh-seh) is quick, fresh, and filling....

It’s made with toasted slices of a quick microwave coconut flour bread. Layers of cheese, ham, and fried egg complete the tasty experience. I make this sandwich once in a while, mostly on weekends. It’s very good - delicious, substantial, and filling. Breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day, but it’s my favorite meal. Low carb or not, I strive to make it good! The basis for this keto breakfast sandwich is 90-second bread....