Buffalo Chicken Soup (topped with blue cheese here) Ya'll. I just can't even describe how amazing this tastes- it is just so very decadent and exactly what I was craving today with my cold. The fact that it comes together with little to no effort was just the icing on on the proverbial cake for me today! As much as I love buffalo dip, I may just love this more! Ingredients : 25 ounces canned white meat chicken ( or shred your own) 10 oz riced cauliflower ( I used frozen Birdseye) 1/2 cup Frank's Hot Sauce 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp Ranch ( I used Penzey's) 1 can Chipotle Rotel ( or any Rotel) Directions: Dump all ingredients except sour cream into Instant Pot. Set to Soup Setting ( or Manual 20 min) and make sure top is on Sealing. Now just let it cook and depressurize. Stir in sour cream and taste for any flavor adjustments.  Serve with extra cheese, or blue cheese on top. E...

Keto Breaded Pork Chops - A Quick and Easy Recipe INGREDIENTS - 8 thin cut boneless pork chops ( can also use chicken) 1 cup crushed pork rinds  1/2 cup parmesan cheese (the kind in the green can!) 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast ( this ingredient is SO flavorful - worth buying! but you could just use the parmesan and pork rinds only 1:1 ratio if you wanted) salt and pepper to taste any other seasonings to taste ( I used a bit of garlic powder today) 1 stick melted butter ( this is IMPORTANT!) DIRECTIONS- Combine dry ingredients together in a shallow bowl.  Melt butter in a Shallow bowl. Season butter, dry ingredients and pork with salt and pepper, as well as any seasoning of choice. Set up bowls and a parchment lined baking pan assembly line style. Dip pork into butter, then coat well in dry mixture, then set on pan. Repeat this step until all pork is finished. Bake in top rack of oven at 425 degrees approx 20-25 min, depending on thickness of  your m...

Sausage Balls - My Family Recipe Ketofied! 1 pound ground sausage ( we prefer the a spicy one) 8 oz shredded cheddar 1/4 cup Kraft Parmesan cheese (green can) 1 cup Trim Healthy Mama Blend flour ( could sub almond flour, but see my substitution note below) 1 tsp Baking Powder salt/pepper to taste, about a tsp each DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Dump all ingredients in a bowl and use your hands to mash it all together well. It will not fully incorporate, there is always some stray cheese and flour, thats ok, but work it until almost fully incorporated) Next form balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 20 min or so..till golden brown! Enjoy! *****If you use almond flour I suggest adding 4 oz cream cheese as well, as it could be a bit drier. *****Sometimes I add the cream cheese anyways- I love cream cheese!!!!!

My family loves chicken fingers- its a comfort food for all of us for sure. So of course I have a few keto versions that we love. This one may be my favorite- for two reasons- its just SO FLAVORFUL, while at the same time the easiest to whip up! I hope you will give them a try- the secret to these is in the breading combination! We love this breading so much that I actually make it in bulk, already mixed together and ready to go- making a great dinner even quicker!!!! For the chicken You will need: Chicken, cut into strips that are approx. equal in size, around 2 lbs 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1 cup Parmesan ( the green can kind) 1 cup crushed pork rinds seasoning of your choice, to taste 1 stick butter, melted Directions:  ( preheat oven to 400 degrees) Dip Chicken into the butter. Coat with breadcrumb mixture very well. Repeat, Placing them on parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 20 minutes, then increase temp to 450 and bake additional 5 minutes. For...

Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas (1 recipe using low carb tortillas / 1 recipe using zucchini noodles as tortillas) --See video for much more detailed directions-- INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs shredded chicken ( I tend to shred in big batches in my Instant pot- See my crack chicken recipe for directions) 1 can Rotel 1 block Philadelphia Cream cheese 1 Tbsp spices of choice (optional- I tend to do taco seasoning type combination, but will be super tasty even if you totally omit this step) 2 Tbsp crushed chipotle peppers ( purely optional- if you enjoy heat) 1 bag Mexican shredded cheese, or equivalent amount cheese of choice (divided) 1 can Green Enchilada Sauce ( I use Aldi brand) 8 low carb tortillas of choice 1. 1-2 zucchini, sliced length wise thinly on a mandolin1.Combine chicken through half bag shredded cheese together in bowl and mix till well incorporated. 2. Place half can enchilada sauce in bowl and wet a tortilla on both sides. Next lay out tortilla and place about 1.2 ...

Meatloaf is something I make often because no matter who in the family is ready to eat at what time, meatloaf holds so very well and is just as good straight out of the oven as it is hours later, or even later in the week! Meatloaf is perfect for Meal Planning as it just holds up and reheats beautifully! So whether you make this for a family, or just for you to eat on over the week- this recipe is just scrumptious! Ingredients-  for meatloaf- 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork ( or sausage) 1/4 onion - diced 1 egg 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 Tbsp Penzey's Northwood Seasoning 2 tsp garlic bread seasoning (the gourmet collection brand) 2 tsp Italian seasoning for interior of meatloaf- provolone cheese slices, entire package 1/2 red pepper, sliced 1/4 onion, sliced (bit of oil for sauteeing) for glaze-- 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup Heinz Reduced Sugar Ketchup 1 tsp hot sauce of choice Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Saute sliced onions and peppers over...

I don't know if you've ever heard of Crack Chicken, but I made my version for dinner tonight and was reminded just how addictive this stuff is and how much my family LOVES it. I've made it to take a meal to people in the past as well and I have never had a bad review. It is also VERY Keto friendly and can be made quickly and used for meal prep for a week so so easily! I made it to serve Family Style. So, here goes.... My  Instant Pot Crack Chicken - Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken ( I used chicken breast but you could do thighs or even skip the instant pot and make your shredded chicken from a rotisserie or however you please) 1 Tbsp Ranch seasoning ( I use Penzey's buttermilk ranch  ) - it does have a tad sugar in it but its so little and spread out over many serving... 1 cup water seasoning salt 8 oz cream cheese 1. Place chicken in the Instant Pot and add a bit of seasoning salt, or salt and pepper. Set to Manuel, 17 minutes. Place lid and make sure kn...

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas This recipe is so simple and so versatile, as its easy to do for meal prep or size up and do to serve a ton of peeps! I did film a video making this family style for a party, but I will post below just as a basic recipe! I hope ya'll can make this and enjoy it as much as we do! Ingredients 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips 1 red pepper, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 lemon 2 Tbsp fajita seasoning, divided ( I like Penzey's   ) 2 Tbsp Avocado oil, divided ( or oil of your choice) Toppings of choice- shredded lettuce shredded cheeses salsa guacamole sour cream pepitas /sunflower seeds sliced limes ( and on and on, whatever floats your boat!) DIRECTIONS: Turn oven on 350 Toss chicken with seasoning and about 1 Tbsp of avocado oil. Spread it out on a sheet pan. Set aside Now do the same with veggies! Pop both sheet pans in oven for 15 min. Open and give all a toss. Increase heat to 400 and bake an addi...

Sometimes things just come together. Some days you just KILL it in the Kitchen. I don't feel like that happens all that often for me, but today I was just feeling myself ya'll. LOL! So I furiously copied down the ingredients and amounts used so that I could recreate this meal again and again. If anyone tries it let me know what you think! Thai Meatballs over Zoodles with Thai Peanut Sauce Ingredients for Meatballs 2 lbs ground beef (80/20) 2.5 Tbsp Thai curry spice seasoning Mix together thoroughly and then form into smallish meatballs. Brown on all sides in 1 Tbsp of cooking oil ( I used avocado oil) and then place on simmer with a lid for a few minutes to cook through. Make sauce while it simmers. Ingredients for Sauce 3/4 cup Peanut butter ( no sugar added) 1/2 cup Soy sauce 1 Tbsp Chili garlic sauce (this amount is good for mild spice, add more or less) 1 tsp ground ginger 1/4 cup Coconut milk (only do the creamy part, drain the liquid off)  ...

Ok, so peppers, onions, and tomatoes are not the lowest carb count. I Know! I KNOW!  I think I actually stay under 10 carbs- but it is so hard to count it out exactly in this meal. I make this for my family who are not keto, so its easy to just take the parts that fit for me and serve the rest to my family with pasta. My advise is to make sure you buy sausage and marinara with the lowest carb count possible. This way you can eat as much sausage as you desire, and just a bit of the rest for flavoring. When you cook this in the Instant Pot you infuse the sausage with all the flavors- so you can enjoy this meal and not really even do much sauce. Serve it with a big green salad with a no carb dressing and you are golden!   Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers 2 onions 3 bell peppers, any colors 2 pounds Italian sausage links- I use Hot but any kind you like 1 tsp garlic powder 1 jar no sugar added marinara ( I like trader joes brand) -----my recommendation is to make sure...

MEATBALL CASSEROLE This casserole is a quick and easy weeknight KETO friendly meal that can be adapted with sides to serve anyone in your family. I tend to eat this with a side of broccoli and cauliflower. My kids prefer over pasta with veggies on the side. Once in a blue moon I will make them in individual fathead boats- almost sub sammie style! If you want to make this even faster you could easily make up a ton of meatballs and freeze for even faster assembly! Ingredients- 2 lbs ground beef ( i prefer to use 80-20, though the recipe stats have 85-15) 1/4 cup pesto ( any kind, I just go for jarred from ALDI generally) 1/4 cup Parmesan ( the kind in the green jar, but anything works) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning dry blend of choice salt and pepper to taste crushed red peppers (about a tsp but totally optional) 1 reg jar Marinara sauce, approx 2 cups( I used Trader Joe three cheese pomadoro) 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded Preheat ove...

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast INGREDIENTS - 5 chicken breasts 6 oz cream cheese 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 2 jalapenos diced finely 4 pieces bacon cooked and finely diced, reserve bacon grease 3/4 pound ground pork sausage, cooked  1.Make jalapeno mixture and set aside - Take cream cheese through pork sausage and mix all together until incorporated 2. Slice each chicken breast part way through, forming a pocket. Salt and pepper each piece. 3. Place 2 mounded spoons of filling in each chicken breast and then using toothpicks close each piece. 4. Sear each side of chicken breast in the reserved bacon grease over a high heat and then set aside. 5. Place all the of seared breasts on baking sheet and bake for 350 degree oven for 30 min. (approximately- depends of thickness of breasts) Let sit for five minutes or so and then serve with side of your choice.