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KETO

Sticking to a keto diet can be hard, especially when you’re surrounded by temptation. But with a little creativity, it is possible to make keto-friendly meals that are just as delicious as their carb-heavy counterparts. Here are 15 recipes that will help you stay on track without sacrificing flavor.

1. Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken: This dish is everything you love about chicken wrapped in bacon, with the added bonus of ooey-gooey cheese.

Ingredients:

  • Steamed Chicken Breast
  • Bacon Strips
  • Cream Cheese/Goat Cheese or your preference

Procedure: 

  • Wrap chicken breasts in bacon strips
  • Top with cheese
  • Put it in a small baking dish
  • Then Bake! Easy peasy!

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 175 degrees
  • Bake for 15 minutes

2. One-Pot Creamy Garlic Salmon: This one-pot wonder is packed with protein and healthy fats, making it the perfect keto dinner. Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients:

  • 3 Salmon fillets
  • 5 cloves of Garlic
  • ½ stick of butter
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup of heavy cream
  • ¼ cup of chicken broth
  • Pinch of salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Sear Salmon Fillets with garlic & butter 
  • Add heavy cream & chicken broth for creamy sauce
  • Sprinkle salt & pepper on 

Best served with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

3. Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Soup: This hearty soup is packed with protein and flavor. 

Ingredients:

  • Sirloin steak strips
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Shredded preferred cheese
  • Generous salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Simply put all ingredients in slow cooker for 4 hours

Best served with crusty bread for dipping. Yum!

4. Keto Pizza Casserole: Craving pizza but don’t want all the carbs? This casserole has got you covered! 

Ingredients:

  • bread
  • tomato sauce
  • 1 sausage
  • 10 pcs pepperoni
  • 4 mushrooms (sliced)
  • Shredded preferred cheeze (recommend: Mozzarella)

Toppings:

  • Parmesan cheese
  • Crushed red pepper

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees
  • Put in ingredients in a baking casserole, bread will be the base
  • Cook for 30 minutes

Serve hot out of the oven with a side salad for a complete meal. Yum!

5. Spicy Sausage Skillet: This flavorful sausage skillet is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need something on the table fast. Plus, it’s full of healthy fats and protein to keep you satisfied until breakfast tomorrow morning! 

Ingredients:

  • 2 sausage (diced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning 
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

  • Simply cook diced sausages in a skillet with onion and red pepper until brown
  • Stir in canned diced tomatoes
  • Put powder seasonings

Top with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese before serving hot out of the skillet. Enjoy! 

Gluten Free

Have you recently gone gluten-free and are looking for some easy recipes the whole family will love? If so, you’re in luck! This blog post will provide you with three gluten-free recipes that are both delicious and easy to make. Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got you covered. Read on for some deliciousness! 

Taco Salad Bowl Recipe: A bowl of delicious Taco salad in 10 minutes!

Ingredients: 

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (11 oz) can yellow whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Toppings: 
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. 
  • Drain fat and stir in taco seasoning mix. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine black beans, diced tomatoes, and yellow whole kernel corn. Set aside.
  • Cut each flour tortilla into 8 equal wedges.
  • Arrange wedges on a baking sheet and brush olive oil over each one. 
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until crispy. To assemble bowls, start with a layer of crispy tortilla wedges.

Top with beef mixture, bean mixture, shredded lettuce, diced avocado, sour cream, and salsa. 

Green Bean Casserole Recipe 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 (10 oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk 
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce   1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans cut green beans, drained
  • 1 1/3 cups French fried onions

*You can substitute 2 (10 oz) cans condensed gluten-free cream of chicken soup if you cannot find condensed cream of mushroom soup **Can use a 9×13 inch baking dish if 11×13 inch is not available  

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • In a large bowl, combine condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth. 
  • Stir in green beans and 2/3 cup French fried onions until evenly mixed. 
  • Pour mixture into an 11×13 inch baking dish and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and top with remaining French fried onions before serving hot! Enjoy! 

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 

  • 1/4 cup honey 
  • 1/4 cup ketchup 
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce 
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar 
  • 4 cloves garlic minced 
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Basil leaves 
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt to taste 
  • Optional: sesame seeds for garnish cooking spray 

Directions: 

  • In a small bowl whisk together honey ketchup soy sauce apple cider vinegar garlic cloves crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper set aside.
  • Spray the insert of your slow cooker with cooking spray season chicken breasts with salt on both sides.  Then place them into the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour honey garlic sauce over chicken. 
  • Cover and cook on low heat For 3-4 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours.
  • Once fully cooked remove chicken from the slow cooker onto A serving platter then spoon sauce over top garnish with sesame seeds. Serve And enjoy! 

We hope you enjoyed these three easy and delicious gluten-free recipes! Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast tacos, green bean casserole, or honey garlic chicken, we’ve got you covered. These recipes are sure to please the whole family – even those who don’t have to eat gluten-free! Bon appetit!

Healthy On A Budget 

It’s no secret that eating healthy can be expensive. However, with a little bit of creativity and planning, it is possible to eat healthy on a budget. The key is to focus on whole, unprocessed foods and to cook at home as much as possible. With that in mind, here are four budget-friendly recipes for a healthy lifestyle.

1. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli – This recipe is so easy and delicious!

Ingredients: 

  • Olive oil
  • Broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Carrots
  • Parmesan cheese
  • –

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees fahrenheit
  • Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes
  • *** You can enjoy this dish as a side or add some grilled chicken or fish to make it a complete meal.

2. Cauliflower Rice – Cauliflower rice is a great alternative to traditional rice and it is very easy to make. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large cauliflower
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • (other powder seasonings are optional)

Directions:

  • Grate cauliflower using cheese grater or food processor
  • Cook in a pan with olive oil for 5-7 minutes in medium high heat
  • *** You can season it however you like, but adding some garlic, salt, and pepper makes for a delicious and healthy side dish.

3. Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce – This recipe is a great way to get your pasta fix without all the carbs and calories.

Ingredients: 

  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Tomato sauce

Optional:

  • Ground beef or Italian sausage

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 220 degrees fahrenheit
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes

4. Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa – This recipe is perfect for summertime cooking.

Ingredients: 

  • Salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Favorite spices

Optional:

  • Fresh Mango Salsa
  • Red onion
  • Cilantro
  • Lime juice

Directions:

  • Season with salt, pepper and favorite spices
  • Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side

Following these recipes are not only delicious, but they are also budget-friendly ways to eat healthy without breaking the bank. What’s more, they are all relatively easy to make, so you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen slaving away over a hot stove. So, why not give one of these recipes a try tonight and see for yourself how easy and delicious eating healthy can be?