SIDES, SAUCES & SNACKS

Snacks, Side Dishes, Sauces and small plates for the keto diet.

Cole Slaw

Finished Cole Slaw

We just got back from Jamaica and so I’ve been on a mission to recreate a good jerk chicken.  To go along with it I’ve been making scratch cole slaw which is surprisingly simple to make. Here is the finished product! Start by discarding the …

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Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Getting enough greens is always an issue.  Even though keto is heavy on the fat and protein, you still need your vegetables!  So what’s the best way to prepare vegetables?  Drench them in fat and bacon of course! Here is the finished dish and let …

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Camarones Brochette – Stuffed and Wrapped Shrimp

Finished Shrimp

So the other day I was stuck eating at a chain Mexican restaurant. Not the most ideal for keto but I’ve gotten pretty good at adapting.  When reading the menu, I came upon Camarones Brochette!  The description was shrimp, stuffed with jalapenos and cheese, and …

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Finished Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Sometimes you just want to dip.  When I first started keto I missed chips dearly and I thought I would never find a good replacement.  I played around with making Parmesan chips and other bloggers even make flax chips.  However the true hero in my …

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Cheesy Sausage Balls

Cheesy Sausage Balls

Last weekend we decided to have some friends over for a keto tapas night!  It was especially fitting since we had convinced this couple to join the keto cult a little over a month ago and they are still going strong!  In order to prepare …

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Kohlrabi Kraut

Finished Kohlrabi Kraut!

So your friends have invited you to a BBQ and you need something to wow them onto our amazing diet; enter Kohlrabi Kraut!  This is an old family recipe for a delicious German sauerkraut style dish stuffed full of pork and vegetables.  Great to go …

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Bacon Deviled Eggs

Bacon Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a classic keto friendly food. So what better to do than add bacon! Here is the finished product! Start by carefully placing the eggs in cold water.  Make sure the water covers about 1 inch above the eggs. If you have your …

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Quick Snack: Cream Cheese Rollups

Cream Cheese Rollups

My family has been making these for years.  I never thought of how keto friendly they were!  Its a simple recipe you can either premake for a party or make live as a quick snack. Here is the finished product!  Very simple and quick to …

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Iced Coffee

Finished Iced Coffee

As warmer weather starts to roll in, don’t waste your money at coffee shops on iced coffee when you can make it at home!  Also, most coffee shops version of “cream” is actually half-n-half which is not that keto friendly.  This is really easy and …

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Quick Snack: Cheesy Pepperoni

Cheesy Pepperoni

Continuing on my quest for lazy comfort food, today I’m making Cheesy Pepperoni.  Yesterday I posted Bacon Rollups and this one is even easier! Cheesy Pepperoni! These two are great keto snacks as is, 0 carbs, good ratio, and relatively low calories! Throw one serving …

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