SIDES, SAUCES & SNACKS

It’s been pretty busy over here in the cave.  I’ve had a lot of work lately and its made it hard to keep up with recipes and cooking.  The other day I was pretty tired but I needed a quick snack so I made these …

In my last post I was trying to recreate hash browns using Rutabagas. Today I will recreate the old standby, mashed potatoes.  Even though the Rutabaga is not quite as low carb as I thought it was, its still a decent vegetable for this process.  …

One of the items often missed by those on the keto diet are potatoes.  This starchy vegetable comes in so many different arrangements: fries, hash browns, tots, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, etc. I made the standard cauliflower mashed potatoes but for me they were missing …

So I got a new kitchen gadget and I wanted to do something cool with it. That gadget? A potato ricer.  In my head, I thought that this device would squeeze out little bits of cauliflower and I would fry it into rice! Well, it …

I’m always looking for new ways to add vegetables to my diet.  This is a very simple recipe for creating a quick side for any main dish. Here are the finished sauteed mushrooms with some Parmesan on top and the BBQ Pot Roast. Chop up …

Update: This recipe is now available on YouTube as well: Crockpot Buffalo Chicken This is a great crockpot recipe because you can just set it up and forget about it. I got the recipe from a friend on MFP (Go Buckeye’s!). Throw in some frozen …

One of the main things that people hate to give up on low carb / keto diets is chips. The closest replacement is fried cheese!  Here are some Parmesan chips I made for the Superbowl (wow I’m pretty behind 🙂 ). The first step is …

Update: This recipe is now on the Caveman Keto YouTube Channel.  Check out how to make Creamy Cheesy Spinach! I am currently taking part in a 30 day spinach challenge.  The idea is that while on a keto diet, your potassium is most likely low.  …

Jalapeno wraps are another great snack to serve at a sporting event or party.  The coolness of the stuffing counteracts the hot in the Jalapenos creating the perfect keto snack. Here is the finished product.  Some of them came unwrapped during the cooking process. I …

I made these keto snacks for the Superbowl but they would be perfect for any occasion.  They are really easy to make and serve as perfect finger food at a party or as a side to a meal. Each package of smokies includes 40-45 wieners.  …