This ends the second week of my DSK journey, and today's eating was way off track. Our local chocolate shop, Chocolate Creations, launched their keto and sugar free chocolates today, and I tried most of them. They had truffles, molded chocolates, and almond clusters. They also did chocolate dipped strawberries but I passed on that. … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 14
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Keto Chili with Beans
Chili garnished with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. The weather is getting colder and it is time to switch from summer salads to winter soups and stews. Every year, it seems like we make a batch of chili at the first sign of cold weather. This year was no different. We had been making … Continue reading Keto Chili with Beans
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you are enjoying this day with your family and friends. I am truly thankful this year for many things. To name just a few: we survived Hurricane Florence with minimal damage, I am finishing my Master's degree in December, I got back into keto, and I started this blog to … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Keto Cranberry Sauce
The last recipe in our Thanksgiving series is cranberry sauce. This is something that my family believed only came in cans and that it wasn't good unless you could see those ridges before you sliced it and served it. It's also something that they regularly forgot in the fridge until we all sat down to … Continue reading Keto Cranberry Sauce
Keto Turkey Dressing
Now that dessert is complete, we focus on the big show and side dishes. What Thanksgiving dinner is complete without dressing? I have seen a number of recipes for keto bread. Since I usually make my own cornbread to transform into dressing, I knew that keto friendly dressing would be possible. I was really excited … Continue reading Keto Turkey Dressing
Keto Pecan Pie
While I am a huge fan of pumpkin spice, my husband's go-to dessert for Thanksgiving is pecan pie. Making this dessert keto friendly was much easier than expected. See below for my take on this classic southern treat. Ingredients 1 recipe of our Pecan Shortbread Pie Crust 1 1/2 cup whole pecans 1 1/4 cup … Continue reading Keto Pecan Pie
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
One of the reasons fall is my favorite time of the year is that it is the season of everything pumpkin (spice). Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts and it is really easy to make keto. Naturally, when I was planning my Thanksgiving menu, I combined my two loves into this pumpkin cheesecake. Ingredients … Continue reading Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pecan Shortbread Pie Crust
We have been searching for a sturdy and delicious crust to use for cheesecakes and pies. We decided that shortbread would be an easy crust for these desserts. Since my husband's favorite nuts are pecans, and he puts them in anything he can fit them into, we use ground pecans to add stability and flavor … Continue reading Pecan Shortbread Pie Crust
Spicy Collard Greens
Can you believe that there is only a month until Thanksgiving? I have been thinking a lot about cooking for the holidays (which is my favorite thing this time of year) and how to do that and stay keto. Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be planning out my Thanksgiving menu keto style. … Continue reading Spicy Collard Greens
Keto Pot Roast
Let's face it; I'm ready for fall. It's time for pumpkin spice, soups, and colorful leaves. This week, I made one of my favorite comfort foods (and easy to make dinners) for fall and winter: pot roast. Before keto, I'd fill the crockpot with potatoes, carrots, celery, and meat. Then, I would eat it over … Continue reading Keto Pot Roast
Keto in Carolina 