Shrimp Thermidor
prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 12 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS ½ cup ghee or unsalted butter (plus an additional ¼ cup melted ghee or unsalted butter added at the end if using pork rinds) 2 cups sliced button mushrooms ¼ cup diced onions 1 pound large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined […]
Hush Puppies with Pimiento Mayo
prep time: 8 minutes cook time: 8 minutes yield: 12 servings PIMIENTO MAYO INGREDIENTS ½ cup mayonnaise, homemade (here) or store-bought 2 tablespoons jarred pimientos, drained 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon paprika INSTRUCTIONS Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons drained jarred pimientos, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a […]
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Meatballs
These meatballs are so amazing that I often make a triple batch and store unbaked meatballs in the freezer for easy appetizers or meals. If you can’t find large cheese curds, about ½ inch in size, you can use a few smaller cheese curds per meatball instead or substitute cubed cheese. prep time: 5 minutes […]
Spanakopita Flatbread
prep time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill dough, if needed cook time: 12 minutes yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS DOUGH 1¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ cup blanched almond flour 1 large egg ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt TOPPINGS ¼ cup Greek dressing, homemade (here) or storebought, plus […]
Baked Brie with Keto Cherry Jelly
prep time: 15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours for jelly to cool and 1 hour to chill dough, if needed cook time: 10 minutes yield: 8 servings INGREDIENTS JELLY 1 cherry tea bag 2 teaspoons grass-fed powdered gelatin ⅓ cup Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener 2 teaspoons […]
Buffalo Chicken Wings with The Best Blue Cheese Dressing
prep time: 5 minutes (not including time to make dressing) cook time: 35 minutes yield: 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 pounds chicken wings and drumettes 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil if dairy-free) 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon wing sauce or other medium-hot hot sauce, or […]
Parmesan Chips
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 25 minutes yield: 32 chips (4 servings) INGREDIENTS 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (about 8 ounces) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 2½-inch jar lid or round cookie cutter as a guide, drop 1 tablespoon of the […]
The Best Browned Butter Cheese Fondue
prep time: 10 minutes (not including time to prepare dipping options) cook time: 7 minutes yield: 12 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup beef or chicken bone broth, homemade (here) or store-bought 2 ounces cream cheese (¼ cup) 4½ cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 1.2 pounds) ½ teaspoon fine […]
Loaded Chicken Nachos
prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 15 minutes yield: 8 servings INGREDIENTS 6 large baby portobello (aka cremini) mushrooms, about 3 inches in diameter 4 ounces cream cheese (½ cup), softened ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 3 dashes hot sauce, or to taste 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 6 strips bacon, cut in half […]
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Portobellos
prep time: 5 minutes (not including time to make dressing) cook time: 10 minutes yield: 6 servings INGREDIENTS 6 large baby portobello (aka cremini) mushrooms, about 3 inches in diameter 4 ounces cream cheese (½ cup), softened ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 3 dashes hot sauce, or to taste 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled […]