All posts filed under: keto diet

Food: Dinner Tonight – A Twist On Chicken Sandwich

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Just a reminder, our household is one Keto and the rest, anything but – so I am always in search of recipe inspirations to create my own variation of a meal that suits the clan. In this case, tonight’s meal will be chicken sandwiches and chips for them and see below what my meal will look like from the recipe below: I love how easy dinner planning is – no matter the dietary restrictions. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (spicy chili sauce) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and pepper 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 4 ears corn, kernels removed from the cob (about 4 cups total) (remove this for Keto)  1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup fresh blueberries  (remove this for Keto)  4 ciabatta rolls, toasted  (remove this for Keto)  1/2 cup plain greek yogurt  (my cheat but you can remove it for hardcore Keto followers)  1/4 cup basil pesto 1 avocado, sliced {featured image source}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Shrimp Cobb Salad

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I am presently what  is referred to as – the salad bowl of Calfornia. Otherwise knows as California’s central coast. The place where all the beautiful farming takes place. I love being here because it is the best getaway for this city girl, tired of the steel, stone and glass all around, and too much construction throughout the city of San Francisco. Which I am not certain if it’s to beautify it or add to the chaos. I’ve lived in the city all my life, and watched it grow into something, I am not sure I appreciate as much as the simpleness the city once was. Sure I live in the outer sunset, which is a bit quitter than downtown, but still, the city is growing in a direction I am having trouble with truly appreciating the older I get. With that said, I make a conscious effort to escape to the countryside, whether east of the city, or south, I take a drive or a flight to somewhere surrounded by farms, where downtown consists …

Food: Dinner Tonight – Zucchini and Cheese Lasagna

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Okay, so here’s a solid recipe to a favorite dish of mine – spicy Italian sausage, veggie (in this case zucchini,  or eggplant that I love, and all sorts of cheese). As you well know, I am always searching for variations to the simplest of ingredients making up a fun recipe and this one works – because in my household, we are divided – 1 Keto (me) and the rest not so much. So, this is what I do to make two dishes out of one recipe: INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage 1 small sweet onion, diced 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (or regular), roughly chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano kosher salt and pepper 1/2 cup red wine  (cut out for hardcore Keto followers) 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, plus more for serving 6-8 no boil lasagna noodles (replace with sliced Halloumi cheese or just cut out the noodles altogether)  3 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/8 inch slices 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, torn 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese {more}

Food: Dinner Tonight – California Omelette

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This recipe is pretty keto friendly – in fact, this is almost the Keto staple minus the corn and toasted bread of course . But if you are on a meal plan such as myself, you can surely do without the corn and the bread – in fact if you are super watching what you consume – delete the Tahini drizzle also. Otherwise, the recipe is awesome,  but since I don’t care for gruyere cheese, I am replacing it with Halloumi cheese. Check out the ingredients and then do away with what isn’t good for your diet plan or stick to the recipe just the way it is – omelettes are an amazing dinner alternative: INGREDIENTS 6 eggs kosher salt + pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes oil reserved + tomatoes roughly chopped 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese 2 slices crusty whole grain bread, toasted 2 ears fresh corn grilled + kernels removed from the cob 1 avocado sliced 2-4 slices cooked thick cut bacon 2 handfuls fresh arugula LEMONY TAHINI DRESSING 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup olive oil juice from 1 lemon 1/2 cup fresh fresh cilantro + basil kosher salt {more} {featured …

Food: Dinner Tonight – Lemon Chicken – Grilled

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Who doesn’t love grilled chicken? And if you haven’t had a taste of it, consider this recipe – which is pretty keto friendly for those following my healthy eating plan. And really, no side dish needed – in my case – I will be sprinkling shredded parmesan cheese over the top of each bite. And if you are not following Keto, but need to stay healthy in your choice of recipes – then add a simple salad, or steamed broccoli. INGREDIENTS 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) whole chicken or chicken pieces 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar  ( I will not be using balsamic vinegar for my recipe)  juice + zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated pinch of crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt and pepper fresh basil for, serving {more} {photo source}  

Food: Dinner Tonight – Eggplants and Italian Sausage

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I found this recipe, and decided since I am aiming to Keto my way through life – to change one ingredient to fit my dietary needs.  Instead of breadcrumbs I am going to add Italian spicy sausage from Trader Joe  to personalize the already perfect recipe. Simple as that. Ingredients 1 eggplant or 4 thin and long ones 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons of grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon of finely chopped capers either brined or in salt 1 clove of garlic 4 tablespoons of water 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling A few turns of black pepper Salt {more from the original recipe}