Who doesn't love salsa? There are so many varieties, red including green, hot, and mild. Also, salsa goes well with so many foods like scrambled eggs or a lettuce-wrapped taco. But, there is one thing that frustrates me is that most salsas. They're high in carbs, especially the tomato-based ones. Since high-carbs mean bad [caption id="attachment_1386" align="alignleft" width="300"] Monterrey Jack Salsa[/caption] keto, I wanted to share one of my ...Read More

Do you get frustrated with your diet and want to quit? Quitting feels like a disease in itself with me. I'll start something gung-ho, just to realize  a few weeks later that I invested too much of myself in the venture, and I want to quit. When it comes to low-carb dieting, it will feel easy to quit. If you're a carb addict like me, you'll suffer from ...Read More

This recipe for stuffed mushrooms comes straight from Yianni's restaurant. They were always a big seller on any menu. Mushrooms are delicious, for most of us, anyway. Sausage and cream cheese are, too, Whether you're on a low-carb, ketogenic diet or not, stuffed they make a delicious appetizer or tapas plate. I even eat them as a side dish or have them for an afternoon snack. Better yet, these delightful treats ...Read More

Alfredo sauce is a classic and there are many ways to make it, but none like my dear ole dad. Dad's Alfredo sauce was constantly in high demand. Not only is it great served over fettuccini. It's incredible over chicken, shrimp and scallops, too. Alfredo sauce makes a great additions to lots of things. [caption id="attachment_1010" align="alignleft" width="300"] Alfredo Sauce[/caption] The best thing about this sauce is that ...Read More

Pie crust is simple to buy in the grocery store, but it tastes so much better when it's homemade. Better yet, it's much easier than you think to make it. There are lots of ways to make pie crust, and I'll share three with you today. There's a delicious, traditional French butter crust, a Southern one my mom taught me, and a high-fat, low-carb keto pie crust. To get ...Read More