Sides and Sauces

A golden-brown ground beef cheeseburger pie in a ceramic dish, garnished with fresh tomato slices and dill pickles.

Crustless Cheeseburger Pie

You know those nights when you’re craving a juicy burger but want to keep your eating on track? That is exactly why I keep this Crustless Cheeseburger Pie in my weekly rotation. It is hands down the ultimate low carb comfort food—you get all that savory, cheesy...

Woman's hands serving a scoop of Keto Shepherd's Pie with golden turnip mash topping and savory beef filling from a baking dish.

Shepherd’s Pie

Let’s be honest, nothing beats a warm, bubbly casserole on a chilly night, but if you’re living that low-carb life, the usual pile of potatoes is a no-go. That’s exactly why I love this Keto Shepherd’s Pie! We’ve swapped the heavy starch for a silky, savory Turnip...

Woman holding a freshly baked Paleo King Ranch Casserole dish featuring savory chicken, layered zucchini, and a golden almond flour crust garnished with cilantro.

King Ranch Casserole

We all crave that hearty, spicy goodness of a classic Tex-Mex night, but sometimes the heavy carbs and processed ingredients just weigh us down. That’s exactly why I fell in love with this Paleo King Ranch Casserole—it’s the ultimate healthy comfort food makeover you...

Paleo Mexican Lasagna made with zucchini noodles and ground turkey, baked with dairy-free cheese and red peppers in a casserole dish.

Mexican Lasagna

You know those nights when you crave serious comfort food but don’t want that heavy, weighed-down feeling afterward? This Paleo Mexican Lasagna is my absolute go-to answer. By swapping out traditional pasta for fresh zucchini noodles and using rich, dairy-free...

Creamy Chicken Florentine casserole with sliced chicken breast, wilted spinach, and melted cheese in a baking dish.

Chicken Florentine

Let’s be honest, we all have those nights where we crave something rich and indulgent but don’t want to derail our healthy eating goals. That is exactly where this Dairy-Free Chicken Florentine comes in to save the day. I’ve finally cracked the code on how...

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients Fresh Spaghetti Squash (prepared): 1.0 lb (16.0 oz or 454 g) Olive Oil or Coconut Oil (melted): 1.5 tbsp (approx. 0.7 oz or 21 g) Tapioca or Arrowroot Flour: 1.0 tbsp (approx. 0.4 oz or 10 g) Coconut Milk: 1.0 cup (approx. 8.5 oz or 240...

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Serves: 6 Ingredients Leeks: 24 oz / 680 g (1.5 lbs) white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, sliced 0.5-inch thick, and washed thoroughly. Leek Greens: 6 oz / 170 g (approx. 3 cups) dark green parts, chopped coarse and washed thoroughly. Asparagus: 16 oz / 454...

Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Basil Pesto

Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Basil Pesto

Yields: 6 Servings Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled (approx. 0.7 oz / 20 g) 3 cups fresh basil leaves (approx. 2.6 oz / 75 g) 0.125 cup coconut milk (approx. 1.0 oz / 28 g) 1 shallot, minced (approx. 1.4 oz / 40 g) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (approx. 1.0 oz /...

Eggplant parmesan with spaghetti squash

Eggplant parmesan with spaghetti squash

Serves: 6 Ingredients Coconut oil (for greasing) 2.0 lbs (32 oz / 907 g) Eggplant, sliced into 0.33-inch-thick rounds Sea salt (approx. 1.5 tsp total) and Black pepper (0.5 tsp) 0.5 cup Tapioca or arrowroot flour 3.0 Large egg whites 1.5 cups White sandwich...

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

(Serves 4) Ingredients Coconut oil for greasing foil 0.67 cup (about 2.7 oz / 76 g) white sandwich breadcrumbs 16 oz (454 g) lump crabmeat, checked for shells 3 scallions, minced 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large egg white 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp...

Oven-Fried Shrimp

Oven-Fried Shrimp

Serves: 4 Ingredients • Coconut oil, for greasing the wire rack • 0.5 cup Tapioca or Arrowroot Flour (approx. 2.2 oz / 62.5g) • 4 large eggs • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard • 1 cup White Sandwich Breadcrumbs, toasted (approx. 3.5 oz / 100g) • 1 cup Almond Flour (approx. 3.4 oz...

All-American Chili

All-American Chili

SERVES 8 Ingredients • Sea salt and pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or Rendered Animal Fat • 2 onions, chopped fine • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces • 6 garlic cloves, minced • ¼ cup chili powder • 1 tablespoon ground cumin •...