Costco Favorite – Uncured Meats

Costco This is a delicious value. These make a delicious snack on their own or can be served with s variety of cheeses, pickles and other low carb accompaniments.               Click to enlarge The ingredients do show dextrose for some of the meats.

Antipasto Salad

Antipasto Salad Some days I don’t want a big meal or I just wanta way to get my fix of uncured meats, cheeses and other accompaniments. I should call it “Charcuterie Salad.” – Uncured salami and pepperoni – whole fat mozzarella cheese – sliced grape tomatoes – cornichon / gherkin Read more…

Braised Lamb Shank

Ingredients 1/4 cup oil 2 Lamb Shanks 1 Medium Onion – Coarsely Chopped 1 cup Carrots Sticks 1 Cup Celery Sticks  Salt and Pepper to taste 3 Tablespoons of Herbes de Provence 3-4 Cups of Beef Stock Directions Sprinkle crushed pepper on raw lamb shanks. Heat oil in the dutch Read more…

Grocery Guide: Meats

Meats Chose higher quality no hormone/antibiotic brands. Hallal and kosher meats are awesome if you have a local butcher who can give you fattier cuts. Look for  Grass Fed beef/pork 80/20 Ground Meat or fattier. Any kind of fatty steak. I like Rib eye and T-bone. Bacon, Charcuterie, Sausage Look Read more…

Steak with Spicy Avocado Salad Dressing

Original Recipe Source: https://lowcarbyum.com/southwest-steak-salad-spicy-avocado-dressing/ Although the recipe is with steak, the salad dressing works well with chicken, pork, or even on a plain salad. Go creative! Seen here with a a rib eye steak seasoned simply with salt and pepper.  

Bacon wrapped jalepeno poppers – AllRecipes.com

Original source for this recipe: by: Videogator https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/233603/bacon-wrapped-jalapeno-poppers/   This recipe is not too hot if you get the right peppers and remove the seeds and membrane. I love these with wings and keto breadsticks or as a side to a taco salad. Wonderful with pizza also!    

Low carb broccoli leek soup

  Recipe source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/creamy-low-carb-broccoli-leek-soup In an effort to improve my side dish game, I found this recipe on dietdoctor.com. These cold winter days seeing the perfect time for a hearty soup. I made mine slightly differently than the recipe. I fried 4 strips of bacon and set them aside. I Read more…