Keto Pork Chops

Keto Pork Chops

by | Jun 12, 2019 | Ketogenic

The most delicious, moist, amazing pork chops you’ll ever cook from home. Ever.

I dont know about you, but I have ALWAYS struggled to cook a good chop without it getting so dry its not even worth eating. And I have tried and tried and TRIED my friends!!

But with the air fryer, this recipe is BEYOND easy and BEYOND delish!

So in carrying on with our recent Air Fryer recipe kick, lets look at how simple it is to make perfectly cooked pork chops in under 15 minutes!

If you’ve been following for a while you know that when I actually purchased the AIR FRYER on Amazon Prime Day last year, it sat in my kitchen for 6 months! I just wasn’t sure I would actually USE IT. Anyone else relate!?

WELL my friends, this little baby is a fast meal tool for those of us that eat low carb, keto and especialy carnivore! Why you ask!? Because you can have the most savory, moist but seasoned to perfection foods with a slight CRISP to any meat your heart desires! Wings! Chops! Steaks! Thighs! You name it! 

Air fryer for the MASSIVE win!

Now I will say you need to do your researce for what size you need. I just upgraded to the 5.8QT Cosori and am obsessed with it! It fits 2-3 large ribeyes perfectly, over 20 wings and a bunch of chicken thighs. When looking at what you want and need in your kitchen, make sure you take a look at counter size and basket size!

XL TOP PICKS
GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70m with great ratings!)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price, HUGE, decent reviews)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Tons of features, good price!)

On the flip side, if space is an issue, they have some adorable compact versions that still get the job done and your meat cooked to perfection!  I am so serious… moist on the inside and the perfectly cooked crisp on the outside. OMG

COMPACT TOP PICKS
SIMPLE: Bella 2.6 QT Compact Fryer
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7Qt (with 100 recipes included)

When you click through any links on this post,I am given a small comission at no extra cost to you. This allows me to do what I love, one recipe at a time, while supporting my family and much needed coffee habit! Thank you ALWAYS for your continuted support!!

Rachael Dee

INGREDIENTS:

-2 to 4 pork chops
(Thick or think work fine)
-Avocado Oil Spray
(any non stick spray will work)
-Salt and seasoning to taste
(We love the BUTT RUB!)

DIRECTIONS:

-Preheat airfryer to 375
-Coat chops liberally with avocadooil spray, salt and seasoning
-Place in fryer for 10-14 minutes (depending on thickness of cut)
-Flip halfway and DEVOUR when finished!

Know that if you have a thin cut chop, you will want to watch the time and decrease as needed so as to not overcook. With thicker chops, make sure you cook to an internal temp of 145 and no pink. Let the chops rest for 3-5 minutes and slather butter on top!  With the Butt Rub seasoning you will get the BEST crispy coating and it is our favorite seasong to use on any cut of meat!  Most Costco’s have it as well in their seasoning section. 

If you want an AMAZING low carb BBQ sauce to dip your delectable chops into, then make sure to pop over to my friends at AlternaSweets for their Smokey & Sweet Low Carb BBQ sauce that will rock your socks off!! (Use code RACHAELDEE to save 5%!!)

I can’t wait to hear how well these turn out for you! Comment below your favorite seasoning so that I can give yours a try next time!!

Always remember that Keto can be simple, satisfying and sustainable!

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee

Low Carb Bacon Butter Shrimp

Low Carb Bacon Butter Shrimp

by | Jun 11, 2019 | Ketogenic

Bacon Butter Shrimp. Its what dreams are made of y’all. 
Last night was one of THOSE NIGHTS and mama was just TIRED. 

But we were hungry and I had a TON of shrimp on hand with every intention of making
I Breathe Im Hungry’s Bang Bang shrimp recipe!  Sadly I was out of some ofthe main ingredients and felt stuck with what to do. 

What do you do when you feel stuck in a dinner rut?

You grab bacon. 

Thats right friend. BACON. 

I had shrimp, butter, bacon and garlic. Oh. And an air fryer that loves to be put to work!

So I said to myself “Well Self, these here are some fine ingredients. Something marvelous is surely to come of this.” And boy oh boy was I right! (And I love it when I am right LOL!)

Meet the easiest dish that had my husband groaning with delight

Low Carb Bacon Butter Shrimp.

Sounds easy enough, right!?

RIGHT!!!

I grabbed my lovely Cosori air fryer, tossed in some frozen shrimp, set the temp to 375 and 11minutes later I doused it in the bacon butter mixture. VOILA. Dinner was served!

It was really that easy y’all! And the best thing is it was SO satisfying!  It would be delicious over a bed of cauliflower mash, sautéed cabbage or any other veggie side. The options are endless my friends!

Keto can and always can be easy if you take a look at the staples you have in your fridge and toss some of the star players together!  These combos were a match made in heaven and I am sure you are going to LOVE this dinner idea on busy nights!

Scroll down past the recipe to grab my favorite Air Fryers if you happen to be in the market!!

Serves 2-3 people roughly

INGREDIENTS:

20-25 Medium shrimp or 10-15 large (We used fully cooked for ease)
Really you can use as much shrimp as you want. The more the merrier!
Depending on size of air fryer, you might have to do multiple batches. 

Sauce: 
1/2 cup cooked, chopped bacon
4-5 Tbsp Butter
1/2-1 tbsp chopped garlic

DIRECTIONS:

-Preheat air fryer to 375 and spray bottom with oil
-Place frozen shrimp in fryer and set timer for 10min. (Reduce by half if shrimp is thawed and check at the 5 min mark. You want a slight crisp but be cautious to not overcook)
-While shrimp is cooking, place sauce ingredients in small pan. Once butter melts and comes to a simmer, remove from heat and set aside.
-Once shrimp is cooked, place in bowl and top with butter sauce. 
-Repeat if necessary for batches 2 and 3. 
-Serve immediately and ENJOY!!!

For those of you still needing to hop on the AIR FRYER bandwagon, I haven’t forgotten about you!!!  These are my top picks with differences in size, price and kitchen space needed!

XL TOP PICKS
GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70m with great ratings!)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price, HUGE, decent reviews)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Tons of features, good price!)

On the flip side, if kitchen space is an issue, they have some adorable compact versions that still get the job done and your meat cooked to perfection!  I am so serious… moist on the inside and the perfectly cooked crisp on the outside. OMG

COMPACT TOP PICKS
SIMPLE: Bella 2.6 QT Compact Fryer
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7 QT (with 100 recipes included)

Keep it simple, satisfying and satiating y’all! You can do amazing things!

 

Rachael Dee

 

*Disclaimer: When you shop through these links, Amazon gives me a small commission at NO extra cost to you! This allows me to do what I love one recipe at a time! Thanks for your continued support xox

Rachael Dee

Keto Breakfast PIFFLE

Keto Breakfast PIFFLE

by | Jun 10, 2019 | Ketogenic

A BREAKFAST PIFFLE?

What on earth is a PIFFLE?

Well my friends, the story goes like this…

One dark night I was hankering for some deep dish pizza.  (Ok ok it was just a normal night… not dark as in dark dark… but you felt the intensity and suspense, right!!?) RIGHT!! Now back to the hankering… Boy oh boy was I hankering.  Not the fluffy “melt the cheese” stuff you get on KETO (yes friend this is NO melting required!) but the true crunch, delicious PIZZA type pizza. The STUPID EASY PIZZA was by far the best and most simple Keto style I had found (thanks to my husband) but I was longing for something MORE.

Behold the PIFFLE. 
A decadent, savory, crispy and crunchy Pizza Waffle. 

It will change your keto experience in regards to pizza my friend!  I promise!  I have so many NON KETO husbands that actually request this amazing concoction but the best part for you is that it is OH SO STUPID EASY!  Just watch my video HERE. I promise my reaction is 100% reeeeeaaaaalllll and I have ONLY made Keto pizza the PIFFLE way since!

So let’s fast forward to last night. 

I was hankering AGAIN but was bummed to find out that I had absolutely NO marinera in the house.  None. Nada. Ziltch. 

And the hankering was BIG y’all!!

What I did have was a plethora of bacon… breakfast sausage… and looooooots of delicious, low carb, unbelievably delicious CHOCZERO Maple Syrup. Like the kind of maple syrup that is “how on earth is this low carb” kind of good!

So I put my thinking cap on and said to myself: 
“SELF! Let us make a KETO BREAKFAST PIFFLE and slather it in butter and syrup!”
My response was “SELF! I like your thinking!!” and the rest was history. 

Literal history. Because my hubby and I ate ALL of it. Every last bite. And I might of been tempted to lick the plate with all the delicious syrupy goodness leftover. 

BEHOLD. THE BREAKFAST PIFFLE. 

All the base recipe needed was some crumbled bacon, sausage and CHOCZERO Maple syrup in the mix and VOILA it is a breakfast delight that is SO satisfying!

But Rachael! I don’t have this syrup you speak of! No fret my friend!  I have you covered AND a discount code to save you 10% off your entire order 🙂

One of the things I love most about CHOCZERO is that they are made with monk fruit, only 1 net carb per serving, free of artificial sweeteners and lots of different flavors to satisfy that sweet tooth!

You can use code “RACHAELDEE” to save 10% and orders over $35 qualify for free shipping at CHOCZERO.COM!

 

*Disclaimer: When you shop through any of these links, I am given me a small commission at NO extra cost to you! This allows me to do what I love one recipe at a time! Thanks for your continued support! 

xox, Rachael Dee

For this recipe you WILL need a WAFFLE IRON. 
I have 2 that I cannot live without and are some of the top KETO must have kitchen appliances in my opinion! I will list a few different ones for both size and bread density and you can choose what best fits your kitchen size and family needs. 

Belgian Waffle Maker with removable plates (Easy cleanup)
Dash Mini Waffle Maker (I own 3 for fast and easy meal prep-perfect toaster size)
4 plate Dash waffle maker (perfect toaster size)

 Now to the good stuff and recipe details!

Know that all of my stupid easy recipes are VERSATILE and I encourage you to use creative liberty to craft your own flavors and balances!  If you post to Social Media, make sure to tag me so I can cheer you on and test out your latest creations!!!

INGREDIENTS:

-2 cups mozzarella cheese (mild and blends flavors very well)
-1/3 cup almond Flour (Or 1.5 Tbsp coconut flour)
-1/4 cup cooked chopped bacon
-1 chopped cooked sausage breakfast patty OR 2 sausage links 
-2Tbsp Choczero Low carb syrup
-Non stick cooking spray (We like THIS or THIS)
-2 eggs

DIRECTIONS:

-Plug in and turn on waffle iron. Depending on settings, turn temp to medium
-Mix together all ingredients in medium sized bowl
-Once heated, spray griddle with non stick spray
-Place enough batter on griddle to cover and close lid (none should seep out of sides)
-DO NOT check early. Batter will separate. Set temp to medium. If using the DASH mini waffle maker the light will turn blue when ready. 
-Waffle will look and feel crisp. When removing use a fork to remove from plates. Might stick to top plate and that is normal. 
-Immediatly add butter and syrup and INHALE!
-Best when eaten while still warm.
-Can store in airtight container in fridge. Best is reheated in toaster or air fryer. Does NOT reheat well in microwave (gets tough and difficult to chew)

Now go get yourself some PIFFLES and let me know below what the whole family thinks!  I promise they will be begging you for MORE!

If you post your creation to social media, make sure to tag me on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM!!!

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee

Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks

Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks

by | Jun 5, 2019 | Ketogenic

You know me well my friends.

I just don’t have the time, energy or mental capacity for ANYTHING hard in the kitchen right now. I just don’t. Im a tired mama who wants something yummy but more importantly…

STUPID. EASY. 

If you have been around long enough you know that I looooooooove my kitchen gadgets that make my life a little bit easier.  Especially when I forget to pull out the thawed meat… Cue the beauty of the Instant Pot!! (Plus its on major sale right now so grab one asap!)

But what you MIGHT NOT KNOW is that it takes me FOREVER to hop on certain bandwagons with these amazing gadgets. Its like I freeze with learning something new and often times it just sits there in my kitchen for weeks or even months before I give it a go LOL.  Silly silly Rachael!

That was the case with the AIR FRYER! I scored the cute little 2.6qt Bella on sale during Amazon Prime Day and it sat in my kitchen for 6 months! I just wasn’t sure I would actually USE IT. Anyone else relate!?

WELL my friends, this little beauty is the best thing in the history of EVER for those of us that eat low carb, keto and especialy carnivore! Why you ask!? Because you can have the most savory, moist but seasoned to perfection with a slight CRISP to any meat your heart desires! Wings! Chops! Steaks! Thighs! You name it! 

Air fryer for the MASSIVE win!

Now I will say you need to do your researce for what size you need. The one I have currently is a bit on the smaller size and my goal is to get an XL one on the next Prime Day! It fits 2 large ribeyes perfectly or 3-4 smaller thighs, but if you want to get a bunch of meat cooked up for the family, make sure you get a bigger one.

XL TOP PICKS
GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70m with great ratings!)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price, HUGE, decent reviews)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Tons of features, good price!)

On the flip side, if space is an issue, they have some adorable compact versions that still get the job done and your meat cooked to perfection!  I am so serious… moist on the inside and the perfectly cooked crisp on the outside. OMG

COMPACT TOP PICKS
SIMPLE: Bella 2.6 QT Compact Fryer
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7 QT (with 100 recipes included)

Now back to the STEAKS!!!

INGREDIENTS:
2-4 large, marbled ribeye steaks (depending on size of fryer)
Salt and pepper (other seasoning to taste)
1/4tsp olive oil
Butter (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
Bring steaks to room temp, pulling from fridge 1 hour prior to cooking
Coat steaks with olive oil, both sides
Season steaks liberally with salt, pepper, garlic etc 
Preheat Fryer to 350/375 degrees (higher temp if steaks are thicker)
Once fryer is heated, place inside (you can spray bottom if desired to avoid sticking)
Set timer for 10-12min depending on desired cook temp (We do 10m and get a medium cooked steak. You will learn your fryer and temps and cook times may vary)
Flip steaks halfway through
Remove from fryer and allow to sit for 3-5min before serving
Slather with butter and ENJOY!!!

These go FABULOUS with my Stupid Easy Bagels!!
I make them into biscuits and they are the perfect side dish!

I hope you enjoy how stupid easy this delicious meal is! Its become a weekly favorite, and I keep an eye out at the grocery store for when the steaks go on quick sale! 

Just remember friends, keto can and SHOULD be simple, satisfying and sustainable!

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee

 

*Disclaimer: When you click and shop through the links shared on this blog post, Amazon provides me with a small comission at no extra cost to you! This allows me to do what I love, one recipe at a time and support my family! Thank you for your continued support and love in my little part of the keto blogging world*

Rachael Dee

Stupid Easy Pigs In A Blanket “The Piggy Puff”

Stupid Easy Pigs In A Blanket “The Piggy Puff”

by | May 10, 2019 | Ketogenic

 

Stupid Easy KETO Bread Base does it again yall!

This is a super fun and incredibly easy rendition to a childhood classic PIGS IN A BLANKET!  But instead of being wrapped, I decided to make them into little piggy puffs and let me tell you… THEY ARE SO GOOD!!

I used my all time favorite MEGA CUPCAKE TIN and sliced some polish sausage to place in the center. It really is that easy! With the Stupid Easy Bagel Base, this lovely little puff is packed with all sorts of flavor! Make sure to check out the video below with the extras I added to the batter… Ok ok… I added parmesean cheese and BACON.

YALL.
SO. GOOD.

You can totally make these into the traditional “pigs in a blanket” style and wrap the batter around them. I just loved how easy the puffs were to make in the mega tin and I looooooove the convenience of these wonderful PARCHMENT PAPER BAKING CUPS that I use for EVERYTHING!!!

Comment below with your all time childhood favorite and I will see if I can whip it up and make it STUPID EASY!!!

INSTRUCTIONS

 Preheat oven to 400 Spray tins with cooking spray (We use this coconut oil spray) OR place parchment baking cups in tin
Mix all dry ingredients first THEN add eggs!
Scoop mixture evenly into muffin tin (I use a sandwich bag to keep my hands clean)
Smoosh sausage or little smokie into batter and cover top with extra
Bake for 12-17 minutesdepending on your oven cook speed
Store in air tight container for up to a week in the fridge!

INGREDIENTS

4 large eggs
4 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, colby jack, parm etc… mix and match)
1.5-2 cups almond flour (I tend to go a bit more on the AF.  We love THIS)
1 tbsp baking powder (We use THIS) OR 1/2 TBS of Baking Soda for a super fluff!
Seasonings to your liking (Garlic, salt, everything but the bagel seasoning!)

Cheers & Ketones!
Rachael Dee

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Rachael Dee

Summer Sausage Bowl

Summer Sausage Bowl

by | Mar 27, 2019 | Ketogenic

Last night I was tired of all my same ole same Keto dinner options and was craving something FRESH and delicious!  Then I did what I do best and started throwing a TON of delicious ingredients and came up with this AMAZING dish!

It is even HUSBAND APPROVED!!!  And since the base is a combo of delicious veggies, that is a HUGE HUGE compliment!  (He is NOT a big fan of riced cauliflower!)

What you will find out about me is that I will take a recipe base of combo and make it my OWN.  SO know that with this dish, your creativity is endless!  Choose a meat and veggie combo and HAVE FUN!

We loved the bright flavors of the chopped bell peppers and diced tomatoes! The summer sausage was savory and complimented the flavors so nicely. I am excited to hear what you come up with and throw together for your own flavorful dish!

INGREDIENTS
Serves 2-3 people depending on portion size. Estimate what you need for your serving and macronutrient needs. Macros are not calculated for this recipe

2-3 TBSP Butter
3TBSP Cream Cheese
2.5 Cups Riced Cauliflower
1 large Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Pepper (Not green for taste)
3 Large Sausage Links (Polish, Kielbasa, summer sausage works)
1/4-1/2 Diced onion
1-2 TBSP Chopped Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste

Top with sliced avocado, a sprinkle of cheese and 2-3 cherry tomatoes. 

DIRECTIONS

-In large saucepan, sautéed riced cauliflower in butter Med/Med High till soft. (Roughly 5-10min. Add water to soften if frozen and cook 5 additional min).
-Add salt/spices, garlic and onions to mixture while cooking. 
-While cauliflower is heating, dice up your peppers and sausage. 
-Sauté sausage in separate pan if you desire it to brown. Otherwise let alone. 
-Once cauliflower is soft and well cooked through, add cream cheese and let melt. 
-Add peppers and sausage and cover, stirring every few minutes till peppers are slightly soft and sausage is warm. (Roughly 5-8 minutes)
-Scoop into bowl and garnish with diced avocado, cheese and cherry tomatoes. 
-Enjoy!!!  This would be DELICIOUS with shrimp, chicken, salmon etc!!  

Perfect dish to transition to spring and can be made into a HUGE batch to store in fridge!

Make sure to pop over to my Instagram and Facebook page to say HI and let me know what creative combination you came up with! As always, have fun cooking keto in the kitchen, keeping it simple, satisfying and sustainable!!!

 

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee