STUPID EASY KETO BREAD ROUNDS

STUPID EASY KETO BREAD ROUNDS

by | Apr 25, 2018 | Ketogenic

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Xox, Rachael Dee

Well, yall have asked for this recipe over and over so I finally buckled down and got it up on a blog post! NEW MOM WIN!!! But seriously, if you haven’t tried this recipe, you are in for a HUGE treat! And did I mention it is EASY??? Like stuuuuuupid easy. I’ve had so so so many of you comment that when you started KETO you were missing your bread something FIERCE. And friend, let me tell you I WAS THE SAME WAY. There were so many recipes out there that were SO SO but something was always off… too complicated to make.  Texture not right.  TOO EGGY.  You catch my drift! So the hubby is the one who actually came up with the base of this recipe and we have been fine tuning and tweaking it ever since!  We were huge fans of the Fathead pizza dough and loved its versatility but to be honest, I couldn’t quite get the whole “melting everything together” and not get SO frustrated with the texture and process… So we rarely made it! BUT THIS RECIPE WAS A GAME CHANGER!  It takes just minutes to whip up and you will have the most delicious, decadent, delightful bread round, biscuit or pizza base EVER! We flatten it out to get a bread round shape OR you can leave it in a ball for a delicious, quick and easy biscuit!  Trust me, this recipe is SO much fun to work with!!  We even experimented with making a sweet biscuit/scone as well as piggies in a blanket and it is POSSIBLE!!!  oh so yum and stuuuuuupid eeeeeeasy!!!   Please leave me a comment below and let me know your favorite way to make your KETO bread STUPID EASY 🙂   STUPID EASY BREAD RECIPE 2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, colby jack etc… mix and match) 2 eggs 1.5-1 3/4 cup almond flour (I tend to go a bit more on the AF.  We love THIS) 1 tbsp baking powder (We use THIS) OR 1 heaping TSP of Baking Soda for a super fluff! Seasonings to your liking (Garlic, salt, everything but the bagel seasoning!) Mix together, flatten out on parchment paper and bake at 400 for 8-12min till edges are crisp! I love to double or triple this recipe as a perfect meal prep! *IF DOUBLING RECIPE I like to add 1 extra egg per double. You can use this base for just about ANYTHING!!  We loooooove how these turn out in our favorite BAGEL BAKING TINS for the most amazing texture and perfect sandwich addition to your meals. Drop as biscuits or in WHOOPIE PAN for discs. It is also delicious as FRY BREAD!  Mix it up, toss some butter in a hot skillet and smash and fry till crispy. Oh my word y’all this is SO DANG GOOD! Get creative with the base as well!!  If you want something sweet, you can use all mozzarella cheese as use Swerve or Erythritol and cinnamon to make a sweet scone like treat! Comment below your FAVORITE way to make this bread STUPID EASY!   Cheers & Ketones,   Rachael Dee  

Why Diabetics can benefit from LOW CARB/KETO!

Why Diabetics can benefit from LOW CARB/KETO!

by | Sep 15, 2017 | Diabetes, Ketogenic

Why I believe diabetics could benefit from eating low carb!

From blood sugar management, mood enhancement, better sleep and hormone balancing, limiting and eleminating CARBS has profound benefits for those with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and type 1! As a type 1 diabetic of 33 years, come hear my WHY and the reason I will NEVER go back to a lifestyle of eating CARBAGE!  Keto and low carb eating has given me my life back and I am passionate share with others the value (beyond weight loss) and importance of limiting carbohydrate intake. Check out the Facebook LIVE I did last week and make sure to empower yourself with informed self care and research!  There is so much valuable information out there discussing the myriads of benefits for those struggling with diabetes.  There is hope my friends and I am on a journey of learning as much as I can and sharing my story!

xox,

Rachael Dee

Friday Favorites- Gates Heritage Cutting Boards

Friday Favorites- Gates Heritage Cutting Boards

by | Aug 25, 2017 | Ketogenic

Let’s talk about our KETO KITCHEN!  Ok friends so I am starting a new series called my FRIDAY FAVORITES! Each week (or so) I am going to post reviews, tips and keto things that I have come to use and loooooooooove!  So many of you ask me ALL THE TIME about the different things I use in my kitchen, so I thought this would be a super fun way to share the keto love! This week I am reviewing the AHHHHHHMAZING cutting boards from GATES HERITAGE!  These cool keto cats, Brad & Darby Gates, are friends of mine that hand craft Custom Built Furniture. Their flare is Modern Mid Century Furniture & Design and yall it is AHHHHHMAZING!  Today I am reviewing these GORGEOUS cutting boards they sent me!

GATES HERITAGE

 

One of the things I have come to love MOST about the KETO community is how I get the opportunity to connect or reconnect with incredible people. And heck, I am a PEOPLE PERSON and love getting to meet so many friendly faces! Darby is the Owner, Designer, Artist at Gates Heritage and she reached out to me many months ago about this “keto thing” I was doing. I jumped for joy that a friend wanted to do it alongside of me and shared the tiny bit of information I had at the time!  We knew each other through my sister and because fast KETO friends! Coolest thing is SHE IS KILLING IT ON KETO! I mean seriously yall, killing it!  From exotic recipes to massive weight loss, this chic is running as hard and as fast as she can to total health and wellness!  I couldn’t be more proud and feel like I learn new tips and tricks from her ALL OF THE TIME!!! Here’s a bit of her story!
Three months ago I woke up, looked in the mirror and thought “WTF happened to you?” Literally woke up. I decided I didn’t like feeling like crap, or looking like crap, so I changed my outlook and started on the road to fixing it. I have tried every diet plan, weight loss plan, meal plan, shake plan, counting points, you name it out there. It was a quick fix, a few weeks, and then I’d just give up. I had lost most hope in ever not being a unhealthy blob. All in the meantime, I had been reading and studying and learning about this way of eating for MONTHS, a lifestyle, that put your body into a natural state of energy and function that also served as a way to shed some weight. It fascinated me. I knew a few friends who were doing it and watched their transformations and secretly wished I could do something like that. Then I did it. March 8th 2017, I kickstarted my morning off with a bulletproof coffee, hard boiled eggs and some bacon…and I haven’t looked back since. I have adapted to this crazy, but not really, way of living. Letting my body release all the stored fat and teaching it to attack the mass amounts of fat I eat FIRST to lose weight. I thought it would never work. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop and for this to be another failure. 35+ lbs lost to date in less than three months proved me wrong. A 180 degree shift in my mindset, my energy, my health. I am more awake. More alert. More aware. I feel more. Care more. Ketogenics is so much more than weight loss. It’s a wake up call to who you really are. What you can really do. It’s life changing. No, I am not selling you anything. I have no plan for you to buy into, nor a cult for you to join. I am just sharing my story and showing you that even an old mid 40 something set in her ways, can change her life. If I can, someone else out there surely can, too. I don’t like pictures of me, but seeing the actual results, may help me change my mind. Left: Christmas. Right: This morning. So, when are you going to wake up?

I couldn’t be more PROUD!!! 

Now let’s get back to the fun part… THE CUTTING BOARDS!!! These beauties are a TREAT for sure!  The boards are handcrafted using exotic hardwoods milled and finished with food grade oil for protection.   Dinner Party coming up?  This is the perfect cheese and meat display! Looking for unique, one of a kind gifts for birthdays and Christmas?  This is such a sweet and thoughtful gift for anyone who loooves to cook and spend time in their keto kitchen! Woods include: Purpleheart, Bloodwood, Padauk, Jatoba, Walnut, Sapele, White Oak, Cherry, African Mahogany, and Ash.  And you guys, they are SO SO SO PRETTY!!!!  

It’s SO pretty I almost hesitated using it!! (Ok I toooootally hesitated using it!  I just wanted it to stay PERFECT lol) But I found out from Darby that if you wash with a mild detergent and dry right away, the board will almost be self healing. Once a week, apply a thin layer of flax or mineral oil, wipe excess, and store sideways. This will help sanitize and keep its luster.  SIMPLE! They have a bunch of other COOL items in their shop like handmade spoons, coasters and other varieties of cutting boards!  They also do custom orders, so if you are looking for that OH SO PERFECT gift, these Keto fans will take good care of you!!

CHECK THEM OUT!!!

The BEST thing is that Gates Heritage is offering all my Keto friends some spectacular deals!!!

10% off code for your entire order!!!!
At checkout, include code RACHAELD for 10% off!!

PLUS If you buy 2 boards, you get a THIRD FREE!!!!!!
If you qualify for this, email (office@gatesheritage.com) with your transaction number and your FREE item will be sent with your order 🙂

KETO KITCHEN FABULOUS!!!

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Make sure to head on over to their Amazon page and SHOP HAPPY!

“Everything that ever has been always will be, and everything that ever will be always has been.” – Kurt Vonnegut We bring the Mid Century into the Modern Age with One of A Kind Pieces. We focus on creating unique art pieces that are not only beautiful for your home or business, but also functional. All of our pieces are built with the highest quality materials and the most detailed craftsmanship. All of our furniture will have a low impact on the environment. We pride ourselves in specialty one of a kind designs. High end, beautiful luxurious interiors for those who appreciate quality and the art of the craft.
Brad & Darby Gates

Custom Built Furniture Designer, Gates Heritage

Uncle Steves KETO Spicy Sausage Balls

Uncle Steves KETO Spicy Sausage Balls

by | Aug 24, 2017 | Ketogenic, Uncategorized

If you have been following my family long enough you have surely heard of my Uncle Steves famous SAUSAGE BALLS that are so easy to make you will wonder how you lived without them until now!

This recipe is very versatile and can truly be used with whatever cheese and ingreedients you have on hand.  We have even pressed them into muffin molds and made them into boats as well as flattened them into burger buns!

Have fun and remember, KETO should be simple, satiating and OH SO SATISFYING!

XOX,

Rachael Dee

Sausage Balls

Mix 1 cup almond flour with 4 eggs and 1 tsp baking powder.

Mix in 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup parmesan cheese.

Add 1 pound of cooked, crumbled sausage.

Place formed balls on greased, aluminum foil covered and cookie sheet and cook for 15 minutes at 400°.

I prefer the spicy sausage, but use whatever you love best!  Breakfast sausage is delicious! (I bake them around 415 degrees for about 18 min because I like them super crispy)

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