My husband loves carrot cake. For his birthday, I wanted to see just how low carb I could make one. This keto carrot cake recipe focuses on using almond flour, chopped walnuts and a small amount of carrot; to create a moist (and incredible) cake! It’s so good, I’ve already made it multiple times. The photos just don’t do it justice. I know what you’re thinking, low-carb and carrot do not belong in the same sentence. And you’re totally right! Carrot is high in carbohydrates and it’s not commonly eaten on a typical keto diet. This recipe uses a smaller proportion of carrot when compared to trad ..read more

Am I the only one that finds eating with your hands so satisfying? I love anything that comes in a wrap, especially if the sauce is all running all down your hands. These Keto San Choi Bao are just the thing. These tiny lettuce parcels are crispy and packed with flavorful pork and topped with fresh ingredients that are not only tasty but vibrant too. They are incredibly easy to prepare, require only simple ingredients and make the perfect lazy quick dinner. What is San Choi Bao? 生菜包 San Choi Bao (which has many different spellings, aka San/Sang/Sung Choi/Choy Bao/Bow/Bau) is a classic Chinese ..read more

I have always loved eggs and these keto ramen eggs are no exception! During the years we lived in Japan, I was overjoyed at how plentiful eggs were. You can buy them in tiny packets (boiled and pre-salted) from the convenience store, they appear in daily bento lunches and are served as a topping on all manner of foods; most especially my beloved ramen. It’s no surprise then, that ramen eggs were a staple of my diet in Japan. In Japanese these marinated eggs are known as ajitsuke tamago (味付け玉子, seasoned egg) or shoyu tamago (醤油卵, soy sauce egg). These keto ramen eggs are packed with flavor and ..read more

One of my goals this year is to spend more time exploring Indian cuisine. Our family has Indian heritage, it’s a huge part of our lives and we eat Indian food often (like this chai). So I’m hoping to reflect this more in my recipes here. My first exploration is a new dish for me; keto pav bhaji. WHAT IS PAV BHAJI? Pav bhaji is a popular Indian street food dish hailing from Mumbai, which consists of a thick mashed vegetable curry served on a toasted bread roll. It has quite a literal translation; ‘pav’ means ‘bread roll’, while ‘bhaji’ is the Marathi word for vegetables or vegetable-based dish ..read more

I knew I had to make these Keto Sambal Pork Noodles the moment I saw them on Bon Appetit. They looked so incredible I wanted to make them immediately. I knew with just a few adjustments, these would make an amazing keto noodle dish. I’ve modified the original recipe to create this low carb version, packed with just as much sweet and spicy flavor! Seriously, they are just so good. INGREDIENTS These flavorful keto sambal pork noodles are super easy to make and mostly use ingredients you probably have on hand. While there are quite a few substitutions from the original recipe, there are a couple ..read more

Eggplant. Dip. Two of my favorite things. This keto baba ganoush is one of my most-loved dishes; with it’s rich, creamy texture and aroma that fills our house. If you’re unfamiliar with this dish, put it at the top of your list! WHAT IS BABA GANOUSH? Baba ganoush is a dip that is made from smoked eggplant (aubergine) that has been roasted and mixed with other ingredients such as tahini (roast seasame seed paste), lemon, olive oil and seasonings. It is a typical mezze dish; a starter or appetizer which can also be eaten at breakfast. It is commonly used for dipping (especially with flat bread ..read more