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Weeknight Roast Chicken with Garlic and Herb Butter Sauce

August 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

So you think you can't have a deliciously juicy, crispy-skinned whole chicken on your dinner table on a Wednesday. Hello, have we met? This weeknight roast chicken with garlic and herb butter sauce is about to save the day. Roasted chicken doesn't have to be a weekend or even Sunday dinner kinda thing. I roast birds all week long, and they're always succulent and quickly done. Removing the backbone (aka spatchcocking) allows you to lay the bird flat in an even layer, which helps it cook evenly and much faster. High-roasting it helps get that skin cracker crisp, so much so that the meat ...

Steak and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

August 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

Believe me when I tell you that you're going to love these uber decadent steak and cheese stuffed peppers. Don't get it twisted, this is not supposed to be a "Philly" version of anything. This is a CarnalDish situation, okay? We have ultra-tender, super juicy shaved ribeye coated with three types of cheese, flavorful aromatics and seasonings, stuffed into sweet bell peppers -- then topped with more cheese. Like, are you even processing this? This will become one of, if not your favorite stuffed pepper recipe. Now, I prefer cooking my peppers first. Reason being, it prevents the ...

Grilled Mojo Steak Tacos

August 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MarinadesWithMazola #MakeItWithHeart #CollectiveBias Once again, it’s time to break out your grill and try these delicious mojo steak tacos. I’m partnering with Mazola® Corn Oil to bring you this super easy heart-healthy marinade that can be used on chicken, beef, even veggies — but this time we’re using juicy flank steak. Mazola Corn Oil is the best kind of oil to use for marinades because it is neutral in flavor and has a high smoke point! A clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil ...

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Thighs

August 8, 2019 1 Comment

Lord have mercy. I honestly cannot begin to express how crazy delicious these low-carb spinach and artichoke chicken thighs are. Spinach and artichoke go together like the moon and the stars. You toss in some thick, juicy, crispy-skinned chicken thighs to the party and you've got yourself a culinary moment worth pausing for. I highly recommend you serve this with cauliflower rice or regular rice. ...

Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

July 3, 2019 3 Comments

I've been discovering various keto-friendly desserts, and I have to be honest -- as a former cane sugar eater, keto desserts absolutely do it for me. This keto lemon pound cake with cream cheese frosting is no exception. Super moist, delicious, lemony...it hits all the proper notes. My biggest fear with keto desserts (prior to tasting them) was that they'd have an "off" taste, like chemically or ...

Creamy Keto Potato Salad

June 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

Guys...this deliciously herbaceous, creamy keto potato salad will give you that feeling you've been missing at your cookouts and BBQ's this summer. Turnips are a complete and utter blessing. I swear, they have become as much a staple in our keto diets as cauliflower (another wonder veggie). They're great roasted, stewed, so many ways to prepare them. This creamy keto potato salad is my ...

Roasted Mashed Cauliflower

March 27, 2019 1 Comment

If you’re on a ketogenic diet and miss mashed potatoes, you’re going to looooove this roasted mashed cauliflower. It’s creamy and rich, yet light and ethereal on the tongue. The mouthfeel is so much lighter than regular potatoes, which can be gummy or heavy. I mean, mashed potatoes are delicious AF, lets not lie to ourselves. But the textural difference between cauliflower and potatoes when pureed ...

Creamy Beef Short Rib Marsala

March 21, 2019 4 Comments

You've had chicken marsala, but you've never had creamy beef short rib marsala. At least like this, not the CarnalDish way. Our mouths have five basic tastes, and the umami taste (also known as savory) is one of my absolute favorite tastes to harp on. To me, it's what makes comfort food comforting. That "I've been cooking all day" flavor, that reminds you of your grandma...that's what this is, but ...

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

March 8, 2019 14 Comments

It's only right I start off my slew of ketogenic recipes by giving you an ultimate cauliflower mac and cheese recipe. It's richly flavored, balanced, creamy, gooey and decadent. Fresh flavors, and cheese grated by hand. You're in for a treat. My fiancé and I started our Keto diet January 23, 2019. After doing tons of research on the diet, I decided to give it a try, but I'll be honest -- I didn't ...

Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Cacciatore

March 5, 2019 1 Comment

This post is sponsored by Smithfield and the Virginia Pork Council, all opinions are my own. Hey guys! I'm partnering with the Virginia Pork Council and Smithfield once again. This delicious slow cooker Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Cacciatore is pure perfection. The pork is crazy juicy, tender, and so flavorful. Everything comes together so harmoniously, and it's easy to make for a ...

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

January 14, 2019 7 Comments

Every single time I make soup, it never lasts long. This creamy chicken tortellini soup is no exception. I cannot front, this soup is truly phenomenal. Richly flavored, soothing, soulful, and super comforting. Rotisserie chicken allows this to be fuss-free, and the way it bathes in the creamy broth and soaks up even more flavor, comes together like the perfect song. It's seriously a beautiful bowl ...

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