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Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

July 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

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 something. I haven't discovered that at all! Although I had a crazy sweet-tooth prior to the keto lifestyle, I find myself craving saltier snacks more than sweet snacks. Honestly, I didn't think ...

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 favorite, though. You can always use your favorite low-carb substitute if you're not a fan of turnips! I want to give you some truth here, as always -- being on a keto diet can go fabulously ...

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 is very different. There's also a faint natural sweetness that really goes well with added savory notes. I prefer roasting the cauliflower first, just because it adds some extra flavor ...

Creamy Beef Short Rib Marsala

March 21, 2019 3 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 11 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 ...

Loaded Steak Sheet Pan Nachos

January 10, 2019 2 Comments

Happy New Year! I've taken some much needed time off, but I'm back with this super easy, delicious, and fun loaded steak sheet pan nachos recipe. Trust and believe me when I tell you that the fiancé and I pretty much ate this entire sheet pan of nachos savage-style, simply standing over it and going tf in. These sheet pan nachos were too damn good to eat cute. Loaded with juicy, tender sous vide ...

Sous Vide Garlic Crusted Boneless Prime Rib

December 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas! Prime rib is such a popular choice for holiday dinners, but this sous vide garlic crusted boneless prime rib will become a favorite. Prime rib is already amazing on its own, but it's also very expensive. You absolutely don't want to overcook this pricey piece of meat. With that said, you've got to try it sous vide. It will cook your meat to your desired temperature and hold it ...

Homemade Mexican Churros

December 24, 2018 1 Comment

Homemade Mexican churros with chocolate ganache dipping sauce is one of the easiest confections you can do at home. If you've never had an authentic churro, you're in for a treat. They're fried Mexican donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a soft almost custardy interior. They're typically served with Mexican hot chocolate, but you can have them any way you want. Various dipping sauces, such as ...

Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

December 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Old fashioned sour cream donuts are one of my favorite things in the entire world. I grew up on these, and I liiiived for them. That cakey texture smothered in a thin coat of glaze really sends me. Maybe it's a familiarity thing, but they're truly a favorite. What I love about this particular recipe is how easy it is to throw together, and because the dough keeps in the fridge for up to a week, ...

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