Fat-Free Hummus

I decided to create some hummus today that had no tahini (no fat) and no salt. That means that seasonings had to play center stage. This delicious result is still brimming with Middle Eastern flavors, and it is going to become a staple in our home. We’ll spread it on crackers for a quick bite, on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise, … Read more

Deviled Eggs 18 Ways

Simple, easy, delicious…and they only take 15 minutes to make!  Deviled eggs are nutritious and tasty, and although these feature fancy piping, that’s not necessary at all.

Deviled Eggs 18 Ways
Yield: 6 servings // 123 calories, 1 net carb

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Coleman’s dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter (Julia Child’s luxurious trick)
  • 1 to 2 dashes
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Smoked Salmon Dip (keto)

This smoked salmon dip is very quick to make but makes an elegant spread or hors d’oeuvres. It’s great as a stuffed for mushroom caps, dolloped into the tips of endive, in cucumber cups, on eggs, inside crepes, as the filling for little biscuit sliders, or…well your imagination’s the limit 🙂

Smoked Salmon Dip
Yield: 10 servings

4 ounces cream

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Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Classic, easy, creamy, yummy. Check out my spinach-artichoke tart, if you’d like a different take on this flavor favorite. Not for vegans, but fine for vegetarians who have no qualms about fat 😉

Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Yield: 4.5 cups

cups Parmesan cheese
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
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Guacamole

Sometimes all I eat for lunch is a half-avocado’s worth of guacamole on a crispy keto waffle or whole wheat toast. True story!

Guacamole
Yield: 2 servings

2 Haas avocados, scooped out of shell and mashed (Haas are the creamiest)
Celtic sea salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste

tablespoon sugarless salsa
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