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Real Food Recipes (Mostly Low-Carb)

Chicken chili is served in a bowl with a napkin.

Hearty Chicken Chili

This chicken chili is hearty, flavorful, and filling. It's delicious as it is, and even better with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, and avocado.

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Vered DeLeeuw in her kitchen.

Meet The Author

Vered DeLeeuw has been following a real-food, low-carb diet and blogging about it since 2011. She has taken nutrition courses at the Harvard School of Public Health and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets. You can follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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Cold Weather Favorites

Winter is the season for slow cooking, deep flavors, and food that warms you from the inside. This time of year, I love making creamy soups, rich casseroles, and comforting desserts.

  • Cabbage casserole is served in a white baking dish with a serving spoon.
    Cabbage Casserole
  • Spaghetti squash casserole is scooped out of the baking dish.
    Spaghetti Squash Casserole
  • Vegetable beef soup is served in a white bowl.
    Vegetable Beef Soup
  • Keto apple crisp is served in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Sugar-Free Apple Crisp
  • Moroccan chicken is served in a white saucepan.
    Moroccan Chicken
  • Stuffed poblano peppers are served on a white plate with a napkin.
    Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  • Slow cooker goulash is served in a white bowl.
    Slow Cooker Goulash
  • Chocolate custard is served with a silver spoon.
    Chocolate Custard
  • Keto lasagna is served in a white baking dish.
    Spinach Lasagna
  • Onion soup is served in a white bowl with a spoon and a napkin.
    Rich Onion Soup
  • Keto cheeseburger casserole is served in a baking dish.
    Cheeseburger Casserole
  • A strawberry is dipped into chocolate fondue.
    Chocolate Fondue
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Popular Recipes

The most popular recipes on this site tend to be simple everyday recipes that you can easily whip up for a weeknight dinner. Check them out!

  • Korean ground beef is served in a bowl with chopsticks.
    Korean Ground Beef
  • Sauteed shrimp are served in a skillet, and a fork is lifting up one of them.
    Sautรฉed Shrimp
  • Microwave bacon is served on a plate lined with paper towels.
    Microwave Bacon
  • Two pork chops are served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Juicy Pork Chops
  • Turkey burgers are served with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
    Turkey Burgers
  • Ham steak is served with green beans.
    Ham Steak
  • Pork roast is served on a white platter with broccoli.
    Easy Pork Roast
  • Baked chicken wings are served on a white plate with a dip.
    Baked Chicken Wings

Low-Sugar Desserts

Everyone loves dessert, and having sweet options that fit a low-carb or gluten-free lifestyle makes it so much easier to stay on track without feeling deprived.

  • Avocado chocolate mousse is topped with whipped cream.
    Avocado Chocolate Mousse
  • Cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are served on a white plate.
    Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
  • Keto chocolate mug cake is served in a white mug with a spoon.
    Chocolate Mug Cake
  • Almond flour cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Almond Flour Cookies
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries are served on a white plate.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Keto fat bombs are served on a white plate.
    Fat Bombs

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Breakfast Recipes

I don't know if breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day... I just know that breaking my fast each morning is one of life's pleasures, and it's certainly my favorite meal. Here are a few of my top breakfast recipes:

  • Sausage patties are served on a white plate with eggs and a fork.
    Sausage Patties
  • Egg muffins are served on a white plate.
    Egg Muffins
  • A stack of protein pancakes garnished with blueberries.
    Protein Pancakes
  • Shakshuka is served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Shakshuka
  • Steak and eggs are served on a white plate.
    Steak and Eggs
  • Oven bacon is served on a white plate.
    Oven Bacon

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Meaty Dishes

Whether beef, lamb, or pork, here you'll find my extensive collection of simple, easy-to-make meat recipes that the entire family will love.

  • Two ribeye steaks are topped with butter and served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Ribeye Steak
  • A keto meatloaf is served on a white serving tray.
    Keto Meatloaf
  • A pork stew is served in a white saucepan with a napkin.
    Quick Pork Stew
  • New York strip steak in a cast-iron skillet.
    New York Strip Steak
  • Lamb chops are served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Pan-Fried Lamb Chops
  • Roasted pork tenderloin is sliced and served on a wooden cutting board.
    Roasted Pork Tenderloin

See more meat recipes โ†’

Poultry Recipes

Chicken is tasty, affordable, and versatile. Here you'll find recipes for every cut, including chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and wings. I've also included several turkey recipes for when you want a change of pace.

  • Chinese chicken salad is served in a dark bowl with chopsticks.
    Chinese Chicken Salad
  • Baked boneless skinless chicken thighs in a white baking dish.
    Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • Blackened chicken, sliced, is served with a fork.
    Blackened Chicken
  • Baked chicken drumsticks are served on a white plate.
    Baked Chicken Drumsticks
  • Pulled chicken is served in a bowl.
    Pulled Chicken
  • A turkey meatloaf is topped with chopped parsley.
    Turkey Meatloaf

See more chicken recipes โ†’

Fish and Seafood Recipes

It's easy to add more seafood to your diet with this collection of truly easy, beginner-level recipes that are nonetheless truly delicious!

  • Baked cod is served on top of asparagus.
    Baked Cod
  • Pan fried salmon is served on a white plate.
    Pan Fried Salmon
  • Baked scallops are served in an oval dish.
    Baked Scallops
  • Baked salmon is served on a platter with lemon slices.
    Baked Salmon
  • Seared tuna steak is served with a dipping sauce.
    Seared Tuna Steak
  • Sole meuniรจre is served on a plate with a fork.
    Sole Meuniรจre

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Vegetable Recipes

Like many others on a low-carb diet, I don't do starchy sides, so I often make two vegetable side dishes for our meals. Hence, the large selection of vegetable recipes on this website!

  • Mashed cauliflower is served in a bowl with a spoon.
    Mashed Cauliflower
  • Roasted peppers are served on a white plate.
    Roasted Peppers
  • Zucchini noodles are piled on a white plate.
    Zucchini Noodles
  • Three cauliflower steaks are served on a white plate.
    Cauliflower Steak
  • Roasted green beans are served on a white plate with a napkin.
    Roasted Green Beans
  • A hand is holding up a kale chip.
    Baked Kale Chips
  • Roasted carrots are served on a white plate.
    Roasted Carrots
  • Roasted cauliflower is served on a white plate.
    Roasted Cauliflower

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