Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats

 

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini 🥒

1/2 lb ground beef 🥩 (or turkey)

1/2 cup shredded cheese 🧀 (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)

1/4 cup diced tomatoes 🍅

1/4 cup chopped onions 🧅

1 clove garlic, minced 🧄

1/2 tsp oregano 🌿

1/2 tsp salt & pepper 🧂

1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️ (optional)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 🔥

2️⃣ Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create a boat shape. 🛶

3️⃣ In a pan, cook ground beef with onions and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat. 🍳

4️⃣ Add diced tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 min. 🍅

5️⃣ Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture. 🥒🥩

6️⃣ Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. 🧀

7️⃣ Bake for 20-25 min until cheese is melted and bubbly. 🧑‍🍳

8️⃣ Let cool for a few minutes, then enjoy! 😋

Would you like a variation or different toppings?

Bay Leaf Tea for Wellness

 

Ingredients:

4️⃣ fresh or dried bay leaves

2️⃣ cups water 💧

1️⃣ tsp honey (optional) 🍯

1️⃣ cinnamon stick (optional) 🌰

Instructions:

1️⃣ Boil the water in a pot. ♨️

2️⃣ Add the bay leaves (and cinnamon, if using). 🌿

3️⃣ Simmer for 5-10 minutes. ⏳

4️⃣ Strain into a cup and add honey if desired. 🍯

5️⃣ Enjoy warm! 😌☕

Would you like more herbal tea recipes? 😊

Pizza dough recipe

 

For Pizza dough recipe:

• 1 teaspoon yeast

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 3/4 cup warm water

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

Add the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well and stir together with a spoon until the dough starts to come together.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. If you want thin crust, divide the dough into 2. If you want, thick crust, use the entire dough.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into my desired thickness.

Transfer the dough to a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Preheat the oven to 475°F and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.

Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Note: use the bottom rack in the oven

***Donuts Dough Recipe:

 Recipe:

1 pack rapid rise yeast

1/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 cup warm milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter softened

4 and 1/2 cup flour

Oil for frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, add warm milk, sugar and yeast. Mix and let it rest for 5 minutes until it bubbles.

Then, add eggs, butter, salt and flour. Mix thoroughly until combined and make a roung ball. Kneed until smooth.

Let it rest for 1 hr until double the size.

Once it rises, divide the dough into 2 parts.

In a table, dust extra flour. Roll and flatten each dough for about 1/4 inch thick. Using a donut cutter, cut each donut dough. Repeat process till done. 

Heat a deep frying pan with about 3 inches deep oil. Fry the donuts until golden brown and crispy. Drain in paper towels or in a wired rack. Roll each donuts in white sugar. You can also add glaze or cinn powder. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Pecan Cheesecake Bundt Cake

 

Ingredients:

For the cake:

2 ½ cups almond flour 🌰

1 cup granulated sweetener (monk fruit or erythritol) 🍯

1 tsp baking powder 🥄

½ tsp salt 🧂

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

½ cup butter, melted 🧈

4 large eggs 🥚

½ cup chopped pecans 🥜

For the cheesecake filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀

¼ cup granulated sweetener 🍯

1 egg 🥚

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

For the topping:

½ cup cream cheese, softened 🧀

2 tbsp heavy cream 🥛

2 tbsp powdered sweetener 🍯

½ cup chopped pecans 🥜

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan. 🏺🔥

2️⃣ Make the batter: In a bowl, mix almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir well. 🥣🥄

3️⃣ Prepare the filling: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetener, egg, and vanilla until smooth. 🎂✨

4️⃣ Assemble: Pour half of the cake batter into the bundt pan. Spread the cheesecake mixture on top, then cover with the remaining batter. 🏗️🧀

5️⃣ Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool. ⏳🥮

6️⃣ Make the topping: Whisk cream cheese, heavy cream, and sweetener. Spread over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans. 🌰🍰

7️⃣ Serve & enjoy! 😋☕

Would you like any modifications?

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

 

Ingredients:

4 large potatoes, sliced thinly 🥔

3 tbsp olive oil 🫒

3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀

1 tsp salt 🧂

½ tsp black pepper ⚫

1 tsp paprika 🌶️

1 tsp dried oregano 🌿

Fresh parsley for garnish 🌱

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥

2️⃣ In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. 🍶🌿

3️⃣ Toss sliced potatoes in the mixture, ensuring they’re evenly coated. 🥔➡️🛢️

4️⃣ Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. 🏞️

5️⃣ Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. 🧀✨

6️⃣ Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and crispy. ⏳🔔

7️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot! 🌱🔥

Enjoy your crispy, cheesy potatoes! 😋

Crispy Cheese Cauliflower Fritters

 

Ingredients:

2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped or riced 🥦

1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) 🧀

2 eggs 🥚🥚

1/4 cup almond flour 🌰

1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄

1/2 tsp paprika 🌶️

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

2 tbsp olive oil for frying 🫒

Instructions:

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix cauliflower, cheese, eggs, almond flour, and spices. 🥣

2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 🔥

3️⃣ Scoop small portions of the mixture and flatten them into patties. 🏋️‍♂️

4️⃣ Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. 🍳

5️⃣ Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. 🧻

6️⃣ Garnish with fresh herbs (like dill or parsley). 🌿

✨ Enjoy them as a snack, side dish, or dipped in your favorite sauce! 😋

Sugar-Free Carrot Cake Roll

 

Ingredients:

For the cake:

🥕 1 cup grated carrots

🥚 3 large eggs

🍯 ¼ cup sugar-free sweetener (like monk fruit or erythritol)

🥥 ½ cup almond flour

🌾 ¼ cup coconut flour

🥄 1 tsp cinnamon

🥄 ½ tsp nutmeg

🥄 ½ tsp baking powder

🥄 ½ tsp baking soda

🧂 Pinch of salt

For the filling:

🧀 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

🍶 ¼ cup heavy cream

🍯 2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener

🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Whisk eggs and sweetener until fluffy. Add grated carrots.

3️⃣ Mix in almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4️⃣ Spread batter evenly onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

5️⃣ Cool for 5 minutes, then carefully roll it up using parchment paper. Let it cool completely.

6️⃣ Prepare filling by mixing cream cheese, heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.

7️⃣ Unroll the cake, spread the filling, and roll it back up. Chill for 1 hour before slicing.

8️⃣ Enjoy! 🎉

Would you like a different variation, maybe a keto-friendly one? 😋