For a quick but hearty, deeply flavored vegetarian soup, we combined the meaty taste of eggplant with a potent combination of spices: cumin, coriander, ginger, garlic, and Aleppo pepper. We diced the eggplant and browned it before setting it aside. Adding more oil to the Dutch oven, we bloomed the spices, garlic, and ginger in […]
Few things are as soul-satisfying as a steaming hot bowl of beef stew. This recipe uses the oven and stovetop and takes time, so it’s perfect for weekend cooking when you have some leisure. You can pack the leftovers for a work lunch during the week. Many stew recipes rely on flour or potatoes as
A quick and easy chili is something all cooks should have in their repertoire because it is a satisfying, meaty dinner you can make in less than an hour. We tried first quickly browning the ground beef on its own in oil to build flavor but found that this resulted in a pebbly, dry texture
Why This Recipe Works : New England–style fish chowders are often loaded with carbs, which is part of what makes them thick, creamy, and delicious. We wanted a keto version that still gave us the characteristic texture of the original. After testing different ways to thicken our soup, we found that pureeing cooked cauliflower into
People believe that eating keto means not eating enough vegetables. We’ve developed recipes that disprove that notion, and this is one of them. Our stunning textured green bowl showcases chicken but also offers keto goodness in other shapes and forms, from an herbaceous green goddess dressing with mayonnaise and sour cream to silky avocados, crunchy
Why This Recipe Works : Thai cuisine, with its use of rich, fatty coconut; peanuts; and complex, aromatic spices and fresh herbs, is a perfect way for keto eaters to add some global variety to their diet. We developed this easy, flavorful recipe to evoke Thai food without the need for that great Asian staple,
Why This Recipe Works : Turkey burgers often get a bad reputation due to their dry, crumbly texture and lackluster flavor. With a few tricks, though, we were able to turn this keto-friendly dish into a rich, moist, flavor-packed burger you’ll want to add to your weekly routine. To give the sauce’s flavors time to
Nothing beats the simplicity of a complete meal wrapped and cooked in a foil packet. We could be camping. Food baked in foil packets, or en papillote, has been lauded for its healthfulness and ease, but our first attempts gave us overcooked chicken, mushy vegetables, and overall blandness. We started over by softening fennel in
Step aside, boring weeknight chicken; our fabulous prosciutto wrapped chicken breast is here! We seasoned it with black pepper and wrapped it in thin slices of salty-sweet, nutty prosciutto. Searing the chicken on both sides in a nonstick skillet crisped up the prosciutto, enhancing its salty bite. We rested the chicken briefly, topping it with
Bone-in chicken thighs are more flavorful than lean breasts, meatier than drumsticks, and, thanks to their uniform size and thickness, less prone to overcooking, which eliminates any need for brining orsalting. They are also suited to keto because of the fat layer underneath their skin. This fat helps keep the meat moist during cooking too,
