Have you ever tried mascarpone cheese? It’s a smooth Italian spread, similar to cream cheese, but with a more buttery flavor. I buy it almost every week to spread on low carb bagels and English muffins, but there are lots of delicious mascarpone recipes to try beyond just spreading it. Most grocery stores carry mascarpone cheese, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make homemade mascarpone at home. You need just 2 ingredients and can use it in all these mascarpone cheese recipes!...

Whether you’re looking for baked keto cheese crisps or simply a cheesy, crunchy snack, these cheddar parmesan crisps are a savory, chip-like snack that’s also naturally healthy, gluten-free, low carb, and keto diet friendly. You can make these cheese chips with cheddar, parmesan, or other cheeses, and I’ll explain the pros and cons of each, plus tons of variations and ideas to make them your own. You’ve got so many options!...

This oven baked salmon recipe has become a dinner staple at our house for years. Pan searing salmon is the best way to get crispy skin, but you’ll want to know how to cook salmon in the oven too. Similar to baked Chilean sea bass, it’s a quick recipe that comes out tender and flaky. This simple baked salmon is a basic way to cook this fish and great for beginners....

On a keto diet, it can be difficult to tell which low carb nuts are the best choice since their nutritional values can vary. Are walnuts keto, or are they off-limits? Let’s take a closer look at the carbs in walnuts, and how to enjoy them on a ketogenic diet. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

In my world, cold weather means quick low carb meals and comfort food recipes. Especially low carb casseroles, like loaded cauliflower casserole, big mac casserole, and my personal favorite, this cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe. The beauty of it is that it doesn’t taste like health food at all (Cheese! Bacon! Ranch!)… the whole family will devour this easy dinner. But secretly? Yep, it’s actually a low carb keto chicken casserole....

When the weather drops, this easy keto beef stew recipe will warm you right up! My low carb beef stew takes just 10 minutes to prep, and some time on the stove. When it’s done cooking? You’ll be left with rich and hearty stew that makes a delicious and filling winter meal. And once you know how to make beef stew keto, pair it with a veggie side, or keto bread (or keto breadsticks from my Easy Keto Cookbook!...

Today I’m sharing everything you need to know to make easy, healthy healthy lettuce wraps at home! Want to know the best lettuce to use for lettuce wraps? I’ve got options. How to make lettuce wraps that don’t fall apart? I’ll show you the secret to making ones like the sandwich shops do! Tips for the best keto lettuce wraps? I’ve got plenty. And, I’m including 16 easy low carb lettuce wraps recipes for you to try....

Let me show you how to cook bacon in the microwave so that it gets nice and crispy! Oven baked bacon is great, but if you’re short on time, you’ve got to give microwave bacon a try. I promise, it really works! Can You Cook Bacon In The Microwave? Yes, you can cook bacon in the microwave. I know it sounds like it couldn’t possibly get nice and crispy, but it does....

Let’s talk about cabbage! It’s a popular food choice for many diets, but is cabbage keto friendly? This guide reviews everything you need to know about incorporating this veggie in a low carb diet, from net carbs in cabbage to keto cabbage recipes. Wondering whether other foods can fit in your low carb lifestyle? My detailed keto food list can help! If you’re just getting started check out the guide for starting a keto diet, too....

These Asian turkey meatballs are a delicious, easy, and flavorful meal! My turkey meatball recipe gets a healthy dose of Asian flavors with seasonings like coconut aminos and ginger. I like to serve these baked turkey meatballs with cauliflower rice, or some zucchini noodles tossed with sesame oil. Or, serve them like keto sausage balls as an appetizer with toothpicks. No matter how you eat these ground turkey meatballs, you’re going to love them!...

If you’re a fan of the chocolate and peanut butter combo, these low carb keto chocolate peanut butter bars are for you! They are made up of 3 delicious layers: shortbread (based on my popular keto shortbread cookies), peanut butter, and chocolate. It’s sweet, crunchy, chocolatey, and SO good! But don’t let the multiple layers intimidate you. They are all incredibly easy to make! You need just a few ingredients and several minutes for each one....

Here at the Wholesome Yum house, we absolutely love pizza night. In fact, we have it for dinner in some form almost every week! For a no crust pizza option, my absolute favorite is this easy keto low carb pizza casserole recipe. If you’re more into a traditional everything pizza, you might prefer my crustless pizza recipe in a cast iron skillet – it uses sausage and veggies as the base instead of the cauliflower you’ll find in this pizza casserole....

Keto enthusiasts talk a lot about enjoying bacon and butter without worry… but don’t forget about low carb nuts! Nuts are one of many options to add to your keto food list. They are loaded with healthy fats and minimal carbs, but only if you choose the right kinds. Learn about the best nuts for keto here, as well as carbs in nuts and recipes to enjoy keto nuts....

These keto peanut butter protein balls are a sweet and filling treat! They are made with just a few basic ingredients and are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers (and yes, peanut butter is keto!). Make a batch of these healthy low carb protein balls for a quick snack when a craving strikes. Whether you’re new to keto or not, I think having healthy snack options on-hand is an important way to make this lifestyle work – everyone needs snacks!...

Whew – this winter has been all over the place! Since we came back from our trip, we’ve seen temperatures in the negatives, swinging up to the 30’s, and back down to zero again. Not surprisingly, keto soup has been making frequent appearances at our house. And since we’ve been constantly craving more intense flavors after the bland food we had while away, this low carb buffalo chicken soup recipe has been a welcome addition....

You can easily make keto burger buns into hot dog buns, but I’m always tinkering with other options for you. So, here they are – keto hot dog buns made with fathead dough! While fathead dough is usually fairly dense, I lightened it up for this low carb hot dog buns recipe by adding yeast and a little psyllium husk powder. As a result, the texture of fathead buns is more soft than other uses of this dough....

This healthy oatmeal bars recipe features rolled oats, chewy dried fruit, and a decadent chocolate drizzle. My girls love oatmeal breakfast bars anytime of day because they make the perfect quick and healthy snack with no mystery additives, corn syrup, or gluten… and they’re so easy to prepare! If you need a low carb version, make my keto granola bars instead. Ingredients & Substitutions This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for baked oatmeal bars, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

Roasting chickpeas unlocks a whole world of new flavors and textures using simple pantry staples! This oven roasted chickpeas recipe, sometimes called roasted garbanzo beans, gets super crispy (similar to lupini beans), to satisfy that craving for crunch. It makes the perfect stunning garnish or quick snack. Not to mention there are multiple ways ways to season them! I have several ideas for you below. Once you learn how to roast chickpeas, you’ll want to keep this recipe on hand for easy, healthy snacks....

These low carb paleo tortillas with coconut flour came about when I missed the convenience of having a wrap for lunch, instead of my usual low carb salad or leftovers. I only had a few pantry basics on hand, and these 3-ingredient coconut flour tortillas are what came out of it! I’ve since made these keto tortillas that I like even better (they have a more traditional dough rolled out with a rolling pin, and come out more dense and sturdy), but these coconut flour wraps are still a great nut-free option....

Stuffed spaghetti squash lasagna is one of my favorite easy ways to make a comforting pasta meal that won’t weigh you down! Similar to my eggplant lasagna and lasagna stuffed peppers, these spaghetti squash boats get smothered in meat sauce and cheese for bold flavor with a hearty dose of veggies — but they also have a beautiful presentation by serving them in the shells. If you like spaghetti squash, don’t forget to try my spaghetti squash casserole....