Tricolor Southwest Eggs

Vibrant on the plate and on the palate! About $1 for this single serving.

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp butter
1/3 green bell pepper, diced
6 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3 eggs
chipotle seasoning (I used McCormick Grill Mates Chipotle and Roasted Garlic)
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. Saute bell pepper in 1 tablespoon of butter and chipotle seasoning.
2. After a couple minutes, add the tomatoes.
3. When the tomato skins begin to wrinkle, add second tablespoon of butter and the eggs. Salt and pepper to taste. Scramble and cook until eggs are done.

Pimiento Cheese Meatballs

4 servings

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
salt and pepper
2 T butter for frying
Pimiento Cheese
1/3 C mayonnaise
2 oz pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
1 t paprika
1 T dijon mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
1. Mix together all the ingredients for the pimiento cheese.
2. Let cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably two.
3. Mix ground beef and pimiento cheese in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Form large meatballs and fry them in butter or oil until they are thoroughly cooked.

OR
4. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Make a meatloaf of the ground beef and bake for 30-40 minutes.

TIP: Add more fat to make this recipe keto

Suggested side: cauliflower mash

Source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/pimiento-cheese-meat-balls

Cheese Crisps

4 servings

INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb shredded cheese (cheddar, provolone, edam, etc)
1/2 t paprika

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the cheese in 1-oz mounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Sprinkle paprika powder on top and bake in the oven until the cheese has melted.
3. Let cool and enjoy as snacks with guacamole

Source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/cheese-chips

Hamburger with Creamy Tomato Sauce

4 servings

INGREDIENTS
patties
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg
3 oz feta cheese
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
2 oz fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 T olive oil
1 oz butter
gravy
1 1/4 C heavy cream
2 oz fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
2 T tomato paste
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. Mix all the ingredients for the hamburgers and for eight patties.
2. Fry on medium high in both butter and olive oil for at least 10 minutes, or until the patties have turned a nice color.
3. Pour the tomato paste and the whipping cream into the pan when the patties are almost done. Stir and let the cream boil together.
4. Add parsley at the time of serving.

TIP: Serve with butter-fried green cabbage

Source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/hamburger-patties-with-creamy-gravy

Butter-fried Green Cabbage

4 servings

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs shredded green cabbage
4 oz butter
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. Shred the cabbage with a knife or use a food processor.
2. Melt butter in a frying pan.
3. Saute the shredded cabbage on medium heat for at least 15 minutes or until the cabbage reaches desired color and consistency.
4. Lower the heat a little towards the end. Stir regularly. Salt and pepper to taste.

Source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/hamburger-patties-with-creamy-gravy

Crispy Jerk Chicken and Coleslaw

4 servings

INGREDIENTS
8 chicken drumsticks
1/2 C sour cream
2 T olive oil
2 T jerk seasoning
1 t salt
1/3 lb pork rinds
3 oz unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 C olive oil
Coleslaw
1 lb green cabbage
1 C mayonnaise
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Mix together a marinade of jerk seasoning, salt and sour cream.
3. Pour into a big plastic bag with the drumsticks. Do not remove the skin!
4. Shake thoroughly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
5. Remove the drumsticks from the bag. Throw away the bag with the marinade.
6. Put the drumsticks in a new, clean bag.
7. Blend pork rinds into fine crumbs in a blender. Add coconut flakes and blend for a few more seconds.
8. Pour the crumbs into the bag and shake vigorously.
9. Place the drumsticks in a greased baking dish, preferably on a rack.
10. Pour the oil on top. Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
11. Turn the drumsticks after half the time. If the breading has already turned a nice color, lower the heat. The coconut flakes are heat sensitive.
12. Meanwhile, make your coleslaw. Shred the cabbage finely. Place in a bowl and add salt, pepper, and mayonnaise. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.

Source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/crispy-jerk-chicken-drumsticks-coleslaw

Keto Quiche

6 servings

INGREDIENTS
Crust
1 1/4 C almond flour
1/4 C sesame seeds
1 T psyllium husk powder
1/2 t salt
1 egg
2 oz butter
Filling
1 oz butter
2/3 lb bacon
1 yellow onion
1 t thyme
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 C heavy cream
1/2 lb shredded cheese
5 eggs

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients to the pie crust in a food processor to form a firm dough.
2. Spread out out the dough with well-oiled hands or a spatula in a springform. Place parchment paper between the ring and the bottom to make it easier to loosen the baked pie.
3. Let sit in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
4. Chop the onion finely and dice the bacon. Fry in butter until onion and bacon have turned a nice color. Add spices and stir. Add to the pie crust.
5. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour on top.
6. Bake on middle rack for 45 minutes or until the pie has turned a nice color. Probe with a knife to make sure the egg mixture is solid if you are unsure.

Source: https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/french-quiche