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Keto Egg Roll In A Bowl

Who doesn’t love a good egg roll? Though egg roll wrappers aren’t allowed on the keto diet, this skillet full of savory pork and veggies is a-ok, and just as good as the real thing. Trust us, this quick dinner will be a weeknight staple in no time. Made it? Let us know how it went

Middle Eastern Phyllo Rice Torte

Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9-inch springform cake pan generously with olive oil. In a medium saucepan, cover the rice with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is barely tender and just cooked through, about 30 minutes. Drain well. On a large nonstick

Eggplant yellow curry

Serves 5 Author Notes I have always been passionate about food, even as a child. This is not necessarily true about eating. Like any other 10-year-old boy, vegetables wasn’t at the top of my to-eat list. Eggplant was my least favorite vegetable. I couldn’t understand what an ‘I’ shaped vegetable had to offer me and

Venetian Shrimp with Polenta

Years ago, while appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Co. in London, I had a week off and decided a treat was in order. Charlie, my other half, met me in London, and we took a ridiculously cheap flight to Italy. Of course Venice was on the agenda, and especially a restaurant recommended by all of

Sweet and Sour Butter Beans

Serves 4 (With leftovers for a lunch for mom) Author Notes I came up with this as a vegetarian variation to the traditional Sweet and Sour Chicken that most of us are familiar with. I chose butter beans because they are large enough to not get lost in the meal and also because I love

Keto Strawberry-Lime Cheesecake Pops

LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYAdvertisement – Continue Reading Below1 1/2 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened1 1/2 c. chopped fresh strawberries1/4 c. Swerve confectioner’s sugarZest of one lime2 tsp. fresh lime juice3/4 c. heavy cream Step 1In food processor, combine cream cheese, strawberries, and sweetener and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in lime zest