Spinach Alfredo Dip

Indulge in a creamy and flavorful spinach alfredo dip that's low in carbs and perfect for a keto-friendly snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped spinach, cooked and drained
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 175F 350C

Cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl until the mixture is smooth

Add the chopped spinach and mix it in well

Put the mixture in a baking dish and top it with shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat the oven to 400 degrees

Put the dip in and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly browned

Serve hot with low-carb crackers, cucumber slices, or celery sticks that are good for keto

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Cookies

These gluten-free pumpkin bread cookies are perfect for autumn or anytime you're craving a cozy treat. They're soft, flavorful, and packed with pumpkin spice goodness. Plus, they're vegan and can be made dairy-free by skipping the optional chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, almond flour, coconut flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract

Add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Stir until well combined

If desired, fold in dairy-free chocolate chips

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and flatten slightly with a fork

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown around the edges

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Vegan Bourbon Milk Punch - Salted Plains

Enjoy this Vegan Bourbon Milk Punch, which tastes rich and creamy with a hint of saltiness. This is a tasty and boozy treat that you can make whenever you want a unique vegan smoothie with a hint of bourbon.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 dates, pitted
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

In a blender, combine the unsweetened almond milk, ripe banana, pitted dates, bourbon, vanilla extract, and sea salt

Blend until all the ingredients are well combined and smooth

Add the coconut cream and ice cubes to the blender

Blend again until the smoothie is creamy and the ice cubes are fully incorporated

Taste and adjust the sweetness or bourbon to your preference, if necessary

Pour the Vegan Bourbon Milk Punch into glasses and serve immediately

Butternut Squash, Leek, and Stilton Tart

This Butternut Squash, Leek, and Stilton Tart is a delightful combination of sweet squash, savory leeks, and tangy Stilton cheese, all nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of pre-made puff pastry
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 2 leeks, washed and sliced
• 100g Stilton cheese, crumbled
• 2 eggs
• 150ml heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 400F 200C

Line a tart pan with the puff pastry sheet and cut off any extra

Cook leeks in a skillet until they are soft and start to turn a little caramelized

Put the sliced butternut squash on top of the pastry base

Then add the caramelized leeks and crumbled Stilton cheese

Whisk the eggs and heavy cream together in a bowl

Add pepper and salt

Put the egg mix on top of the filling for the tart

After the oven is hot, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden

Before serving, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves