Homemade Rotel-Style Diced Tomatoes Ingredients: 4 cups diced tomatoes (about 6-8 medium ripe tomatoes) 2-3 jalapeño peppers, diced (or substitute with milder green chilies if you prefer less heat) 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (optional for added flavor) 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional, for extra flavor) 1…

Ingredients: Beef fat trimmings (preferably from grass-fed beef for better flavor and quality) Instructions: Prepare the Fat: Cut the beef fat into small pieces. The smaller the pieces, the quicker it will render. Alternatively, you can ask your butcher to grind the fat for you, which will speed up the process. Render the Fat: In…

Birria Ramen Recipe Ingredients: For the Birria (Meat Stew): 2 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs (or a mix of beef, lamb, and goat) 1 onion, quartered 6 garlic cloves, peeled 4 dried guajillo chilies (stems and seeds removed) 2 dried ancho chilies (stems and seeds removed) 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (for smokiness,…

Discard Oatmeal Pumpkin Cream Sandwich Cookies Ingredients: For the Oatmeal Cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed discard, preferably from the fridge) 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp…

Carnivore Smash Burger Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for extra juiciness) Salt (preferably sea salt or kosher salt) Black pepper (optional, if allowed on your carnivore plan) Butter, tallow, or ghee (for frying) Optional: cheese (like cheddar or American for a carnivore-friendly cheeseburger) Instructions: Preheat the Skillet: Heat a cast-iron skillet…

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped) 1/2 lb lump crabmeat (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen) 4 tbsp butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock) 1 cup heavy cream 1…

Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat (or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter) 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 celery stalks, chopped 3 medium potatoes, diced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with liquid) 4 cups beef…

Ingredients: 6 large hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped 2 cups mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 cup yellow mustard 1/2 cup finely diced pickles or relish (dill or sweet, depending on preference) 1/4 cup vinegar (white or apple cider) 2 tbsp sugar (optional, adjust for sweetness) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp paprika (optional…

Ingredients: 1 lb beef steak (ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin) or ground beef 2 tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup beef broth (optional for a saucier consistency) 1/2 cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder (if you use seasonings) Instructions:…

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless chicken breast sliced into strips) 2 eggs 1/4 cup pork rinds, crushed (optional, for extra crunch) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional) Tallow, lard, or ghee (for frying) Instructions: Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry…