Dieting can be hard, right? If you’re on any kind of weight loss diet, it’s easy to feel like you have to eat so strictly that you can’t live a normal life. It’s a good thing these keto recipes for entertaing are here to save the day.
It’s can be really hard to find places to eat out without being tempted to cheat on your diet.
You may find yourself eating at home a lot, but by yourself…that can get boring.
Have you ever considered inviting anyone over while you’re on a diet?
I can see why that may not be your first thought, butI’m confident you can entertain with any of these dishes and your guests will have no idea that you are on a diet.
They are so good, that if you tell them you are on one…they may want to join in with you!
A Quick Keto Overview
The ketogenic diet is pretty awesome because it produces results so quickly.
It’s no wonder SO many people are turning it into a lifestyle, and seeing rapid weight loss among other surprising benefits. If you’re not familiar, the ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate protein, high fat diet.
It turns your body from a sugar burner to fat burner.
Our culture has gone crazy with carbohydrates. Your body produces the hormone insulin to carry all of that glucose throughout your body to burn as energy. The problem? Insulin prevents your bodies fat stores from being released.
If you want to lose weight, you need to know that it’s not fat that is the enemy…it’s sugar!
Depressing isn’t it? Especially for a girl who love sugar cookies. haha
Don’t stay depressed for long. When you get your body into a state of ketosis…you’ll learn when it’s ok to indulge a little.
What in the heck is Ketosis?
Before grocery stores and globalized produce, our ancestors lived mostly off local vegetables and meat. (That’s why this diet plan is also referred to as the caveman diet) Back in those days, their bodies knew how to convert sugarless foods (proteins & fats) into energy due to the hormone ketonin.
As our food trends have shifted to a heavy carbohydrate diets, our bodies have slowed or stopped producing ketonin all together. Instead of producing ketonin, we produce insulin, and a whole lot of it.
That’s why we crave sugary and starch foods when we’re tired and hungry. That’s why we look for a candy bar or pop for a mid afternoon pick me up. It’s a vicious cycle of spikes and crashes that lead to sugary food cravings and unhealthy eating practices.
The Ketogenic diet was originally created to help fight epilepsy.
While it did help with that, it was later discovered that the diet had many other health benefits as well. Those were less inflammation, lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels to name a few.
Sorry for the sciences lesson, I know you’re here for the recipes. I was just feeling compelled to divulge a little for the keto newcomers. 🙂
Let’s get to these dinner party worthy keto recipes so you you can enjoy eating well in the company of others!
Sharing healthy meals with your friends and family will undoubtedly be a key motivator in keeping committed to your keto lifestyle change.
Don’t forget to scroll back up and check out these quick keto snacks, easy keto dinners, and don’t forget the keto desserts! 🙂 As always, click on your favorite images to put a pin in it that you can reference later! Your future self will thank you.
#1) Broccoli Cheese Soup from Wholesome Yum
This soup is a perfect dinner party starter and a delicious alternative to calorie and carbohydrate heavy potatoe soup. It doesn’t scrimp on flavor, is super cheesy, and easy to prepare!
You can also check out this delicious lineup of low carb soups!
Asiago, Bacon, & Garlic Roasted Asparagus from Julia’s Album
This really is the perfect side dish. It pair perfectly with the chicken of beef main dishes and is packed full of flavor! I also love the color and crunch it brings to the table. Your guests won’t want to pass on the green with this one!
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks from Jo Cooks
Hold on, I thought I was just writing about how we needed to hold back on carbs. Oh, that’s right! These are cauliflower breadsticks, which you will soon forget when dunking them in the delicious marinara.
They’re nearly as good as the pizzeria but will save you from the starchy overload and post meal bloating. You’re welcome.
Roasted Balsamic Zuchini & Mushrooms With Feta & Thyme from Kalyn’s Kitchen
This lovely dish has such depth of flavor. It’s attractive, tangy, and so delicious. A dish with this kind of title and flavor will probably make you forget you’re on a diet in the first place!
Loaded Cauliflower from Low Carb Maven
If you’re thinking this is cauliflower overload don’t worry. This dish is just as delicious, and may even be mistaken for loaded mashed potatoes.
Cheese and bacon on top takes it to the next level of course… kind of like it does all things!
Amazing Beef Stew also from Low Carb Maven
You don’t find a ton of red meat ketogenic recipes, and this is by far one of the best. It’s easy to make and you can prep it well in advance to your gathering. It’s SO good!
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken from The Recipe Critic
Need I say more? I think this is one of the most mouthwatering dishes in the lineup.
It’s simple to make in a large stovetop skillet, and while she serves it with pasta it’s delicious enough to stand on it’s own as a keto friendly main dish.
One Pan Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon + Asparagus from Cafe Delights
This is SO good, so simple, and a breeze to prepare and clean up. It’s also elegant enough to serve at any gathering! Thanks Karina for this awesome recipe.
Bacon & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast from Baking Mischief
These are to die for! They are salty, tangy and filling. They may not leave a whole lot of room for the delicious endings that are about to come, but you won’t regret cleaning up your plate.
Easy Lemon Cheesecake from I Breath, I’m Hungry
Not only is this tangy cheesecake delicious, you don’t have to bother baking it in a water dish.
Yeah, it caves a little bit in the middle, but who cares when you mound up fresh whip cream on top! Yum!
Keto Chocolate Sponge Cake with Strawberries and Cream from Aussie Keto Queen
Last but not least, this delicious chocolate cake! This doesn’t have the overly eggy chocolate flavor that a lot of healthy chocolate desserts have. It uses coconut and almond flour, which are worth hunting down to create this surprisingly low carb dessert!
Before you go…
I hope you found some keto recipes for entertaining friends at your next dinner party! Low carb living should not be done alone, and I hope you can enjoy these tasty recipes with friends and family!
Cheers for now!
<3 Ang
