A while ago I did a post that showed you the most visited recipes in 2017. Well, here we are in September of 2018, and the landscape has changed somewhat. So I thought I’d do another roundup of the most visited recipes on the blog so far this year.
So whether you’re looking for the best Instant Pot recipes or the best keto dessert recipes, come on in!
Oh and don’t forget to leave me a comment and tell me which ones of these you’ve made–as well as which ones you plan to make.
I’ve embedded a video recap in this post so you know how you ordinarily just turn off the video? Yeah don’t do that if you want to see the top 15 recipe photos 🙂
TwoSleevers 15 Best of 2018 Keto and Instant Pot Recipes
15. So at number 15, we have my well-lovedInstant Pot Ground Beef Shawarma and Rice Recipe.
This recipe for the Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice Shawarma is what happens when you come home tired after 4 long days of driving, everyone is hungry, there’s almost nothing in the fridge and you need to cook dinner for 5 people–and then you suddenly have a hit on your hands.
14. Instant Pot Iced Tea.
No really, you must try this. I explain exactly why in the post, but the short version? Delicious, robust, no bitterness, and easy. So try Iced Tea in the Instant pot for sure!
iced southern sweet tea | Instant Pot Iced Tea
13. Instant Pot Shrimp with Coconut Milk.
Do all my best recipes happen when I’m tired and out of energy to do anything? I think they must because I made this Instant Pot Shrimp curry when I was exhausted, and just wanted to get something on the table quickly. It is super popular and very easy.
One caveat: be sure to use a metal pan. If you use a glass pan, you may need to cook it longer. If your shrimp are larger than what I call for, you may need to cook it for a little longer. But it’s truly delicious and very easy.
12.Gluten-Free Ricotta Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Okay, I TOTALLY need a prettier new picture for these keto muffins, but don’t let the picture stop you. They’re moist, they’re delicious, they’re gluten-free, and best of all, they’re low carb and keto. Which means I can eat them guilt free!
11.Homemade Gyro Recipe
Yes indeed you can make gyro meat at home. Not only that, but I have this oven recipe as well as an Instant Pot Gyro Recipe where you make a loaf of the meat, so you can cut it into slices for authenticity.
10.Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
The day I finally figured out how to make an authentic-tasting biryani in the Instant Pot –without dirtying every dish in the house was a proud day indeed! This is a one pot, one step dish–unheard of! But very authentic tasting, and delicious. Besides…biryani!
I also have recipes for Lamb Biryani and Paneer Biryani that you might enjoy.
9.Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
I love this soup sooooo very much. Like, SO MUCH! It’s spicy without being intolerable, it’s nourishing, and I can eat it any time of year. I love all the little topings you can put into it. You can also make an Instant Pot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup if you would prefer that.
8.Instant Pot Chicken Korma Recipe
The recipe that is so well-loved that it’s often referred to as Korma Sutra Chicken 😀 It’s one of those instant pot recipes you have to try! I also have a Safed Korma or white Chicken Korma recipe for the slow cooker that I really enjoy very much.
7.Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Keto Recipe
Do you have ANY IDEA how hard it is to make a beef stroganoff look good in a picture? I failed at that–but I did NOT fail at creating a beautiful recipe that tastes fabulous and is low carb. So again, #trustUrvashi and make this Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff and you will thank me.
6.Homemade Garam Masala
I am so delighted that it is a popular recipe because really, nothing beats making your own garam masala. I have a video here that explains how to make it and why it’s important to make your own garam masala. This homemade garam masala recipe is the best one, and it is the cornerstone to almost all my Indian recipes. Trust me on this–once you make it? You’ll never again buy it in the store.
5.High Protein Jello Mousse Keto Recipe.
A testament to the fact that I can make a dessert out of just about anything or really, nothing much, as was the case here. Three little ingredients and voila! Dessert!
4. Instant Pot French Garlic Chicken
Or, the recipe that Tina Gunner says would make flip-flops taste good! This is super popular and very easy to make. It has a lot of fans and there’s often a debate as to whether this one or the Butter chicken deserves #1 billing.
It’s got Herbes de Provence in it, but other than that, you probably have everything else you need to make it right in your pantry or fridge.
3. Instant Pot Cajun Shrimp Boil
It’s all about that sauce baby, all about the sauce. That, and not cooking the shrimp for too long.
I know there are a lot of Shrimp Boil Instant Pot recipes, but I will immodestly but truthfully say, many will tell you mine is the better one. I’d love to hear what you think.
2. Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Okay admit it you’re surprised this wasn’t number 1 on the blog, aren’t you? I am too, but it’s a fantastic recipe as tens of thousands of you can attest to. It’s certainly one of my favorite instant pot recipes. So if you haven’t made it, you’re totally missing out.
I also have an Instant Pot Vegetarian Butter Chicken made with soy curls here that you might want to try out.
1. No Bake Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
And yes, if you ask me? they totally deserve top billing. They are what happen when you’re keto but you love Reese’s peanut butter cups.
If you prefer the taste of Andes Mints instead, then these Mint Chocolate bars are what you should be making. But for me, I’d make them both.
So that does it for my top 15 most visited recipes for 2018! These keto and instant pot recipes are sure to be a crowd pleaser with family and friends. So next time you’re looking for something good to eat or drink, try one of these recipes or even try them all!
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If you’re craving a rich, buttery Keto Shortbread recipe, you need to make this one! It’s full of all wonderful things you love about shortbread, but without all the carbs and sugars!
Why should I make these Keto Shortbread Cookies?
- Low Carb. Only 2 net carbs per serving.
- Gluten Free. This keto shortbread is made with almond flour so it is allergy friendly.
- Minimal Ingredients. Only 4 ingredients to have these tasty treats at your fingertips.
- Easy. Mix the ingredients, bake, cool, and eat.
This is actually an incredibly easy recipe with very few ingredients. You don’t need to be good at baking for these to turn out amazing. They’re made in a baking pan, so you don’t even need to use a cookie cutter!
When you decide to go keto or low carb or even gluten-free , one of the things that seems to be the hardest to give up is sweets and desserts .
You will only need four ingredients to make these, and I love the way they turn out. They’re buttery and delicious, just like a good shortbread recipe should be. That’s why you should make them.
Can I Use Almond Flour On Keto?
If you’re familiar with a low carb lifestyle and keto ingredients, you’re probably aware that all-purpose flour isn’t keto friendly.
The great news is that many of your favorite desserts can be keto-fied by using almond flour. With 2.5 net carbs per serving , almond flour is a great solution if you’re eating a keto diet.
Can You Swap Almond Flour And Coconut Flour For Each Other?
One thing I get asked often when I post low-carb baking recipes like these is if coconut flour can be subbed for the almond flour. The short answer is that it can’t.
Almond flour and coconut flour are two completely different substances and react to ingredients and baking times completely differently. Substituting one for the other would likely end in a baking disaster.
Coconut flour absorbs water like no body’s business, so you can’t just swap those two. You pretty much have to develop a new recipe if you want to use coconut flour.
What Sugar Is Best For Shortbread?
There are tons of opinions about what kind of sugar is best for shortbread, brown sugar or caster sugar. My opinion? Neither.
Both of these options leave you with a shortbread recipe that is incredibly high in carbs that I can’t eat. So, for this Keto Shortbread recipe , I chose to use Truvia .
What Ingredients Will I Need For This Gluten Free Shortbread?
For this recipe you will need:
- Butter
- Truvia
- Almond Extract
- Almond Flour
In low carb baking I know there are a lot of recipes you will find that have a ton of ingredients, and half of those ingredients won’t be in your cabinets. I hate recipes like that. I just want to cook, not have to buy out a whole store before I can eat.
If you’re new to low-carb eating you may not have almond flour or a sugar substitute yet, but they’re good to have on hand. I create a lot of recipes with those ingredients, so they won’t sit around in your pantry once you get them.
Does Shortbread Contain Gluten?
Traditional shortbread recipes will contain gluten because of the type of flour they use. That’s why Keto shortbread makes the perfect Gluten Free shortbread .
By using almond flour instead of all purpose flour, you’re creating a perfectly gluten-free and low carb shortbread that everyone will love.
How Do You Make Keto Shortbread?
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 6 inch round baking pan and set it aside.
- Using a stand mixer, blend together the butter and Truvia, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and blend, 30 seconds.
- Add almond flour little by little and blend, another 2 minutes.
- Remove the dough and pat it into the baking tin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pan carefully and while the shortbread is still warm and soft, cut into 8 pie-shaped pieces.
- Allow the shortbread to cool before serving.
Want To Try Keto Lemon Shortbread?
It’s so easy to adapt this recipe to make it have a lemon flavor instead of an almond flavor. Simple sub the almond extract for lemon extract and add a little lemon zest before baking. Then you will end up with buttery, lemon shortbread!
Want More Delicious Keto Desserts?
- Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies - nothing is better than a warm chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven - and these do not disappoint!
- Keto Pound Cake - This one is a reader favorite and for good reason! No one will ever guess it’s Keto-friendly!
- Keto Chocolate Cake - it’s the cake of your dreams, but it’s Keto-friendly so you can actually eat it! You have to try this one.
Whatever occasion you’re making this Keto Shortbread for, you’re going to be happy you did. Nothing better than a classic shortbread recipe you don’t even have to feel guilty about eating.
Keto Shortbread
Equipment
- 6 inch round baking pan
- KITCHENAID STAND MIXER
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 113.5 g ) Butter
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 0.5 g ) Truvia
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Almond Extract
- ▢ 1 cup ( 112 g ) Superfine Almond Flour
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 6 inch round baking pan and set it aside.
Using a stand mixer, blend together the butter and Truvia, about 3-4 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and blend, 30 seconds.
Add almond flour little by little and blend, another 2 minutes.
Remove the dough and pat it into the baking tin.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the pan carefully and while the shortbread is still warm and soft, cut into 8 pie shaped pieces.
Allow the shortbread to cool before serving.
You can substitute lemon extract and a little lemon zest for the almond extract.
