Youngs Family Recipes

So, I've been trying out the Keto diet and so far I kind of like it.  It can be hard not to eat the yummy carbs, but everything I eat is so flavorful because of the delicious fat.  Here is a recipe I found at http://www.skinnytaste.com/swedish-meatballs/ I modified it a little bit to make it more keto friendly and I thought it was so delicious that I had to share.  Swedish Meatballs Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, minced (about 3/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 celery stalk, minced 2 tsp dried parsley 1 lb ground beef 1 large egg 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal 2 Tbsp Parmesan  cheese 1 tsp seasoned salt (or less to taste, I thought it tasted great but I am a fan of salt) 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 14.5 oz can beef broth 2 oz cream cheese Directions: In a large deep saute pan,  heat  oil on medium heat,  add  onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.  Add  celery and parsley and...

Ingredients ½ cup butter 2 heaping Tbsp. minced garlic ½ cup flour 3 cups half and half 2½ Tbsp. chicken base* 2 (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes 1 cup tomato puree ⅓ cup sugar 2½ Tbsp. dried basil, about ½ cup fresh basil leaves and chop ½ tsp. pepper, more if needed TT ½ tsp. salt, more if needed TT milk if needed to thin to desired consistency Instructions Melt butter in saucepan. Once melted add garlic and sauté for a minute or two. Stir in flour and make a roux. Once roux is formed, slowly pour in half and half, stirring as you pour. Stir consistently until it begins to thicken. Stir in chicken base, diced tomatos, tomato puree, sugar, basil, pepper and salt. Stir until heated through. If needed add milk to soup to thin it out to desired consistency.