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Carnivore Egg and Smoked Salmon Frittata

July 13, 2025 By elviira Leave a Comment

This week, I managed to collect a grand total of 90 eggs. Yep, ninety. And just to keep things interesting, I still had 20 eggs left from my last egg haul, sitting in the fridge and giving me that “well, what now?” look every time I opened the door. It was clear: I needed a recipe that would put a serious dent in my egg stash.

Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a beef and bacon streak (if you’ve read my recent posts, you know what I mean), and honestly, I was ready for something different. After a little kitchen brainstorming, I landed on this frittata loaded with eggs and smoked salmon—and wow, it hits the spot.

Here’s a fun little backstory: I first realized how crazy-filling eggs and smoked salmon are during a Mother’s Day buffet with my mom a few years back. I was already deep into the carnivore lifestyle, and I basically just loaded my plate with boiled eggs and smoked salmon. I didn’t get hungry for over 24 hours! If you’re looking for a meal that keeps you full and happy, this combo is the real deal.

So, if you’ve got eggs piling up or just need a break from bacon, give this frittata a try. Let’s get cracking!
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Ground Beef and Blue Cheese Gratin

July 6, 2025 By elviira 2 Comments

I’ve got a confession: lately, I’ve been pretty much obsessed with bacon. If you’ve seen my recent recipes, you’d think I can’t cook without it. But hey, even I need a break now and then—surprising, right? So this week, I’m switching things up and making something that doesn’t lean on bacon’s smoky goodness. (Don’t worry, bacon diehards—I’ll drop some ideas at the end for you to sneak it in. I’m not a monster.)

Let’s talk about this Ground Beef and Blue Cheese Gratin. It’s the kind of meal that looks and tastes fancy but takes less effort than finding your keys in the morning. Three ingredients (or four if you add salt), one skillet, one baking dish, and zero stress. Here’s the magic: brown up some beef, heat up a little cream, and then let a generous pile of blue cheese melt right into that simmering cream. Pour that dreamy sauce all over your beef, sprinkle on even more blue cheese, and let the oven work its golden, bubbly magic.

The result? Creamy, beefy, blue cheesy bliss. I’m not kidding when I say this stuff is filling—I ate a third of the dish and was set for the day. It’s like edible hibernation.

This is comfort food for people who want maximum flavor with minimum effort. No chopping, no fussy steps, no endless ingredient lists. Just pure, carnivorous satisfaction. If you’re in the mood for something ridiculously easy, unapologetically rich, and totally bacon-free (for once), you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it!
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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Beef Sticks

June 29, 2025 By elviira 2 Comments

Ever had one of those middle-of-the-day culinary epiphanies that makes you wonder if you’re a secret genius? Well, that’s exactly what happened with these Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Beef Sticks!

So, I was just sitting there, thinking of my previous creations (the Easy Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Pounder Meatloaf and those crowd-pleasing Bacon-Wrapped Pork Rinds: Breakfast Edition) when lightning struck my brain. Why not combine these carnivore masterpieces into something even more magnificent—yet simple enough with a maximum of five ingredients?

And thus, these beef sticks were born! Taking the best elements from my previous recipes and transforming them into handheld sticks of pure carnivore bliss. The result? A creation so delicious it borders on the supernatural—crispy, crunchy exterior giving way to juicy, savory beef, all wrapped in nature’s candy: bacon.

The beauty of these meaty magic wands is that they’re universally loved. My son practically growled like a little carnivore while devouring these, while I maintained slightly more dignity while secretly contemplating licking my plate. Who needs civilized behavior when food tastes this good?

Perfect for family dinners, party appetizers, or just because it’s Tuesday and you deserve something amazing, these meaty marvels deliver satisfaction that stays true to carnivore principles without sacrificing an ounce of flavor.

Now, let me show you how this carnivore dream comes together!
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Rinds

June 22, 2025 By elviira Leave a Comment

Remember my pork-on-pork-on-pork recipe with a little beef from last week? Well, I found myself with some leftover pork rinds and bacon strips after making that multi-layered meaty masterpiece, and inspiration struck.

Instead of storing these precious ingredients for later and as my oven was still hot, I wondered: what would happen if I simply wrapped those pork rinds with bacon slices and baked them? Nothing fancy, just pure carnivore experimentation.

The result? Absolute magic. These two-ingredient wonders turned out incredibly crispy and perfectly salty—a heavenly snack that pairs beautifully with cold drinks or works brilliantly as an appetizer when friends drop by.

Sometimes, the simplest ideas lead to the most delicious outcomes. This ridiculously easy spin-off from my more complex recipe proves that carnivore cooking doesn’t need to be complicated to be mind-blowingly good.

It’s pork-on-pork perfection that takes just minutes to prepare and seconds to devour. Let’s dive into this gloriously simple carnivore creation!
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Pork on Pork on Pork—and a Little Bit of Beef

June 15, 2025 By elviira 2 Comments

Ever had one of those days when you just stare into your fridge, thinking, “You know what? There’s simply not enough pork in my life right now.” No? Just me? Well, prepare to remedy that situation with what I can only describe as a meat lover’s fever dream.

This little gem of a recipe literally popped into my head yesterday morning as I was waking up. I wasn’t even planning to post anything this week—I’ve been up to my eyeballs in tallow-rendering and jerky-making, not to mention creating content for my Finnish followers. It’s been chaos!

And let’s be honest, with Google repeatedly slashing my blog traffic, sometimes I wonder why I bother. Can you believe I had more traffic back in 2012 when I first started than I do now? Ridiculous. Google seems to have it out for keto and carnivore blogs—probably because these diets actually work for healing all sorts of health issues. Heaven forbid Big Pharma and Big Food lose a penny to people getting healthier through diet!

But this recipe idea was too good not to share. So here I am, Google algorithms be damned, bringing you what might be the meatiest meatballs ever conceived. You’re welcome.
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Easy Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Pounder Meatloaf

June 8, 2025 By elviira 4 Comments

I’m not going to pretend this is some sophisticated culinary achievement (it’s literally meat wrapped in more meat). But what this meatloaf lacks in complexity, it makes up for in pure, shameless carnivore satisfaction.

Here’s the ingenious secret: this recipe doesn’t need any kneading, and you actually don’t need any bowls. Just use a whole brick of store-bought ground beef, cover it with cheese, and wrap in bacon. The meat stays incredibly juicy because it’s not kneaded tight, and the bacon blanket keeps much of the juices inside, preventing the meat from drying out in the oven. It’s culinary laziness elevated to an art form.

This week, I found myself craving something ridiculously satisfying yet effortless—the kind of meal that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum pleasure. Enter this 4-ingredient carnivore meatloaf that’s essentially just a glorious stack of beef, cheese, and bacon.

So I walked to the nearest store and bought exactly what meatloaf should contain: ground beef, bacon, and cheese. I already had salt at home because I’m not completely uncivilized, despite what my plant-based friends might tell you.

This meatloaf doesn’t just feed you; it makes a statement. It says, “I understand that nature designed me to eat meat, and I’ve accepted my place in the food chain.” It’s the edible equivalent of a middle finger to complicated recipes and nutritional guidelines.

The best part? It takes less prep time than ordering takeout. Just slap it together, shove it in the oven, and prepare for a meal that makes you question why you ever bothered with those veggie-stuffed versions in the first place.

Now, let’s get to the business of making meat taste like better meat, shall we?

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Creamy Beef Heart Stew

June 1, 2025 By elviira 4 Comments

So here’s the deal—we’re cooking a beef heart today. Yes, the actual heart. Don’t click away just yet because this might be the most delicious thing you’ll make all month.

This recipe is actually a stripped-down version of one I published years ago in one of my Finnish keto cookbooks. Since embracing the carnivore lifestyle, I’ve simplified it to its purest form—meat, cream, salt. That’s it.

My son, who’s always been an enthusiastic meat-eater, loved the original keto version when he was little. When I served him this carnivore edition, he gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up between bites. Nothing makes me happier than watching him enjoy real, nutrient-dense food.

As for me? I’m completely hooked on this dish. It’s incredibly rich and satisfying, with a depth of flavor you wouldn’t expect from just three ingredients. The heart becomes tender after slow cooking, and when combined with reduced cream, it creates a downright luxurious sauce.

Stick around after the recipe for some optional seasoning suggestions and variations, plus the original recipe from my Finnish cookbook if you’re curious about the keto version.

Enough chit-chat—I’m pouring my heart out into this recipe, and it’s about time you took it!
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The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Tongue

May 25, 2025 By elviira 2 Comments

There’s something wonderfully ironic about cooking an animal’s tongue—a cut that’s simultaneously a conversation starter and stopper at the dinner table. Yet beneath its unusual appearance lies one of the most tender, flavorful, and economical cuts of meat you’ll ever taste. Today, I’m sharing everything you need to know about preparing this underappreciated delicacy.
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Keto Basque Cheesecake

May 18, 2025 By elviira 2 Comments

Ever witnessed a dessert that looks like a beautiful mistake but tastes like pure heaven? Meet the Keto Basque Cheesecake—the rebellious sibling in the cheesecake family that breaks all the rules yet somehow steals the show.

While traditional cheesecakes demand water baths, gentle cooling, and prayers to the dessert gods to avoid cracks, this caramelized wonder laughs in the face of precision. It’s the dessert equivalent of bedhead that somehow looks better than a salon blowout.

I’ve shared countless keto and carnivore cheesecake recipes over the years, but this Basque beauty stands in a league of its own. Unlike its perfectly manicured cousins, this cheesecake flaunts its imperfections with a confidence we should all aspire to. That deliberately dark, almost burnt exterior isn’t a cooking catastrophe; it’s the signature characteristic that gives this dessert its complex, toasty flavor notes while keeping the inside impossibly creamy.

This indulgent treat delivers all the luxurious richness you crave without the sugar crash afterward. Trust me, this is the cheesecake that’ll have your friends suspiciously eyeing your plate and wondering why they’re torturing their blood vessels with conventional sugar-filled alternatives.

So grab your springform pan and prepare for dessert glory with minimal effort. This ridiculously easy recipe might just become your new dinner party secret weapon. Move over, traditional cheesecake—there’s a new, hotter dessert in town.
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Carnivore Flatbread Hearts with Lox Roses and Cream Cheese

May 11, 2025 By elviira Leave a Comment

Happy Mother’s Day, fellow food enthusiasts! We can all celebrate Mother’s Day because we all have—or have had—a mother. Even if yours occasionally used your full name when you were in trouble or insisted that “hunger is the best sauce” while serving something questionable for dinner.

These adorable heart-shaped appetizers are a perfect—and ridiculously easy—way to show your mother (or any important woman in your life) your appreciation without setting off the smoke detector or requiring an emergency pizza order. Because nothing says “thanks for putting up with me for decades” quite like food shaped like a vital organ, am I right? And let’s be honest, these are also perfect for Valentine’s Day when you want to impress someone special without spending three hours in the kitchen or making a reservation six months in advance.

Made with a carnivore flatbread of your choice, cream cheese spread thicker than the excuses you gave for missing curfew, and surprisingly easy-to-make roses from lox (or cold-smoked salmon), these little beauties take approximately the same amount of time as your mom spent listening to you explain why you weren’t technically lying when you said “everyone was doing it.” They’re ready in a minute and suitable for serving at any time of day, any party, or special occasion. Or just make them for yourself while binge-watching shows your mother would probably disapprove of. Self-care is important too!

Let’s dive into these fancy-looking but actually-so-simple-you-could-make-them-half-asleep treats that will have everyone thinking you suddenly developed culinary skills overnight.
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