In this special birthday episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast, I share the delicious chaos of hosting a keto vegan lunch for 12 guests. From rich chocolate cheesecake and zesty lemon mousse to stuffed chestnut mushrooms and a perfectly seasoned Juicy Marbles loin, the menu was a mix of indulgence and creativity that had even the biggest sceptics asking for seconds.

I’ll take you behind the scenes of my kitchen triumphs (and a few near-disasters), share tips for making keto vegan dishes that impress, and reveal the drink choices that kept everyone happy—except for that lonely, untouched Porn Star Martini.

Whether you’re planning your own celebration or just curious how to make a show-stopping keto vegan feast, this episode is packed with ideas, laughs, and plenty of chocolate. Grab a glass of your favourite low-carb drink and join me for this birthday bonanza! 🎉

The Menu

Chocolate Cheesecake

I used an 8” square dish,

Filling:

On reflection I should have added more chocolate to this – it was really good, but not quite chocolatey enough.

Lemon Mousse

Whip cream first

On reflection – don’t bother adding the cream cheese – it didn’t need it. Just sugar, cream and lemon juice should make it a good enough consistency but make and eat on the same day.

Chestnut Stuffed Mushrooms

Roasted Celeriac

Juicy Marbles Loin – lightly season and sit for at least an hour before roasting.

Roasted tomatoes on the vine with thyme

Artichokes, garlic and rosemary

Asparagus (add butter and seasoning).

Drinks:

Cocktails 3 options and make sugar free when you can or don’t drink those with sugary liqueurs in. Hugo – best option for keto, Espresso Martini – the worst thing about that is the Kahlua, Porn Star Martini – a definite no but had it for my guests but no one drank it anyway!

Red wine – pinot noir

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Valuable Resources

For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

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