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Low-Carb Kaleidoscope Salad is beautiful, delicious, and makes a vat‑full! This is especially good with anything that has a Tex-Mex accent.
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Low-Carb Party Slaw Recipe
Green and red and purple and yellow, plus a gorgeous salmon-pink dressing. You’ll make a big hit at the party with this, but you’ll be really happy to have it with the same old Tuesday chicken.
Read More »Low-Carb Citrusy Green Bean & Carrot Salad
A simple Low-Carb summer side dish that is made with steamed fresh green beans and tender carrots. A very tasty and definitely low-carb recipe, and one you can enjoy making during the summer or all year long!
Read More »Low-Carb Hibiscus Finger Gelatin Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook
Not only are they fun to eat, taste great, and give you a little nibble of something sweet, but they’re full of antioxidants from the hibiscus, while cinnamon lowers blood sugar and ginger settles a queasy tummy and is traditionally used for colds.
Read More »Keto Savory Low-Carb Anchovy & Olive Crackers Recipe
Keto Low-Carb Anchovy & Olive Crackers started with a recipe I saw in a Spanish cookbook. I wasn't going to use wheat flour, of course, but the flavor combination seemed interesting -- and it is!
Read More »InnoFoods Gluten-Free Keto Crackers Product Review by Dana Carpender
Of all the things people miss when they start eating low-carb/keto, perhaps the biggest gap is crunchy snacks. So when I saw InnoFoods Keto Crackers, and gluten-free Keto Crackers at that, at my local Aldi, I figured, “What the heck? Try ‘em.”
Read More »Low-Carb Chili Lime Pumpkin Recipe
Do you know how much I love you guys? I love you so much that when I discovered that my Mastercook program had somehow eaten this recipe, I looked it up in 1001 Low-Carb Recipes and typed it all in again. This is a little carby, but so unusual, delicious, and seasonally appropriate that I wanted to get it to you while the little sugar pumpkins are still in the grocery stores. This would make a fine side dish with simple, warmed-up leftover turkey.
Read More »Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat
For a long time, my tipple of choice has been dry red wine–Cabernet, Shiraz, Malbec, and the like, the dryer the better. Also, the occasional quality tequila sipped slowly. However, pleasant though they may be, neither of these falls into the “long, cool drink” category. I have, as the weather warmed up, found myself drawn back to the good, old-fashioned highball–a shot of liquor and a mixer over ice. I have come up with a few I enjoy tremendously, and thought I would share.
Read More »Three-Question Interview with Jacqueline Eberstein, RN: Low-Carb & Ketosis
Why is Jacqueline Eberstein, RN the first Three-Question Interview? Because she ran Dr. Atkins’ clinic for thirty years, that why. She has more first-hand experience with ketogenic diets than anyone else I know. Who better to ask?
Read More »Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew Recipe
This St. Patrick's Day, indulge in a traditional Irish feast without straying from your low-carb or keto lifestyle! Our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew recipe brings the heartwarming flavors of Ireland right to your table, offering a delicious blend of tender meat and savory broth that's sure to please your palate. Crafted with health and taste in mind, this stew is not only easy to prepare—requiring no meat searing—but it's also a nutritious alternative that doesn't compromise on the rich, comforting essence of the classic dish. Whether you're celebrating your heritage or simply looking for a cozy meal to share with loved ones, our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick's Day menu. Join us in making this festive day a guilt-free culinary adventure!
Read More »Low-Carb Keto Ketatoes Redux – Mashed Potato Substitute
One of their most popular products was Keto Ketato, a low-carb substitute for instant mashed potatoes. While I did not care for Keto Ketato made according to package instructions, I found small quantities of them wonderful for adding a believable potato texture and flavor to Low-Carb Fauxtatoes, aka pureed cauliflower.
Read More »Net Carbs vs Total Carbs: How to Calculate Net Carbs in Your Low-Carb Diet
Dana Carpender examines the good and the bad relating to the Net Carb Count. If ever an originally sound concept was misunderstood, misused, and abused, it is net carbs.
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