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Let’s Go to the Fair! How to Stay Low-Carb at Your County Fair – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 13

Dana Carpender 5,002

Summer is here! And for many of us, especially those of us who live in rural-ish areas, that means a trip to the county fair. Too many folks simply assume that “It wouldn’t be the fair without” and give themselves permission to gobble every carb in sight, many of them deep-fried in questionable oils, for the duration.
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Low-Carb Camping Ideas for Memorial Day and All Summer Long

Dana Carpender 2,607
Low-Carb Toasted Almond and Coconut “Cereal” Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,402
Seared Rib Eye with Gorgonzola Basil Butter Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,841
How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep

Dana Carpender 3,449

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Low-Carb Madeira Cake is made with almond flour where a Victoria sponge cake is made with regular flour. Low-Carb  Madeira Cake has a denser texture. Madeira cake holds its shape when carved and iced, making it ideal for wedding cakes. It's named Madeira cake because it used to be served with a glass of Madeira wine.

Low-Carb Marinated Asparagus Salad

Tracey Rollison 1,817

Low-Carb Marinated Asparagus Salad is similar to a recipe brought back from France by Thomas Jefferson.

Dana Carpender’s First Zoom Low-Carb Lunch Video

Andrew DiMino 2,651

On Wednesday June 1 Dana Carpender had her first Zoom Low Carb Lunch. Asparagus-Strawberry Salad & Poppy Seed Dressing. Includes link to YouTube video.

Low-Carb Asparagus-Strawberry Salad Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,103

Recipe Tester Burma rates this Low-Carb Asparagus-Strawberry Salad a perfect 10 and says, "It's one of those dishes that would evoke a 'wow' because it's so pretty, and it tastes as good as it looks. The results belie the lack of time and effort required."

Low-Carb Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,482

Low-Carb Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe is very popular, especially for any salad that includes fruit, but the commercial ones not only contain questionable oils, but also lots of sugar. Make this healthy, delicious version instead.

Low-Carb Lemon Curd Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 1,949

A favorite here in the CarbSmart kitchen is Lemon Curd. So how about a Low-Carb Lemon Curd recipe for topping Low-Carb lemon cupcakes, Low-Carb lemon donuts, or even our Lemon Berry Custard with Gingersnap Crusts. It’s also an ideal base for tart fillings, cake layers and Low-Carb ice cream!

How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep

Dana Carpender 3,449

How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep by Dana Carpender. A million rib joints attest to American’s love of barbecued spare ribs. They also suggest that many people aren’t sure how to turn out a killer slab at home. If you’re one of those people, I’m here to help.

Low-Carb Hibiscus Hot Tea Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,995

It is a wonder that hibiscus tea has not caught on in the United States. Hugely popular through the Caribbean, in Africa, Southeast Asia, and in the Middle East, it is a glorious, brilliant red with a tart and fruity flavor. Hibiscus tea also has health benefits, including but not limited to lowering blood pressure and blood sugar. It is also loaded with antioxidants.

The Low-Carb Barbecue Book by Dana Carpender – AUTOGRAPHED BY AUTHOR – LIMITED SUPPLY!

Andrew DiMino 3,440

Dana Carpender comes to the rescue with over 200 low-carb recipes perfect for backyard picnics and barbecues, from meats and side dishes to cocktails and desserts. This book also features all-new recipes for condiments, sauces, and marinades that can replace the sugar-laden store-bought varieties and allow the low-carber to enjoy previously forbidden foods. Over 200 Recipes for the Grill and Picnic Table.

Low-Carb Blue Trout Recipe (La Truite Au Bleu)

Dana Carpender 2,251

Low-Carb Blue Trout Recipe (La Truite Au Bleu). Unless you have a really extraordinary fish market in town, you’ll need an angler to help you out on this one. But it’s a classic, classic recipe, and really very simple. Too, it neatly sidesteps all that messy, carby business of flour and cornmeal.