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Seared Rib Eye with Gorgonzola Basil Butter Recipe It’s moments like this when you think “Deprived? All those crazy people think I’m deprived?

Easy Low-Carb Greek Salad is a classic side salad dish that works with any Italian or Greek main dishes.  Add chicken breast, lamb, or shrimp and watch this salad come alive as a main course.

Chopped Salad adds delicious crisp flavor to balance the richness of your main dish. Add spinach and blue cheese or use mixed greens to "mix it up". This basic salad works great as a filling and nutritious side dish to any cuisine.

It's just not Thanksgiving without pie! This Traditional Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe is even better than the carb-laden pumpkin pie you grew up on. In fact, you could even say it's downright healthy. With organic pumpkin, coconut cream, and pecans you get healthy fats and tons of antioxidants. Now for the best kept secret of all...my family doesn't know it's low-carb!

My Nutty Pecan Pie Crust is the perfect combination of simplicity and taste–perfect for either a sweet or savory pie. Because it's so easy to make, it's the perfect go-to Low-Carb Gluten-Free recipe when you need to make multiple pies at holiday time.

A sweet low-carb treat packed with rich cinnamon flavor and only 7g of net carbs per serving. Quick, keto-friendly convenience right from your microwave. From the maker of the best-selling low-carb Carbquik Biscuit and Baking Mix.

Why buy a pre-made, pre-mixed Southwest Seasoning from a store which will probably have preservatives and fillers when you probably have everything you need at home in your pantry? By creating your own Southwest Seasoning blend you can add variety to your meals without the stress of long prep times. This spicy combination of chili peppers and spices is sure to add heat and taste to any recipe. If you like your foods mild, add just a little; if you like your foods hot, add a lot! Works well as a delicious low-carb dip or in fajitas or any grilled meats. This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Southwest Seasoning is great on any meat, chicken, fish, and even vegetables!

Wow! Low-Carb Five-Spice Beef Rub Recipe is sort of sweet and Chinese-y. I invented this for beef ribs, but there's no law that says you can't use it on brisket or even on a steak.

A blend for use with beef, lamb, pork or game, this Barbecue Herb Blend mix will elevate your barbecues to a whole new level. Each bite is another layer of delicious flavor. Because the herbs used here are so bold, avoid using with chicken or fish.

Super Low-Carb Snacks gives you 100 nutritious and delicious options for staying in the fat-burning zone—perfect for your keto, Paleo, or low-glycemic diet, or if you simply want snack options free from refined sugar and allergens such as grains, gluten, and dairy.

The Insulin Resistance Solution by Rob Thompson & Dana Carpender. Defeat your Insulin Resistance and change your life with an easy-to-follow plan and 75 recipes for a healthier you.

A delicious and refreshing summer salad featuring summer watermelon that doesn’t break the carb bank. Perfect for those hot summer nights.

What is a keto diet? “Keto” has been the diet buzzword for the past five years or so, and with good reason – a ketogenic diet delivers. Most people who “go keto” lose weight while experiencing increased energy and reduced hunger.

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

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