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Lemon Beet Salad Recipe from CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday & Entertaining Cookbook

Lemon Beet Salad Gluten-Free Low-Carb Recipe from CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining Cookbook

Lemon Beet Salad Gluten-Free Low-Carb Recipe by Misty Humphrey from CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Fall and Winter Entertaining. In the last few years, my love for beets has grown. While a bit higher in sugar, beets are particularly important for digestive health and provide the body with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. Prepared well, beets make a delicious addition to any meal.

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Crab Cauliflower Bisque Gluten-Free Low-Carb Recipe from CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday & Entertaining Cookbook

Crab Cauliflower Bisque Gluten-Free Low-Carb Recipe from CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining Cookbook

From CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Fall and Winter Entertaining. Rich and creamy, this seafood bisque can be served as an appetizer, first course, or complete meal. No matter your choice, your guests will beg you for this warming recipe. Using canned crab or lobster allows this favorite to be served during any season but if you have access to fresh, that’s your optimum choice. Growing up near San Francisco, fresh crab is one of my favorites! This dish pairs well with a Sauvignon Blanc.

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Parke County Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Roll Recipe from CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday & Entertaining Cookbook

Parke County Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Roll Low-Carb Recipe From CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining Cookbook

Parke County Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Roll Gluten-Free & Low-Carb Recipe by Tracey Rollison. The first time I tasted these rolls, I was cycling with my newish-husband through the gorgeous orange and red hills at the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival of Parke County Indiana. Probably 10 minutes by car from the nearest hamlet, a woman set up a yard sale in front of her farmhouse and was allowing people to sample her pumpkin rolls. I saw people leaving with several rolls each, and her husband hustling back into their freezer as people requested them. They are so wonderful, and have become a tradition all over the Midwest! Of course, she wouldn’t give me her recipe, but she did give me a general idea of how to make them. I worked to recreate it, and now it’s on our holiday table. And at tailgate parties. And sometimes just because.

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CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining

CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining: 90 Festive Recipes That Nourish & Party Tips That Dazzle

Are you tired of hosting holiday parties that leave you unable to eat any of the food you’ve made for your guests? Suffer no more. With CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining by your side, you’ll finally be able to host the holiday parties of your dreams and eat everything you serve. The best part? Even your gluten- and carb-loving guests will shower you with compliments. Holiday entertaining has finally been made healthy.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook

Bonus: Red Velvet Cupcakes Low-Carb Recipe by Caitlin Weeks from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook

Free Bonus Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook. Caitlin Weeks’ Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free Option Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe. In my mind, Red Velvet Cake is something from a cheap supermarket bakery, so I wanted to take it up a notch with this healthier version. I added many nutrient-dense ingredients to class up this cake.

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Halloween Low Carb Style

Avoid the “Trick of the Treat” – Halloween Low Carb Style

As the days get shorter and the nights grow colder, it seems we have less motivation to stay the course with our low carb plans - especially around Halloween. The copious amounts of junk food we are presented with can be overwhelming. How do we break this vicious cycle of the norm? Misty Humphrey gives you some great ways to keep the family - and the neighborhood - healthy.

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Great Steak Recipe - Rib Eye Steak

The Secret To Great Steak: Includes Recipe

The number one rule of great steak is “Start with great meat.” What defines great meat? Is it grass‑fed, is it local, is it natural, is it grain finished? Yes. But, let your pocket‑book and monthly food budget answer that question. And even disregarding the 3 USDA meat grades: prime (prime‑aged), choice, and select, I maintain great meat (aka great steak) is available across all grades and in all budgets.

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How’s Your New Year’s Resolution? Remember Things Take Time – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 6

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How to Succeed with Your Low-Carb Resolutions – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 5

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2023 Low-Carb Alcohol Guide – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 4

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Ring in the New Year without compromising your low-carb lifestyle with our comprehensive Low-Carb Alcohol Guide. Discover how to enjoy festive spirits and toasts while maintaining ketosis with our curated selection of keto-friendly drink options. Understand the carb count of various alcoholic beverages so you can enjoy a festive and guilt-free celebration. Let's toast to a healthy, happy, and low-carb New Year!

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Low-Carb Holiday Gift Giving – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 3

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Discover the joy of low-carb holiday gift-giving with CarbSmart! Dive into a treasure trove of creative ideas and thoughtful tips that will make your holiday season both merry and carb-conscious. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for a low-carb enthusiast or seeking inspiration to treat your loved ones without compromising on health, this is your go-to guide. Tune in to explore a range of options that celebrate the festive spirit while staying true to a low-carb lifestyle.

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