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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.

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.

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 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.

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!