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These are definitely not your mama’s deviled eggs! The addition of crab and cayenne, makes this low-carb, gluten-free appetizer a definite crowd pleaser. This little bite packs a big punch. If you take low-carb deviled eggs with crabmeat to a party, I promise they will vanish before your very eyes!

If you search the internet, you will find hundreds of wing recipes. Not all of them are low-carb or gluten-free. Unfortunately, a great many of them contain sugar and processed ingredients which not only makes them high in carbs, but unhealthy as well. These Sesame Drumsticks are packed with flavor and because we’re using chicken legs instead of wings, they’re also really satisfying.

Most people today are unfamiliar with Rumaki, a low-carb gluten-free favorite made with chicken livers. Back in the baby boomer era of the sixties, it was a staple at every well laid cocktail party. The origin of Rumaki is a bit fuzzy, but most people agree that is probably of Asian origin by way of Hawaii. Serve up a platter of these at your next party and you’re to have a crowd pleaser.

This low-carb Hot Reuben dip recipe is packed with all the flavor of a good old fashioned Reuben sandwich. Party guests will go crazy for this low-carb gluten-free dip and it will quickly become a favorite, so don’t be surprised if you’re asked to bring it to every get together for years to come. It’s also a great family snack on a cold winter day.

Deviled Eggs are classic low carb hors d'oeuvres and perfect for any type of get together from an elegant brunch to a rowdy sports gathering. Always a crowd pleaser, you can never go wrong with low carb Deviled Eggs. Have some fun with this recipe and feel free to add a personal touch of your own.

This is one of my favorite recipes. Cucumber Bulls-Eyes make the perfect party appetizer. Sometimes I make these up just to have around the house for snack time! Best yet, they are perfect for any season and any type of party. Once you try these you’ll be hooked!

After years of reading, I’ve finally come to the conclusion that there is a Sweet Spot of truth, where the science in different aspects of nutrition intersects. In fact, the place they all come together is pretty simple: no grains, no sugars, no processed foods, all real foods. And then you adjust for your personal needs, be they nutritional, what you can reasonably get where you live (so no raw camel milk here), or what you can afford.

It's an Old-Fashioned Low-Carb Christmas! Not just another "low-carb cookbook," this clever creation is filled with low-carb delights that are not just about Christmas but perfect for any holiday meal or special occasion! Laugh and cook with this fun-loving, old-fashioned cook who insists that food taste like "the real stuff" - WITHOUT the carbs!

What could be better than a nice latte and cake? How about both of them in one dessert? Many low-carb dessert recipes fall flat, but this one is in three or four layers, each separated by plain or coffee-flavored cream! Your guests won’t guess you’re serving them “health” food. Have fun with this one by going barista on the top. Use your favorite non-sugar dessert syrups to make patterns; sprinkle it with cocoa powder or cinnamon: anything a barista can do, you can do to decorate this cake!