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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 5,003

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 2,609
Low-Carb Toasted Almond and Coconut “Cereal” Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,404
Seared Rib Eye with Gorgonzola Basil Butter Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,846
How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep

Dana Carpender 3,450

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Low Carb Menu Planning 101: Part 2

One of my earliest memories is of my mother planning menus. She'd sit down with the sales circulars from the nearby groceries and see what was on sale, chiefly checking to see what meats were cheap. Sometimes this meant we got something great like her Swedish meatballs, chicken teriyaki, or even steaks. Sometimes it meant we were stuck eating fish balls, or An Experiment Whose Name Must Not Be Mentioned.

Happy New Year! Welcome to the Healthy Benefits of the Low-Carb Lifestyle!

Dana Carpender 2,656

This is a shout-out to all of you who are here because of your resolutions to lose weight and improve your health in 2023. Some of you are newbies and others have tried low-carb but fallen by the wayside. Consider this your welcome!

Low Carb Breakfast Variety - Alternatives to I'm Sick Of Eggs

How to Pasteurize Eggs Should You Wish To

Dana Carpender 2,361

If you're nervous about raw eggs, you can pasteurize them with this easy-to-follow guide by Dana Carpender of CarbSmart.

Low-Carb Mid-Century Mocha Mousse

Dana Carpender 1,780

This easy-but-impressive mousse is adapted from a mid-20th-century cookbook. It's quick and easy, made entirely in the blender, and will please all the chocolate fans in the crowd! Just what you need for a busy holiday season.

Low-Carb Seriously-Inauthentic-Kinda-Asian Pork Stew Plated

Low-Carb Seriously-Inauthentic-Kinda-Asian Pork Stew Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,783

I adapted this recipe from a Reader's Digest Cookbook called Extraordinary Meals From Ordinary Ingredients. It took some decarbing, but the idea of using cola in a stew fascinated me. I'm sure it's not authentically anything but tasty and filling!

Low-Carb Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Susie T. Gibbs 2,650

Low-Carb Stuffed Zucchini comes together quickly and satisfies the craving for lasagna. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Low-Carb Stuffed Lasagna Peppers Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 1,793

Low-Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers gives the satisfaction of eating lasagna without the wasted carbs. An easy weeknight meal.

Seared Rib Eye with Gorgonzola Basil Butter Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,846

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 Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 1,818

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.

Low-Carb Chopped Salad Traditional Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 1,748

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.