Keto Low-Carb Anchovy & Olive Crackers started with a recipe I saw in a Spanish cookbook. I wasn't going to use wheat flour, of course, but the flavor combination seemed interesting -- and it is!
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Of all the things people miss when they start eating low-carb/keto, perhaps the biggest gap is crunchy snacks. So when I saw InnoFoods Keto Crackers, and gluten-free Keto Crackers at that, at my local Aldi, I figured, “What the heck? Try ‘em.”
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Do you know how much I love you guys? I love you so much that when I discovered that my Mastercook program had somehow eaten this recipe, I looked it up in 1001 Low-Carb Recipes and typed it all in again. This is a little carby, but so unusual, delicious, and seasonally appropriate that I wanted to get it to you while the little sugar pumpkins are still in the grocery stores. This would make a fine side dish with simple, warmed-up leftover turkey.
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For a long time, my tipple of choice has been dry red wine–Cabernet, Shiraz, Malbec, and the like, the dryer the better. Also, the occasional quality tequila sipped slowly. However, pleasant though they may be, neither of these falls into the “long, cool drink” category. I have, as the weather warmed up, found myself drawn back to the good, old-fashioned highball–a shot of liquor and a mixer over ice. I have come up with a few I enjoy tremendously, and thought I would share.
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Why is Jacqueline Eberstein, RN the first Three-Question Interview? Because she ran Dr. Atkins’ clinic for thirty years, that why. She has more first-hand experience with ketogenic diets than anyone else I know. Who better to ask?
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This St. Patrick's Day, indulge in a traditional Irish feast without straying from your low-carb or keto lifestyle! Our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew recipe brings the heartwarming flavors of Ireland right to your table, offering a delicious blend of tender meat and savory broth that's sure to please your palate. Crafted with health and taste in mind, this stew is not only easy to prepare—requiring no meat searing—but it's also a nutritious alternative that doesn't compromise on the rich, comforting essence of the classic dish. Whether you're celebrating your heritage or simply looking for a cozy meal to share with loved ones, our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick's Day menu. Join us in making this festive day a guilt-free culinary adventure!
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One of their most popular products was Keto Ketato, a low-carb substitute for instant mashed potatoes. While I did not care for Keto Ketato made according to package instructions, I found small quantities of them wonderful for adding a believable potato texture and flavor to Low-Carb Fauxtatoes, aka pureed cauliflower.
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Dana Carpender examines the good and the bad relating to the Net Carb Count. If ever an originally sound concept was misunderstood, misused, and abused, it is net carbs.
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Keto Low-Carb Chocolate Cookie Pie Recipe by Dana Carpender. I spotted this recipe in a 2019 issue of Fine Cooking and knew I had to decarb it. Valentine's Day seemed a perfect fit, so here it is! A little crunchy and crumbly around the edges, fudgy in the middle, and super-chocolately clear through.
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Super Gut Book Review & Commentary by Dana Carpender. I've been reading Dr. Davis's new book, Super Gut, and once again my view of health and nutrition is shifting dramatically.
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Happy National Stuffed Mushroom Day! Here’s hoping you either have these things in the house or aren’t snowed in and can get to the grocery store. Both mushrooms and Parmesan cheese are rich sources of umami, making these mushrooms deliciously savory and satisfying. Triple or quadruple the recipe and you can take ‘em to parties!
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Are you a Carbohydrate Addict? Dana Carpender recounts her lifelong carb addiction and what led to her Low-Carb lifestyle. Dana is convinced that there is very little “food addiction,” just carb addiction.
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