Recipes

Still, there's one truly wonderful thing about late summer here in the Midwest: Local vine-ripened tomatoes. This time of year folks sell them out of pickup trucks all over town. I often buy them from a lovely old man who stakes his claim in the parking lot of the local Kmart. Heck, my neighbors simply gave me a sackful the other day, bless them.

Going on a picnic is one of the great joys of summer. Few things are more pleasant than spreading a blanket under a tree and lazing away an afternoon, noshing on simple but tasty foods. A picnic is a great way to entertain friends, too - because you won't be stuck running back and forth to the kitchen while everyone else is enjoying themselves!

Cranberry Damsel recipe from Di Bauer.

Ultimate Simplicity Strawberries recipe by Di Bauer.

Asian Cole Slaw recipe by Di Bauer.

Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar Recipe by Dana Carpender. Asparagus hollers “Springtime!” – while it murmurs “Luxury and elegance.” It’s delicious, quick and easy to prepare, and takes to all sorts of easy variations. And, I’m pleased to tell you, asparagus is also one of the very lowest carb vegetables. A half-pound of asparagus – a fabulously generous serving – contains only 5 grams of carbohydrate, of which 2 grams are fiber, for a usable carb count of just 3 grams. This is one indulgence we can all afford to make more often!

Low Carb Spinach Quiche recipe by Di Bauer.

CarbSmart Low-Carb Main Dish Recipes.

Luscious Buttery Chocolate Cheesecake recipe shared by Raven.

Di Bauer's low carb Rueben Quiche.

A tasty recipe for low carb tacos.

A recipe for simple, low-carb parmesan chips shared by Linda.