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My holiday Spaghetti Squash Casserole Low-Carb recipe is an updated and elevated version of a traditional southern squash casserole. It is creamy, sweet, and has an almost dessert like quality to it. The streusel topping makes it almost decadent!

This Low-Carb Mushroom Garlic Chicken recipe is inspired by middle eastern flavors and spices. I like to add olives or capers to the dish, but my kids aren't a big fan of either so I leave them out most times. This dish is simple to make and will leave you wanting more!

One of the more difficult things about a low-carb diet is the lack of pasta. The easy way to solve that problem is by making noodles from zucchini. Not only are they Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, satisfying and delicious, but they are very pretty. This Poppy Seed Zoodle recipe is absolutely scrumptious! I like to serve them with Mushroom Garlic Chicken or fish. Even the non-low carbers in my family love these!

Nothing says autumn like a nice pork roast with sauerkraut. This main dish is super low in carbs, Gluten-Free, high in probiotics, absolutely delicious, and looks like you spent all day slaving in a hot kitchen; which you absolutely will not! Whether it's a quiet family dinner or entertaining guests, this pork roast is the way to go. Your family will be overjoyed and your guests wowed. This recipe is simplicity itself.

Back in an earlier lesson, I gave you a recipe for a Zapple-based dessert. Now, I give you Crockpot Zapple Wedges made with Jicama. This perfect Low-Carb hot "apple" recipe that can be used as a side dish when serving pork. Apples always taste good with pork, and Crockpot Zapple Wedges made with Jicama and Apple Pie spice are reminiscent of delicious, hot scalloped apples.

Many low-carbers tend to rely too heavily on broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower. They omit most legumes because the assumption is that beans are too high in carbs. And in fact, many are too high. Green beans however, are just fine for the low-carber who is staying on plan and listening to their body. The Technicolor Green Bean recipe is just such a recipe. It is low in carbs, Gluten-Free, delicious, and it pairs well with any type of entrée.

My very simple Low-Carb Gluten-Free Fiesta Fish Fillet is so filling and satisfying that you won't need to serve more than a fresh salad and a steamed veggie with it. It's so delicious that it will quickly become a family favorite! In the summertime, I sometimes omit the cheese for a lighter dish.

The great thing about salad is that it can be served before the entrée or as a side dish. Personally, I prefer it as a side dish especially when it's got lots of yummy components. This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Simple Romaine Salad is just such a dish. It's got lots of crunch so it adds a great deal of texture to your meal. The best part is that there endless variations for toppings.

My family loves dessert and the thought of foregoing it for the rest of my life is unacceptable. Enter my Low-Carb Gluten-Free Gelatin Parfait. It's sweet, creamy, and refreshing. In short, it's the perfect ending to any meal. You can have fun and switch out different flavored gelatins. If you're Paleo, you can make your own flavored gelatin and substitute it for the boxed gelatin. Either way, it will become one your go-to favorites!

Low-Carb does not mean giving up all your favorite sweet treats. It just means being a bit more creative. I've taken all the guess work out of it for you with my No-Bake Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake. This recipe is incredibly simple but it will look like you spent hours slaving over a hot stove. This cheesecake is a chocolate lovers dream!