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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!

Looking for the perfect Low-Carb Gluten-Free date night recipe? Look no further. Steak Oskar is a decadent dish that combines 4 of my favorite ingredients; steak, crab, asparagus, and a rich béarnaise sauce. This meal is the perfect excuse to feed the kiddos and get them off to bed early so you can enjoy a little quiet time with your honey!

Greek Isles Hot Tilapia Salad was created for my 17-year-old son, who loves feta cheese, olives, and salads of all kinds. It's an unconventional Greek salad where you cook all of the vegetables and proteins except the bed of spinach on which it will be served. It's a whole new (and delicious) way to think about salad.

Chicken Alfredo with Zoodles is the perfect Low-Carb Gluten-Free dish for a family dinner. It also makes a great choice when you're having company. It is rich, creamy, and satisfying. The recipe for the Alfredo sauce is very simple but if you don't feel like tackling it, feel free to use a jarred sauce. If you are using a store bought sauce, just remember to check the ingredients as some contain sugar. The Alfredo sauce can be made ahead of time, though you may need to add some milk when you reheat it to thin it out a bit.