Tag Archives: Paleo

This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Dijon Asparagus recipe pairs well with beef and fish and makes a great addition to any holiday table. If asparagus is out of season, feel free to substitute with organic frozen asparagus. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, this dish is also a powerhouse of nutrition.

Asparagus and ham roll-ups are the perfect finger food for any party or gathering. Not only are they low-carb and gluten-free, but they are delicious and filling. Best yet, they can be made ahead of time and simply re-heated at party time.

Shrimp filled tomatoes are a great make-ahead recipe for any occasion. These colorful bite-sized treats are not only delicious, but refreshing. They tend to disappear quickly at parties so I often double or triple the recipe.

If you search the internet, you will find hundreds of wing recipes. Not all of them are low-carb or gluten-free. Unfortunately, a great many of them contain sugar and processed ingredients which not only makes them high in carbs, but unhealthy as well. These Sesame Drumsticks are packed with flavor and because we’re using chicken legs instead of wings, they’re also really satisfying.

Most people today are unfamiliar with Rumaki, a low-carb gluten-free favorite made with chicken livers. Back in the baby boomer era of the sixties, it was a staple at every well laid cocktail party. The origin of Rumaki is a bit fuzzy, but most people agree that is probably of Asian origin by way of Hawaii. Serve up a platter of these at your next party and you’re to have a crowd pleaser.

Free Bonus Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook. Caitlin Weeks’ Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free Option Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe. In my mind, Red Velvet Cake is something from a cheap supermarket bakery, so I wanted to take it up a notch with this healthier version. I added many nutrient-dense ingredients to class up this cake.

Slater's 50/50 Restaurant: The first thing you notice as the food arrives is a steak knife stabbed through the heart of each meal, standing upright and proud. As if it were a message from the chef: “Here’s your damn burger, enjoy.” What a statement! And the only way to back up a statement like is with a great meal.

You're Invited to P3 & BaconPalooza at Polyface Farm Sept 7-8, 13 in Swoope, VA. Celebrate the mission and vision of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund as everywhere evidenced at the amazing Polyface Farm.

Exercise At Sea: you don't have to gain weight on a cruise! Terrific & fun exercise options abound by Kent Altena in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine.

Worth It: The Farmer's Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Your CSA and Farmers Market Foods by Julia Shanks and Brett Ghohsgal, reviewed by Amy Dungan in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. So you've got 2 zucchinis, 3 heads of lettuce, a basket of cherry tomatoes, a dozen eggs, and some local grass-fed cheese. Now what? Introducing the book that knows.

3 Course Low-Carb Vegetarian Meal: Farmers' Market Bounty by Susie T. Gibbs from CarbSmart Magazine. Gorgeous Farmer's Market picks. Bringing you the best of summer's vast bounty.

Hello low-carb cronies, Atkins admirers, Paleo pals! So happy to be joining you here at CarbSmart. I am excited to share my love of all things Paleo-tastic with you, and hopefully provide some insight into this similar, yet different approach to weight-loss and wellness gains!