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Mediterranean Spiced Carrots

May 6, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

It’s always nice to have a handful of homemade spice mixtures on hand to jazz up the typical veggie side dishes I eat.  Making your own spice mixtures ensure that there are no added fillers, preservatives, or sugar. This Mediterranean spice mixture has a lot of the flavors of the Mediterranean and is versatile for many… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: breakfast, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, side dish, special diet, special diets, summer, Veggies

Mashed Rutabaga (Paleo and Low FODMAP)

January 28, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

I have used this time during our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge to experiment with different veggies.  Because of SIBO, I’ve had to adjust my diet to eliminate vegetables that are high in FODMAPs.  The normal veggies I love were causing me to have digestive distress particularly in the form of bloating.  I have been branching… 

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Roasted Spiced Radishes (Paleo and Low Carb)

January 21, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

When I first changed my diet I started by lowering my carbs and one of the best substitutes for potatoes was  radishes.  At first I wasn’t going to try it because most of my experience with radishes was in raw form in salads.  Yuck!  I definitely wasn’t a fan of raw radishes, but I decided to… 

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Clean Eating Side Dish: Carrot Purée

January 5, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

It’s always nice to have some different veggie options to turn to when you’re wanting something a little different.  When I first started posting recipes with carrots most people were shocked because they aren’t considered “low carb” (at least not very low carb).  One thing I have learned over the years is that you have… 

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Filed Under: Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, holiday, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, thanksgiving, Veggies

Thanksgiving Side Dishes (Low Carb and Grain Free)

November 12, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

As Thanksgiving approaches we start to put together our meal plans.  For some of you it will be a little different this year because you decided to make a change to your diet and you want to continue with a delicious healthy meal on your Thanksgiving table.  What you might not realize is that there… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides Tagged With: Atkins, cauliflower, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, health, holiday, low carb, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, thanksgiving

Mashed Celery Root (Paleo, Low Carb, Low FODMAP, SCD)

October 13, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Good ole celeriac, aka celery root.  It’s the ugly duckling of the vegetable world.  Its weird looking exterior makes people pass right by it in the grocery store.  A lot of people have no clue how to prepare a celery root.  Luckily, a few years ago I decided to try celery root for the first… 

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Cauliflower and Leek Mash + The Paleo Foodie Cookbook

September 8, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Cauliflower mash is one of my favorite side dishes.  It’s so easy to make so I end up making it all the time.  I was started to get board with my usually cauliflower mash and was browsing through The Paleo Foodie Cookbook to get some side dish inspiration.  I stumbled upon the Cauliflower and Leek… 

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Green Fries (Low Carb and Paleo)

June 11, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

This past weekend, my family and I were in Connecticut visiting with some of our other family.  It was so nice to get to visit with everyone especially since we don’t get to see them very often.  So what does this have to do with Green Fries?  Well, while we were in Connecticut my Mom and I… 

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BLT Gazpacho Soup (Paleo and Dairy Free)

May 28, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

As the weather warms up, I end up turning on my oven less and less.  Usually I like to have some fresh, no cook meals like salads, but cold soup also makes a great option.  Gazpacho is a cold soup with usually a tomato base and sometimes has added bread blending in.  Of course, I wanted… 

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Grilled Caprese Salad

May 23, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Tomato season is quickly approaching and before long I will have tons of tomatoes in my CSA each week.  One of my favorite was to eat tomatoes is by quickly grilling them and then sprinkling them with some Real Salt and black pepper.  It brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and pairs well… 

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Creamy Zucchini Noodles with Bacon (Dairy Free)

April 21, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

So lately I’ve had an obsession with mashed cauliflower since it’s such an easy side dish.  I usually steam some frozen organic cauliflower (or fresh if I have some hand), add some ghee, salt, and pepper.  Then I just buzz it with my immersion blender until it’s smooth.  So perfectly easy and delicious!  Well, I… 

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How To Make Grain Free “Rice” (Video)

February 19, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

It’s always nice to have grain free substitutes for some of my favorite dishes.  I have been using Cauliflower “Rice” for years, but lately I’ve been experimenting with using other vegetables as “rice.”  Check out the videos below to learn how to make both Cauliflower “Rice” and Celery Root “Rice.”  Also don’t miss the list… 

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How to Make Brussels Sprout Chips

January 31, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I was so excited when I received a dehydrator for Christmas.  I couldn’t wait to dive in and start using it!  I ended up having brussels sprouts in my weekly vegetable CSA and wasn’t sure what to do with them since I’m not really a fan of brussels sprouts.  After looking around YouTube for inspiration,… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Misc, Paleo, Sides Tagged With: Atkins, chips, dairy free, egg free, gameday, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, paleo, primal, side dish, special diet, special diets, Veggies

25 Grain Free Substitutes for Bread, Pasta, and Rice

January 20, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

One of the great things about going grain free is that my cravings for bread, pasta, and rice have definitely went away.  I don’t even miss it anymore, but I do like to have some grain free substitutes in my back pocket so I don’t feel like I’m missing out.  The good news is that… 

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Make Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower

January 17, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower One of my favorite side dishes is Mashed Cauliflower.  It makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes…you won’t even miss them!  Mashed Cauliflower is easy to make the night of for dinner, but I always like to have some meal options made ahead of time so I have healthy choices on… 

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How To Make Spaghetti Squash…without Losing a Finger

January 14, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

It wasn’t long ago that I tried spaghetti squash for the first time and was learning how to make spaghetti squash.  I had heard that cutting it in half and roasting it was the best method.  I grabbed my trusty knife so I could try to cut it in half and attempted to cut through… 

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Paleo Green Bean Casserole

November 18, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

For most people the holidays wouldn’t be complete without Green Bean Casserole.  I have say that I never really liked Green Bean Casserole, but ever since I discovered my love for onions this summer I decided to try my hand at a Paleo Green Bean Casserole.  I ended up using fresh green beans from my… 

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French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms

November 4, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

As the holiday season quickly approaches it’s always nice to have a great appetizer recipe to take to parties.  These mushrooms are reminiscent of French Onion Soup and the small size makes it perfect finger food portion.  I ended up stuffing these mushrooms with some leftover Homemade Onion Dip, but you could also stuff them… 

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Broccoli and “Rice” Casserole

October 21, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

I’m always trying to come up with different side dishes to go along with dinner.  One of my favorite things to do is to take a regular dish that’s not low carb or paleo and turn it into a dish I can actually eat.  The other week I saw a recipe on TV for a… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides Tagged With: almonds, Atkins, cauliflower, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, health, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, Veggies

Five Ingredient Friday: How to Make Cauliflower Rice

October 18, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

One of the first lessons in my grain-free kitchen was about how to make Cauliflower Rice. One of my favorite low carb and grain free substitutes to use is cauliflower in place of rice. It’s very easy to whip up a batch of cauliflower rice and it works well in most recipes.  Cauliflower rice is… 

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Five Ingredient Friday: Pumpkin Soup

October 11, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

This week’s recipe is my attempt to dive into pumpkin season, without going in the typical dessert arena.  This Pumpkin Soup is easy to make and puts a unique spin on fullfilling your pumpkin quota this year. Let’s face it…we’re all busy.  Making good decisions in regards to our diets can often be clouded by… 

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Five Ingredient Friday: Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

September 27, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

Today I’m sharing with you how to make Zucchini Noodles (or any kind of vegetable noodle).  It isn’t a recipe per say, but it’s a very valuable technique to have if you are on a low carb and/or paleo diet.  This technique works great with other vegetables also, so be sure to check out my… 

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Bacon Vinaigrette Marinated Asparagus and a Grill Giveaway

August 30, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

This weekend will be in celebration of Labor Day which typically marks the end of summer.  There’s no better way to enjoy summer’s end then with some grilled burgers with a side of Bacon Vinaigrette Marinated Asparagus (recipe below). To help celebrate Summer’s End, Swerve is giving away a Weber Grill and some Swerve (enter… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: asparagus, Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nut free, paleo friendly, party foods, primal friendly, special diet, special diets, summer, Swerve, Veggies

Cheesy Zucchini “Rice”

August 26, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Me and dairy haven’t gotten along in many years.  I used to fill the void by downing tons of those Lactaid pills or by eating fake dairy.  Eventually I had to add more and more of those pills for it to even be effective.  One day I decided that it was ridiculous to take so… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: Atkins, cauliflower, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, primal, special diet, special diets, zucchini

Paleo Fried Green Tomatoes (Low Carb)

July 5, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

As soon as I saw the the green tomatoes in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box, I just knew I needed to make fried green tomatoes.  I have to admit that it has been weird seeing tomatoes in the house after going off and on with avoiding nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant potatoes, etc.) to see… 

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Marinated Golden Beets and Why Beets are Good Carbs

June 12, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Ok, so apparently I’m not a beet expert.  I had high hopes of making Red Velvet Brownies using the beets that were in my CSA box this week.  Those ruby red beets were going to give my brownies the red color they famously have.  So to prepare the beets, I needed to roast them first…. 

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Turnip Cauliflower Mash and the Health Benefits of Turnips

June 3, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I was just thinking the other week how I hadn’t had turnips in awhile and that I should pick some up at the Farmer’s Market.  Luckily for me, my CSA box had turnips this week.  The first thing that comes to mind when I see turnips is Turnip Fries, but I wanted to make something… 

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Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

April 8, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I’m definitely a fan of wrapping things in bacon!  As you can tell from my Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs and my Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites.  The salty bacon adds great flavor to meats and veggies.  It really turns a boring dish into something more exciting and delicious.  These Bacon Wrapped Green Beans make a… 

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Low Carb and Paleo)

March 29, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I’ve always thought these little veggies were called Brussel Sprouts. Little did I know they are actually called Brussels Sprouts, which makes sense since they originate from Brussels.  These tiny veggies have people all over the world divided.  It seems as if your either love them or you hate them….there is no middle ground.  When… 

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Asian Style “Noodles” (Low Carb and Paleo)

March 18, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

It’s always good to have a variety of ways to prepare vegetables so that you do not get stuck in a rut.  I have really enjoyed spaghetti squash this winter, but I usually end up just making spaghetti with it.  I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and make an Asian style noodle… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: almond butter, Atkins, coconut aminos, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, primal, spaghetti squash, special diet, special diets, Veggies

St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up

March 15, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Over the last few weeks I’ve posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick’s Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your collection.  I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes from around the low carb/paleo blog world to help inspire your St. Patrick’s Day. For breakfast start your… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Breakfast, Desserts, Misc, Sides Tagged With: Atkins, breakfast, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, Veggies

Days 15-16 and #Whole30 Pesto "Noodles" (#LowCarb and #Paleo)

January 22, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I really wanted some pesto so I decided to throw it on my second favorite noodle substitute…spaghetti squash (second behind zucchini noodles).  Pesto is typically made with nuts (which I am staying away from during the Whole30) and cheese (not Whole30 approved).  I decided to leave out the nuts and throw in a little nutritional… 

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Fried "Rice" (Low Carb and Paleo)

January 2, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I’ve really been in the mood for Fried Rice lately, but since Chinese take-out is off limits I needed to use my favorite rice substitute.  Cauli-rice makes a wonderful replacement for rice because it takes on flavors really well. In the past, I’ve used cauli-rice to make Italian Wedding Soup, Low Carb Sushi, and Chicken,… 

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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites (Low Carb and Paleo)

December 19, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I’ve been posting a lot of recipes for sweets lately so I decided to make a great low carb appetizer.  My favorite vegetable this winter has been butternut squash.  It has been perfect in some of my favorites side dishes (here and here).  I decided to pair my favorite vegetable of the moment with bacon. … 

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Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Mash (Low Carb and Paleo)

December 10, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Since mashed potatoes are not an option during the holiday season I’m always looking for substitutes.  This year I tried butternut squash for the first time and I’ve been experimenting with using it in some of my low carb recipes.  One of my favorites was the Butternut Squash “Risotto”.  I decided to add some roasted… 

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Low Carb Butternut Squash "Risotto" a Guest Post for Food Renegade (Paleo)

December 3, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Today’s recipe is a guest post for Kristen over at the Food Renegade. I’m always looking for ways to get more veggies on the dinner table.  One of my favorite substitutes is using cauli-rice for regular white rice.  In just minutes, you can easily turn a head of cauliflower into a rice substitute.  This time… 

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Paleo Roasted Carrot and Mushroom Soup a Guest Post for Homemade Mommy

November 28, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

During the cold weather months there’s nothing better than coming in from the cold and having a big bowl of soup.  It warms you up and comforts you after a long day.  When I make soup my favorite thing to do is experiment with different veggies and try new things.  It’s really easy to throw… 

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Low Carb Thanksgiving: Garlic Green Beans (Paleo and Gluten Free)

November 21, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I wanted to round out my Low Carb Thanksgiving with one of my favorite vegetables….Green Beans.  I love Garlic, so naturally I had to dress up this standard side dish with some delicious garlic.  One good thing about this recipe is that it’s easy to throw together.  You can make them ahead of time and… 

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Whole30-Days 24-27 and Dijon Mushrooms

August 28, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Days 24-27 of Whole30.  Sorry this is a long post!  Well, once again I was traveling for work and that meant more time away from my kitchen.  I was prepared with my pouches of tuna and wild salmon and picked up some veggies once I arrived.  I was very lucky to… 

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Filed Under: Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, dijon mustard, gluten free, health, nightshade free, nut free, side dish, special diet, travel, Veggies

Whole30-Day 22 and Turnip Fries

August 26, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 22 of Whole30. I will be traveling again for work this week and so I did not cook a make ahead breakfast for the week.  The plan was to make an “oatmeal” or a porridge.  I’ll eventually make it after the Whole30 once I’m back in my own kitchen so… 

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Whole30-Day 21 Dijon Chicken Thighs

August 24, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 21 of Whole30.  It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat.  I was glad to home, but I didn’t really have a plan for what I’d make for dinner.  I had some boneless, skinless chicken thighs that I had to use… 

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Whole30-Day 17 and Pumpkin Chili with Roasted Turnip Fries

August 22, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 17 of Whole30.  For some reason I have really felt like making chili and stews lately.  Yes, I realize it is extremely hot in the middle of the South Carolina summer, but I am ready for fall.  Since I am staying away from nightshades right now, I needed to come… 

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Whole30-Day 15 Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber and Slow Cooker “Apples”

August 20, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 15 of Whole30. Things are still going well and I love how I feel on this Whole30 Plan.  I am a little nervous because I will be traveling for work later in the week and I really want to stay on plan.  I will be taking some food with me… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: appetizer, breakfast, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, slow cooker, special diet, sugar free, Veggies

Whole30-Day 14 and Ranch Fries

August 17, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 14 of Whole30.  The water I was retaining seems to be going away so it must have been something I ate.  I’m still trying to figure out what exactly is causing the bloat.  It can be so frustrating sometimes doing an elimination diet, but in the end I know it… 

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Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

July 9, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw.  I mentioned before when I made the Grilled Buffalo Shrimp that I was obsessed with buffalo sauce and that hasn’t gone away yet.  My fiancé is not a fan of buffalo sauce, so I knew I needed to get in one more… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Gameday, Sides Tagged With: buffalo sauce, burger, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, special diet, summer, Veggies

Italian Style “Pasta” Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

June 28, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Italian Style “Pasta” Salad.  Now that it is summer time I’ve been making a lot of salad recipes.  Most of my salad recipes contain mayonnaise, which isn’t good if the salad is going to be left outside for a long time.  I decided to come up with a… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, salad, special diet, summer, Veggies

Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

June 25, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad.  To me summer means relaxing by the pool and enjoying delicious food at family BBQs.  While I can still enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, and grilled chicken at these BBQs there are some side dishes that I can no longer have.  One of… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Sides Tagged With: Atkins induction, BBQ, dairy free, gluten free, health, July 4th, low carb, special diet, summer, Veggies

Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

June 20, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. Ever since I found out just how absolutely fabulous roasted cauliflower is I have been thinking of different ways I can use it in recipes.  I have making various salads a lot lately and I decided to combine by… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: asparagus, Atkins induction, bacon, cauliflower, dairy free, dijon mustard, gluten free, health, low carb, side dish, special diet, Veggies

Grilled Buffalo Shrimp with Broccoli Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

June 14, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Buffalo Shrimp. To say that I have been craving buffalo sauce lately is an understatement.  I have been putting in on everything (eggs, veggies, chicken wings, pancakes…..oh wait not pancakes, but you get the point).  I was making grilled shrimp one night and I thought that they… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Seafood, Sides Tagged With: Atkins induction, broccoli, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, shrimp, special diet, summer, Veggies

Homemade Dill Pickles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

June 12, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Homemade Dill Pickles. Cucumbers are one of my favorite snacks and lately I was looking for different ways to munch on cucumbers.  Store bought pickles often have added sugar and unnecessary ingredients.  It’s very easy and quick to make this perfect summer pickle recipe.

Filed Under: Gameday, Misc, Sides Tagged With: Atkins induction, cucumber, dairy free, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, special diet, Veggies

Pot Roast with “Potatoes” (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

May 30, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Crockpot Pork Roast. I am usually pretty busy during the week and I don’t always have time to make dinner.  In order to stay on track with my low carb plan I usually make a large batch of meat (chicken breasts, pork roast, pot roast, etc.)  on Sundays… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Sides Tagged With: crock pot, dairy free, faux-tatoes, gluten free, low carb, pot roast, radish, rosemary, slow cooker, thyme, Veggies

Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower

May 22, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure is Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower. I was so indecisive about what to do for dinner over the weekend.  I was so close to just taking the easy route by going out to dinner, but I really didn’t want to do that.  Lately going out to each just throws off my… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Sides Tagged With: Atkins induction, basil, cauliflower, dairy free, gluten free, low carb, rosemary, spinach, Veggies

Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice

April 30, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice. I used the following ingredients for the taco bowls: 1 cup almond flour1/4 cup coconut flour1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp chili powder4 Tbsp butter, melted2 egg whites2 Tbsp sour cream (optional) I also used the following ingredients: 2 cups of cooked chicken… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Chicken, Sides Tagged With: almond flour, coconut flour, gluten free, low carb, Mexican(American), Veggies

Low Carb “Potato” Skins

April 23, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was “Potato” Skins.  I was inspired by I Breathe…I’m Hungry’s Loaded “Faux-tato” Skins recipe (http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/02/loaded-faux-tato-skins.html). 

Filed Under: Gameday, Sides Tagged With: bacon, celery root, cheese, daikon radish, gameday, gluten free, Veggies

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Fried “Rice”

March 21, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was Asian style Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Fried “Rice.” 

Filed Under: Chicken, Sides Tagged With: bacon, cauliflower, chicken broth, fried 'rice', gameday, lettuce, low carb, mushrooms, peanut butter, teriyaki sauce, Veggies

Party Foods: Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

March 18, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus.  I was heading to a pot luck dinner so I needed a few recipes I could bring.  I made the Chicken Meatballs found here:  http://dandydishes.blogspot.com/2011/06/baked-chicken-meatballs.html and the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles here:  http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2011/12/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus.html.   See comments below for the modifications I made to each recipe. 

Filed Under: Chicken, Gameday, Sides Tagged With: appetizer, asparagus, gameday, low carb, marinara, meatballs, party foods, pot luck, prosciutto, Veggies

Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash

March 13, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash.  I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2 Tbsp of butter, melted1 tsp of garlic powder Salt and pepper, to tasteParmesan cheese, for garnish Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.  Prepare the celery root by cutting off… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: low carb, Veggies

Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash

March 13, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash.  I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2 Tbsp of butter, melted1 tsp of garlic powder Salt and pepper, to tasteParmesan cheese, for garnish Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.  Prepare the celery root by cutting off… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: low carb, Veggies

Low Carb Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini “Noodles”

January 31, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Last night’s cooking adventure was Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini “Noodles.”  I used the following ingredients for the blackened spice mixture: 2 Tbsp of paprika1 1/2 Tbsp of garlic powder1 1/2 Tbsp of onion powder1 Tbsp of dried thyme1 tsp black pepper1 tsp dried basil1 tsp of dried oregano1 tsp of season salt You will also need… 

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Filed Under: Seafood, Sides Tagged With: Atkins induction, chicken tenders, gluten free, low carb, tilapia, Veggies

Low Carb Radish Puree

January 30, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

This weekend I made Low Carb Radish Puree.  I used the following ingredients: 16 oz bag of radishes 1tsp of garlic powder 2 Tbsp of butter, melted 4 oz cream cheeseSalt, Pepper, and parmesan cheese–to taste Bring a pot of water to a boil.  Meanwhile, cut the ends off of the radishes and then cut the cleaned… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: low carb, Veggies

Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries”

January 18, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Last night’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries.”  In order to make the chicken tenders (1 lb) I used the same method I used for the Parmesan Ranch Breaded Pork Chops found here:  http://lconeday.blogspot.com/2012/01/low-carb-parmesan-ranch-breaded-pork.html.  After the chicken tenders were breaded I fried them in a sauté pan… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Sides Tagged With: low carb, tilapia, Veggies

Low Carb Kale Chips

January 9, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

While watching TV I saw a recipe for Kale Chips. I’ve never had kale, but I saw how crispy they got in the oven and I thought they would make a good low carb snack. Comments: So I was a little hesitant to try these kale chips, but after seeing so many recipes with kale… 

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Filed Under: Misc, Paleo, Sides Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, Veggies

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