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Spiced Chicken Wings (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Jan 12th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today is Day 8 of our 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge.  So far so good for me and while my diet normal consists of clean low carb and paleo eating,…

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Mini Cheese Ball Appetizer (Low Carb and Grain Free)

Posted on Dec 15th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

With the holiday season in full swing there are lots of parties and celebrations going on.  It's always fun to share homemade recipes with family…

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Tuna Melt Bites (Primal and Low Carb)

Posted on Sep 1st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

When I first changed my diet I quickly found my love for cooking and I usually don't mind cooking most of my meals.  Every once in awhile life gets…

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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Posted on May 19th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers Recipe I know I missed Cinco de Mayo and didn't post this recipe in time, but Chicken Fajitas all great all the time.…

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How to Make Brussels Sprout Chips

Posted on Jan 31st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

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…

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Make Ahead Freezer Meatballs

Posted on Jan 10th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 11 Comments

The 30-Day Squeaky Clean Eating Challenge started on Monday so to prepare last weekend I made some make ahead meals so after a long day of work I…

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Grain Free Mozzarella Sticks

Posted on Dec 30th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 12 Comments

With New Years and the end of football season parties it's always nice to have a few healthy options available to munch on.  I had been wanting to…

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Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites

Posted on Dec 23rd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Today I'm sharing a guest post I did for Kyndra over at Peace, Love, and Low Carb.  I created a super easy no bake dessert that would make a great…

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Lemon Meringue Cookies

Posted on Dec 16th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 16 Comments

For the holidays I wanted to make some meringue cookies, but plain meringue cookies seemed a little boring.  I also wanted to have a try for those…

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Pizza Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Posted on Nov 20th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 8 Comments

Pizza Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe So the other day my mom shared a recipe on Facebook that was a pizza spaghetti bake that used pasta as the…

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Almond Butter Balls

Posted on Nov 13th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 2 Comments

One of my favorite recipes is No Bake Almond Butter Bars.  This time I wanted to go closer to the original recipe that uses graham cracker crumbs…

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Onion Dip

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Happy Labor Day!  I hope you are able to enjoy some time off and relax a little bit.  After I made some Slow Cooker Onions I wanted to come up with…

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Smoky Citrus Pulled Pork

Posted on Aug 19th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

One of our favorite meals to make is pulled pork in the slow cooker.  It's so easy to throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and come…

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Buffalo Wing “Hummus”

Posted on Aug 7th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

It's always great to have different dips around for all of the summer BBQs.  Instead of serving the dips with chips, sliced veggies or even homemade…

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Posted on Jul 19th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

I like experimenting in the kitchen to make low carb and paleo dishes, so when I had a request for low carb Bread and Butter Pickles I was happy to…

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Mint “Cheesecake” Brownies (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Mar 11th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

Once of my favorite combinations is brownie and cheesecake.  Since I'm dairy free I've had to get creative with the cheesecake portion of my…

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Days 22-23 and #Whole30 Buffalo Ranch Chicken Meatballs

Posted on Jan 30th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 12 Comments

  Whole 30 Buffalo Ranch Chicken Meatballs When the Super Bowl rolls around I will be two days away from wrapping up my Whole30. That means I…

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Teriyaki Chicken Wings (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Dec 28th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over I'm starting to prepare for New Years Eve.  I wanted some easy party foods that would be great…

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Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Dec 5th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

The holiday season is filled with parties and gatherings to celebrate this special time of year. But with all the tasks to take care of, it can feel…

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No Bake Almond Butter Bars (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Nov 28th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 52 Comments

No Bake Almond Butter Bars One of the desserts I used to make all the time was Peanut Butter Bars.  Last year I created a low carb version that was…

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Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs (paleo and low carb)

Posted on Oct 19th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

Raise your hand if you love meatballs?  Raise your hand if you love Chicken Teriyaki? I see you over there raising your hand!  Well, guess what I…

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Nightshade Free BBQ Sauce and Cocktail Franks (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Oct 12th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

So I have to admit, my favorite thing to bring to a party was Cocktail Franks in BBQ sauce.  It was so easy to throw everything in a slow cooker and…

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Shredded BBQ Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Oct 10th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

The other day I posted on Facebook about how the number of people seeing posts was getting lower and lower.  I encouraged the followers of Living…

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Game Day Hot Dog Chili (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Oct 5th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

One thing I absolutely love about Fall is football season.  My love for football started back in high school when I was part of the color guard…

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Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Cookies (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Sep 26th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 21 Comments

I've seen variations of these cookies all over Pinterest that are normally made with Peanut Butter and sugar (or Splenda).  Making these cookies…

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Bacon Meatballs (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Sep 19th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 9 Comments

I was trying to think of some ideas to serve at parties during football season.  I ran across Against All Grain's post about party ideas and I…

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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Sep 7th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

I've been looking for different cuts of meat to try and the short ribs looked great so I decided to pick up a few pounds.  I am sure glad I did! The…

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Whole30-Day 30 and Italian Beef “Sandwiches”

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

Whole 30 Italian Beef Sandwiches I have now completed Day 30 of Whole30.  I love the way that I feel after completing the program.  A few people…

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Whole30-Day 29 and Pork Burgers

Posted on Aug 30th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

I have now completed Day 29 of Whole30. I am almost finished with the 30 days of the Whole30 Program, but I am far from finished.  There are several…

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Whole30-Day 17 and Pumpkin Chili with Roasted Turnip Fries

Posted on Aug 22nd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

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…

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[Update] Sloppy Turkey Joes (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jul 27th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

[Updated 07-26-12] Tonight's cooking adventure was inspired by Rachael Ray's recipe. The recipe is a play on sloppy joes. I made the following…

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Grilled Mustard BBQ Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jul 25th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Mustard BBQ Chicken.  I recently went to Bessinger's Barbeque with my fiancé to enjoy some tasty…

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

Posted on Jul 9th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 11 Comments

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw.  I mentioned before when I made the Grilled Buffalo Shrimp that…

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

Posted on Jun 25th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

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…

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

Posted on Jun 14th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

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…

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Homemade Dill Pickles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jun 12th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 12 Comments

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…

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Low Carb Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers

Posted on May 8th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers. It had been awhile since I had a juicy burger, but I was a little…

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Low Carb “Potato” Skins

Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

Tonight's cooking adventure was "Potato" Skins.  I was inspired by I Breathe...I'm Hungry's Loaded "Faux-tato" Skins recipe…

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Party Foods: Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Posted on Mar 18th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

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…

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Low Carb Spinach and Olive Tapenade Turkey Meatballs

Posted on Jan 16th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Tonight's cooking adventure was Spinach and Olive Tapenade Turkey Meatballs. The original recipe can be found here:…

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