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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

Carolina BBQ Chicken Wings (Paleo and Low Carb)

April 15, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

Living in South Carolina means lots of BBQ…it’s a pretty big deal here.  What makes barbecue different in South Carolina is that the sauce is mustard based instead of ketchup based.  I love it so much better!  The problem is that most commercial Carolina barbecue sauces are usually filled with high fructose corn syrup, tons of sugar,… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gameday, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, summer, Swerve

Instant Carob (or Chocolate) Pudding (Dairy Free and Paleo)

April 1, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

So what exactly is carob? Carob powder is made from the dried pods of the carob tree and is a substitute for chocolate.  It has a rich chocolate like flavor.  Chocolate is high in histamines and I am trying to eat a low histamine diet to help control and heal my skin and Rosacea symptoms.  When… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Essential Oils, Paleo Tagged With: carob, chocolate, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets

Pesto Burgers (Paleo, Low Carb, and Low FODMAP)

February 2, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

I have lettuce wrapped burgers pretty often since they make such an easy dinner.  And although I’m a creature of habit and could eat the same thing for dinner over and over again, I do eventually get bored with the same ole thing.  Pesto is usually reserved for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash, but the other… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Misc, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets

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

Herb Crusted Pork Loin (Low Carb and Paleo)

January 14, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

I usually get all my meat from a local farm that has grassfed beef plus pastured chicken, pork, and turkey. It’s so convenient to be a part of the “meat share” and each month and I pick up the meat at the farmer’s market once a month.  It’s already packaged and I store it in… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Pork, Whole30 Tagged With: 21 day sugar detox, 21DSD, Atkins, Atkins induction, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, low FODMAP, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, Whole30

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

Crème Caramel and a Review of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking

October 22, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

My friend Caitlin Weeks, from Grass Fed Girl, has been working for years to bring her vision to life.  Countless hours of recipe testing, photography, editing, etc. has led to the wonderful book, Mediterranean Paleo Cooking.  Caitlin, a Nutrition Consultant, teamed up with her husband Nabil, who is a chef to create delicious, paleo versions… 

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Filed Under: Paleo Tagged With: coconut, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, health, holiday, holiday desserts, low carb, Mediterranean paleo, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet, special diets

Paleo Cantaloupe Custard

July 9, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Last week I picked up my usual bag of veggies and as I was driving home I could smell the sweet scent of cantaloupe.  In addition to my veggies, I had gotten a perfectly ripe cantaloupe in my CSA bag and I knew I had to use it right away.  I had made cantaloupe sorbet… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Essential Oils, Paleo Tagged With: coconut, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, Swerve

Orange & Cream Ice Cream (Low Carb and Paleo)

July 7, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

So you’ve probably notice I’ve been into essential oils lately.  I was chatting with the Holistically Engineered Essential Oils Facebook community about my reasons for getting into essential oils which was because of the gut healing and hormone balancing support and to also replace some of the toxic beauty and cleaning products I was using…. 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Essential Oils, Paleo Tagged With: Atkins, coconut, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, ice cream, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, summer, Swerve

Red, White, and Blue Parfaits (Low Carb and Paleo Fourth of July Dessert)

June 30, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Every year I like to celebrate Fourth of July with a fun red, white, and blue dessert.  This year I wanted to keep it simple and I wanted it to be a no bake Fourth of July dessert.  I’m definitely not turning on my oven in this heat!  It’s a great way to enjoy the delicious… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Paleo Tagged With: coconut, dairy free, egg free, fourth of july, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, summer, Swerve

How To Use a Whole Coconut + $100 Gift Card to MightyNest Giveaway

June 16, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I’ll admit it, the thought of handling a whole coconut is a little daunting.  Where do you start?  The good news is that it’s actually pretty easy and a great way to Savor the Summer! School’s out! It’s time to focus on enjoying the long days of summer with family and friends. Barefoot temps, fresh… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: 21DSD, article, coconut, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, how to, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, summer, Whole30

Histamine Intolerance Experiment–Stop Itchy Skin and Watery Eyes

May 21, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I’ve been struggling with digestive issues for awhile now that have not completely cleared up after changing my diet, getting rid of H. Pylori, etc.  I’ve been researching different possible issues.  I first suspected a histamine intolerance when I tried taking Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO).  FCLO is something that the Paleo and Weston A…. 

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Five Ingredient Friday: Paleo Dairy Free Yogurt

November 22, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

This is my new favorite breakfast at the moment.  I am in the process of healing my gut and part of that includes getting in lots of good probiotics.  I’ve been meaning to try making dairy free yogurt for awhile, but was always afraid it would taste weird.  I can’t believe I waited so long… 

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Filed Under: Misc, Paleo Tagged With: coconut, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, paleo friendly, primal, primal friendly, special diet, special diets, Swerve

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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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides Tagged With: 5if, Atkins, cauliflower, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, Veggies

Sweet Potato Bread a Guest Post from Rethink Simple

October 7, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013.  While I’m focused on the new cookbook I didn’t want to leaving you without your fix of low carb and paleo recipes, so I reached out to some of my favorite bloggers… 

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Filed Under: Paleo Tagged With: coconut, gluten free, health, holiday desserts, nightshade free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, thanksgiving

October Giveaway: Spiral Vegetable Slicer

October 1, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

___________________________ And the winner is….. #6295: Linda K. Not the winner?  Pick up your spiral vegetable slicer here (while it’s on sale) ___________________________________ Who’s ready for the October GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey.  I use my Spiral Vegetable Slicer all… 

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Paleo Chicken Curry a Guest Post by Hollywood Homestead

September 16, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013.  While I’m focused on the new cookbook I didn’t want to leaving you without your fix of low carb and paleo recipes, so I reached out to some of my favorite bloggers… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Tagged With: Atkins, coconut, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets

Toasted Coconut Butter Cups

September 12, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Coconut butter is one of my favorite things and I love to eat it by the spoonful.  Ever since I made Coconut Chips, I have been obsessed with toasted coconut.  These Toasted Coconut Butter Cups are a great way to combine my love of coconut butter and toasted coconut.  It is really easy to make… 

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

Glazed Blueberry Biscuits

September 4, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

So I have to admit back five or six years ago I never cooked and relied on going to fast food establishments for every meal of the day.  It was convenient, but putting on so much weight from eating so poorly left me feeling miserable.  Often times people complain about eating real food because it’s… 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Misc Tagged With: Atkins, breakfast, coconut, dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo friendly, primal friendly, special diet, special diets, Swerve

Frozen Coconut Lemonade

August 28, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Over the weekend we had glimmers of Fall like whether here that made me ready to break out the pumpkin recipes.  Unfortunately that feeling quickly left when the AC was out at work this week and I was quickly reminded that summer is far from over here in S.C.  So this weekend I will be… 

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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

Salad in a Jar with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

August 21, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Between working full time and putting up recipes on the blog/Facebook life is definitely busy.  I’m always looking for ways to prepare meals ahead of time so I don’t have to worry about my meals during the week.  One of my go-to lunches is Salad in a Jar.  It’s so easy to throw together!  I… 

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Filed Under: Misc, Paleo Tagged With: Atkins, coconut aminos, dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, salad, salad dressing, special diet, special diets, summer

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

August 14, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Summer is a great time for firing up the grill, so I wanted to bring you a delicious recipe to enjoy.  I’m a big fan of chicken teriyaki, but store bought teriyaki sauce is full of high fructose corn syrup and preservatives.  No thanks!  For my teriyaki sauce I used coconut aminos.  If you aren’t… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo friendly, primal friendly, special diets, summer, Swerve

Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes (Low Carb)

August 12, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Most of the time my breakfasts consist of meat and veggies, but every once in awhile I like something a little different.  These Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes really hit the spot!  I wanted to make them using coconut flour because lately I have been going overboard with the nuts (almond flour, almond butter, macadamia nuts,… 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Misc Tagged With: Atkins, breakfast, coconut, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, special diet, special diets, Swerve

Sparkling Watermelon Cooler

August 2, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

The other week I went to pick up my weekly CSA vegetables, when they handed me a watermelon and said “Congrats it’s your lucky day…a free watermelon!”  My first thought was that I couldn’t even remember the last time I had eaten watermelon.  I have stayed away from it for years because of the higher… 

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Lemon and Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers

July 24, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

During the summer I’m always looking for recipes to make for dinner that don’t require turning on the oven.  So that means I usually turn to the grill.  Grilling is a great option and it makes the after dinner clean up a breeze.  Even if you don’t own a grill, a grill pan works great… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, party foods, primal, summer

Frozen Almond Butter Mousse

July 17, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I love my ice cream maker….seriously it’s always running in the summer, but sometimes I forget to put the extra ice cream bowl in the freezer the night before I want to use it.  Luckily, I threw together this easy frozen dessert that doesn’t require an ice cream maker.  This Frozen Almond Butter Mousse comes together… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Paleo Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, primal, summer

Onion and Bacon Jam

July 15, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Onions have been a big part of my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box so far this year.  At first I was a little disappointed because I hardly ever used onions in my cooking because I never really liked the taste.  One good thing about a CSA is that it forces me to go out of… 

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

Strawberry Lime Sorbet (Low Carb)

July 3, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

In South Carolina summertime always means two things: 1) It will be hot the ENTIRE time…plus into the Fall and 2) Berries are fresh and in seasoning.  Ok, well strawberries are more of a spring thing, but you can still catch some fresh strawberries in the early parts of the summer.  Luckily for me there… 

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, ice cream maker, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo friendly, primal friendly, summer

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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Filed Under: Misc, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, side dish, special diet, special diets, Veggies

Arugula Pesto and Why You Should Eat More Arugula

June 5, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Last week in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box I had a mysterious bag of lettuce.  I wasn’t exactly sure what it was so I grabbed a leaf and began to chew.  Whoa!! It was peppery!  After many hours of watching the Food Network I knew that peppery lettuce had to be Arugula.  The only… 

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Filed Under: Misc, Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, summer

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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Chicken with Mustard Caper Sauce and Paleo Pen Pals

April 22, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals.  I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low carb/paleo friendly.  Luckily, Tarah from What I Gather and Brittanie from Three Diets One Dinner had the great idea of forming a Paleo Pen Pals exchange.  Basically… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, dijon mustard, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets

Pistachio and Herb Tapenade Pork Chops (Low Carb and Paleo)

April 12, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Pork Chops make an appearance on our dinner table quite often so I like to try different things to add some variety to our plates.  Tapenade is basically a pesto or paste made from olives.  The tapenade I decided to make added some pistachios and some fresh oregano to give it some flavor.  Tapenade is versatile… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Pork Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets

Basil and Garlic Drop Biscuits (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

April 5, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Every once in awhile I like to have a biscuit with dinner and I love to whip up these drop biscuits.  They are so easy to throw together and you can flavor them with whatever spices you enjoy.  It is also easy to make a sweet biscuit which is perfect for breakfast or dessert.  The… 

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

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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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides Tagged With: Atkins, Brussels sprouts, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, side dish, special diet, special diets

10,000 Facebook Fans Giveaway

March 25, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? In honor of the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook Page reaching over 10,000 fans I wanted to share some great prizes that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey.  I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support.  The… 

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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

Strawberry Nut Bars

March 8, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

The recipe today is Strawberry Nut Bars, which are great for breakfast.  I’ve mentioned before that I usually like to throw some homemade sausage and some veggies in a pan a cook up an easy breakfast.  That kind of breakfast is fast and doesn’t require a lot of prep.  But every once in awhile, I… 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Misc Tagged With: Atkins, breakfast, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, strawberry

Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew (Low Carb and Paleo)

March 6, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I’m part Irish, so growing up my mom made two things every year for St. Patrick’s Day: Corned Beef & Cabbage and Irish Soda Bread.  As a kid I never really liked either of those dishes.  The cabbage always tasted funny and the Iris soda bread wasn’t sweet enough.  Though I’m sure if I ate… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Paleo Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, primal, soup, special diet, special diets, St. Patrick's Day

Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)

March 4, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet Today’s recipe is Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast, and is paleo and low carb.  My favorite breakfasts are ones I can make using one pan.  I throw some meat, veggies, and seasoning in a pan and it’s the best breakfast.  It’s fast and doesn’t require a lot… 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Pork, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, Atkins induction, breakfast, dairy free, dijon mustard, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, pork, primal, special diets

Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)

February 20, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Today’s recipe is Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast.  You may know that I don’t eat eggs for breakfast and I have two reasons for that.  First, I don’t know if I’m allergic to them or what, but we just don’t get along.  I can usually handle them in baked goods, but… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Pork, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, breakfast, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets

Days 29-30 and #Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken

February 6, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I’m done! I completed the Whole30! I just realized that I made a lot of recipes with lemon during this Whole30.  That might mean that I am deficient in a certain vitamin or mineral.  Anyone know?  Maybe I’m just trying to have plenty of Vitamin C so I don’t get sick.  It has worked so… 

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Days 26-28 and #Whole30 Lemon Dill Salmon in Parchment

February 4, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Almost there!  Two days away from completing the Whole30. I know it’s really bad, but I can’t help but flip through this ebook: Indulge: 70 Grain Free Desserts and pick out the recipes I want to make once this is over.  I’m going to blame it on the fact that Valentine’s Day is almost here. … 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Seafood, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, zucchini

Days 19-21 and #Whole30 Marinated Flank Steak (Low Carb and Paleo)

January 28, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Marinated Flank Steak Recipe Three weeks down and only 9 days left to go!  Wow this Whole30 (and January) is flying by!  Things having been going well on the Whole30. I’m feeling the same as I have the last few weeks, with more energy and feeling more focused.  I also haven’t had any crazy cravings… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, low carb, nightshade free, paleo, primal, soy free, special diet, special diets

Teriyaki Chicken Wings (Low Carb and Paleo)

December 28, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 to feed a crowd.  I remembered my Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs and how delicious they were so I decided to pair that sauce with chicken wings.  The crispy… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Gameday, Paleo Tagged With: coconut aminos, dairy free, egg free, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, party foods, primal, special diet, Swerve, teriyaki sauce

Low Carb Roasted Garlic, Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

October 29, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have really been enjoying roasted garlic lately.   I love the taste of garlic and when it’s roasted it adds creaminess to dishes (like my Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower).  I decided to try the creamy roasted garlic in my spinach and mushroom stuffing. I knew it would pair well with the pork chops without… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Pork Tagged With: dairy free, dijon mustard, fall, garlic, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, primal, special diet

Low Carb Pot Roast with Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

October 26, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I was excited to pick up my shinny new Dutch oven.  I’ve been wanting one for a long time, but I wasn’t willing to spend the money on it. Well, since Winter time is right around the corner I knew it would get a lot of use, so I saved my pennies and picked one… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Paleo Tagged With: classics, comfort food, dairy free, fall, gluten free, holiday, low carb, nightshade free, primal, thanksgiving, winter

Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs (paleo and low carb)

October 19, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 have for you?  It’s the yummy love child of your two favorites:  Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs.  I used to eat chinese takeout all the time and it’s one of… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Gameday, Paleo Tagged With: coconut aminos, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, party foods, primal, special diet, Swerve, teriyaki sauce

Low Carb “Apple” Crisp (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

October 17, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Yum, “Apple” Crisp. Can’t you just smell the holidays? It’s hard to believe we are over halfway through October and the holidays will be right around the corner.  One of my favorite holiday memories is helping my Mom make the Apple Pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  My job was to help peel and core all… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Paleo Tagged With: apple crisp, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, holiday, low carb, nightshade free, primal, special diet, thanksgiving

Salmon with Dill Mustard Sauce (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

October 15, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Weeknights are usually hectic around here.  I simply don’t have the time to spend my busy nights stuck in the kitchen.  I’m always looking for fast meals and salmon is one of the best choices for a quick meal.  It doesn’t take long to cook, full of Omega-3s, and just darn tasty.  The classic combination… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Seafood Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, primal, special diet

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

October 12, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 it didn’t require a lot of hassle.  Well, now that I’m staying away from nightshades I wanted to come up with a BBQ sauce… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Paleo Tagged With: BBQ, dairy free, egg free, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, party foods, primal, special diet, summer

Dijon Pork Stuffed Zucchini (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

October 8, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Even though the peak of zucchini season is over I still enjoy zucchini a few times during the week.  It’s my go-to low carb vegetable because it is so easy to prepare.  Though after a summer filled with zucchini, I have grown tired of plain roasted or sautéed zucchini so I wanted to try something… 

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Filed Under: Paleo Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diets

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

October 5, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 team.  I was *forced* to attend all of my high school’s football games.  I knew nothing about football which made it pretty boring at first.  I had two… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Paleo Tagged With: egg free, fall, football, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, primal, slow cooker, special diet

Italian Wedding Soup (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

October 3, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Fall is officially upon us so that means soup season is here!  Yes, I know it is still ridiculously hot in South Carolina, but when I have the AC on full blast it gets pretty chilly!  (I kid, I kid) I definitely had soup on the brain and my fiance loves soup so I’m always… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Paleo Tagged With: cauliflower, egg free, fall, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, primal, soup, special diet

Coconut Lime Chicken (Low Carb and Paleo)

September 24, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

This Coconut Lime Chicken recipe is the perfect choice for a hot summer day, or when you miss summer a lot. The tart lime and salty coconut aminos combine to make this chicken recipe super tasty and brings a tropical taste to the dinner table. Growing up my family always called me the “Chicken Queen.” … 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo Tagged With: chicken stock, coconut, coconut aminos, egg free, gluten free, health, lime, low carb, nightshade free, primal, soy free, special diet, summer

Bacon Meatballs (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

September 19, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 really wanted to try making bacon meatball stacks. I just loved the idea! I don’t have a copy of the Paleo Parent’s book so I needed to come… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Gameday, Paleo Tagged With: egg free, football, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, party foods, pot luck, primal, special diet

Ground Beef Skillet (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

September 10, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I had a long day at work so I wanted an easy one pan dish that didn’t require much effort.  I ending up throwing a bunch of veggies with some ground beef to create this flavorful one pan wonder. I used the following ingredients for Low Carb Ground Beef Skillet: 1 lb ground beef 16… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Paleo Tagged With: carrot, egg free, fall, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, primal, radish, special diet, spinach

Whole30-Day 30 and Italian Beef “Sandwiches”

September 2, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 were curious about my experience on the Whole30, so I thought I would summarize my journey with this post. The biggest thing that Whole30 showed me was to… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Gameday, Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, crock pot, dijon mustard, egg free, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, mushrooms, nightshade free, nut free, primal, slow cooker, special diet

Whole30-Day 29 and Pork Burgers

August 30, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 foods that I am allergic (or have a reaction) to and I will need to take more time to figure that out.  I am going to… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Paleo, Pork, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, burger, egg free, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

Whole 30 Meatloaf Recipe

August 29, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 28 of Whole30.  It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat.  I was glad to be home and to celebrate, I wanted to make a hearty dish so I could forget about all of those hotel/travel meals. My meals for Day… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Paleo, Pork, Whole30 Tagged With: Atkins, egg free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

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 23 and “Breaded” Chicken Thighs

August 27, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 23 of Whole30.  While on this Whole30 Program, I have been pleasantly surprised with how well spices create a breading like crust on chicken and fish so I decided to try it on some bone-in chicken thighs. My meals for Day 23 were: Breakfast:  Chicken Sausage with roasted zucchini Snack: … 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

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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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet, Veggies

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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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Pork, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet, Veggies

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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Filed Under: Beef, Gameday, Paleo, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: egg free, fall, football, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet, Veggies

Whole30-Day 16 Dijon Pork Tenderloin and Mashed Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic

August 21, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 16 of Whole30.  Since I will be traveling this week and away from my beloved kitchen I decided to make a “fancy” meal for dinner.  I think this would make a great holiday or Sunday dinner. This Dijon Pork Tenderloin and Mashed Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic was perfection. My meals… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

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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Filed Under: Paleo, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet, Veggies

Whole30-Day 13 and Ranch Chicken Skewers

August 16, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 13 of Whole30.  I am retaining some weight today and I’m not exactly sure what it is from.  It could be the shrimp or it could be the sauerkraut I’ve been adding to my salads.  If it is the sauerkraut then I could have a problem with FODMAPs.  I really… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet, summer

Whole30-Day 12 and Pesto Shrimp

August 15, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 12 of Whole30.  I had a dream that I made cookies using almond flour and almond butter.  In my dream, I woke up all congested and I was convinced that it was because of the sweetener.  I couldn’t possibly be allergic to almonds!  *Gasp*  Luckily I haven’t tested whether or… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Seafood, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

Whole30-Day 11 and Spiced Chicken Thighs

August 14, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 11 of Whole30.  I was slightly hungrier today and it seems like I cannot seem to go more than 5 hours without eating.  I also get tired around 3 or 4 PM (just in time for me to workout).  Usually working out helps me feel energized so I push through the… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

Whole30-Days 9 and 10 and Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs

August 13, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have completed Days 9 and 10 of the Whole30.  Overall I’m still feeling really great.  My hunger is in control though sometimes I’m still afraid that the hunger pangs are going to return and it makes me a little anxious.  I haven’t noticed any itchiness either, but I’m not entirely sure that it is… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, primal, special diet

Whole30-Day 8 and Spinach and Mushroom Chicken Roulade

August 10, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 8 of Whole30. When I woke up this morning I wasn’t very hungry.  I eventually made myself some breakfast, but I could only finish half.  I ended up saving the rest for lunch.   It is so nice not having to fight hunger pangs all day and I’m so happy Whole30… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

Whole30-Day 7 and Turkey Pesto Meatballs

August 9, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 7 of Whole30.  I tried cutting back on snacks today and it feels like I should be snacking especially when I’m sitting at my desk at work.  I need to find something to replace the snacking and so far I’ve been drinking water instead.  I went out to dinner on… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Turkey, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, special diet

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