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Salted Caramel Ice Cream (Paleo and Low Carb Options)

August 1, 2016 By Karen Sorenson

Salted Caramel ice cream is one of my favorite flavors.  The combination of sweet and salty is just perfect.   This recipe is intended to be paleo and dairy free, but if you want to reduce your carbs I have a suggestion for a different caramel recipe and if you can tolerate dairy then heavy cream… 

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5 Tips for A Whole30 Compliant 4th of July

June 27, 2016 By Karen Sorenson

Summer is here and that means lots of summer barbecues, but it can be hard to navigate these gatherings to find healthy foods.  If you’re not familiar with the Whole30 program, I definitely suggest checking it out here.  It’s a free program I have done at least 4 times (I usually modify it for low… 

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Asian Lettuce Wraps (Paleo and Low Carb)

June 19, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

I’m so excited about growing a garden this spring/summer!  Normally I don’t have a green thumb and end up killing everything I try and grow. This year I decided to get a Tower Garden and try it out.  I like to think of the Tower Garden as “brown thumb” proof because it steps you through the whole… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Turkey Tagged With: Asian, coconut, egg free, gluten free, grain free, health, low carb, nut free, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, summer, Veggies

Chocolate and Candied Orange Peel Ice Cream

June 3, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

In April I attended Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX.  It was a great opportunity to listen to leading experts, doctors, and scientists in the paleo and low carb communities. Plus I got to meet and spend time with some amazing blogger friends.  Austin is also a major foodie city and one of the things we… 

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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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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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Grain Free Swirl Brownies (Paleo)

April 8, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

My friend Carol wrote this fabulous ebook called, Indulge.  It has delicious grain free dessert recipes and one of my favorites is a flourless brownie recipe.  I wanted to change it up a bit, by making it with carob powder (a chocolate substitute) and swirling in some almond butter.  It was a delicious!  I served… 

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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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Chocolate Orange Magic Shell (Paleo and Low Carb)

September 22, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

After what feels like weeks of rain, yesterday was actually a sunny day, but it was HOT.  Ok maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but I had gotten used to the cooler temperatures and I was all set for Fall.  The warmer weather inspired me to make a delicious ice cream topping to help beat the… 

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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (Paleo and Low Carb)

September 17, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to make my own salad dressing.  It’s so easy to throw the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it all together.  Make the salad dressing fresh like that makes it easy to experiment with different flavors.  I use this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette for… 

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Dijon Rosemary Chicken Thighs (Paleo and Low Carb)

September 3, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

This past weekend I made this Dijon Rosemary Chicken Thighs and I loved them so much.  The flavor was incredible!  Chicken has always been my favorite protein so I’m always looking for new ways to add some flavor.  The Dijon Rosemary sauce was kind of like a homemade mustard based barbecue sauce (which is popular… 

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Frozen Hot Chocolate (Paleo and Low Carb)

August 25, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I’m so ready for cooler weather and flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and hot chocolate.  There’s just no way for me to enjoy hot chocolate right now.  The weather is hot and humid here in S.C. and there’s no sign of cooler weather for many months.  I’m sure I’ll still be wearing shorts and a t-shirt… 

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Watermelon & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Dairy Free)

August 20, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

The other week my CSA came with a deliciously ripe Watermelon.  I don’t usually eat very much fruit, except for the occasional berry, but the watermelon was perfectly ripe and was just begging to be used.  The good thing about in-season fruit is that you don’t have to add any sweetener to it…it’s already sweet… 

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Lemon Cheesecake Popsicles (Low Carb and Dairy Free option)

August 15, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down, but I’m so excited for cooler temperatures and football!!!  Ok, so football starts in a couple of weeks, but cooler temperatures are still many months away for me here in South Carolina.  I’m sure I’ll still be wearing shorts and a t-shirt at Christmas time.  The… 

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Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Compound Butter

August 8, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I’ve been keeping my meals super simple because it’s summertime and the delicious vegetables and pastured meat this time of year are just so good on their own.  Last week I wanted to add a little excitement to my usual butter (or ghee) topped meat and veggies by adding some flavoring.  I found some sun-dried… 

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Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes (Grain Free and Low Carb)

August 6, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

For some reason there is something about summer that just makes me obsessed with lemon.  The bright, citrus flavor is just great during the summer.  I decided to make a lemon cheesecake frosting for cupcakes….the perfect summer dessert!  The cupcakes act like the crust of the cheesecake so they make a great pairing.  Not a… 

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Cucumber “Pasta” Salad (Low Carb and Paleo)

August 1, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Happy August!  As August is upon us there is usually a big push to get back on track with health goals as we approach the holiday season.  I know a lot of folks are starting on a Whole30 or the 21-Day Sugar Detox to eat squeaky clean after straying a little during the summer.  One of my… 

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Mojito & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Low Carb)

July 25, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

When I made lime curd for the Raspberry and Lime Parfaits I knew it would make a great popsicle.  Popsicles come in handy during these warm summer months!  Since the curd are already had the lime flavor and I had just gotten my hands on some Spearmint Essential Oil, mojito instantly came to mind!  Also, I… 

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Grain Free Ice Cream Sandwiches (Paleo and Low Carb)

July 23, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

You all know I’ve been obsessed with ice cream this summer.  It’s been such a great relief from the heat and it’s easy to make your own ice cream.  Well, one day I felt like making cookies so when we were having a “cold” front I decided it was time to turn on the oven… 

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Raspberry & Lime Parfaits (Paleo and Low Carb)

July 18, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Raspberries are in season right now in South Carolina so when the raspberries showed up in my CSA I wanted to make an easy summer dessert that was light and refreshing.  Earlier this year I made yummy Lemon Meringue Cookies made with Lemon Curd so naturally I needed to make a Lime Curd this summer…. 

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Paleo Strawberry Shortcake Waffles (Low Carb)

July 16, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I wanted to make an easy breakfast recipe using the fresh summer berries from my CSA so I decided to switch out the Pumpkin in my Pumpkin Waffles with strawberries.  It worked great!  The Strawberry Shortcake Waffles make a great breakfast or an easy, no bake summer dessert.  I topped the waffles with whipped coconut… 

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Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Paleo and Low Carb)

July 14, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Zucchini is starting to show up in my CSA each week and although it’s one of my favorite vegetables I wanted to use it in a sweet recipe.  As you may know, I’ve been trying to implement a low histamine diet (in addition to my usual low carb paleo diet).  So what’s the hardest part… 

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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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Grain Free No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bites

July 2, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I’ve been obsessed with cheesecake lately…it’s so rich and creamy!  Plus when it’s paired with fresh summer berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries it makes a delicious dessert.  It’s definitely a perfect combination!  For this recipe I ended up using blueberries, but raspberries or chopped strawberries would work great in this recipe too. I wanted… 

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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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Strawberry Lemon Sherbet (Paleo and Low Carb)

June 27, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

When I posted my latest giveaway the other day, you probably thought “Lemon Essential Oil and an Ice Cream Maker…that’s on odd combination!”  Well, hopefully this latest recipe helps explain it.  For awhile now, I have been looking for natural flavorings that I could add to recipes that would still be low carb, but were also… 

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Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken (Paleo and Low Carb)

June 23, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

I love making my own salad dressings.  Ever since I stopped eating store bought mayonnaise because it’s full of canola oil and/or soybean oil and I got tired of many, many, many failed attempts at a homemade paleo mayo that actually tastes good (well good enough for my beloved Ranch seasoning).  So I had to turn to… 

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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Low Carb)

June 17, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

It was such a great opportunity to meet Maria on the Low Carb Cruise.  I’ve been a fan of her blog and recipes for a long time so I’m grateful for the chance to do a guest post on her site. Strawberry season is in full swing and so is the warm summer-like weather.  Normally… 

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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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Lemon Vanilla Coconut Butter Cups

June 4, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Homemade coconut butter is one of my favorite snacks to make.  It’s an easy way to make homemade candy without needing to add extra sugar.  You’ve probably seen my video on how to make Toasted Coconut Butter and my recipe for making Toasted Coconut Butter Cups. Those are usually my favorite ways to enjoy coconut butter,… 

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Easy Homemade Ketchup (Paleo, Whole30, No Sweetener Added)

May 30, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Easy Homemade Paleo Ketchup Recipe Summertime usually means lots of burgers on the grill.  When you are eating a bun-less burger it’s important to have lots of flavoring and usually that’s through the use of condiments.  Store bought ketchup is full of sugar and when going low carb the first reaction is to reach for… 

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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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Lemon Meringue Cookies

December 16, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

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 that don’t care for chocolate could also enjoy.  Not like chocolate?  That’s crazy talk! Alright, I know some people do not like chocolate and that’s perfectly normal.  Lemon… 

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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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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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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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Smoky Citrus Pulled Pork

August 19, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

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 back 12 hours later to tender and juicy pulled pork.  I definitely recommend  a bone-in Boston butt to help maintain the juiciness of the pork.  Also,… 

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Strawberry Lime Granita

August 16, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Today I wanted to share a delicious summer treat that doesn’t require an ice cream maker.  A Granita is similar to sorbet, except you scrape the mixture every so often so that the ice crystals are larger in size.  This produces a lighter frozen treat, almost like a slushie.  I was lucky enough to receive… 

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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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Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream

August 10, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Today’s recipe is a guest post for the Paleo Parents. I am a big fan of their blog and love learn about their little Paleo family. Summertime means berries are in the peak of freshness and the local farms have a lot of berries available.  Right now blueberries are overflowing my CSA each week and… 

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Ice Cream Sandwiches

August 9, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

So apparently this week I am into portable ice cream treats.  Did you see the Strawberry Ice Cream Pie ?  These Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect vehicle for either Vanilla Ice Cream or if you’re daring Frozen Chocolate Custard.  I have a confession though…..these beauties were supposed to be Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches. … 

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Buffalo Wing “Hummus”

August 7, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

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 grain-free crackers, make a great option.  All of the crunch and none of the guilt!  This version of “hummus” uses cauliflower instead of chickpeas.  The cauliflower creates a smooth… 

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Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream

August 6, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

It’s always great to have a quick and easy ice cream recipe.  This one goes back to the basics and combines coconut milk and vanilla extract with a little sweetener and in no time you have a delicious dairy free ice cream.  I throw mine in my ice cream maker and it’s ready to enjoy… 

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Strawberry Ice Cream Pie

August 5, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

It’s so easy to make Strawberry Ice Cream with just a few cans of coconut milk and frozen strawberries.  I posted this recipe last year when I first got my ice cream maker.  This year, I wanted to make a more portable version that would be great for pot lucks and summer gatherings…so I turned… 

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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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Blueberries and Cream Popsicles

July 31, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Summer in South Carolina is unbearably hot.  You’d think I would be used to it by now since I’ve been here my whole life, but no it never gets any easier.  I swear every summer is worse than the last.  The only way to survive is to arm yourself with refreshing frozen treats….and spend as… 

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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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Frozen Chocolate Custard (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

July 22, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Before low carb and paleo, one of our favorite things to eat for dessert in the summer was Chocolate Custard from Rita’s Italian ice and custard shop.  Rita’s is know for calling their treats “Happiness” since they are so lucuious and rich.  Well the other day when my fiance said he wanted to have some… 

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: Atkins, chocolate, dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, nut free, paleo friendly, primal friendly, special diet, special diets, summer, Swerve

Bread and Butter Pickles

July 19, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

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 give it a try.  I have to be honest though, even before my low carb days I don’t think I have ever actually tried Bread… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Misc Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, egg free, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, paleo friendly, primal friendly, snacks, special diet, summer, Veggies

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

Paleo Blueberry Barbeque Sauce

July 2, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Blueberries are in season here in South Carolina so I’ve been making a lot of recipes with the blueberries from my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box.  Every week I like to post a picture of my CSA box on the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook page and asked, “What’s the first thing… 

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

What I Made With My CSA Veggies: Week 3

June 24, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Last week was Week 3 of participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA.  A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the farms expenses and in return you get a weekly, in my case, box of the farm’s harvest.  A CSA is the best way to get a variety of… 

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

Ice Cream Maker Giveaway

May 30, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize 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 low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able to share my… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Atkins, dairy free, gluten free, low carb, paleo, primal, special diet, special diets, summer

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

Shredded BBQ Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

October 10, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 Low Carb…One Day at a Time to “LIKE” and “Comment” on Facebook to increase the number of people seeing the post.  So many people came to the rescue, but… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Gameday Tagged With: BBQ, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, mustard based BBQ, party foods, pulled chicken, special diet, summer

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

Strawberry Ice Cream (Low Carb, Dairy Free, and Gluten Free)

September 14, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Last week I posted my version of Low Carb Moose Tracks Ice Cream.  Well even though I’m late to the ice cream party, I couldn’t stop there!  I had to make a low carb strawberry version as well.  My ice cream maker has officially been broken in and I may squeeze out one more batch… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Paleo Tagged With: coconut, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, ice cream, low carb, nut free, primal, special diet, strawberry, summer

Moose Tracks Ice Cream (Low Carb, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free)

September 5, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My birthday was right around the time I started the Whole30, so I wasn’t able to try out the awesome ice cream maker my fiance bought me.  I didn’t jump right back into eating sweets after the Whole30, but after a long week of traveling and being away from my kitchen I just had to… 

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: almond butter, chocolate, coconut, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, ice cream, low carb, paleo friendly, primal friendly, special diet, summer

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

Grilled Ranch Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

July 30, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Ranch Chicken.  I have been on a search for a replacement for my beloved ranch seasoning and dressing.  Ranch is my favorite condiment and I use it on everything.  Even though Ranch is low carb, the store bought versions often contain sugar and/or other unnecessary ingredients.  After… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Misc, Paleo Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, primal, ranch, special diet, summer

Grilled Mustard BBQ Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

July 25, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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 South Carolina BBQ.  While we were paying for our meal I noticed they had a framed copy of a People Magazine article that featured Bessinger’s and their BBQ sauce recipe.  After… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Gameday Tagged With: BBQ, dairy free, gameday, gluten free, health, low carb, special diet, summer

Strawberry Popsicles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

July 13, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Strawberry Popsicles.  The heat is definitely taking over South Carolina.  It’s already unbearable and it’s only July.  I needed a tasty frozen dessert while I wait for my ice cream maker that I hopefully will be getting for my birthday at the end of July (*hint, hint* to… 

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, popsicles, special diet, strawberry, summer

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

Shrimp Salad in Endive Cups (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

July 3, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Shrimp Salad in Endive Cups.  I needed a quick dinner that didn’t require a lot of cooking so I decided to whip up this salad. I used the following ingredients for Low Carb Shrimp Salad in Endive Cups: 1 lb shrimp, cooked 1 medium tomato, diced 1 cucumber,… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Atkins induction, dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, salad, shrimp, special diet, summer

Fourth of July Jello (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

July 2, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Fourth of July Jello.  I wanted a dessert that would be good for my 4th of July celebrations.  My go to dessert is a layered jello, but I didn’t want to usual sugar free jello out of the box (plus I don’t eat products sweetened with aspartame anymore). … 

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, special diet, summer

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

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

June 22, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Marinated Flank Steak.  I don’t know about you, but normally when I think of flank steak I think of a dry, tough piece of meat.  Most of the time it is way overcooked and you can barely chew it.  I had never actually made flank steak before,… 

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Filed Under: Beef Tagged With: Asian, Atkins induction, dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, special diet, summer

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

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