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Spiralized Asian Carrot Salad

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Some people might ask... why an Asian Carrot Salad recipe? My response is simple: it is just so refreshing. It has a really nice carrot crunch followed up with a slightly sweet, citrusy dressing. It is also versatile. You can spice it up with hot peppers, chili paste or red pepper flakes... or keep it...

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spicy asian carrot salad recipe

Everything about this recipe is fantastic. It is made with simple ingredients and is ready in minutes. Such light and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer.

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What the LCHF?

I'm making a bunch of cool changes to the blog over the next several weeks. Working on updating ALL my recipes to include nutritional data. Also working to bring to the forefront more low carb options that you are going to love. Yep, Low Carb High Fat... all naturally gluten free and delicious.

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Together, we will make better food for our families and the people we love. There's no need for expensive cookbooks or years of culinary training to make really good food right in your own kitchen. I'm here to share my years of experience with you in a way that is easy to understand with satisfying results every time.

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vegetarian spicy roasted broccolini

Spicy Roasted Broccolini (Baby Broccoli)

Looking to spice up your next meal? You've found the right place to do it. My recipe for Spicy Roasted Broccolini will crank up the spice just enough to make things interesting without melting your face. Broccolini loves heat and we are going to deliver it with this super fresh roasted recipe. This Spicy Roasted...

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Roasted Patty Pan Squash Recipe

Roasted Patty Pan Squash with Parmesan

When you first read through this recipe for roasted patty pan squash, you might think that it is too simple to be good. Let me tell you that it is so good you'll wonder why it has never been on your table before. With only four ingredients you're going to love every last bite... and...

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low carb broccoli salad

Fresh Summer Broccoli Salad

Sometimes you just need a great summer side dish. You've found it with my fresh summertime broccoli salad recipe. We're not going to make a wimpy broccoli salad... no... we're going to put together robust flavors that really pack a punch. Next time you need a fun and fantastically flavorful side dish, make sure you...

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slow cooker pork carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Life without Mexican food is the equivalent to a soul crushing void around our house. Slow cooker pork carnitas are a staple around our house. Not only is this recipe easy to make, it freezes well and is really versatile. It may be used on a salad, inside a taco, plastered all over a delightful...

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sweet and spicy roasted carrots

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots

Sweet and spice and everything nice... that just about sums up these wonderfully spicy roasted carrots. This is a set-it and forget-it recipe. Basically, we're going to mix together all the delicious layers of flavor, toss it in the oven and forget about it until its done. It couldn't be easier. Next time you're looking...

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A delightful pesto chicken wings recipe.

Pesto Chicken Wings

You had me at "Let's eat some chicken wings." Particularly if they are lightly coated in a tantalizing pesto sauce. Think about it for a minute... pesto and chicken were made to be with one another. Why not add it to chicken wings? Typically pesto is too chunky as a coating, but wait until you...

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Stir Fry Noodles Recipe: make it today!

Stir Fry Noodles Recipe

There's something beautiful about the song of a stir fry sizzling, popping and crackling on the stove. As the Beastie Boys would say: it's triple trouble "mesmerizing, tantalizing & captivating." However you would put it, trust me that this stir fry noodles recipe is packed to the brim with fresh flavors and enough spice that'll...

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The Summer Fling Champagne Cocktail

Summer Fling Champagne Cocktail

In everyone's life there's a summer where it all began and you'll never forget... right? My Summer Fling Champagne Cocktail will make your heart sing and remember that every summer has a story. Let your summer fantasy include this delightfully playful champagne cocktail loaded with strawberries, lemons and starry-eyed possibilities. My Summer Fling Champagne Cocktail recipe...

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"No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing" - Julia Child

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