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Smothered Green Beans (keto, gluten free, paleo)

Green beans are such a versatile vegetable and there are so many ways to prepare them that still keep it keto. Roasted, sautéed, steamed. This Keto Smothered Green Beans recipe might be my favorite way to prepare them. The green beans become smoky and sweet, and full of flavor. You can use this as a …

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Sausage Bacon Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage, bacon and avocado are one of my favorite flavor combinations on this planet. It's salty, savory and creamy all at once, and perfect for any occasion. This Sausage, Bacon and Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms recipe utilizes these flavors in a way that is fantastic for a cookout -- stuffing them in a big, meaty mushroom …

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Bacon Turkey Meatballs with Peach Honey Mustard Sauce

The Super Bowl is today, and while my boyfriend and I typically watch the game together and don't engage in the whole party aspect of the event, we HAVE to have some good game time snacks! This year, my contribution is these yummy meatballs (turkey and bacon? How can you go wrong?) with a sweet-with-a-little-heat …

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Spring Beet Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Spring is here! One of my favorite spring combinations is beets, radicchio and citrus. The earthiness of the beets paired with the brightness of citrus makes for the perfect bright Spring Beet Radicchio Salad. The orange vinaigrette with the green lettuce and beets makes for a beautiful and impressive presentation. I like to add bacon to make …

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Paleo Roasted Bacon Sliced Brussels Sprouts

Growing up I always thought Brussels sprouts were the worst! Brussels sprouts were really the only vegetable that I didn't eat. I even ate my beets, turnips and spinach! But as I've grown up (I'm not sure I really have yet!) and my tastes have evolved, I've learned to appreciate these mini cabbages. If you are …

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (Keto, Gluten Free, Paleo Option)

Holy YUM - these Keto Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are so delicious, super easy to make, and awesome for sharing....or NOT!  It definitely was even more exciting for me that I was using FRESH JALAPENOS from the garden!  Nothing beats fresh produce from the garden!

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Chicken Carbonara Salad (Keto, Gluten Free)

So I recently discovered Chicken Carbonara... oh my. It's heaven in my mouth, but weighs a little heavy on the guilty-pleasure scale. But I've always been a firm believer that just because food is healthy, it doesn't have to be boring. So I found a way to create guilt-free Chicken Carbonara: in salad form, of …

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Mom's Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Salad - Imagine waiting over 30 years to find something. That's how long it took my mom to finally convince me that Brussels sprouts are actually edible. As a kid, I remember them being one of her favorite vegetables. But to me, they always smelled like hot garbage and I …

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