Monthly Archives: May 2014

Low-Carb Lifestyle Recipe: Brined, Oven-Roasted Pork Chops

Y’all . . . this was SO good, I’ve vowed that I’ll never make pork chops without brining them ever again! And do you know how difficult it is to find a brine recipe that’s sugar-free? Well, I’m about to … Continue reading

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Low-Carb Lifestyle Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Green Chile Cheeseburger

I grew up in New Mexico, but moved away after high school graduation. And one of the things I miss is green chiles on everything. Notice the spelling of that word: CHILE. When talking about the most famous product of … Continue reading

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The Frustrations of Low-Carbing and Eating Out

As a writer, one of the things I must put up with are regular visits to Panera, whether it’s for a writers’ group meeting or a one-on-one writing session with another writer. When I worked from home, Panera was my … Continue reading

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90 Days of Low-Carb Recipes: Day 21–Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of those banquet dishes (or frozen-meal dishes) that isn’t necessarily the first thing we think of making when thinking about chicken for dinner. But it’s a tasty way to change up plain ol’ baked chicken … Continue reading

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90 Days of Low-Carb Recipes: Day 20–Parmesan Crusted Chicken

I’m baaaack! After a few months’ hiatus, I’m ready to recommit to the Low-Carb Lifestyle and start sharing recipes again. I thought I’d start easy this week and do some quick-fix (or fix-ahead) dishes that make low-carbing easier with a … Continue reading

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