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Macaroni and cheese

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

A pinch of dry mustard stirred into the melted butter makes for more flavor in this simple homemade mac and cheese recipe. Mix a little Parmesan with the cheddar for a piquant taste.

Kids a cookin': Tropical Fruit Dip

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

This cool, creamy, easy-to-make dip can conjure up thoughts of long summer days any time of the year! Plus it might encourage your children to eat a greater variety of fruit.

Pomegranate Guacamole

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:19:00 -0800

Luscious and low-carb, this unusual guacamole is a yummy surprise.

Eggs Benedict Over Tomatoes

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Simply substituting a thick slice of tomato for the English muffin makes this classically delicious dish low-carb-legal.

Creole Bacon Chowder

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

A quick and easy chowder full of flavor - serve this spicy dish for Mardi Gras or any other time of the year when you're feeling festive.

Enjoy your libations, but moderation is key to diet success

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0700

With careful planning, any low-carb dieter can lose weight with a drink in their hand and a smile on their face. Bob Skilnik, author of "The Low Carb Bartender: Carb Counts for Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks and More" suggests that low-carb dieters consider setting up a boozy weight loss plan of attack for the upcoming year.

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:29:00 -0700

I grew up with pumpkin chiffon pie that my mother made with Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding and Cool Whip. So for me, a chiffon-style pumpkin pie is the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert.

No-Cook Peanut Butter Fudge candy recipe

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:35:41 -0700

A no-cook treat combining the tastes of chocolate and peanut butter in a fudgy candy.

Your low carb holiday journal

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Cheers to the holidays and maintaining your low carb lifestyle despite the endless temptations of high carb fare. Here's our low carb holiday journal tips.

Put an end to low carb diet stalls

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:50:00 -0800

Weight loss rarely occurs at a steady rate. Stabilizing at certain weights for a while can be normal for your body but there are ways to jump-start a low carb diet plan that has stopped working for you.

Very low carbohydrate diets decrease body fat

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Scientists say that low carbohydrate diets, like the Atkins and South Beach diets, may actually be the best option for men who want to slim. New research, published in the Open Access journal, Nutrition & Metabolism, shows that over 70 percent of men lost more weight and fat on a low carbohydrate diet, despite eating more calories.

Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Italian Sausage and Basil

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:15:13 -0700

A hearty dinner with Italian flair!

Cranberry Salad

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:29:00 -0700

Tart and citrus-y, this cranberry salad is a Thanksgiving tradition.

Low carb Christmas side dishes

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

The holiday season is upon us, which means indulging in countless feasts while still trying to count carbs. Everything seems to be going well, you've said "no, thanks" to a dinner roll, taken a sane serving of turkey -- but then it begins. Platter after platter of potatoes, white bread stuffing, corn... will it ever end? Take matters into your own hands and create a low carb meal you'll be happy to eat and proud to serve to any guest.

The low carb Christmas party

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

The feast of the holiday season is usually a low-carb nightmare. Good food and high carbs are married in the spirit of tradition. When you send out the invitations to your holiday bash, don't think that you have to follow the traditional high carb fare. There are alternatives.

Low carb Christmas gift ideas

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Nothing says the holidays like a box of chocolates. It's that gift that keeps on giving. Cravings, that is. While the holidays mean sweet profits for chocolate companies, low carbers are filling their lists with other treats. If you are shopping for a low carber or you are writing your own low carb wish list, here are some ideas to help make your holiday shopping a delectable low carb delight.

Low Carb Gluten-Free Apricot-Ginger Stuffing

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:29:00 -0700

Looking to serve a lighter, more healthful stuffing this Thanksgiving? This low carb, gluten-free recipe is definitely one to try.

Low carb and gluten free cranberry and walnut stuffing

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:33:00 -0700

This seasonal cranberry-walnut Thanksgiving is perfect for your holiday table. The lower-glycemic fruits make it friendly for a low-carb diet. Almond-flour and no wheat ingredients make it a gluten-free stuffing alternative.

Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing: Gluten-free and low carb

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:29:00 -0700

This traditional English recipe for Thanksgiving turkey stuffing is very low carb and also happens to be gluten-free!

Kat's Low Carb Spicy Cranberry Sauce with Citrus

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -0700

The cranberry sauce of my youth was a gelatinous mass in the shape of the can it came in. While there is some sentimental value to it, there is much more appeal to real cranberry sauce, and very few carbs when you use a sweetener. For an unexpected, exotic tweak, add the juicy seeds of a pomegranate.