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Butter Chicken Recipe

January 5, 2016 By Gwen Brown 37 Comments

This. Butter Chicken Recipe is my current obsession in recovering from the cheese laden heavy holiday party foods. I didn’t develop a taste for East Asian and middle eastern food until I was in my 30’s, and I just can’t get enough. The dense, spicy gravy on this classic dish from India is so lovely,…

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In a Jiffy Corn Muffin Recipe

November 9, 2015 By Gwen Brown 145 Comments

This cornbread recipe is a game changer if you’re low carb or gluten free. I don’t know about you, but I’ve MISSED cornbread, and all the recipes I’ve been able to find use lots of almond flour instead. And for me, it’s just NOT the same. I noticed that my little local grocery store was…

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Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe

October 26, 2015 By Gwen Brown 13 Comments

This steel cut oatmeal recipes has restored my faith in oatmeal. I’ve never been a real big fan of plain oatmeal. Or cinnamon raisin oatmeal. Or any kind of oatmeal. Even back in the days when I’d not feel a whit of guilt loading it down with brown sugar, raisins, cinnamon, cream…anything I could think…

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Quick Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

August 24, 2015 By Gwen Brown 14 Comments

This cajun dirty rice recipe is a hearty, savory, and FAST one pot meal that my family loves. I first tried the recipe DirtE Rice from the Coers Family blog. Oh. My. Word. Although I really adore ethnic recipes, I’ve never really tried my hand at Cajun food. Well, I’m sold. My whole family loves…

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Sugar Free Cinnamon Sugar Toast

August 10, 2015 By Gwen Brown 11 Comments

I thought cinnamon sugar toast was one of the foods that I’d have to kiss goodbye when I went sugar free. Turns out, it’s one of the easiest things in the world to make! I’m embarrassed to even call this a recipe. But it’s so simple that you’ll totally love having this option as a…

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Low Carb Orange Dream Recipe

July 27, 2015 By Gwen Brown 24 Comments

I’m all about this orange dream recipe- I love all things orange since I was a kid, when push up pops were one of my favorites! But now that I’m sticking to a lower carb, sugar free lifestyle I really wanted to replicate the creamy, orange-vanilla flavors of an orange dream. By jove, I think I’ve…

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Almond Low Carb Hummus Recipe

July 20, 2015 By Gwen Brown 39 Comments

AMAZING lick the bowl low carb hummus that works for Paleo or THM style eating. Plus a genius tip to make it a convenience food!

I first tasted this low carb hummus recipe while on a retreat with my friend Kim. We both brought healthy low glycemic goodies to a conference that we attended, but THIS is what stole the show. I know…it’s hummus. And it’s vegan, Paleo, and low carb, so it really barely sounds edible. But give it…

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Beef Stroganoff Recipe

June 1, 2015 By Gwen Brown 45 Comments

ground beef stroganoff recipe- this is one of my childhood favorites remade to be lower fat.

My Beef Stroganoff Recipe gets an lower fat (Trim Healthy Mama E style) makeover in this family favorite recipe.  This savory beef dish boasts a flavorful, creamy gravy- it’s the perfect compliment to pasta or rice; and it’s also super quick and easy to make! (This is a reblog of an older recipe from my…

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