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Stevia Syrup Recipe

May 21, 2013 By Gwen Brown 104 Comments

I’m SO super excited to share this stevia syrup recipe with you! If you’ve missed my other posts about Trim Healthy Mama…my MOST FAVORITEST food book EVER…head over here and check out my Trim Healthy Mama book review. So, my kitchen, my diet, and my body have had a fantabulous makeover, and I’m just not going…

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Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes, Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, Low Glycemic Sweets & Desserts, Recipes, THM Breakfast Recipes, THM Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM FP Breakfast Recipes, THM FP Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients Tagged With: Awesome Sugar Free Recipes, coconut free, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, nut free, THM Sweet Sauces & Syrups, Trim Healthy Mama, Trim Healthy Tuesday

Cheesecake Berry Crunch Recipe

May 14, 2013 By Gwen Brown 41 Comments

Behold…cheesecake berry crunch.  This recipe is my very favorite dessert from the Trim Healthy Mama book, and the authors gave me special permission to share it with you!  Get those taste buds ready…this stuff is SO good. If you love cheesecake, then this is an amazing, no cook stand in for busy days!  It’s really…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Low Glycemic Sweets & Desserts, Recipes, THM Desserts & Sweets, THM S Desserts & Sweets Tagged With: Awesome Sugar Free Recipes, coconut free, egg free, gluten free, grain free

THM Chili Mix & E Style Chili Recipe

April 30, 2013 By Gwen Brown 43 Comments

This THM chili mix recipe is basically a re-working of my family favorite chili mix recipe.  I’ll give you the ‘test batch’ recipe, and the jar-full recipe, as well as a DELICIOUS E style chili with ground beef! Making the chili mix recipe in a big batch means it’s just as convenient and quick as…

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Filed Under: Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, Main Dishes, Recipes, THM Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM E Main Dish Recipes, THM FP Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM Main Dish Recipes Tagged With: blender recipes, coconut free, dairy free, egg free, grain free, nut free, THM Ground Beef Recipes

Cold & Flu Brew

April 28, 2013 By Gwen Brown 17 Comments

My favorite spiced cider recipe got a healthy makeover for cold and flu season.  You can see more of my favorite cold and flu remedies and prevention tips here, but I wanted to put this awesome recipe in the spotlight and give you a nice printable recipe page. This Cold & Flu Brew may not…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Drinks & Beverages, Health and Natural Remedies, Natural Remedies & Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: coconut free, cold remedy, dairy free, egg free, flu remedy, grain free, hot beverages, nut free

Luscious Lemon Yogurt Recipe

April 25, 2013 By Gwen Brown 49 Comments

This luscious lemon yogurt recipe is actually the invention of my son.  We both LOVE lemon desserts, but who needs a dessert when you can quickly mix up this Luscious Lemon Yogurt!  Even if you’re not a big fan of yogurt, you’ll be amazed at the way the zing of the lemon dances with the…

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Low Carb Cookie Dough Dip

April 18, 2013 By Gwen Brown 27 Comments

OHMYGOODNESS!  I just made this low carb cookie dough dip and I had to come here and post it for you.  RIGHT NOW.  It is SO delicious! Back in my chubby, sugar savoring days, I was invited to a Pampered Chef party, and the lovely hostess made this AMAZING cookie dough dip.  It looked like…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Low Glycemic Sweets & Desserts, Recipes, THM Appetizers & Snack Recipes, THM Desserts & Sweets, THM Party & Holiday Recipes, THM S Desserts & Sweets Tagged With: appetizers, coconut free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, nut free, party food, tea party, THM party food, THM sweet snack

Sugar Free Berry Syrup Recipe

March 6, 2013 By Gwen Brown 72 Comments

This sugar free syrup recipe is a weekly staple in my kitchen.  This completely guilt-free sweet, tangy, berry goodness tops my Greek yogurt snacks; my pancakes; my lovely muffin creations from the recipes in  Trim Healthy Mama (book review here).   And it does not stick to the muffin tops, if you get my drift….

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Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes, Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, Low Glycemic Sweets & Desserts, Recipes, THM Breakfast Recipes, THM Desserts & Sweets, THM E Breakfast Recipes, THM E Desserts & Sweets, THM FP Breakfast Recipes, THM FP Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM FP Desserts & Sweets Tagged With: Awesome Sugar Free Recipes, breakfast, coconut free, condiments, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, low carb recipes, nut free, sugar free recipes, THM Sweet Sauces & Syrups

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

February 28, 2013 By Gwen Brown 6 Comments

So, you need a tzatziki sauce recipe to go with your Greek burger, which is already sizzling away to perfection on the grill.  I’ve got you covered! My version of traditional Tzatziki sauce is based on this recipe.  Which is supposedly the best, and most authentic recipe from a real Greek Grandma.  Sold! I’m just…

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Filed Under: Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, Middle Eastern Recipes, Recipes, THM Appetizers & Snack Recipes, THM Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM FP Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM S Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM S Sides, Salads, & Dressings Tagged With: blender recipes, coconut free, condiments, egg free, garlic, garlic recipes, gluten free, grain free, greek, nut free, summer recipes

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