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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Bacon-wrapped scallops are the perfect appetizer for a dinner party, or a perfect treat dinner to shake things up! This Bacon-Wrapped Scallop recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, and is all done right in the oven. Don’t skip pre-baking the bacon, that’s what allows the bacon to become cooked through without overcooking the scallops. …

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Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce in the Slow Cooker (GAPS, Paleo)

Bright, tangy, and sweet, cranberry sauce is my children’s favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. While they’re not picky, most traditional Thanksgiving fare really isn’t their favorite. But when everything can be covered in cranberry sauce, the big day is redeemed in their eyes. I love this slow cooker cranberry sauce because it can free …

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Chaffles: Low Carb Waffles Made with just Eggs and Cheese

What if I told you… that these waffles are low-carb, gluten-free, delicious, and made with only 2 ingredients? Too good to be true, right? No, not at all! You’ve gotta try these chaffles ASAP! And the good news is that you probably already have these ingredients in your fridge. The ‘chaffle’ as they’re called – …

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Easy Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Cabbage is a beautiful winter vegetable that is most commonly served raw, but is delicious roasted as well. Whether serving the family a quick weeknight dinner, or looking for something more fancy for guests, roasted cabbage steaks are unexpectedly delicious dinner side dish. The cabbage slices hold together well while you slice them, which make …

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Cheesy Garlicky Keto Spaghetti Squash Casserole

This cheesy garlicy keto spaghetti squash casserole is a great side dish that is bursting with flavor and sunny color. The garlic, parsley, and cheese combination goes deliciously with meatballs or any italian meal. While winter squash is higher in carbohydrates for a vegetable, this keto casserole still only logs in at 4 g of …

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Almond and Coconut Flour Bread (Keto, GAPS)

This coconut almond flour bread rises like bread as it bakes, and is light and fluffy. Coconut Flour Almond Bread makes delicious toast, including french toast! This low-carb bread is baked in a regular loaf pan and can make a full-sized sandwich, perfect for lunch boxes. It holds together well, and is sturdy enough to …

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Grain-Free Southern-Style Biscuits made with Honey

I just got the new book Everyday Grain-Free Baking in the mail a few weeks ago, and ever since it’s been the cookbook I hand to my kids to choose a recipe on our Saturday baking day tradition. Most recipes are GAPS-legal, and if they’re not, there are simple substitutes or omissions that can be made. I …

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Sweet & Tangy Simple Grilled Apricots

Grilled apricots are a perfect warm, sweet treat fresh off the grill. During the summer we fire up the grill most nights, which keeps the heat and mess outside, limits dishes to wash, and allows me to keep an eye on children as they play. Grilled foods, like the steak-and-potato skewers (recipe here) pictured to …

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Easy Garlic-Olive Oil Grilled Green Beans

In my house, Sunday mornings are for grocery runs, and Sunday late afternoons are for meal prep. Grilled Garlic Green Beans are a favorite for meal prep. You can grill a whole bunch of them at once, along with other goodies like Chicken Pepper Poppers, steak, and more. Once they’ve been taken on the smokey …

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Cabbage and Green Apple Slaw with Homemade Yogurt Dressing

Seasonally available in the wintertime due to its ability to store well, cabbage pairs unexpectedly, but deliciously, with green apple in this cabbage and green apple slaw recipe. In fact, many claim that green apple is a ‘family secret’ coleslaw addition! The yogurt gives this cabbage-apple slaw a tangy probiotic boost. Apple cider vinegar and …

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Comparing Ways to Make Beef Stock: Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, and Stock Pot

Grassfed organic beef stock, rich in amino acids from the beef bones, collagen, and meat; rich in vitamins and minerals from the produce scraps and sea salt; and rich in phytonutrients from ginger and garlic! This amazing gut-healing health-giving food is nearly free to make, and takes very little time. Here are recipes for any …

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Easy Baked Parmesan Cheese Crisps (Keto, GAPS, Low Carb)

I’ve been popping a batch of these parmesan cheese crisps in the oven as I simmer soup or sear meat and stir vegetables just about every night lately. They’re so fast to make, and the kids love the deep flavor, pretty pattern, and salty crunch! I think these parmesan crisps go especially well with soup, …

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