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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Blackberry Rosemary Sauce

Sweet potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for our family, but there are many ways to customize the topping for roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe brushes a harissa sauce (or paste) over the potatoes while broiling and then drizzles a blackberry and rosemary compote over the top after they come out of the oven. …

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Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Baked Chicken

The fruity undertones of smoked jalapeno peppers (aka chipotle peppers) complement the sweet and dusky flavor of raspberries. This easy raspberry chipotle sauce pairs perfectly with baked chicken, game birds and turkey. It is also wonderful spooned over cream cheese and served on crackers as a colorful holiday appetizer. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | …

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Roasted Beets and Carrots on Harissa Spiced Yogurt

I’m always looking for ways to enhance the flavors of lowly vegetables, while at the same time keeping it simple as possible. Yotam Ottolenghi of course is a master at creating beautiful, flavorful vegetable dishes, but I always find myself opting for an easier recipe. Roasting the beets and carrots with a little spice and …

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How to Use Fruit Vinegars with Vegetables

Roasting vegetables to the point of caramelization is one popular way of eking out more sweetness and flavor from the raw vegetable. Adding a few splashes of a fruit-flavored vinegar while roasting enhances flavor even more and can be a great way to customize vegetable dishes and add creativity to what is often seen as …

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Slow Carb Roasted Chickpeas with Harissa Spice

Finding alternatives for chips is often problematic for people living a slow carb lifestyle.  Some people crave sugar, but almost as many crave a salty, crunchy snack. These spicy and salty roasted chickpeas are my go-to snack when I’m craving a salty snack. Jump to: Recipe | Best Spice Blends | Keeping them Crunchy | …

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Low Carb Fried Chicken Legs: Crispy and Crunchy Recipe

There are two main problems with fried foods on a low carb, slow carb or ketogenic diet:  the type of oil and the type of coating.  These chicken legs are first sauteed in olive oil, then coated with Dijon mustard, topped with “breading” of crumbled pork rinds, and a little Parmesan, and then baked until crispy. …

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Sheet Pan Marinated Chicken Shawarma: Low Carb

Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is usually served on warm flatbread topped with a savory yogurt sauce.  This recipe for low carb Chicken Shawarma foregoes the yogurt sauce and focuses primarily on the flavorful spice mix used in the marinade. Jump to: RECIPE Bland Chicken No More Chicken is such a …

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Simple Asian Chicken & Broccoli Slow Carb Dinner

Chicken is a standard, inexpensive protein for many diets, but it is often bland. These slow carb Asian chicken thighs, marinated in a robust sauce pairs nicely with roasted broccoli for a perfect, easy low carb dinner. Jump to: RECIPE Slow Carb Diets do not need to be Boring While there are many, many diets …

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