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Brazilian Shrimp in Pumpkins: Camarão na Moranga

Camarão na Moranga (Shrimp in Pumpkin) is a creamy seafood stew from Brazil beautifully served in a colorful pumpkin. Traditionally it would be served in a pinkish heirloom variety of pumpkin called Moranga (see photo below). If you can’t find this variety however, an orange baking pumpkin will work just fine. The flavor and the presentation …

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Preserving Fresh Herbs as Herbal Compound Butters

Dried herbs can’t compete with fresh herbs when it comes to cooking with flavor. If you have a garden, a nearby farmers market, or a good grocery store, preserving fresh herbs as herbal compound butters is my favorite way to ensure fresh flavor year-round. It’s very easy, you can create wonderful blends, and herb butters …

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Low Carb Brussel Sprouts Caesar Salad

Brussel sprouts are often hailed as one of the most-hated foods.  However, Caesar salad is one of the most popular.  This unique combination of brussel sprouts and Caesar salad brings out the best in both dishes for a spectacular side dish to any meal. Jump to: RECIPE | Health Benefits of Brussels | Substitutions | …

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Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Salad with Caper Butter Dressing

It is often challenging to create vegetable side dishes that are easy, low carb and delicious. This recipe hits all three by mixing low carb cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and brussels) with a robust caper and garlic butter. Definitely not a bland vegetable dish! Jump to: RECIPE | Low Carb Diets | Low Carb Vegetables …

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Chai Filling

Pumpkin whoopie pies are an easy cake-like cookie treat, generally made with cream cheese filling. This recipe amps it up a notch by adding warming chai spices to the filling and making the pumpkin cookie with browned butter. Jump to: RECIPE | What is a Whoopie Pie? | Chai Filling | Substitutions Where Does the …

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