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Ritz Cracker Chocolate Cherry Bark for Holiday Care Packages

Friends and family absolutely love to get surprise packages in the mail, and it’s even more special when you add a personal touch of a home-made treat. The problem with many baked goods is that they don’t ship well if they are crumbly or gooey. This chocolate bark is packed with holiday flavors, is easy …

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Osso Buco with Lamb Shanks: A Classic Italian Braised Stew

Quick Summary: Osso buco is a Northern Italian braised stew traditionally made with veal shanks, but lamb, beef, or oxtail work beautifully. The shanks braise in wine and stock with vegetables for three hours until fork-tender. The marrow-filled bones give the stew its luxurious texture. Naturally slow-carb and keto-friendly. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 3 …

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Mexican Pumpkin Ancho Soup (Savory, Not Sweet)

Quick Summary: Roasted pumpkin or winter squash pureed with smoky ancho chile, mint, and coriander. Savory rather than sweet, with the roasting bringing out the squash’s natural depth. Make-ahead friendly and freezer-friendly. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min (plus roasting) | Serves: 10 Jump to: RECIPE | Best Squash Varieties for Soup | Ingredient …

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Easy French Bouillabaisse with Fennel and Orange Zest

Bouillabaisse is a hearty French seafood stew, similar to cioppino but further characterized by adding saffron and a fish stock/white wine base as the broth. Fennel and orange peels are also ingredients that are common to a French bouillabaisse and are included in the recipe below. This easy but elegant low-carb bouillabaisse is great for …

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Baked Greek Meatballs in Lemon Thyme Soup

Meatballs of some sort exist in the cuisine of every culture worldwide.  These Greek-inspired meatballs in lemon thyme soup can take on a Moroccan flavor profile after enjoying them as soup by folding them into pita bread with cucumbers and yogurt. The meatballs are baked in the oven for a bit and then added to …

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Slow-Carb Zucchini Bread with Coconut and Dark Chocolate

Quick Summary: A protein-packed quick bread made with almond flour, coconut, and a sugar substitute. It’s not as sweet as traditional zucchini bread, but it’s satisfying and ships well in care packages. Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour | Makes: 12 slices Jump to: | RECIPE | What Makes this Slow-Carb? | …

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Vietnamese-Spiced Meatball Soup

This wonderful Vietnamese meatball soup, inspired by Gordon Ramsey lends itself easily to a low carb adaptation. The spices used in the tender meatballs, along with the warming spices and coconut milk used in the broth give it the Vietnamese-style flavor that is so well balanced between sweet, sour, warm and cool. Serve with rice …

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