> 60% Fat

It can help a body burn fat and stay low on carbs to eat high fat meals. In fact, dipping BELOW 60% of calories from fat can knock the body out of fat-burning mode. So recipes that have more than 60% of calories from fat get a gold star.

Chocolate Frosting – Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Lactose Free

This entry is part 14 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting comes from Dick Williams, author of “Eating Your Heart Out?” ½ cup xylitol 1 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ cup smart balance (light buttery spread w/ omega-3 and mono-fats) 2 Tbsp. almond milk Dash of salt ½ cup 100% cocoa Melt the smart balance and the olive oil together in a small [...]

Dick’s Chocolate Squares – Sugar Free, Grain Free, Lactose Free

Dick’s Chocolate Squares – Sugar Free, Grain Free, Lactose Free
This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

Dick’s Chocolate Squares were part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group.  We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings.  You can [...]

Michael’s Tapenade

Michael’s Tapenade
This entry is part 8 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

Michael’s Tapenade was part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group.  We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. INGREDIENTS 40 g [...]

Jeff’s High Fat, Low Carb Breakfast Shake

Jeff’s High Fat, Low Carb Breakfast Shake
This entry is part 7 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

  Jeff’s breakfast shake was part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. 2 Tb Kirkland Pure Olive Oil 240 cal, [...]

Vegan Walnut Pate – from Shelley

Vegan Walnut Pate – from Shelley
This entry is part 5 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

My pate was part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings.  For a meal, you’d probably go for a larger serving. [...]

David Mendosa’s Quick Stuff from the Grocer

David Mendosa’s Quick Stuff from the Grocer
This entry is part 3 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

David Mendosa’s “straight-from-the-store” offerings were part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings.  For a meal, you’d probably go for a [...]

Marilyn’s – Chile Rellenos Jose

Marilyn’s – Chile Rellenos Jose
This entry is part 6 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

Serves 16 people, with 4.5 grams carb each Marilyn’s Chile Rellenos were part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings.  For [...]

Paul’s Scrambled Eggs with a side of sauteed vegetables.

Paul’s Scrambled Eggs with a side of sauteed vegetables.
This entry is part 1 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

Paul’s scrambled eggs with sauteed veggies was part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group.  We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more [...]

Homemade Egg Nog – Fresh nutmeg, No Sugar

Homemade Egg Nog – Fresh nutmeg, No Sugar

A Holiday Favorite – fresh whipping cream, fresh whipped egg whites – NO SUGAR REQUIRED

Cauliflower Soup

For people who object to the saturated fats in coconut milk, then why the heck do you eat soups that are made with cream???

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