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Low Carb Coleslaw

by Lisa Marie Rosati on May 9, 2013

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Coleslaw is a staple food for outdoor barbeques, picnics and gatherings. Most pre-made, bottled dressings contain a high sugar content and preservatives, which is totally unnecessary and unhealthy. My recipe calls for mayonnaise. When I’m pressed for time I use Hellmann’s low fat mayo and when I have some extra time, I make my own [...]

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Low Carb Coconut Shortbread Bars

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 24, 2013

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I totally LOVE the taste of coconut! Imagine my thrill when I found out that I could eat unsweetened coconut anytime I wanted … I was a pretty happy camper! I found this recipe in the book 1001 Low Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender. It’s super simple to make and the bars taste delicious. Take [...]

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Cauliflower Wraps or Taco Shells

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 20, 2013

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One of the hardest things about cutting out processed foods is not being able to eat bread, wraps or other “things” that hold food! Here is an awesome recipe to create some wraps or taco shells! Ingredients: 2 cups of grated cauliflower (all the florets of a medium head) 3 eggs OR 4 egg whites [...]

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Sugar Free Limeade

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 18, 2013

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Nothing quenches your thirst like a big, cold glass of Limeade during the hot weather! I make this recipe with all natural Truvia sweetener. Truvia contains Stevia, a super-sweet herb from South America. Some clients have complained that Stevia has a yuckie aftertaste, but interestingly … they don’t seem to notice a yuckie aftertaste when [...]

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Cubre Libre (Rum & Coke)

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 12, 2013

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Whoever thinks sugar-free living isn’t sexy has never taken a sip of a snazzy Cubre Libre aka Rum & Diet Coke! How totally chic looking is the cocktail in the pic? Uh-huh. Soda is really unhealthy for you, so when I am jonesing for some soda (which is not often) or a recipe I’m preparing [...]

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Salmon Patties

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 9, 2013

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This delicious recipe was created and contributed from Smithtown Weight Loss Member, Mandy Gates, owner of  Gruve Design Studio. Note from Mandy: They taste great and have a very mild, if any, fish flavor. The herbs and cheese taste awesome with the salmon! YUM – Thanks Mandy! Ingredients: 1-16 oz. package of salmon fillets 2 [...]

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Deviled Eggs

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 2, 2013

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I absolutely LOVE Deviled Eggs! They are simple to make and are a great snack, light lunch or a fabulous appetizer at parties! If you are following strict Paleo, be sure to make Paleo mayonnaise to use for this recipe! Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (use less [...]

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Instant Raspberry Ice Cream

by Lisa Marie Rosati on March 13, 2013

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I found this recipe on Low Carb So Simple. I had an extra container of ricotta cheese sitting in the fridge, so I figured what the heck, let me give this a try! It is DELICIOUS and the recipe consists of only 3 INGREDIENTS. All I can say is “BRAVO”!

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Bacon and Egg Cups

by Lisa Marie Rosati on February 27, 2013

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Ingredients: Makes 12 cups 12 slices bacon 8 eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese pinch of salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whip the eggs, salt, pepper and cheese with a fork. Spray non stick spray in 12 muffin tins. Wrap each piece of bacon inside the sides of each [...]

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Chicken Soup

by Lisa Marie Rosati on February 27, 2013

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Ingredients: 1 plump roasting chicken 2 large yellow onions, peeled and quartered 6 carrots, peeled and sliced 4 stalks celery, washed and sliced 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped 2 white turnips, peeled and chopped into small cubes 20 sprigs fresh parsley 20 sprigs fresh dill salt and pepper to taste Directions: Place the chicken, onions, [...]

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Eggplant Parmesan

by Lisa Marie Rosati on February 27, 2013

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I found this recipe in the book: The Sexy Forever Food Bible by Suzanne Somers. I simply swapped the olive oil for grapeseed oil since it has a higher flashpoint when heated. Ingredients: 2 firm medium eggplants (about 2 pounds) 2 quarts grapeseed oil sea salt and black pepper 2 cups basic Italian tomato sauce [...]

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Sausage And Spinach Soup

by Lisa Marie Rosati on February 6, 2013

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This is a super-simple and delicious recipe. It takes all of 30 minutes to make from start to finish! My family gobbled it up … so I recommend if you have a few boys in your family want left overs, double the recipe. I always use unsalted broth, I like to control the amount of [...]

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Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

by Lisa Marie Rosati on December 26, 2012

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Ingredients: 14-16 ounce package frozen broccoli florets 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 4 green onions (scallions), chopped (I use white and some green parts) salt and pepper, to taste 3 pieces nitrate free bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the broccoli 4-5 [...]

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Cauliflower “Mac And Cheese”

by Lisa Marie Rosati on November 13, 2012

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Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder pinch of salt (optional) Directions: 1.    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2.    Cook the cut cauliflower [...]

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Coconut Bars

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 28, 2012

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adapted from Elana’s Pantry I LOVE coconut! I was looking around for a low carb coconut macaroon recipe when I stumbled on this recipe. I modified the original recipe to sugar-free by swapping honey for sugar-free honey sweetened with Xylitol. If you are are following a Paleo lifestyle or you don’t want to use alternative [...]

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Layered Taco Salad

by Lisa Marie Rosati on July 9, 2012

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This recipe is REALLY yummy, especially if your like Mexican food and sour cream (and I do!). I serve it during the warmer months and for parties, its always a big hit! Taco Seasoning Mix 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Chicken Thighs With Sliced Lemons And Crispy Herbs

by Lisa Marie Rosati on June 30, 2012

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Ingredients: 12 chicken thighs extra virgin olive oil sea salt and ground pepper 10 cloves fresh garlic, minced 3 to 5 cups loosely packed herbs, stems discarded (thyme, rosemary, tarragon, sage, or parsley) 3 lemons cut into thin slices Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place thighs in a large roasting pan. Generously drizzle them [...]

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Nut Crackers

by Lisa Marie Rosati on May 6, 2012

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Nut cracker recipe adapted by Lisa from the Primal Blueprint Cookbook Ingredients: 1 ½ cups fine almond meal ½ cup ground flax meal 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons organic Italian Seasonings 1 cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons water Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, [...]

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Mashed Celery Root (Celeriac)

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 22, 2012

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Let me introduce you to my little friend, celery root. This ugly, bumpy, round root has become one of my favorite side dishes because I feel it’s just as delicious as mashed potatoes without all the unnecessary carbs and insulin spike! One of my Food idols, Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) had this recipe in one [...]

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Sugar-Free Cheesecake

by Lisa Marie Rosati on April 1, 2012

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Cheesecake is a quintessential low-carb dessert. My mom, Olivia made the cheesecake in the photo (and rocked out with it in my opinion!) and both my dad and she said it was SPECTACULAR! One of my winning strategies is to bring a satisfying dessert with me to parties that I can indulge in without blowing [...]

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Dandelion Pesto Sauce

by Lisa Marie Rosati on March 5, 2012

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Use this Pesto Sauce as you would in any recipe calling for Pesto. Many European countries such as Italy use bitter greens regularly in their cooking (for good reason). Bitter greens are great for nourishing your liver, they help to improve digestion and are a safe and effective diuretic. In Spring bitter greens are abundant [...]

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Basic Italian Tomato Sauce

by Lisa Marie Rosati on March 4, 2012

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This is a super simple and delicious basic Italian tomato sauce. I do make tomato sauce with meat too. This is the tomato sauce I use for all recipes that call for the use of tomato sauce. There are never any jarred sauces in our pantry. Quick and simple to prepare… this makes a generous [...]

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Roasted Garlic Hummus

by Lisa Marie Rosati on January 22, 2012

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From the New Atkins For A New You book Ingredients: 1 large bulb of garlic ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 (15½-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (I use this handy tool) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup tahini (I use this raw tahini) [...]

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Ham & Sunny Side Up Egg Cups

by Lisa Marie Rosati on January 8, 2012

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Ham and eggs go perfectly together…just like bread and butter (except we choose not to eat that!) Here is a fun breakfast selection that kids really love eating. It’s also sophisticated enough to serve as an elegant brunch selection. I first spotted the recipe in one of my favorite books Paleo Comfort Foods. Extremely versatile, [...]

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Tarragon Shrimp Salad

by Lisa Marie Rosati on January 1, 2012

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OMG, I just love this recipe! It’s so versatile…It’s perfect for an elegant lunch or as a light dinner selection. I prepare this dish with jumbo shrimp that are cooked and de-veined for easier prep. Shrimp that are cooked and cleaned are available at most supermarkets in the frozen fish section. I cut off the [...]

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Marinated & Grilled Flank Steak

by Lisa Marie Rosati on December 18, 2011

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A quick, simple and delicious main course! I found the recipe in one of my favorite Cook Books Paleo Comfort Foods.   Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin powder 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon rosemary, preferably fresh 1-2 pounds [...]

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Banana Nut Bread

by Lisa Marie Rosati on December 4, 2011

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 Ingredients: 3 cups almond flour ½ cup Just Like Sugar, Brown  (optional but yummy) 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup coconut oil, melted 4 large eggs, beaten 2 bananas, very ripe and mashed 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ cup walnuts, chopped (I used ½ pecans and ½ [...]

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Italian Sausage & Peppers

by Lisa Marie Rosati on November 29, 2011

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This is my Grandma Millie’s recipe for Sausage & Peppers. My mom Olivia has been preparing it the same way that Millie taught her my whole life. Now, I prepare it for my family. I love the tradition. Things that get passed down from generation to generation. It’s such a simple thing and yet it [...]

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Polar Seltzer

by Lisa Marie Rosati on November 15, 2011

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I want to take a moment and share with you a company called Polar Beverages that has transformed my family’s drinking experience! I have mentioned before that we Rosati’s LOVE drinking Seltzer! Our local Stop & Shop began carrying a brand called Polar. All of Polar’s Seltzer’s are low in sodium, all natural and high [...]

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Cinnamon Nuts

by Lisa Marie Rosati on November 1, 2011

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Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or ghee 2 cups shelled nuts, walnut halves, whole pecans and whole almonds (You can use one variety of nut or any combination of the three that you fancy- I usually use a combo of all three) 2 packages PureVia natural sweetener ½ – 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions: Melt the [...]

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Apple Crisp

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 30, 2011

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Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 1 cup pecans, chopped 3 teaspoons cinnamon ½ – 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/3 cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons agave nectar (low carber’s use sugar-free honey instead of agave) 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 5-7 small to medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced (See Note) juice of ½ lemon OPTIONAL: 3 teaspoons [...]

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Low-Carb Cranberry Sauce

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 26, 2011

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Turkey or chicken is simply not the same without cranberry sauce. I have it in my fridge year round. In the Fall I purchase a few bags of whole cranberries and freeze them. As I need to make cranberry sauce, I take out a bag and make it … easy-peasy. It’s so simple to make [...]

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Apple Saute’

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 23, 2011

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Calling all fruit dessert lovers! This is the recipe for you!!! I stumbled upon this recipe in a Paleo cookbook that I recommend called Paleo Comfort Foods by Julie & Charles Mayfield. As you know I usually tweak recipes to suit my taste but this one is delicious all on its own! Kudos to the [...]

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Spaghetti Squash

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 20, 2011

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Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive or walnut oil salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice squash in half lengthwise. Rub the cut side with olive oil and place them oiled side down on a baking sheet. Roast 40 to 60 minutes or until [...]

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Roasted Asparagus & Prosciutto With A Balsamic Reduction

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 17, 2011

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Ingredients: 3 ounces prosciutto 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed olive oil salt & pepper Balsamic Reduction: ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Carefully cut prosciutto slices in half lengthwise. (Most of the time I end up ripping them apart, its all good!) Begin taking 3 asparagus [...]

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Grilled Swordfish Steak With Herbs

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 11, 2011

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Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 swordfish steaks, approximately 1 inch thick Directions: Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, lemon zest, rosemary, salt and pepper in a re-sealable bag or [...]

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Meatloaf

by Lisa Marie Rosati on October 6, 2011

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Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 1 lb ground elk (you can use ground beef) 1 Spanish onion, diced (I love Spanish onions, they’re sweet) 1 cup almond meal/flour 2 eggs 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tbsp sea salt 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped or dried 1 teaspoon basil, chopped or dried black [...]

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Low-Carb Chocolate Egg Cream Soda Recipe

by Lisa Marie Rosati on September 26, 2011

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Ingredients: 1 can  diet chocolate fudge soda, super cold from the fridge (there are many different brands around) 1/3 cup half and half Directions: Pour half and half into a tall glass. Pour soda into the glass. Beware – the head on the soda will expand (like beer does) so pour slowly, you don’t want [...]

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Crock Pot Pear or Apple Sauce

by Lisa Marie Rosati on September 22, 2011

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Ingredients: 6-8 pears or apples, organic 1 cup water cinnamon to taste Directions: Peel, core and chop fruit. Put into a crock-pot. Pour water on top and sprinkle generously with cinnamon. Simmer for a few hours or until the fruit is very soft. Drain off any excess liquid, mash or blend in a food processor [...]

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Low-Carb Pancakes

by Lisa Marie Rosati on September 16, 2011

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“I Can’t Believe I Can Eat This And Lose Weight” My Mom introduced me to this recipe. I was skeptical when she insisted that these “pancakes” were delicious. Being a recovering Carb-O-Holic I could not fathom that pancakes made from ricotta cheese could: Taste SOOOOOOOO Good. Be an awesome replacement with a barely noticeable difference  [...]

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Spinach & Tomato Frittata

by Lisa Marie Rosati on September 10, 2011

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Ingredients: 10 organic or free range eggs 5 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 4 scallions, green and white parts, chopped 1-2 boxes frozen spinach, thawed and drained in a colander 2 cups mozzarella cheese (I use lower fat cheese as long as the carbs are low) ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 4-5 bacon strips, cooked and [...]

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Good Nature Pork: The BEST Bacon EVER!

by Lisa Marie Rosati on September 5, 2011

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So, if there is one thing I love, its bacon. My daughter’s boyfriend, Phil once told me during a deep culinary conversation (and I quote) ” Everything tastes better with bacon on it.”  I couldn’t agree more! My concern about eating bacon on a regular basis is the amount of nitrates, sodium and preservatives found [...]

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Raw Kale Salad

by Lisa Marie Rosati on August 13, 2011

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Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale, washed, dried and stems removed 1 handful of grape tomatoes 6 shallots, skin removed 1 large cucumber, peeled 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar 2 cloves crushed garlic ( I use frozen – so 2 the equivalent is 2 cubes ) 1 lemon, [...]

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Apricot Nut Power Bars

by Lisa Marie Rosati on August 5, 2011

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Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup pecans 1 cup raw walnut pieces 2 eggs ¼ teaspoon Himalayan  sea salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions: Place apricots, pecans and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until the texture is of coarse gravel Pulse in eggs, salt and vanilla, until it incorporates well Place mixture [...]

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Sugar-Free Passion Tea Lemonade

by Lisa Marie Rosati on August 5, 2011

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“An infusion of hibiscus and natural tropical flavors,mixed with lemonade and hand-shaken with ice.”~ Starbucks Website Description. I LOVE Starbucks Shaken Passion Tea Lemonade, my scale on the other hand does not…. So I created my version, it’s DELISH, low in carbs, low in calories and every time I take a sip it makes me [...]

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