When I first saw these bars in Martha Stewart Living, I had died and gone to coconut-lime heaven. I am such a fan of Martha's, and I especially love their emphasis on seasonal food choices. On top of that, I am seriously crushing on the way they are … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Forgotten Cookies
May 13, 2013 · by · 22 Comments
Forgotten cookies are called, well, forgotten cookies, because once placed in the oven, they're left inside overnight. Neat idea, hey? For once, those among us with a short attention span won't screw something up! … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Raspberry Chocolate Macaroons
April 15, 2013 · by · 13 Comments
Okay, so seriously? Yummo. I found these amazing little macaroons in a recent issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine, and knew I wanted to give them a try. As an aside, I think MSL has been such a fun magazine! Over the last year I've seen some … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
May 1, 2012 · by · 69 Comments
Some thoughts: These cookies need 24 hours to set up. Trust me on this. If you eat one fresh from the oven, you're going to want to kick me. Wait 24 hours and you'll want to kiss me. Less violence, more love. I used 60% cacao … [Read more...]
Low Carb Dessert Recipes
February 21, 2012 · by · 15 Comments
Recipe Key: Atkins Induction Friendly= IF Gluten Free = GF Sugar Free = SF Vegetarian = V Less than 5 net carbs per serving = -5 DESSERTS Baking Needs Mascarpone/Cream Cheese (Make your own) IF, GF, SF, V, -5 White Sugar Sweetener … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Low Carb Recipes
February 20, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Pictured: Cheesy Round Crackers Please bookmark the following link to keep up on the latest Your Lighter Side Recipes! Your Lighter Side Cookbook … [Read more...]
Thank U Berry Munch Cookies
February 3, 2012 · by · 12 Comments
These Low Carb Girl Scout Thank U Berry Munch Cookies are perfect! Introducing the most delicious chocolate chip cookie I have, in fact, ever eaten (high carb OR any other). No really. No. REALLY. Cross my cookie and hope to crumble. … [Read more...]
Savannah Smiles Cookies
February 3, 2012 · by · 34 Comments
Low Carb Girl Scout Savannah Smiles Cookies: If you've ever proclaimed to yourself that I must live the life of sexy abandon as a foodie writer, think again. Guess how many versions of this recipe went into the trash this week before I finally made a … [Read more...]
Tagalongs Cookies
February 2, 2012 · by · 21 Comments
Low Carb Girl Scout Tagalongs Cookies: These. Are. Delicious. Period. End of Story. That is, unless you're George Lucas; then you write a bunch of prequels. Oh, what the hell. Prequels here we go... … [Read more...]
Low Carb Girl Scout Thin Mints
January 31, 2012 · by · 14 Comments
These are not Girl Scout Thin Mints. I say not for a reason; while nothing replaces the deliciousness of a Girl Scout Cookie, it's not like we can have the real thing, especially if you suffer from wheat/gluten allergies or intolerance. I mean, those … [Read more...]
Low Carb Girl Scout Samoas
January 30, 2012 · by · 30 Comments
Similar to Girl Scout Samoas, these delicious, gluten free, sugar free cookies are the cat's pajamas. That is, if their pajamas were covered with flaked, toasted coconut, caramel and a delicious chocolate glaze. And then that's weird, because cats … [Read more...]
Vaneta’s Voluptuous Cookies
December 2, 2011 · by · 61 Comments
Vaneta is an absolute sweetheart, and she wrote to me to tell me of an amazing recipe she has created in her own kitchen that she says she is happy to share with you! I apologize for taking so long to post this, but it's worth the wait, and Vaneta … [Read more...]
