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German Potato Salad with Bacon
Go to Post: German Potato Salad with BaconGerman potato salad with tender potatoes tossed warm in a tangy bacon-and-vinegar dressing with crispy bacon and onion — an easy, crowd-pleasing cookout side ready in under an hour.
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Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Go to Post: Mexican Cauliflower RiceThis Mexican Cauliflower Rice is a simple, nutrient-dense, and delicious side dish option that is low-carb, paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan! Rice is one of the tastiest side dishes, but it can often be on the heavy-carb side. This recipe solves that problem by substituting cauliflower for traditional rice, making it the PERFECT low-carb side dish!…
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Warm Bacon and Egg Salad
Go to Post: Warm Bacon and Egg SaladThis incredible warm bacon and egg salad includes a good amount of protein with your usual salad. This recipe is keto, paleo, and also Whole30-compliant! With a prep time of only 20 minutes, this yummy dish is ready to serve in under an hour!
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Bacon-Wrapped Maple Parmesan Asparagus Bundles
Go to Post: Bacon-Wrapped Maple Parmesan Asparagus BundlesReady in under an hour, these Bacon-Wrapped Maple Parmesan Asparagus Bundles are a delicious and keto-friendly party appetizer or side dish option that is full of flavor and low in carbs!
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Hi, I’m Sara!
I am a mom to two young children, and like many parents, I don’t have endless time to spend cooking. My goal is to create flavorful, filling recipes that come together quickly with ingredients you may already have on hand.
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Delicious Dijon chicken! The whole family loved it, and it was so easy to make. Will be a regular on our menu from now on.
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I am so amazed at this soup! Found this recipe last year and have made it multiple times; it is TOO delicious!
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I had all the ingredients already, so I whipped this up for a quick and healthy dinner for my family. It was very flavorful and easy to make!
