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Flourless Berry Puffed Pancake

By Sugar Free Alex On April 2, 2012 · 18 Comments

Do you want a breakfast that is light, yet decadent at the same time?

Something to impress guests without overloading on sugar, flour, and butter?

Perhaps something made with only 5 fresh, whole ingredients?

Looks like you have too many demands, and your wishes are impossible….

Only kidding! It [...]

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Rosemary Frittata

By Sugar Free Alex On March 22, 2012 · 14 Comments

Lately, omelettes, frittatas, and eggs have replaced my bowls of oatmeal and pancakes. Savory foods with capers, olives, and oregano are on my mind.

With family in [...]

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Slow Cooker Chicken with Artichoke and Olives

By Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free On November 16, 2011 · 10 Comments

Sometimes we get too busy during the day to cook a meal when we get home. We also get too tired and hungry after the long day, so all we want to do is put something in our mouth fast!

This is where the slow-cooker, or crockpot, comes in.

I’ve [...]

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Antipasto Skewers

By Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free On November 1, 2011 · 13 Comments

Happy November Everyone!

Can you believe it? The months of 2011 are racing by. Pretty soon we’ll be lighting off fireworks for New Years!

These were one of the appetizers I served at my Apple a Day dinner party. They were a huge hit, and probably one [...]

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Cookies…for Breakfast!

By Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free On October 4, 2011 · 32 Comments

Has anyone ever had cookie crisp cereal?

My parents didn’t buy me sugared cereals when I was young, so I think I only tried it once. It probably wasn’t even that great since I don’t remember it.

Full of white flour, sugar, and artificial flavors, Cookie Crisp Cereal would not be [...]

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Not Your Ordinary Steak

By Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free On September 27, 2011 · 11 Comments

Remember a few days ago when I showed you my latest cooking gadgets?

In the beginning of that post there was a large cooking collection given to me by a neighbor. I have had a blast looking through the pages of those books. Hundreds of recipes to try in [...]

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National Peanut Day

By Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free On September 13, 2011 · 18 Comments

Did you know today, September 13th, is National Peanut Day?!

My favorite food has its own holiday. For good reason, too, because peanuts are:

Full of protein with 7 grams per ounce. Contains Monounsaturated fats that help your heart and brain stay healthy. Food source of Coenzyme Q10 which protects the heart during periods of [...]

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Flourless Quiche Crust

By Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free On August 29, 2011 · 28 Comments

The death and destruction Hurricane Irene caused makes my heart go out to those who lost their homes, family, and friends.

When sadness strikes, sometimes we just need a little comfort. The word, “quiche,” sounds too fancy to be called comfort, but the creamy, eggy dish does just that-comforts.

Quiche with Brown Rice [...]

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