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Thank you to @oakridgewinery for this amazing wine! When guests are coming over, a food and wine pairing is a must. I was confident this red blend would pair perfectly with some grilled chicken and then it was just a decision on how to serve up the chicken. What I decided was a lemon cream pasta, and a side salad. For my plate, I went to a no carb pasta, for the guests a more traditional pasta. The citrus and herbs in the pasta sauce, along with the smokey grilled chicken paired wonderfully with this red wine. The salad kept it fresh on this lovely summer evening and everyone enjoyed the pairing! I loved that this was a California, estate grown and women owned winery. We're spoiled in California with some of the best wines and this was right up there! As always, any wine should only be consumed by those of legal drinking age and done so responsibly. #oakridgewinery #WinePairing #redwine #pasta #grilledchicken #foodandwine #redblend #lodicalifornia

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Grilled shrimp and sausage over mixed greensI seasoned some large shrimp with @neilsarap lemon pepper and gave them a quick grill. I also cooked up a few of the @butcher_box Italian chicken sausages. I used @bearmountainbbq wood for the grilling to give a nice light smoke flavor. With the shrimp and sausage prepared, I tossed some mixed greens with ranch dressing and a sprinkle of feta cheese. This salad came together quickly and the shrimp and sausage was fantastic. #salad #bearmountainbbq #shrimp #chickensausage #lunchideas #lunchinspo

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Celebrate National Moonshine Day on June 1st with a Blackberry Lemonade Moonshine Cocktail!Ole Smokey created the perfect summer drink to celebrate with. Their Blackberry Lemonade is delicious, refreshing, and easy to make!2oz of @olesmoky Blackberry Moonshine, 3oz Lemonade, shake, and serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh blackberries.Ole Smoky was kind enough to send me their blackberry moonshine (Thanks @olesmoky and I can confirm that it is absolutely perfect for this summer cocktail. While this beverage is for 21+ only, a mocktail works well for this one to include everyone.Ole Smokey is the number one selling moonshine brand, and it's clear why with this well-balanced summer hit. Go pick up your Blackberry moonshine and grab a jar now so you are ready to partake in National Moonshine Day on June 1st.#olesmoky #nationamoonshineday #moonshine #cocktail #cocktailrecipe #drinkrecipe #mixeddrink #summercocktail #blackberrylemonade

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Teriyaki Chicken BowlKeeping it lower carb and protein packed! I start with @brandingironranch Teriyaki Chicken thighs, grilled using @bearmountainbbq apple wood pellets. While that's cooking, I dice up some red bell pepper, broccoli and green onions. I cooked up some @miraclenoodle rice for a base with a bit of sesame oil, butter and soy sauce. Then I sauteed the broccoli and a bit of the bell pepper. Plating was easy with this one, a layer of rice, the sauteed veggies, a large pile of this amazing chicken, some fresh bell pepper, the green onion and a hit of sesame seeds for good measure. Everything layered for flavor, texture, appearance and macros! This meal is a winner, no doubt about it!#teriyaki #chicken #ricebowl #teriyakichicken #lowcarb #healthymeal #bearmountainbbq #goodday #lunchgoals #eatwell

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Turkey Italian sandwich with chips!Not all meals are fancy, but some sandwiches are fancier than others!I started by toasting some @carbonautbaking bread with a touch of butter. Then on one side I melted a thick cut piece of cheddar cheese before flipping it over to get that nice crispy cheese skirt. I threw the turkey right on the griddle to arm it alongside some baby spinach. Then I built the sandwich layering some mustard, @chosenfoods mayo, the turkey, pickles, spinach, salami, capicola and that cheese crusted bread.Served up with a side of @hilolifesnacks ranch chips and I was set!!#sandwich #turkeysandwich #lowcarb #ketosandwich #chips #lunch #lunchideas

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Carn Asada TacosIt all starts with the best preseasoned carne asada on the market, @brandingironranch carne asada grilled hot and fast using @bearmountainbbq bourbon blend pellets. Sliced against the grain, and served up over grilled @guerrerotortillas zero net carb tortillas. Then I kept the toppings simple with a drizzle of @terrapinridgefarms chipotle sauce and a spoonful of @thequesomama white queso in each taco! That's all it takes! #tacos #carne #carneasada #tacotuesday #steaktacos #sandiegotacos #bearmountainbbq #grilling #streettacos

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Chicken Parmesan is always delicious! I dipped this chicken breast in an egg wash, then coated it in a mixture of @baconsheir pork panko, parmesan cheese and @spiceology Over easy seasoning. Then I repeated the process for a second layer and baked the chicken at 350 on a parchment lined sheet till it was golden brown, flipping at the 20 minute mark.Once done it got a bit of sauce and plenty of shredded mozzarella before goin under the broiler. The noodles are @miraclenoodle fettuccine noodles rinsed well and then cooked in a dry pan for a few minutes to dry out. Then I added some butter and more Over easy seasoning. Once well coated I added some spaghetti sauce and tossed the noodles to coat.To plate I piled up the noodles and gave them a sprinkle of parmesan, some more seasoning and topped them with the crispy chicken breast. #chickenparmesan #crispychicken #chickenbreast #italianfood #lowcarb #ketofriendly #ketofood #comfortfood

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