This book is dedicated to all of the people who contributed to it—the folks who sent recipes, and the folks who diligently tested those recipes and gave me vital feedback. As you page through this book, you'll see a whole lot of names—this book is dedicated to every single one of them. It is only through their hard work, creativity, and generosity that this work was possible—and it is because of that same hard work, creativity, and generosity that this book is far more interesting, diverse, and complex than I ever could have made it myself. These folks are the heart and soul of the growing low-carb community, and I'm proud and grateful to be among them.

And, once again, to my husband Eric Schmitz, who worked fourteen-hour days right alongside me, getting this book done on time. When I say I couldn't have done it without him, it's just the simple truth.