snverge,

I know what you mean about growing up with the meat, starch and veggie! Now, though, we just serve two veggies instead of a starch and a veggie. Or, sometimes we'll have a vegetable soup or a salad for starters, then a veggie or two with the meat. Also for variety we might add cheese to the broccoli or cauliflower, try different seasonings, etc.

There are lots of good recipes both on this forum and if you do an internet search for low carb recipes. We've had 'macaroni & cheese' made with tofu instead of macaroni. I was a bit leary of that one, but even my 9 year old loved it! We also try new veggies that we might never have thought of before for variety -- bok choy, turnips, spinach, zuchinni, peppers, etc. so we don't get bored.

Just be sure that the veggie or ingredients are acceptable for your level and be sure to count all of the carbs.

Hope this helps.

Peg