Accompaniments & Side Dishes

Recipe from My New Cookbook and Letter From A Reader

November 28, 2014 By elviira 4 Comments

I just received email from the sweetest lady ever. She has bought my cookbooks and they really seem to have touched her. I want to share these kind words with you, anyway, she is challenging you, my dear readers! Thank you, Marion, from your kind words!

Because of this email, I decided to extend the offer of my new cookbook by one day. The last day when the offer is valid is Cyber Monday 1st of December. So, you’ll get my new cookbook “Easy Everyday Recipes” at a discounted price + the “Healthy Drink Recipes” book for free.

In the end of the post I share one recipe from my new cookbook. I’ve got plenty of positive comments from it, so I hope you’ll like it as well!

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Quick and Easy 5-Ingredient Cauli ‘n’ Cheese

June 18, 2014 By elviira 8 Comments

Time to say cheeeez! Add there cauli, low-carber’s most-loved veggie which lends itself to all sorts of dishes. Together they form this ultimate low-carb comfort food! No need for macaroni, the good old cauliflower replaces this starchy and gluten-filled ingredient in a perfect way. Cream and Cheddar cheese bring richness to satisfy even the biggest hunger.

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Guacamole (Vegan)

May 3, 2014 By elviira Leave a Comment

Here is another very basic but exceptionally delicious Mexican recipe which works also beautifully with other than Mexican dishes. It’s a great general-purpose dip or spread, and you can vary it endlessly. This is my version, but please feel free to adjust the ingredients and their amounts to be in harmony with your taste buds.

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Pico de Gallo (Vegan)

May 2, 2014 By elviira 2 Comments

¡Bienvenidos a todos! Soon it’s Cinco de Mayo and time to party! I’ve created some easy and tasty recipes for you to achieve an authentic atmosphere. Let’s start with Pico de Gallo, fresh salsa or salad, which accompanies any Mexican food in a perfect way. It’s a bit spicy but in a gentle way: it tickles your tongue but doesn’t scorch it.

This Pico de Gallo is for all those who hate cilantro (including me…), however, those who adore this peculiar produce of Mother Earth can add chopped cilantro to their hearts’ content.

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Strawberry, Spinach and Avocado Salad (Vegan)

April 18, 2014 By elviira Leave a Comment

Sweeten your spring with this scrumptious salad which is bursting with brisk flavors and valuable nutrients. Green hues spotted with bright red strawberry feed your eyes while the sweet and tangy flavors wake up your taste buds and nourish your body.

Tips for variations and how to make this a full meal in the end of the post. Have a healthy springtime!
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Crunchy & Nutty Cauliflower Salad

April 8, 2014 By elviira 13 Comments

Crrrrrunch! If you love some texture and crunch in your salad, then this super crunchy salad is sure to please you and your palate.

This rich low-carb salad is a great alternative to potato salad. Leek gives piquant taste and fresh spring color. Nuts provide texture and crunch together with the main ingredient, raw cauliflower. Sour cream is a perfect sauce and it ties the tastes and textures beautifully together.

See “Tips for Variation” in the end of the post how to get even more spring and Easter colors to this salad!
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Turnip Fries

February 25, 2014 By elviira 10 Comments

No need for potatoes when you can get your fries in a much healthier and tastier way. Surprise your family with this healthy side dish and serve these fantastic fries with the Ready-in-a-Snap Low-Carb Ketchup; that’s an unbeatable combination!

This blog post is continuation to last week’s post. I just thought these fabulous fries deserve a blog post and recipe of their own.
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Tzatziki

February 1, 2014 By elviira Leave a Comment

This is how I’ve made my tzatziki for years. The classic simple and tasty Greek-style sauce or dip goes well with almost any meat or fish.

I also like to serve tzatziki as salad dressing. For example, simple salad consisting of iceberg lettuce and watermelon tastes heavenly when topped with a dollop of tzatziki.

Also with these Tasty Feta Burgers tzatziki is like the icing on the cake! (Or so…)

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Bacon and Eggs in a Different Way

October 7, 2013 By elviira 40 Comments

This week I’m going to surprise you with one of my favorites — good old bacon and eggs, this time prepared in a new, fascinating way. This dish is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s simply perfect for any situation.

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Strawberry Halloumi Salad

June 23, 2013 By elviira 6 Comments

Halloumi is Cypriot cheese with salty flavor and semi-hard texture. Because of its high melting point, it’s great for frying and grilling. In this salad flavorful halloumi is combined with sweet strawberries — these two counterpoints make a perfect combination. This mouth-watering combination gets a subtle kick from freshly ground black pepper. Good-quality extra virgin olive oil gives the final touch with its richness and healthful fats.

In case you cannot get halloumi or other cheese suitable for grilling, I’ll give some ideas how to replace it in this salad. I’ll also give vegan and dairy-free alternatives in the end of the post.

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