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The Best Southern Fried Cabbage

March 2, 2017 By elviira 10 Comments

Naturally low in carbs, this popular Southern-style side is both tasty and comforting. Cabbage is a wonderful low-carb veggie full of nutrients and health benefits. Onion is a must: there is a rare savory dish that doesn’t call for onion! So, it is also with this side dish; onion adds a lot to the flavor — especially when it’s deliciously caramelized — and simply cannot be left out. Last but not least, just the right amount of the all-time favorite low-carb ingredient, bacon, gives a cozy, full-bodied flavor and makes the dish hearty. I prefer my Southern Fried Cabbage soft, almost mushy, but please feel free to leave your cabbage crispy if you desire.

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Amazing Cauliflower Poppers

January 6, 2015 By elviira 8 Comments

Are you bored of those old cauliflower sides? Then try out these amazing cauliflower poppers! They are incredibly tasty and again a great example how versatile veggie cauliflower really is. I haven’t even counted how many batches of these cauliflower poppers I’ve made during this week. I just cannot stop eating them! And the best thing is, that these poppers are simple as well, you need only 5 ingredients. No long ingredient lists to remember. Now, go and make some!

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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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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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Rhubarb Chutney (Vegan)

June 10, 2013 By elviira 10 Comments

This sugar-free rhubarb chutney is rhubarb lover’s tangiest dream! Also suitable for garlic lovers. And lovers in general. (If you don’t care about some garlicky fumes swirling around…)

For not the biggest friends of tongue-tickling tangy flavors, I give some suggestions for mellower variations in the end of the post. Naturally, I give a few alternatives for garlic, too, in case garlic gobbling is not your cup of tea.

You can color the chutney with bright hues — like I have done in the photo above. I give some ideas for very natural colors in the end of the post. Actually, throughout the post you can see the photos of these colorful creations.

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Fresh Sugar-Free Cucumber Pickles (Vegan)

May 27, 2013 By elviira 12 Comments

This accompaniment is just made for those hot and lazy summer days when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen and when you don’t want to have anything too hearty and heavy.

This crunchy cucumber side dish is a fresh combination of sweet and savory, with a notable touch of nourishing raw apple cider vinegar. Cucumber’s old companion, dill, completes the relationship between this two-man team. H’m, veggie team.

You can prepare this salad beforehand, but as it’s fresh pickles, you don’t need to wait for days or weeks before enjoying — this tangy tidbit is ready within two hours.

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