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Sugar-Free Cherry Vanilla Iced Tea (Vegan)

June 2, 2013 By elviira 13 Comments

“Now, this tastes exciting!”, my husband exclaimed with enthusiasm. I had made several iced tea experiments and this one seemed to please our palates most.

If you like cherry and vanilla (and who doesn’t!) this iced tea is sure to kill your thirst in a most refreshing and exciting way. Sweet cherry is simply part of summer with its fruitiness, vanilla stevia gives an elegant hint of this fantastic flavor while lime juice plays an important role in freshening the flavors with a tangy yet smooth kick of citrus.

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Fresh Sugar-Free Cucumber Pickles (Vegan)

May 27, 2013 By elviira 14 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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Smoky Asparagus (Vegan)

May 5, 2013 By elviira 2 Comments

Hope you can pardon me for publishing another appetizer in a row. Actually, nothing prevents from serving this also as side dish. I’m just so thrilled about the flavors of the spring that I simply have to publish another recipe using spring vegetables.

This appetizer is especially for those who don’t have a charcoal grill, or who want to prepare a delicious and easy dish quickly and without too much pain. Combining liquid smoke with asparagus is a sure-fire hit. Hint of balsamic vinegar gives a slightly tangy touch, olive oil and salt are natural companions of the green goddess of spring.

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Homemade Sugar-Free Mounds Bars – Bounty (Vegan)

March 3, 2013 By elviira 41 Comments

Here is my take on homemade Mounds bars — or Bounty if you live outside of US. These beauties are double-coated with crunchy melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate, they are vegan, low-carb, sugar-free, paleo, so extremely easy and healthy! You don’t even need molds for making these bars.

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Fresh Carrot Cranberry Salad (Vegan)

January 6, 2013 By elviira 2 Comments

Happy New Year! It’s great to start the freshly started year with fresh flavors and colorful ingredients. For that I developed this simple and fresh accompaniment as a welcome relief after all the overindulgence of the holidays. This salad is easy to make, colorful, crisp and tasty.
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Sesame Mirin Kale Chips (Vegan)

November 24, 2012 By elviira 2 Comments

Here is a new twist on an old favorite: kale chips. As naturally low-carb, they are tasty and healthy and can be varied in numerous ways. My variation is tangy, yet slightly sweet savory treat spotted with delicious and nutritious sesame seeds.

Have these kale chips as snack or appetizer, munch them while watching a game or movie. Or crush them and sprinkle on soups and salads to give piquant flavor and crunchy texture.

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Festive Strawberry Melon Cups Low-Carb Style (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

August 30, 2012 By elviira Leave a Comment

Before the summer is totally over I want to publish a lush but simple dessert. Festive combination of strawberries, watermelon and sparkling wine will finish any late summer dinner with style. Hint of vanilla stevia rounds the flavors and adds a smooth finishing touch.

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Low-Carb Black Forest Ice Cream (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan)

August 10, 2012 By elviira 6 Comments

The weather is still warm and beautiful, so I have a good reason to publish another ice cream recipe. This rich and flavorful chilly treat is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings without any insulin rush. The luscious combination of chocolate and cherry is familiar from the Black Forest cake. This time as ice cream, vegan and low-carb. What else can you ask for?

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Melon and Raspberry Salad with Vanilla Coconut Sauce (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

August 4, 2012 By elviira 2 Comments

It’s hard to believe that something this delicious is so simple, and vegan! I usually use tons of organic dairy products, especially heavy cream, but lately I’ve been into coconut milk because of its smooth and naturally sweet flavor.

This succulent dessert — or breakfast — is topped with delicious coconut milk sauce with a hint of vanilla. The sauce consists of a mere two ingredients! Even better, this simple fruit salad is surprisingly low in carbs.

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Creamy Crispy Curry Cabbage (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

July 27, 2012 By elviira 4 Comments

Creamy Crispy Curry Cabbage — CCCC. Or 4C. Four C-sons. Don’t let the bad jokes prevent you from trying this delicious side dish — it’s a real delish! Serve it with grass-fed chicken for a full meal, or for a little hunger just like that accompanied with some gluten-free low-carb bread and some fresh veggies. Don’t forget to finish the creamy meal with something creamy too, try for example some instant ice cream, or while you are preparing and eating this dish, let the ice cream maker churn some delicious low-carb strawberry ice cream. Yum!

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