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elviiraThis sugar-free frosting is bursting with flavor of real strawberries. Unlike creamy and buttery frostings, this dreamy meringue-like frosting is airy and fluffy, not heavy. Real strawberries guarantee the authentic strawberry taste without anything artificial. Using freeze-dried strawberries makes also sure that the frosting doesn’t turn out watery, like it would with fresh strawberr
elviiraHope 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, [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free rec
elviiraThis fresh appetizer is great not only for low-carbers but for anybody — who can eat shellfish. This dish is healthy with all the benefits of avocado, shrimp and red grapefruit. Chives and black pepper give a gentle kick and complete the bunch of flavors to the full blossom. That’s it, I already told you [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5 ingredi
elviiraThese savory hassle-free, gluten-free low-carb muffins are soft, flavorful and they will be gone very soon once you bake them. You’ll see. Savory Cheddar Cheese Muffins 1/4 cup = 60 ml organic coconut flour 1/3 cup = 80 ml organic cheddar cheese powder 1/8 teaspoon organic garlic powder 4 large organic eggs 1/4 cup [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-f
elviiraIt’s time for some fresh spring flavors. Here in Finland we still enjoy (not!) occasional heavy snowing, but nothing prevents from dreaming of sunny and warm spring days. And dreaming is much easier while spreading some of this tangy, sweet and sour spread on freshly-baked muffins. So great for breakfast… wakes you up! Or with [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free
elviiraI was planning to develop a recipe for crisp bread and had the idea for the basic ingredients for quite some time. I wanted to check how it works and of course develop the recipe as good as I can. Well, instead of a replacement for traditional crisp bread the result is this: Grain-Free “Whole [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5 ingredients or less - Sim
elviiraDeviled eggs are staples in low-carb lifestyle. Actually, I haven’t seen many low-carb cookbooks without a recipe for deviled eggs. This is very understandable. Deviled eggs are delicious, easy to make and naturally low in carbs. Deviled Eggs (Nests) 6 hard-boiled extra large organic eggs 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1/2 teaspoon [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gl
elviiraPaskha or pasha is something many people eat during Easter here in Finland regardless of their religion. We have even commercial — of course sugar-laden — versions of paskha. Originally paskha is enjoyed by Orthodox Christians on Easter and the dish originates from Russia. Well, for some people Easter is not Easter without paskha, whereas some [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- glute
elviiraHere is another exciting recipe for your sugar-free St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This is an adults-only delicacy, with a small but clearly noticeable boozy note. If you are not consuming alcohol at all, or would like to make a family-friendly version, there is a tip for that in the end of the post. Have fun and enjoy! [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with
elviiraIn these green shamrock cookies – which I developed especially for your St. Patrick’s Day party — Ireland meets America. The sugar-free, gluten-free cookies get enchanting flavor from root beer stevia. The green color comes from natural sources, which makes these treats even healthier! In case you are not a fan of root beer, I give some ideas for variations in the end [...
elviiraHere 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. Homemade Sugar-Free Mounds Bars – Bounty (Vegan) [...]Low-Carb, So Si
elviiraThese low-carb duchess cauliflowers are cousins of the classic duchess potatoes. However, they won’t be upstaged by their better-known high-carb relatives, quite the contrary: full of flavor and healthy ingredients, these morsels are also great for the finest dinner. Duchess Cauliflowers 1 lb = 455 g organic cauliflower (frozen is fine, fresh is better) [...]Low-C
elviiraI seem to be in a jam making mood. Last week I published the recipe for Easy Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam and now: Sugar-Free Strawberry Jam. I got so thrilled about my (finally!) successful raspberry jam experiment, that I wanted to try out the same method for strawberry jam. And, my husband prefers strawberries to raspberries. Just [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes
elviiraWhen I was developing the recipe for the Low-Carb Linzer Hearts, I needed some raspberry jam for filling the cookies. Initially I used commercial sugar-free raspberry jam, but it was far too sweet for my taste. And I like sweet! Since the jam was sweetened with grape juice, the carb count was also relatively high. [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5 ingredien
elviiraTreat your loved ones without guilt to these low-carb, gluten-free and sugar-free Linzer hearts! These spectacular cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or anytime when you want to indulge yourself or bring some happiness to the people around you. And the best part: you need only 5 ingredients for these tasty tidbits! Low-Carb [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- glute
elviiraSalad dressing doesn’t get any healthier than this! The combination of raw organic apple cider vinegar and organic extra virgin olive oil nurtures your senses and your body. Add your favorite spices or try out new, fascinating ideas which I’ll give in the end of the post. Basic Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons raw organic [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, s
elviiraLast summer I promised you that at some point I’ll publish my extremely versatile basic muffin recipe. Well, now is the point This variation is spotted with yummy blueberries. If you like, you can replace them with vanilla extract or something fancier, depending on the contents of your pantry or freezer, or simply what you [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes w
elviiraThis gluten-free low-carb cheese pie is a great example how you can get a scrumptious result with just a few ingredients. Serve this cheese pie with some salad or marinated vegetables to get a satisfying and healthy meal. Simply Easy Cheesy Pie 10 oz = 285 g shredded strong Swiss cheese 1/2 [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5 ingredients
elviiraHappy 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. Fresh Carrot Cranberry Salad (Vegan) 1/2 [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free,
elviiraLimoncello is famous Italian liqueur. As a typical liqueur it contains plenty of sugar and is thus not suitable for a very low-carb lifestyle. Therefore, I developed a quick, sugar-free low-carb “Limoncello”, which is used for seasoning this airy dessert mousse. First, the grated, yellow lemon zest is steeped in vodka at least for overnight. [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-f
elviiraThere are constantly great new low-carb products coming to the market. Well, many of them are unhealthy and full of artificial, weird ingredients. The main purpose of these products is not to make you healthy — the main purpose is to take your money. However, sometimes you find great, quite natural products which give some [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes w
elviiraAs I’ve got a nasty flu, it has been the easiest for me to consume my food in liquid form. And that was a really good excuse to develop a recipe for eggnog! Smooth, creamy, velvety, nourishing and you can add there some rum for soothing a sore throat or just to get in the [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5 ingredients or less - Simple, easy and mostly
elviiraSugar-free, gluten-free, egg-free, yet full of brisk ginger flavor, mellow vanilla and tender chewiness. Get yourself warm and in a good mood with these tasty tidbits served with a cup of tea or coffee. Add the finishing touch and make these cookies festive holiday treats by glazing them with Low-Carb Lemon Glaze, a bonus recipe [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes w
elviiraI wouldn’t wonder if these muffins are the best ever low-carb pumpkin spice muffins you’ve tasted. And definitely the simplest and easiest to make! They are soft, moist and incredibly yummy. I’ve developed, tested and fine-tuned this recipe until perfection. I have gone to great pains (well, honestly it was all fun…) to develop this [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- glute
elviiraHere 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 [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5 ingredi
elviiraStracciatella yogurt is vanilla yogurt with tiny chocolate chips or chocolate shavings. Stracciatella ice cream, yogurt, quark (curd) and alike are very popular especially in Southern and Central Europe. Usually these delicacies are very high in carbs and nowadays contain no-no stuff, like high-fructose corn syrup and cornstarch. Thanks to the grasping food industry, of [...]Low-Carb, So Si
elviiraI invented this homemade Dr Pepper in need of a healthy alternative to Diet Dr Pepper. After checking the ingredient list of a can of Diet Dr Pepper I was wondering if there are any healthy ways to make it myself. It was surprisingly easy and simple to develop, the flavor became great and authentic by [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5 ingredients or less -
elviiraSince pumpkin is in great abundance this fall, I have a good reason to publish another recipe using pumpkin. This yogurt is not only extremely delicious, it’s also extremely healthy as well. It makes perfect breakfast — tasty and satisfying. Yogurt with Pumpkin Swirl 2 teaspoons organic extra virgin coconut oil 10 drops [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-fr
elviiraEwwww! Look at those smashed toad brains with curdled blood, spotted with gray matter. A bit slime as well? And some guts? Just kidding Read below the secrets of making this scary looking but yummy Halloween spread. By the looks of it, you couldn’t ever guess how delicious it tastes, especially with my sour cream and [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5
elviiraThese melt-in-your-mouth crackers are a healthy alternative for sour cream and onion potato chips. These amazingly simple crackers are tasty and crunchy — perfect as such, or with various toppings. Sour Cream and Chive Crackers (Egg-Free) 2 cups = 480 ml = 230 g almond flour small bunch ˜ 0.7 oz ˜ [...]Low-Carb, So Simple! -- gluten-free, sugar-free recipes with 5
