Alphabet Soup
Did you know that alphabet pasta has a history of over 100 years old? It’s been more than a century since people (especially kids) started eating those funny bits of pasta. We’re doing it, too with this vegetarian soup.
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Pear, Kiwi, and Cucumber Smoothie
‘Health in a glass’, that’s how this (and every smoothie out there, for that matter) should be named. That’s what they are, basically. This one is cucumber, celery, pears, and kiwi fruits blended together. Would you share it?
Oat Bread
We think homemade bread is the healthiest and tastiest there is. And this is mainly because you get to choose your own ingredients. In this case, we’ve used oat flakes and we supplemented the normal flour with whole wheat flour.
Citrus Terrine
You may have heard about the French dish terrine. Well, this one has nothing to do with that savory dish. Instead, it honors the citrus fruits by bringing orange, grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon together inside a loaf pan. We cover them with a star anise-flavored sweet mixture of white wine and peach champagne, then „forget” about it in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Mushroom-Stuffed Parmesan Cups
Meet the melted parmesan cups, or mini baskets if you like. Don’t they look funny? They are filled with cooked mushrooms and carrot, and they’re flavored with dill. These savory little bites may be what you’ll serve at your next get-together with your friends.
Carrot and Potato Balls
Dairy-free, low-cal, and vegetarian! This should get the attention of some of you. Use carrots, eggs, and a rather large potato, flavor with onion and parsley and there you have it: a healthy vegetarian starter or even main course. By the way, they work very well as a side dish, too. Try them!
Gelatin Shots
Although colorful and funny-looking, these jelly shots are not for the kids. You’ll find other uses for the citrus fruits’ pulp and keep their shells this time. Also, adding some beer into the mixture will bring a little cheekiness to this dessert. In fact, you can use pretty much any other alcoholic beverage you prefer.
Pineapple Jam
How about spreading some pineapple jam and butter on your toast, this morning? It pairs well with your tea, or what have you. You only need 1 hour, a saucepan, and 3 ingredients. You can add more lemon juice if you feel like it.
Baked Zucchini Chips
Do you care for some chips? Not the usual ones made from potatoes, but low-carb healthy ones baked by you in your own kitchen. Spike them with paprika and turmeric and also drizzle some olive oil into the tray. The thinner you cut the slices, the crispier you’ll get them. Serve them with some dip.
Creamy Carrot Soup
Carrots tend to be quite starchy, but in no way like potatoes or rice. Therefore, they are tolerated by the Dukan diet. Just don’t overeat them. This creamy soup can be one of those times when you’re indulging in beta-carotene-rich carrot.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Get your grill ready, because it’s time for some low-carb hot lemony shrimp. Coat and marinate them in a coriander-flavored hot and lemony-sharp garlic dressing. Thread the marinated shrimp on skewers and be ready. Did you make enough of them?
Potato, Mushroom, and Lentil Soup
Making soup can be a super-easy task. Take this case, for instance. Here it’s all about tossing the vegetables into a pot, doing some stirring and letting it simmer. Potatoes, brown mushrooms, lentils, and other goodies, all cooked in vegetable stock and flavored with thyme and soy sauce.
