Using a combination of mushrooms when making soup greatly improve its taste. So, feel free to add shiitake, portobello, white button or cremini to your soup. Also, for boosting the flavor you can use rehydrated dried porcini mushrooms.
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You can enjoy this simple and delicious baba ganoush whenever you’re following a low carb diet. Ditch the bread from the equation and try it with carrot or celery sticks.
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You can make these spicy cheese fingers using Cheddar for the coating or you can replace it with shredded parmesan if you prefer it. Also, add chili powder to season them up, but feel free to use any other herbs and spices you like.
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This frittata is easy to make and it won’t take too much of your time if you already have the ingredients on hand. The preps take only 15 minutes and then you let the oven do its job. The result is a filling egg-based dish perfect for your breakfast.
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Do you usually eat pecans? If not, try to incorporate more often into your diet. They’re a source of good fats (good for your heart), contain vitamin E (an antioxidant), and also some good minerals like manganese and copper (which helps your metabolism to function properly). Plus, eating them is a pleasure!
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Pairing cantaloupe with ricotta cheese can sound pretty odd, but we think it’s one of the best combos out there when trying to follow a healthy diet. And it’s comforting, too!
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Making hummus at home is wiser than buy it. Think about it – this way it’s easier to have control over the ingredients you use. Also, the preservatives found in store-bought versions are limited to the minimum at home.
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Pay attention when you buy endives – always opt for those which have a pale-yellow green color and are plump and crisp. Because they have a bitter taste, it’s recommended to sprinkle them with salt to mellow their strong flavor. Mustard also helps!
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Tapenade is a starter that can be served in a small bowl, surrounded with low-carb crackers or raw vegetables. For best results, use mild olives that have been cured in brine. We experimented by combining black olives with green olives stuffed with pimentos!
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Fresh ginger gives a heavenly touch to this Thai coconut shrimp soup! We’re in love with the result, but if you look for a milder spiciness, use sliced ginger instead of crushed and discard the slices after you add the shrimp into the simmering liquid.
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If you’re into refreshing cold soups, try this cold tomato soup! It’s similar to tomato gazpacho with the only difference that it doesn’t have any cucumbers among ingredients. The secret here is to flavor your soup with lots of garlic!
A frittata is a good option whenever you plan a late brunch on weekends. It has eggs, it’s hearty and filling. For this recipe, we used Italian sausage, red bell pepper, and baby spinach. After combining the main ingredients with the eggs, we topped everything with Cheddar cheese and cooked the frittata to perfection… in the oven!
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