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In honor of the Chinese New Year I have made this traditional Dim Sum – Shumai dish in a gluten-free, lectin-free way. Shumai is a traditional steamed chinese pork dumpling dipped in Umami sauce served in dim sum. Dim sum is a large range of small Chinese dishes that are […]
This Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip with Avocado is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. I like to serve it during summer picnic season with family and friends or during the winter holiday season. It’s a perfect dip for a New Year’s Eve party as well. The dip is mayo free, […]
Have you decided on what Thanksgiving salad to serve yet?! This kale salad is full of tempting contrasts of flavors and textures. The earthiness of the kale, the creaminess of the avocado, and the juiciness of the grapefruits splashed with EVOO dressing made with grapefruit juice, a little bit of […]
Naturally fermented products are the best for our gut microbiome because they contain naturally occurring probiotics. Probiotics are not only important for our guts but mainly to promote a healthy immune system! Foods rich in natural probiotics: Sauerkraut Fermented pickles Kimchi Kefir Yogurt Kombucha I have wanted to make fermented […]
You will like these grain-free crackers even if you are not following a grain, gluten, or lectin-free diet. These crackers are filled with healthy fats, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E. They are crunchy, filling, easy to make, and they make a great snack or appetizer. I like them on […]
Are you stuck on how to make your eggs? This mayo-free egg salad makes a great breakfast, brunch, or even lunch. In combination with a grain-free bun, or bread it’s filling and healthy. I used goat’s cheese and sour cream instead of mayo for a smoother consistency and better nutritious […]
Okra, the nutritious wonder, is a fruit containing not only fiber but also protein, which is very rare for a fruit or vegetable! It is a great lectin blocker containing a lot of vitamins and minerals like C, K1, A, B6, magnesium, folate, and polyphenols.Okra also contains a thick gel-like […]
I made too much of a mangú (mashed green plantain) and didn’t want it to end up in the garbage, because the plantain in mangú gets very dry to keep it for leftovers. I decided to make something similar to a potato pancake that I ate when growing up. I […]
Keto Reuben Wraps are easy to assemble, filling, healthy, and delicious! I made two versions of them: One is vegan, made with sauerkraut, roasted almonds, and sautéed beets. The other one is more traditional made with sauerkraut, meat, and cheese. Both are wrapped in a pre-boiled cabbage leaves. If you […]
This bread is a lectin-free/gluten-free compliant bread made from ancient grain flours sorghum and millet. If you like tender and fragrant bread, this would be a great fit for you! Both Millet and Sorghum belong to a grass family and they are nutrient-rich cereal grains containing vitamins B, copper, iron, […]