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Warm Carnivore Egg Sauce — Finnish Style

July 28, 2024 By elviira 4 Comments

Welcome to the culinary wonderland where traditional Finnish recipes get a carnivorous twist! If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the labyrinth of Nordic cuisine, you might have stumbled upon the classic Finnish egg sauce.

Traditionally, this delightful concoction calls for wheat flour and milk, but let’s be honest, who needs those carb-loaded imposters when you can have a rich, creamy, and utterly decadent version that’s 100% carnivore-approved?

Introducing my Warm Carnivore Egg Sauce — Finnish Style! This isn’t just any egg sauce; it’s a game-changer. By swapping out milk for heavy cream and giving flour the boot, we’ve created a sauce so thick and luscious that it practically defies gravity.

The ingenious part? The cream is cooked down until it’s thickened to perfection, so you won’t need any pesky thickeners. It’s pure, delicious goodness, ready to elevate your meat or fish to new heights. So, grab your forks and get ready to dive into creamy goodness that would make even the most stoic Finn crack a smile!
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Quick Lipeäkala (Lutefisk/Lutfisk) without Lye

December 24, 2023 By elviira 4 Comments

If you’ve ever heard of a dish called lutefisk — which we Finns refer to as “lipeäkala” — you’ve probably wondered what it tastes like. And if you’ve looked up lutefisk recipes online, you might be astonished to find that they actually use lye, a super toxic substance!

No need to worry because now you can taste what authentic lutefisk is like without having to soak the fish in lye and water for days on end. Thanks to this ingenious recipe I’ve developed, you can enjoy the true flavor of lutefisk in just half an hour!

Probably, the Nordic lutefisk purists hate me for this recipe, but I couldn’t care less. Quite the opposite: I am proud to have created this innovative recipe, something the hidebound fanatics could never have managed; they just can’t think outside the box.

So, let’s step into the fascinating world of lutefisk!
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Traditional Finnish Christmas Bread Spice Mix

December 3, 2023 By elviira Leave a Comment

Prepare for a delightfully cozy and exceptional experience! Embrace the essence of Finnish tradition and savor the authentic Finnish Christmas with this Traditional Finnish Christmas Bread Spice Mix.

What’s even better is that you can incorporate this spice blend into any bread that aligns with your dietary preferences, be it PSMF bread, keto bread, or another variety.
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Ketoized “Louhisaaren juoma” (Fizzy Iced Tea from Blackcurrant Leaves)

June 18, 2023 By elviira 2 Comments

Let’s practice some Finnish again! I healthified a traditional and popular Finnish summer drink — a fizzy iced tea made from blackcurrant leaves. Sip this ultimate summer refresher to your heart’s content — it’s incredibly tasty and practically calorie-free!
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Hearty Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) Simplified and made Keto

January 29, 2023 By elviira 4 Comments

Nothing warms the tummy and the soul better than a bowl of hearty and tasty soup! Finnish Salmon Soup (“Lohikeitto”) is one of the heartiest and tastiest soups out there! The regular version contains potatoes, but I made this simplified keto version with 5 low-carb ingredients — and increased the salmon to make an even meatier and heartier soup! This might be just the best ever soup you have tasted — so, go and give it a try!
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Authentic Finnish Mulled Wine (Glögi) Spice Mix

December 18, 2022 By elviira Leave a Comment

Are you ready for a mug of warming and enchantingly fragrant, piping-hot mulled wine — Finnish style? If you want something special for these holidays, make a batch or more of this Authentic Finnish Mulled Wine Spice and whip up a Nordic version of mulled wine that we Finns call “glögi.”
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Crustless Keto Mom’s Berry Pie — Finnish Style

August 7, 2022 By elviira 6 Comments

Mom’s Berry Pie is a traditional and well-known pie all over Finland. Naturally, the traditional version contains sugar which is avoided on a keto diet (and should be actually avoided on any diet!). I developed this easy keto version of the famous pie.

This recipe comes in handy when you want to quickly whip up something scrumptious and healthy. You’ll see how easy this pie is to throw together, and I bet you will be amazed once again how something so simple can be so delicious!
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Pappilan hätävara — Classic Finnish Dessert made Keto — with only 3 ingredients

June 19, 2022 By elviira 2 Comments

Pappilan … what? Despite the cryptic and difficult-to-pronounce name, this tasty classic Finnish dessert is ridiculously easy to make — with only 3 ingredients! Read on to find out what is Pappilan hätävara and how to make a keto version of this fabulous dessert in a cinch!
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Keto Hash Browns — Finnish Style

May 29, 2022 By elviira 8 Comments

Hash browns are known all over the world. There are numerous variations of this satiating meal. In Finland, we call hash browns “pyttipannu.” As you can expect, the traditional recipe includes potatoes. However, I created a super low-carb version of the dish — it has about one 10th of the carbs of the traditional version! Read on to find the secrets to one of the most satisfying meals that make a fabulous breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Did I mention that you need only 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper?
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Traditional Finnish Christmas Pastries made Keto – with only 5 Ingredients!

December 5, 2021 By elviira 5 Comments

Welcome, December and the holiday season! Want to try out something extraordinary but still traditional during these holidays? Then, why not whip up a batch of fascinating star-shaped Finnish Christmas pastries (joulutorttus) — naturally ketoized and gluten-free!

Fathead dough works wonders in these keto pastries, making them super low in carbs and very close to the traditional treats. When the regular wheaty and sugary pastries contain 15.4 grams net carbs per piece, my ketoized versions contain just 1.2-1.8 grams net carbs per pastry — or even less if you use zero-carb filling.

The traditional Finnish Christmas pastries use prune marmalade as filling. You guessed it: I’ve ketoized the marmalade as well, and you’ll get it as a bonus recipe. For the keto marmalade, you still use prunes for authentic taste, but the sugar content is dropped dramatically compared to the regular sugary version. When the sugary prune marmalade has 7.6 grams net carbs per tablespoon, my keto marmalade has only 1.8 grams net carbs per tablespoon. For one pastry, you need just a teaspoon or two for a fabulous flavor!

Read on to find the ultimate keto version for the traditional Finnish pastries that we gulp down humongous amounts during the holidays here in Finland.
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