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Xanthan Gum as a Flour Substitute, Xanthan Gum Gel

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Xanthan gum is a product  that I   discovered when I started baking gluten free and it was necessary as a binder for rice flour and tapioca starch. It's not just for baking. Xanthan gum as a flour substitute is genius and can be made into a gel to make incorporating easy. What is xanthan gum? Xanthan gum is used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier.I t's found in many products such as cream cheese and some salad dressings and is often used in gluten free and keto baking.  Xanthan gum is sold in a powdered form and is made from corn when glucose, sucrose, or ...

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Spicy Tuscan Shrimp

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Spicy, creamy, and succulent is how I describe Tuscan shrimp. It's got all the feels, with cream, sun-dried tomatoes, bomba sauce, and spinach.  It's also keto friendly, as it's high in fat, low in carbs and very satisfying. I made this same dish with salmon here. What is Tuscan Shrimp? To be honest, I don't think this dish comes from Tuscany and I'm not sure how the dish of cream, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach became the Tuscan "take" on proteins, but I do know it's all over the internet. You can substitute chicken or salmon in this recipe, serve with your choice of cauliflower ...

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