Cucumber Bites with Trout Caviar and Crispy Capers
Tuesday, December 06, 2022These deliciously healthy cucumber bites are a great addition to any party menu. Crunchy, juicy cucumbers are filled with a creamy herby avocado-feta mixture, then top with trout caviar and crispy capers. Crispy, salty, briny—fried capers add an extra dimension of flavour and texture without effort to these simple cucumber bites. And for festive occasions or any dinner party, you can't go past trout caviar for flavour and wow-factor. They come together quickly, making them perfect for last-minute entertaining. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Poppy Streuselkuchen with Pomegranate
Sunday, December 04, 2022Poppy seed cake is a German classic and wildly popular throughout Germany. But even a classic can be spiced up a little. This poppy seed cake recipe with fresh pomegranate seeds is juicy, fruity, and nutty - everything that makes a good cake. It is worth every calorie and will definitely end up on the coffee table more often from now on. Instead of pomegranate, you can also use cherries, berries or stoned fruits.
Christmas Fruit Cake
Friday, December 02, 2022A slice of moist, rich fruit cake is synonymous with the Christmas feast. Get the jump on your Christmas baking by making this festive whisky-soaked fruit cake now. Wrap it well and it will be perfect to serve, or give as a gift, during the Advent!
Orignal recipe calls for using a 22cmx7cm round cake pan and baked at 160C/320F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I am using a 26cm springform pan and it took about 85 minutes for the cake to be done. For the fruit, I used a mixture of dried apricots, currants and golden raisins, but any blend of dried fruit (dried cranberries, glacé cherries, or dried figs) would work beautifully. I also decorate the cake with an extra layer of blanched almonds.
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Wednesday, November 30, 2022These delicious lemon garlic butter chicken thighs are packed with flavours, keto friendly, and not only it is easy to make and it will come together in no time, making it the perfect dish to serve any weekday. Serve alongside your favorite vegetables or seasonal salad or over pasta, mashed potatoes, and rice if you are not doing low-carb. You can also serve this with some crusty bread to soak up all that amazing lemon garlic butter sauce.
Sourdough Spelt Ring
Sunday, November 27, 2022A delicious, airy sourdough bread with open crumb made from 100% spelt, which makes this bread extra delicious with its nutty, complex flavour and keeps you fuller for longer, and help maintain steady blood sugar levels. This 100% spelt bread recipe is leavened with sourdough starter with NO commercial yeast added. It has a crusty exterior and a soft, tender and moist center. Exactly what you look for in artisan bread. When you shape the bread, do not apply too much pressure as you want to retain the gas pockets (don't punch the dough down like you do with regular bread dough), but still build the adequate tension and structure in the dough.
Pan Seared Salmon with Tahini and Herbs
Friday, November 25, 2022Salmon fillets are coated in a creamy tahini yoghurt and adorned with fresh and flavourful herb-nut-sumac mix in this dish that is sensational for any dinner party. I prepared the salmon in a grill pan, but you can bake them at 150C/300F for 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking. If preferred, it can be made using a whole side of salmon or even ocean trout fillets.
Snow Pea Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
Tuesday, November 22, 2022This vibrant and flavuorful salad is pretty straightforward to make - trim and blanch the snow peas until al dente. Drain and refresh in cold water. Toss with a tangy, creamy, and extremely addictive goat cheese dressing. You can use sugar snap peas instead or a mixture of two. Not a fan of bacon? Use nuts or extra goat cheese as the topping.
Chestnut Pear Soup
Saturday, November 19, 2022The sweet chestnut has a high starch content - similar to potatoes. This ensures a sweet aroma and a particularly creamy consistency. The soup becomes naturally creamy, so to speak. And, by the way, it is also gluten-free and dairy free. The beauty of this soup is that it's quick and easy to make. You can safely use vacuum-packed chestnuts or those from the jar. They are already pre-cooked and peeled. The pear just adds a fresh, slightly fruity note. And goes perfectly with the nutty-sweet taste of the chestnuts.
Keto Avocado Pancakes
Thursday, November 17, 2022Simple and speedy to prepare, these fluffy, naturally gluten-free pancakes don't need any flour. Instead, the almonds and avocado add a good combination of flavours. The result is a tender, savoury pancake, perfect for serving up for a weekend breakfast in bed. You can add a sunny side-up egg or/and a couple of rashers of streaky bacon. Or simply drizzle the pancakes with some monkfruit sweetened syrup for a keto-friendly meal. Packed with protein and healthy fat, this is a great way to kick start your day.
Seedy Oatbread - Gluten, Dairy, Sugar & Egg Free
Tuesday, November 15, 2022Bread without wheat flour are very popular right now. Instead of wheat flour, this oat bread contains many seeds, nuts and of course oat flakes. The nuts and seeds are held together here by the crashed linseeds, psyllium husks and water. (That is why the resting time is particularly important for the flourless bread.) This gives the bread a firm consistency and makes the bread particularly crunchy. This delicious seedy bread is super filling and contains lots of healthy ingredients and is bursting with fibre, protein, healthy fats and minerals. It is easy and can be prepared in no time at all. Be sure to try it out! It's gluten, dairy, sugar and egg free - an ideal bread alternative for those who have sensitive tummies or simply want to eat consciously. If desired, flavour the dough with some turmeric, fennel, and careway seeds. For a richer version, replace 50 ml of water with coconut oil.
Oats are full of goodness and provide our bodies with a lot of good nutrients, minerals, fibre and trace elements. In addition, oats can help lower blood sugar levels and prevent you from the dreaded sugar cravings. Rye or barley flakes can be used instead.
Radicchio Salad with Blueberries and Parmesan
Sunday, November 13, 2022This is truly a superfood salad filled with savoury and fruity ingredients that are both healthy and tasty. The bitter substance lactucopicrin from radicchio stimulates the production of digestive juices in the stomach, liver and pancreas. King of all the cheese - real, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is rich in vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and other antioxidants and minerals that your body loves. Walnuts are rich in heart-healthy fats and high in antioxidants. Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, blueberries are also high in potassium and vitamin C. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory.