Green Bean Salad with Dried Fig, Feta and Physalis
Thursday, July 18, 2024This simple, yet delicious salad combines crunchy green beans, dried fig, feta and physalis with toasted sunflower seeds and a simple shallot vinaigrette for maximum flavour. Toasted sunflower seeds give a nutty crunch to this tasty side dish, but you can use pine nuts, almonds or even walnuts. It will complement any fish or meat, but you can also enjoy it as a light lunch.
40-Clove Garlic Chicken
Wednesday, July 17, 2024You read that right, 40 cloves of garlic-4 whole bulbs! A classic French chicken recipe that's cooked to perfection with bay, thyme, vermouth and white wine to create a mouthwatering dish that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. A winning combination that will appeal, not just die-hard garlic fans, but to everyone who enjoys a cozy meal. Serve with crusty bread, or mashed potatoes and vegetables of your choice.
Keto Sandwich Loaf
Tuesday, July 16, 2024Bread is probably by far the food many people miss the most when switching to a keto way of eataing, but there are great alternatives. You can try using finely ground blanched almond to make this sandwich loaf. (Check out this one that I baked with ground pumpkin seeds, chia and flaxseeds.) It seriously looks and tastes like a real thing, and still keeps you in ketosis. You can order psyllium powder (not the whole psyllium) at amazon. Try not to over mix the dough, or the bread will become gummy.
Parmesan Zucchini Spiral Skewers with Romesco Sauce
Monday, July 15, 2024Treat your family with this Parmesan zucchini spiral skewers recipe that's as fun to make as it is to eat! It makes a great side dish or party appetizer served with a romesco sauce or ranch if you prefer. Made from roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic and olive oil, this easy Spanish roasted pepper sauce / romesco is rich, smoky, and delicious on seafood, vegetables and more! I used roasted peppers from a jar, but you can make your own.
Baked Yoghurt Chicken Drumsticks
Sunday, July 14, 2024Tuck into these succulent and flavourful chicken drumsticks marinated in a delicious gluten-free yoghurt sauce. Chicken drumsticks with skin on, and bone in are full of flavour, and because they're economical, quick to prepare, and kid-friendly, drumsticks are an easy weeknight option. And this is also a great dish when you are entertaining as you can marinate the chicken the night before and just put it in the oven once your friends have arrived.
Broad Bean and Snow Pea Salad with Almond and Feta
Saturday, July 13, 2024Green, fresh and flavour-packed, this simple salad is great to make at any occasion. Broad beans, aka fava beans, are a good source of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. The rubbery skins of broad beans are edible, but I prefer the double podded ones for the salad. It does take a little bit of extra time and patience to remove the skin of each individual bean, but totally worth it! Use peas or edamame instead if you prefer.
No Bake Berry Tart
Friday, July 12, 2024A cookie base made from Oreo and Kerrygold butter, a rich filling from soaked cashew nuts, acai powder, coconut and blueberries sweetened with a little maple syrup. Berry sauce and garnish can be left out if you just can't be bothered. This (almost) raw berry tart will win over even the sceptics. Easy, delicious and it's vegan, if that's important to you. If you don't have agar agar, then use 1-2 teaspoons of chia seeds to thicken the sauce.
Quick Low Carb Onion Bread
Thursday, July 11, 2024Nothing tastes or smells better than fresh warm bread straight from the oven! This rustic onion bread with bacon is not only delicious, but also low carb and naturally gluten free! It also makes a great party snack with a tasty dip or spread.
Brotgewürz is a variety of bread spice mixtures often used in German bread making. It usually contains anise, caraway, fennel and corainder seeds, with the other additions or changes in amounts depending on tradition, taste, and the type of bread. If you can't find it, just grind 2 tablespoons of each anise, caraway, fennel and corainder seeds in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
Spicy Green Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Wednesday, July 10, 2024Crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside and spiked with spices, these green falafels can be eaten as a snack, with a salad or wrapped in warm pita bread. Falafel are traditionally made in the Middle East from dried chickpeas or/and broad beans but this recipe starts with a tin of drained chickpeas for speed.
Use chickpea flour to coat your hands when shaping your falafels or with a bowl of water on hand to keep your hands wet. Either technique works well to prevent your hands from becoming sticky with the falafel mixture.
Pan-seared Salmon with Almond Anchoïade
Tuesday, July 09, 2024Anchoïade is a classic Provençale sauce made with tinned anchovies, olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic. This version, adapted from Sitka Seafood, includes toasted almonds, flat parsley and chillie flakes, but its essence remains the same. Provençale anchovy sauce goes splendidly with a selection of vegetables, both raw and blanched, and seafood. It's also great on bread or as a salad dressing.
Marzipan Mousse with Cinnamon Cherries
Monday, July 08, 2024Mercimek Köftesi Turkish Red Lentil Koftas
Sunday, July 07, 2024Prepared mainly with red lentils, fine bulgur and some spices and herbs, mercimek köftesi, aka Turkish red lentil koftas, are easy to make, and as comforting as they are delicious. They are great as a snack, breakfast or even as a main. Onion and spring onions are essential ingredients for mercimek köftesi, so don't skip them. Shape them any form you like, I just squeeze the mixture between the fingers and palm..easy peasy!