Thai Pork Belly Curry
Wednesday, July 24, 2024This distinctive Thai red curry, adapted from taste, with fall-apart tender pork belly and broccolini is a pure food heaven. The combination of the melting texture of slow-roasted meat and the richness and creaminess of red curry sauce is absolutely irresistible. You can substitute red curry paste with green or yellow curry paste here. Use other vegetables, like green beans, spinach or sugar peas if you like. I don't have any kaffir lime leaves left, so I just used some lime wedges to add that typical Thai citrus flavour to the curry.
Lamb Chops With Blackberry Port Sauce
Tuesday, July 23, 2024This mouth watering pan-seared lamb chops with a tender, pinky center and a fruity blackberry port sauce is perfect on mashed potatoes or with a side of greens. Blackberries are delicious in savoury sauces, and this version is the ideal match for the rich lamb chop and many different meats. To get a nice crust on the lamb chops, use a cast-iron or stainless steel skillet. Non-stick just won't cut it.
Quinoa and Blueberry Power Bars
Monday, July 22, 2024A superfood-packed power bar, adapted from Donna Hay, these no-bake quinoa and blueberry power bars are naturally gluten-free, refined-sugar free and perfect for on-the-go. I used Davert organic 100% almond butter (no added sugar or sweeteners) for the recipes because it contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats as well as vitamins and minerals. Feel free to use natural peanut butter instead. Use regular dried blueberries if you don't have accesse to freeze-dried one. These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Keto Aubergine Milanese
Sunday, July 21, 2024Upgrade the humble aubergine to the next level with this delicious keto Milanese dish – the crunch of pork rinds contrasts beautifully with the buttery, silky aubergine flesh. Similar to chicken Milanese, but we use aubergine instead. It is a rather easy recipe though it does take some preparation. If you ain't on keto, then simply use breadcrumbs instead of pork rind to coat the aubergine.
Boiled Banana Cake
Saturday, July 20, 2024This boiled banana cake is easy to make, tastes delicious and has a soft and tender texture. It stays fresh, moist for several days if you store it well in an air-tight container. You can make this banana cake plain, or use it as a basic recipe. Add spices, nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chunks too. If you don't have spelt, just use regular wheat, plain or whole or a mixture of two. If you fancy, you can always whip up some cream cheese frosting to top the cake or simply dust with some icing sugar.
Charred Broccolini with Lemon, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan
Friday, July 19, 2024Green 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.