Middle Eastern stuffed Butternut Squash
Wednesday, August 21, 2024Sweet roasted butternut pumpkin, filled with aromatic lamb mince (use chicken or beef if desired) with lots of warm spices served with a pomegranate molasses flavoured yoghurt sauce. It's the perfect cozy meal for cold days. You can roast the pumpkin and cook the lamb ahead of time, so they are ready to stuff, and roast at dinner time.
Whole Spelt Chive Bread with Flaxseeds
Tuesday, August 20, 2024A fuller, maltier German exprot beer in this deceivingly easy and hearty yeasted bread gives it a wonderfully deep flavour and the walnuts provide texture and substance. Use pilsner or ale if you can't find German export beer. To give your bread an extra bit of flavour, toast the walnuts before adding to the dough.
Baked Chicken Thighs with Figs and Red Onions
Monday, August 19, 2024With shallots, red onions, figs and balsamic vinegar and mustard sauce, this one pan baked chicken thighs taste flavoursome and aromatic. It's fancy enough to serve to guests yet easy enough to make for weeknight dinners. As always, I prefer using bone in skin on chicken thighs/legs, but if you have to use chicken breast, then at least use the one with skin intact. The crispy skin balances nicely with the mellow textures of the cooked figs to make this chicken meal really special and delicious.
Coriander and Feta Frittata
Sunday, August 18, 2024Protein from the eggs, fibre from heaps of herbs and flavour from the Feta cheese and spices, this humble yet delicious herb and feta frittata, served with a creamy tahini yoghurt, is naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly. It makes a nutritious and healthy dinner and you'll have enough for the lunch the next day.
Blackberry Hazelnut Flapjacks
Saturday, August 17, 2024British flapjacks, aka cereal bars or oat bars, are made from oats, golden syrup, butter, and sugar. They are quick, easy to make and budget friendly. The variations on the traditional recipe are endless and this one is based on the recipe I found on BBC Good Food. I replaced the sugar with erythritol and used pomegranate syrup instead of golden syrup. You can use any seasonal fruit you have to make these flapjacks, such as cherries and apricots and experiment with different nuts or seeds. They are great for breakfast on the go, lunch boxes, picnics or afternoon tea.
Chickpea Balls with Paprika Sauce
Friday, August 16, 2024Naturally gluten free chickpea balls are flavourful, made with basic pantry staples and all done under 30 minutes. Enjoy these vegetarian meatballs with roasted potatoes, garden salad, in a pita pocket, or simply with your favorite sauce! You can bake them or fry them, either way, they are delicious. If you don't have leftover rice, then use 80-110 grams of rolled oats instead.
Baked stuffed Hokkaido with Camembert
Thursday, August 15, 2024Deliciously simple: sweet Hokkaido pumpkin and earthy Camembert cheese from the oven. This dreamy combination is a wholesome meal that is incredibly satisfying and bursting with autumn flavour. It's low carb and gluten free. You can also serve this as a sharing appetizers with some sourdough crackers or toasted baguette.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Herb Oil and Goat Cheese
Wednesday, August 14, 2024Spiced Butternut Squash with Lemon Tahini and Miso Granola
Tuesday, August 13, 2024The well spiced roasted butternut squash wedges that's drizzled with a creamy, tangy, garlicky tahini , then topped with a miso granola prepared with a mixture of pistachios, almonds, pepitas, sesame seeds and fennel seeds. They really make the dish. If you want a vegetarian main to make an impact on your family and friends, this fits the bill perfectly.
Lettuce Salad with Bacon-wrapped Goat Cheese and Raspberries
Monday, August 12, 2024Simple, classic and always popular: fresh goat's cheese wrapped in smoky bacon on a lettuce salad with baby radishes, raspberries and a thyme vinaigrette. This salad is particularly popular as a starter for festive menus. With some homemade sourdough bread, this salad will also make an excellent main course. It's quick to make, super tasty and an absolute eye-catcher. I used a mixture of oak leaf, lollo rosso und lollo bianco as the salad base, but you can use other lettuce or greens.
Keto Aubergine Balls
Sunday, August 11, 2024These keto aubergine balls are made with a mixture of egg yolks, almond meal, flat parsley, garlic, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a touch of salt and pepper. They are then coated with ground pork rind and fried in lard until golden and crispy. If you are not on keto, then replace almond meal and pork rind with breadcrumbs. Whether as a starter with a delicious dip or as finger food at a party, or take them to a picnic, these aubergine balls always work!
Octopus Salad
Saturday, August 10, 2024The combination of juicy sweet cherry tomatoes, unique cilantro, briney olives and baby capers together with a simple but refreshing lemon vinaigrette took the flavour of this seafood salad up a notch. If you like calamari, you will enjoy the meaty octopus too.
Use fresh or frozen octopus. Previously frozen octopus tends to become tender more quickly than fresh. Frozen, pre-cleaned octopus is easier to find over here. If you are buying fresh one, wash and clean it or nicely ask the fishmonger to clean it for you. If desired, grill them briefly for that wonderful smoky flavour and beautiful char before cutting them for the salad.