Salt and Pepper Chicken
Monday, December 16, 2024Crispy, tender and well seasoned, this Chinese salt and pepper chicken is great served with rice and some bok choy. Use chicken breast if you want to, just keep in mind that they might dry out after frying and sauteing. You can modify the amount of heat in this recipe by removing seeds if prefer milder or using even more and hotter chillies. You can use this recipe with prawns, pork, or tofu.
15 Low Carb Keto Bread
Sunday, December 15, 2024Can you have bread on lowcarb / keto? The short answer is no--bread is off-limits on a keto or low carb diet because it is crammed with carbohydrates. So if you are looking for alternatives to bread that won't derail your diet, you are in for a treat. You’ll find 15 not-eggy and delicious bread recipes plus one bonus pancake recipe that can satisfy your carb craving every single time. These options provide satisfying textures while keeping your carb intake in check. Once you are familiar with these bread alternatives, you might not notice the lack of regular bread in your diet.
- Keto Sandwich Loaf
Bread is probably by far the food many people miss the most when switching to a keto way of eating, 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.
Seared Scallops with Kohlrabi and Mâche Purée
Saturday, December 14, 2024These panseared scallops are simple, easy, and just so quick and flavorful. Make sure to thoroughly dry the scallops. This step is crucial for creating a crust and so the scallops don’t steam from their own moisture. You want to keep an eye on them the entire time while they are cooking. You can easily overcook and make them hard and chewy. The best pan for searing scallops is a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, but you can use non-stick skillet too, just make sure it can stand high heat as you don't want to cook scallops at low heat or they will become rubber before even developing a beautiful caramelized crust.
Aubergine Dhansak
Friday, December 13, 2024Dhansak is a popular Indian dish with it's roots in Persian cuisine. Traditionally, dhansak curry is made with mutton or goat, lentils and vegetables. This recipe uses eggplants without meat, but is still bursting with flavour and sure to become a favourite if you enjoy curry. You can use whatever vegetables you like, pumpkin, carrot, or cauliflower all work great. Dhansak is normally quite mild, but if you prefer really hot curries then it is easy to spice it up.
Bethmännchen
Thursday, December 12, 2024Marzipan, rose water and almonds - these are the key ingredients for traditional Frankfurt Bethmännchen. Sounds marvellous, doesn't it? For those who don't know them, Bethmännchen are the jazzed up Marzipankartoffeln / marzipan potatoes (Christmas without marzipan is like Lübeck without the Holsten Gate - simply unimaginable for many German) from Frankfurt am Main. In fact, the name Bethmännchen is derived from the Frankfurt Bethmann family and they are a must during the Christmas season. Another typical feature of the Frankfurt marzipan speciality is that exactly three almond halves are pressed into the balls before baking. They give the Bethmännchen their typical appearance and additional crunch. Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Roast Meatballs with Creamy Shiitake Sauce
Wednesday, December 11, 2024Juicy tender meatballs in a delicious creamy shiitake mushroom sauce served with a simple leafy salad. Easy, comforting and incredibly delicious! You can serve them with mashed potatoes, polenta, noodles or bread if you ain't on low carb diet.
Had to remove bouquet garni before roasting because my baking pans are too small. If you used one large baking pan, then pour the sauce over meatballs with herbs.
Easy Red Lentil Curry with Pasta
Tuesday, December 10, 2024What a simple yet flavourful treat: this lentil curry with pasta provides you with new energy and fills you up without making you feel unwell. The nutty creamy red lentils combined with sweet tangy tomato and aromatic curry are simply brilliant. The secret is that you first roast the lentils with spices so that the smoky flavour can develop. You can serve the curry with pasta or rice.
Spelt Rose Buns
Monday, December 09, 2024Roasted Kohlrabi with Feta and Dill
Sunday, December 08, 2024Roasted kohlrabi salad with a basic shallot vinaigrette is a simple and delicious way to turn this knobby German turnip into a tasty side dish. Kohlrabi is part of the cabbage family and comes in two colours, pale green and the less-common deep purple. They both taste the same and the flesh of both is pale green to white. I didn't peel the skin for this recipe as it's edible, but you could if you prefer. If the kohlrabi bulbs you bought come with leaves (they are edible too), snip off and wrap the leaves in damp paper towels. They will stay fresh for a few days in the fridge and the unpeeled bulbs will keep for up to a month.
Sri Lankan Chicken Masala Traybake
Saturday, December 07, 2024No chicken curry will taste exactly the same throughout Sri Lanka as everyone has their own recipe and ratio of spices and ingredients. However, Sri Lankan curries basically use coconut, curry leaves, onions, and SOME chillies and a special roasted curry powder. But you can use madras curry powder or make your own if you can't find Sri Lankan curry powder and use bay leaves if you can't find curry leaves. This is the perfect make-ahead dinner-party dish and so easy too. You can marinate the chicken with the prepared masala curry and keep for up to 2 days in the fridge, just bring it back up to room temperature before roasting.
Low Carb Bread with Cottage Cheese and Hemp Seeds
Friday, December 06, 2024Healthier bread with less flour (esp. modern wheat) and more protein can now also be found on the supermarket shelves and bakeries. But nothing beats homemade bread, which is best enjoyed warm from the oven. This low-carb bread with cottage cheese is not only full of healthy nutrients, but is also incredibly tasty. The special thing about this bread is that it is not only low in carbohydrates, but also very high in protein thanks to cottage cheese. But hemp seeds are also a true nutritional wonder with healthy fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and even have an impressive 31 grams of protein per 100 grams. They also add an intense nutty flavour to the bread.
Semolina Tea Cakes with Walnuts and Balsamic Cream
Thursday, December 05, 2024These nutty semolina tea cakes are quickly mixed and baked using just a few ingredients. With date syrup and balsamic glaze in the batter, they are not too sweet but wonderfully caramelised with an intriguing tanginess. I used walnuts, but any other nuts will work beautifully. Balsamic glaze Balsamic glaze, aka balsamic reduction or cream, is balsamic vinegar that has been simmered until most of the water has evaporated away, leaving a deliciously thick, syrupy glaze with a bold flavour. You can easily buy balsamic glaze from any supermarket but if you have balsamic vinegar at home you can make the glaze yourself. For the amount needed for these tea cakes, simply bring 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar (or honey) to boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until it has become syrupy.