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.
Keto Tuna Mushroom Muffins
Friday, August 09, 2024A small, delicious finger-friendly snack that will fill you up as they're rich in healthy fats and a whole lot of protein. Perfect for breakfast on the go, to take to the office or for a picnic. If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, you can serve them with a salad of your choice. It’s also such a versatile recipe, you can mix and match with vegetables you already have in the fridge or want to use up, and swap in any cheese you like (Gouda, Havarti, Gruyère, or Muenster cheese).
Black Hummus
Thursday, August 08, 2024If you have a high speed blender, use it to make tahini. Otherwise use your food processor. Just keep in mind using a food processor will take lots of time, it took me almost two hours, because I took short breaks in between to prevent my food processor from overheating, and you should scrape down the sides every now and then. You don't have to toast the sesame seeds, but toasting process is what helps the seeds to release their oils, thus making them easier to blend.
Hummus, originating in the Middle East, has been gaining popularity all over the world as this dip is very delicious and versatile. You can make a chorizo hummus bowl, or a hummus using chickpea flour, or cauliflower hummus, or this beautiful pink beet hummus. So here is my new addtion: Black Tahini Hummus. Garnish with your favourite toppings and serve with crackers, pita or crudites. Leftover hummus will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Black tahini has a stronger flavour than the traditional white one, so when working with it, you need to add some sweetness to cut through that flavour. For this tahini, I added 2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Use black garlic if you can find them, otherwise, regular garlic works just fine.
Old Amsterdam Salad with Radishes and Walnuts
Wednesday, August 07, 2024Whether for a grill party or a lunch: this simple recipe for cheese, radish and walnut salad is ideal for a warm relaxing summer evening. If you are going to eat healthier and more salads, let's just make it more interesting, exciting and satisfying. But it's best to try the recipe and see for yourself!
Old Amsterdam is a Gouda which has been matured for 18 months. It has a deep yellow colour with a firm, waxy texture and a hint of sweetness. Use Emmentaler or Cheddar instead if desired. You can also try a mixture of different kinds of cheese.
Steak Tagliata with Black Olive and Parmesan Dressing
Tuesday, August 06, 2024One of Italy's most popular ways to prepare steak--Tagliata which gets its name from the Italian verb tagliare, meaning 'to cut or slice'. It's perfect for any steak night dinner. Steak tagliata usually calls for sirloin, aka rump or flank, but I much prefer the texture and flavour of fatty ribeye. Traditionally, it's prepared on a grill, but you can easily make this with a grill pan or just a regular skillet.