Hazelnut, Rosemary and Maple Syrup Cake
Thursday, November 23, 2023A decadent and unique blend of healthy hazelnuts, rich maple syrup and fragrant rosemary, this earthy flavoured and buttery cake is a real treat for a special gathering at coffee time. Serve the cake with crème fraîche or ice cream if desired. I have used organic Canadian maple syrup for this recipe, as it has rich and deep dark maple flavour that makes it ideal for baking. The nuttiness of the hazelnuts really complements the maple syrup and rosemary flavours in this butter cake as well has giving the cake a lovely crunch.
Ginger Crunch
Tuesday, November 21, 2023Ginger crunch or ginger slice is a classic New Zealand bar that's basically just a delicious shortbread base topped with a smooth ginger icing. They are best enjoyed with a nice hot cup of tea or coffee. The sea salt atop is completely optional. However, I would have topped the icing with some sliced crystallised ginger if I had them.
Butter Chicken
Sunday, November 19, 2023Packed with flavour and simple ingredients, this easy, creamy and delicious butter chicken is a weeknight winner and will be a hit with the whole family. Serve with flatbreads or rice. Butter chicken is very much like chicken curry, only it tends to be creamier and richer than chicken curry, with heavier spices. If you're a curry lover, this is a must-try dish for you.
Cacao Nib Buckwheat Sables with Espresso Sugar
Friday, November 17, 2023Sable cookies are named for the French word sablé, meaning "sandy." These slice-and-bake cookies are light, buttery and have a delicate, sandy texture. They bake up quickly and are the perfect dessert for any occasion. The coffee sanding sugar adds the extra crunch and flavour.
Cacao nibs, a healthier alternative to chocolate chips and renowned for their high levels of anti-oxidants, are made by crushing whole, organic cacao beans and their texture is comparable to chopped nuts or seeds with a subtle crunch. So, they do not melt when exposed to heat and they don't taste like chocolate.
Keto Deep Dish Sauerkraut Quiche
Wednesday, November 15, 2023Homemade from scratch, this budget-friendly sauerkraut quiche makes a wonderful winter dish with bacon and boiled eggs. Delicious served as an evening meal with a warming soup, or as a light lunch with some vegetables or salads. This quiche is quick to prepare and can be served hot or cold. If you don't feel like making the pork rind pastry for this quiche, just use a regular shortbread crust or use ready-made shortcrust pastry.
Roasted Garlic Soup with Crispy Jamón
Monday, November 13, 2023Four entire heads of garlic, roasted to sweetness, mixed with onion, thyme, coconut milk and incorporated into this creamy soup to help boost the immune system, served with crispy Jamón ham. It's dairy free, gluten-free and keto-friendly. Perfect as a starter, or add some sourdough bread and salad for a tasty and healthy lunch or dinner.
king Trumpet Carpaccio with Basil and Parmesan
Saturday, November 11, 2023King trumpet mushrooms, aka king oyster mushrooms, have become hugely popular for their mild, delicate flavour and nutty, meaty texture. They are not only just delicious, also full of health-supporting antioxidants. The whole mushroom is edible and can be eaten either raw or cooked. Cooking enhances the savory umami flavours. The large stems and caps hold their shape when roasted or grilled, making them a great side dish or light meal. When cutting the mushrooms, try to get slices that include both the cap and stem to best showcase the mushroom’s shape.
Maple Pecan Tart
Thursday, November 09, 2023Wow your family and friends with this golden pecan tart with a blind-baked pastry case for a crisper finish for a dinner party dessert, teatime treat or holidays' celebration. Using coconut sugar and maple syrup to sweeten the filling enhances the caramel flavour and works beautifully with the texture of the nuts and buttery crust. It's perfect served with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.