Blanched Haricots Verts and Jamón Ibérico Bundles
Thursday, December 08, 2022These tender green bean bundles with Jamón Ibérico ham are quite easy to put together and the flavours blend well. The nutty, lightly tangy, rich brown butter vinaigrette is perfect with simply blanched green beans. Make sure to make an extra batch as it's also great to toss with some roasted pumpkin, potatoes or Brussels sprouts.
Jamón Ibérico, the king of the ham, is a variety of jamón or presunto, a type of cured leg of pork made from black Iberian pigs in Spain. Use Italian Prosciutto instead if desired.
Haricots Verts (thin French green beans) are slightly longer and skinnier than regular green beans and may be a little bit more expensive. They are harvested earlier then regular green beans, so they are thought to be more tender and more flavourful. Regular green beans would work just as great.
Cucumber Bites with Trout Caviar and Crispy Capers
Tuesday, December 06, 2022These deliciously healthy cucumber bites are a great addition to any party menu. Crunchy, juicy cucumbers are filled with a creamy herby avocado-feta mixture, then top with trout caviar and crispy capers. Crispy, salty, briny—fried capers add an extra dimension of flavour and texture without effort to these simple cucumber bites. And for festive occasions or any dinner party, you can't go past trout caviar for flavour and wow-factor. They come together quickly, making them perfect for last-minute entertaining. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Poppy Streuselkuchen with Pomegranate
Sunday, December 04, 2022Poppy seed cake is a German classic and wildly popular throughout Germany. But even a classic can be spiced up a little. This poppy seed cake recipe with fresh pomegranate seeds is juicy, fruity, and nutty - everything that makes a good cake. It is worth every calorie and will definitely end up on the coffee table more often from now on. Instead of pomegranate, you can also use cherries, berries or stoned fruits.
Christmas Fruit Cake
Friday, December 02, 2022A slice of moist, rich fruit cake is synonymous with the Christmas feast. Get the jump on your Christmas baking by making this festive whisky-soaked fruit cake now. Wrap it well and it will be perfect to serve, or give as a gift, during the Advent!
Orignal recipe calls for using a 22cmx7cm round cake pan and baked at 160C/320F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I am using a 26cm springform pan and it took about 85 minutes for the cake to be done. For the fruit, I used a mixture of dried apricots, currants and golden raisins, but any blend of dried fruit (dried cranberries, glacé cherries, or dried figs) would work beautifully. I also decorate the cake with an extra layer of blanched almonds.
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Wednesday, November 30, 2022These delicious lemon garlic butter chicken thighs are packed with flavours, keto friendly, and not only it is easy to make and it will come together in no time, making it the perfect dish to serve any weekday. Serve alongside your favorite vegetables or seasonal salad or over pasta, mashed potatoes, and rice if you are not doing low-carb. You can also serve this with some crusty bread to soak up all that amazing lemon garlic butter sauce.
Sourdough Spelt Ring
Sunday, November 27, 2022A delicious, airy sourdough bread with open crumb made from 100% spelt, which makes this bread extra delicious with its nutty, complex flavour and keeps you fuller for longer, and help maintain steady blood sugar levels. This 100% spelt bread recipe is leavened with sourdough starter with NO commercial yeast added. It has a crusty exterior and a soft, tender and moist center. Exactly what you look for in artisan bread. When you shape the bread, do not apply too much pressure as you want to retain the gas pockets (don't punch the dough down like you do with regular bread dough), but still build the adequate tension and structure in the dough.
Pan Seared Salmon with Tahini and Herbs
Friday, November 25, 2022Salmon fillets are coated in a creamy tahini yoghurt and adorned with fresh and flavourful herb-nut-sumac mix in this dish that is sensational for any dinner party. I prepared the salmon in a grill pan, but you can bake them at 150C/300F for 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking. If preferred, it can be made using a whole side of salmon or even ocean trout fillets.
Snow Pea Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
Tuesday, November 22, 2022This vibrant and flavuorful salad is pretty straightforward to make - trim and blanch the snow peas until al dente. Drain and refresh in cold water. Toss with a tangy, creamy, and extremely addictive goat cheese dressing. You can use sugar snap peas instead or a mixture of two. Not a fan of bacon? Use nuts or extra goat cheese as the topping.
Chestnut Pear Soup
Saturday, November 19, 2022The sweet chestnut has a high starch content - similar to potatoes. This ensures a sweet aroma and a particularly creamy consistency. The soup becomes naturally creamy, so to speak. And, by the way, it is also gluten-free and dairy free. The beauty of this soup is that it's quick and easy to make. You can safely use vacuum-packed chestnuts or those from the jar. They are already pre-cooked and peeled. The pear just adds a fresh, slightly fruity note. And goes perfectly with the nutty-sweet taste of the chestnuts.