Cumin and Fennel Hasselback Carrots
Saturday, March 16, 2024This healthy, budget-friendly carrot side dish, adapted from tesco, is fun to make and so flavourful with a lovely tender and sweet interior. They are one of the best side dishes to add on your dinner table and re-heat well too, so they're great for making ahead!
Herby Cucumber Salad with Whipped Feta
Thursday, March 14, 2024Creamy, sea salted and mildly tangy Feta Lesbos (made exclusively from the milk of Lesbian breed sheep in the isle of Lesbos) and Greek yoghurt are whipped into a dip and top with a refreshing herby cucumber salad that goes well with every meal. It's naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly. Serve it with some crispy pita chips or crackers if you wish.
Keto Breakfast Egg Sandwiches
Saturday, March 02, 2024The delicious combination of hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, earthy aged Cheddar cheese and fresh salad not only tastes great, but also provides a balanced mix of protein, healthy fats and fibre. The tender texture of the eggs harmonises perfectly with the crispy bacon, while the avocado adds a creamy note and salad adds a refreshing touch. It's naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Red Belgian Endive and Fennel with Parmesan Crisps
Monday, February 19, 2024Light, crunchy, pleasantly bitter and full of flavours, this gluten free fennel salad is a cinch to prepare, makes an ideal side and will be a welcome addition to any dining table. Throw in some orange or apple for natural sweetness. Bursting with salty, cheesy flavour in every crunchy bite, the parmesan crisps are perfect as topping for salads, soups or just enjoyed as a snack on their own.
Fennel and Anchovy Gratin with Parmesan
Thursday, February 15, 2024It’s so easy to make and put together this rich, flavourful and delicious side dish, which is perfect to serve with just about anything. First the fennels were blanched, then drained and baked with anchovy, heavy cream, nutmeg, thyme and Parmesan. If you want this keto and gluten free, replace the breadcrumbs with ground pork rinds or simply leave it out all together. Don't want to use Parmesan? Feel free to use other hard cheese like Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano.
Honey Harissa Carrots and Chickpeas with whipped Feta
Monday, February 05, 2024Delicious, harmoniously balanced spicy-sweet-smoky roasted carrots and chickpeas on a bed of creamy whipped feta and Greek yoghurt. This Middle-Eastern inspired, restaurant-worthy side dish is a real crowd-pleaser and a great option for last-minute entertaining. If you don’t have carrot tops for the salsa verde, simply use fresh parsley. Use rainbow carrots if you could find them. Great to serve with flatbreads to scoop up the feta sauce.
Halloumi Muffins with Basil and Nigella Seeds
Tuesday, January 30, 2024A simple savoury muffin recipe made with spelt, nigella seeds, basil and Halloumi cheese. They are fantastic picnic food and perfect as a healthy lunch box treat, delicious eaten alongside a soup or a stew, or make a very tasty addition to a brunch table.
They are best eaten on the day they're baked – ideally fresh from the oven, but they will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to a month. As muffins need to be worked as little as possible so that the texture stays light and tender, keep the amount of stirring you do to a minimum.
Parmesan Leek Quiche
Sunday, January 28, 2024A spicy twist on the classic French Parmesan Leek quiche, this savoury tart is packed with rich flavours of leek and parmesan and the perfect treat for your family and guests! If desired, cook the sliced leeks briefly with a tablespoon of butter first before adding to the filling. I have topped the filling with a couple of chilli peppers and black seeds, but you can exercise your imagination adding other toppings (olives, mushrooms are great). Replace the Parmesan with Grana Padano if you like. Use your favorite store-bought crust or make your own like this keto crust or buttery Gruyere crust.
Braised Fennel
Tuesday, January 16, 2024A simple but oh-so-yummy dish. Fennel wedges braised in white wine and stock until tender which really develops mild licorice flavours, then garnished with a mixture with Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest and toasted Brazil nuts for extra crunch and flavour. It’s a perfect accompaniment to roasted chicken, fish, sausages, steak or over a bed of hummus if you are a vegetarian. Make this recipe your own by adding capers, olives, fruit, or tomatoes togehter with wine and stock. Instead of Brazil nuts, you can also use hazelnuts, almonds or pine nuts for the topping.
Pumpkin Quiche with Gorgonzola and Pinenuts
Monday, January 08, 2024Packed with hearty, comforting flavour and a creamy texture, this easy keto, gluten-free pumpkin quiche makes a great option for a make-ahead meal. You could serve this elegant quiche as a weeknight dinner with a soup or salad and the leftovers make a great work lunch as well. Other nuts or seeds can be used for the topping too. If you're feeling fancy, you could sprinkle in some bacon or ham.
Minted Lamb and Feta Meatballs with Tomato Salad
Wednesday, December 27, 2023Easy Keto Three-Cheese Quiche
Monday, December 25, 2023This easy keto quiche recipe starts with a pork rind crust, but you can use a regular quiche crust if you ain't on keto or low carbs diet. It’s loaded with roasted pork belly, 3 different kinds of cheese (Spanish Manchego, Dutch Old Amsterdam, and English vintage Cheddar) and spring onions and is perfect for brunch or dinner! You can use other cheese (Cheddar, Gouda and Gorgonzola), add other seasonings and replace pork belly with leftover roasted chicken or ham.