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.
Bacon-Wrapped Carrots with Cholula Maple Glaze
Sunday, February 25, 2024These maple cholula glazed carrots are easy to make yet extremely delicious. Cholula is a Mexican hot sauce. You can use sriracha instead or tabasco if you want it more spicy. These bacon wrapped carrots are best enjoyed fresh right out of the oven, but you can wrap the carrots with bacon ahead of time. Peel the carrots if they ain't organic.
One Pan Creamy Chicken Leg Quarters with Bacon and Leek
Friday, February 23, 2024Richly-seasoned bone-in, skin-on chicken leg quarters paired with bacon and leeks nestled in a creamy sauce make this easy one pan baked chicken the perfect anytime meal idea. It's gluten free, low carb and ridiculously delicious. You can also throw in some butter beans, peas or/and mushrooms for a change.
Italian Sausage Terrine with Green Peppercorns and Pistachios
Friday, December 29, 2023Whet the appetite for the dinner party by serving your guests this rich pork terrine with Italian sausages, pistachio kernels and green peppercorns. It can be made up to two days ahead. I use spicy Italian sausages, but you can use regular one or any pork sausage of your choice. If you want to make it alcohol-free, replace it with apple juice or chicken stock. A terrine is always better served at room temperature or cold with crusty bread / crackers, pickles, mustard and fruit chutney or simply with a salad.
Easy 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.
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.
Keto Tuna Casserole
Saturday, October 28, 2023Whip up this budget-friendly treat using storecupboard ingredients, canned tuna and homemade garlic mayonnaise. Ready in under 30 minutes, gluten free and keto, this easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. In place of breadcrumbs, I used ground pork rind to give this casserole a crispy, crunchy topping. Use almond meal instead if you prefer.
Pumpkin Frittata with Bacon and Pecans
Sunday, October 22, 2023This fuss-free frittata recipe features pumpkin, onion, and bacon lardons, making for a flavourful dish that is sure to satisfy. Frittatas are quite versatile, economical and make the perfect breakfast, lunch or easy dinner. Plus, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It's dairy, gluten-free and keto friendly.
If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, then pour the egg mixture into a baking dish, add the cooked pumpkin mixture with bacon, and then bake the frittata.
Prosciutto-wrapped Pork and Veal Terrine
Wednesday, October 04, 2023Deliciously studded with a mixture of fresh herbs (sage, flat parsley and thyme) and wrapped in flavourful and slightly salted prosciutto, this pork and veal terrine will make any occasion extra-special. I have chosen to omit the nuts in this recipe, but feel free to add a handful of pistachios, pine nuts or macadamias to the mixture. Or try this chicken terrine with pistachios.
German Pork Knuckle
Thursday, September 28, 2023Pork Knuckle (Eisbein or Schweinshaxe in German) is a traditional Bavarian dish that's popular not only during the Oktoberfest but all year round. It's usually served with dumplings / Knödeln, Sauerkraut, and of course a beer gravy. I served it with roasted pumpkin since it's in season, and a salad, but you can use other root vegetables. Instead of gravy, we just enjoyed it with a cold top-fermented Weißbier.
If you ever wanted to re-create this typical Oktoberfest dish at home try this recipe, look for the meaty rear pig knuckles that are fresh, not cured and allow it to sit in the fridge for two days to let the skin dry out. Don't rush the process. Use two metal skewers to keep the skin stretched and the prevent from shrinking while it roasts. Without the skewers, the skin contracts as it slow roasts, creating folds in the skin that don’t become crispy.
Fig Salad with Arugula and Serrano
Monday, September 04, 2023This simple and delicious autumn salad is chock-full of lovely ingredients including fresh figs, Serrano ham, toasted pinenuts, and a homemade shallot vinaigrette. Parma and Prosciutto ham are both good substitutes for Serrano, or replace the ham with cheese (freshly grated Parmesan, blue cheese or Feta) if you prefer. To make this more substantial, you could serve some quinoa or sourdough bread with it.