Butternut Pumpkin Noodle Bowl

Butternut Pumpkin Noodle Bowl

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Ingredients

Serves 2 | Calories: 307 per serving

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins |

Instructions

  • Create pumpkin noodles using a spiralizer or a peeler.
  • Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms, half of the chopped garlic, and a generous pinch of salt.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened and golden.
  • Stir in a portion of the chopped sage leaves, reserving most for later.
  • Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set them aside.
  • In the same pan, heat another thin layer of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the butternut noodles, the remaining garlic, and a couple more pinches of salt.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add a splash of water and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the pumpkin noodles are tender.
  • Stir in the remaining sage and the cooked mushrooms until well combined.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes & Wine Advice

Divide the butternut pumpkin noodle mixture between two serving bowls and top with the toasted walnuts. Finish with another drizzle of olive oil.
Enjoy this delicious and nutritious butternut pumpkin noodle bowl!
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Course; Noodles / Vegetables
Diets; Gluten-Free

Triple-Layer Frozen Cheesecake Bites

Triple-Layer Frozen Cheesecake Bites

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Ingredients

For the Chocolate Ganache Layer:

  • 55 g 2oz dark chocolate (85% cacao or more)
  • 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream or coconut milk

For the Almond Layer:

  • 75 g 2¾oz almond flour
  • 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil softened
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp powdered erythritol or 3-5 drops of liquid stevia extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 180 g 6oz creamed coconut milk, cream cheese, or mascarpone cheese
  • ½ tsp vanilla powder or 1-2 tsp unsweetened vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp powdered erythritol or 3-5 drops of liquid Stevia extract

Makes 6 |Calories: 203 per bite

Prep Time: 15 mins | Freezing Time: 15 mins |

Instructions

For the Chocolate Ganache Layer:

  • Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a small bowl.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the cream.
  • Once foam starts to develop on top, slowly pour this mixture over the chocolate while stirring, allowing the chocolate and cream to combine.
  • Set it aside to cool.

For the Almond Layer:

  • In a bowl, mix the almond flour, softened butter or coconut oil, cinnamon, erythritol (or liquid stevia), and salt.

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • In another bowl, mix the creamed coconut milk (or cream cheese or mascarpone), vanilla (powder or extract), and erythritol (or liquid Stevia).

Assembly:

  • Divide the almond mixture into 6 equal parts and press each part into small to medium-sized muffin cups (silicone molds work well).
  • Top each almond layer with a dollop of the cheesecake mixture.
  • Then, add a tablespoon of the chocolate ganache over the cheesecake layer.
  • Freeze the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Store the bites in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes & Wine Advice

If your ganache breaks (the fat separates), don’t panic. You can fix it by adding a tablespoon of hot water and mixing until it’s combined. Alternatively, you can place it in a blender and pulse until it’s smooth.
Enjoy these delectable triple-layer frozen cheesecake bites as a delightful treat!
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Course; Cake / Cheese / Pastry

Quick and Easy Keto Seed Crackers

Quick and Easy Keto Seed Crackers

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Ingredients

  • 75 g 2¾oz ground flaxseeds
  • 40 g 1½oz chia seeds
  • 40 g 1½oz sesame seeds
  • 35 g 1¼oz pumpkin seeds
  • 45 g 1½oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp coarse black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 120 ml 4fl oz water

Makes 24 | Calories: 45 per cracker

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins |

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
  • Stir until they are well combined.
  • Place the dough on a non-stick baking mat or a piece of sturdy parchment paper.
  • Cover the dough with another piece of cling film or baking paper.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 30x40cm (12x16in).
  • The dough should be no more than 2.
  • 5mm (1/8in) thick.
  • Using a pizza cutter or a large knife, pre-cut the dough into 24 equal squares.
  • Pre-cutting the dough makes it easier to slice the crackers once they are crispy.
  • Transfer the baking mat with the dough to a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, and while the dough is still warm, cut or break it into the pre-cut squares.
  • Allow the crackers to cool, so they become crisp.

Notes & Wine Advice

Store these keto seed crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Enjoy your homemade keto-friendly seed crackers! They are perfect for snacking or serving with your favorite dips and spreads.
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Course; Breakfast
Diets; Gluten-Free / Keto

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Goujons with Zesty Green Slaw

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Goujons with Zesty Green Slaw

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Ingredients

For the Zesty Green Slaw:

For the Thousand Island Dressing:

For the Chicken Goujons:

  • 900 g 2lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 180 g 6oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or duck fat for frying

Serves 6 | Calories: 588 per serving

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 20-25 mins |

Instructions

For the Zesty Green Slaw:

  • Use your food processor’s slicing blade to thinly slice the green cabbage and fennel.
  • Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the sliced spring onions, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and chopped parsley to the bowl with cabbage and fennel.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Mix the ingredients well to coat the slaw with the dressing.
  • Set aside.

For the Thousand Island Dressing:

  • In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, sriracha, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and onion powder (or minced white onion).
  • Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Set aside.

For the Chicken Goujons:

  • Slice the chicken breasts into strips approximately 1cm (½in) thick.
  • Place the chicken strips in a bowl and roll them in the grated Parmesan cheese to coat them thoroughly.
  • Heat a pan with the ghee over medium-high heat.
  • Once the pan is hot, add the chicken goujons and fry them until they are golden brown on both sides.
  • Work in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Use a rubber spatula to flip the chicken halfway through cooking to keep as much of the Parmesan crust intact as possible.
  • Alternatively, preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until they are cooked through and have a crispy crust.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Goujons with the zesty green slaw and the prepared Thousand Island dressing on the side.
Enjoy this delicious dish!
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Course; Cheese / Chicken / Salad
Diets; Gluten-Free

Moroccan Lentil Stew

Moroccan Lentil Stew

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Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan

Ingredients

For the Lentils:

  • 160 g 5½oz Puy lentils, soaked for 1 hour, then drained

For the Stew:

  • Olive oil for frying
  • 1 small red onion peeled and finely diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper deseeded and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato purée
  • 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 x 400g 14oz cans of chopped tomatoes
  • A pinch of saffron threads optional
  • A large handful of fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon harissa
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly chopped parsley or coriander for serving
  • Toasted gluten-free bread flatbread, or pita, for serving

Serves 4-5 | Calories: 283 per serving

Prep Time: 10 mins (plus soaking) | Cook Time: 15 mins |

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine the soaked Puy lentils with 710ml (1¼pt) of water and a pinch of salt.
  • Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 18-20 minutes.
  • Drain the lentils in a colander.
  • In a frying pan, heat a thin layer of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced red onion and yellow bell pepper, season with salt, and sauté for 4-6 minutes, covered, until the onion turns translucent.
  • Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the sweet smoked paprika, ground cumin, and ground coriander along with the chopped garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the canned chopped tomatoes and saffron (if using).
  • Cover and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked lentils and cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
  • Stir in the chopped spinach and let it wilt.
  • Remove the stew from the heat and stir in the harissa and honey.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Moroccan Lentil Stew with freshly chopped parsley or coriander, and enjoy with toasted gluten-free bread, flatbread, or pita on the side.
This Moroccan Lentil Stew is a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s sure to please your taste buds.
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Course; Stew
Cuisine; Moroccan

Griddled Broccolini with Blue Cheese and Maple Glaze

Griddled Broccolini with Blue Cheese and Maple Glaze

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Begin by lightly coating the broccolini with rapeseed oil.
  • Heat a griddle pan until it’s sizzling hot, then place the broccolini on it.
  • Grill for about one minute on each side, or until it develops a slight char.
  • Once the broccolini is cooked, transfer it to a serving dish.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese and chopped pecans over the top.
  • Drizzle the broccolini with maple syrup for a sweet and savory glaze.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.

Notes & Wine Advice

This Griddled Broccolini dish with its delightful combination of flavors and textures is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy!
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Chickpea Pastini

Chickpea Pastini

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 500 g 1lb 1oz fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
  • 1 tsp clear honey
  • 500 ml 18fl oz vegetable stock
  • 250 g 9oz gluten-free pasta
  • 400 g 14oz chickpeas, drained
  • 4 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan cheese, to serve

serves 4:

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
  • Stir in the finely chopped garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Add Tomatoes and Flavorings:

  • Add the roughly chopped fresh tomatoes to the saucepan.
  • Cover the saucepan and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes have wilted down and become pulpy.

Incorporate Tomato Paste and Stock:

  • Stir in the sun-dried tomato paste, honey, and vegetable stock.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.

Cook the Pasta:

  • Add the gluten-free pasta to the sauce.
  • Cover the saucepan and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked, and the liquid has reduced to create a thickened sauce.

Add Chickpeas:

  • Stir in the drained chickpeas and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to heat through.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve:

Divide the chickpea pastini among four plates.
Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese).
Enjoy your delicious Chickpea Pastini with a cheesy and flavorful tomato sauce!
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Course; Side Dish

Homemade sweet potato chips!

Homemade sweet potato chips!

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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

Prepare Sweet Potatoes:

  • Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water to clean them thoroughly.
  • Dry the sweet potatoes completely.

Slice Sweet Potatoes:

  • Use a mandoline or cheese slicer to slice the sweet potatoes into paper-thin rounds.
  • Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl.

Prepare the Coating:

  • If your coconut oil is solid, melt it until it becomes a liquid.
  • dd the melted coconut oil, thyme, and a pinch of salt to the sliced sweet potatoes in the bowl.

Toss and Coat:

  • Gently toss the sweet potato slices to ensure they are evenly coated with the coconut oil, thyme, and salt.

Arrange on Baking Sheet:

  • Spread the coated sweet potato slices out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Ensure that they are not overlapping, as this will help them become crispy during baking.
  • You may need to use more than one baking sheet if you have a large quantity of sweet potato slices.

Bake:

  • Bake the sweet potato chips in the preheated oven for approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • The exact time may vary depending on your oven and the thickness of the slices.
  • It’s essential to keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

Flip Halfway:

  • About 10 minutes into the baking time, carefully flip the sweet potato chips over.
  • This will help them cook evenly and become crispy on both sides.

Check for Doneness:

  • Continue baking until the sweet potato chips become crispy and slightly browned.
  • The total baking time should be in the 20-30 minute range, but it’s crucial to monitor their progress to avoid overcooking.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve

Once the sweet potato chips are crispy and golden brown, remove them from the oven. Let them cool for a few minutes, and then serve as a delicious and healthy snack.
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Noodle Salad

Noodle Salad

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Ingredients

  • 250 g 9oz green beans
  • 150 g 5½oz soba noodles (buckwheat)
  • 250 g 9oz cod fillets
  • Juice of ½ a lime
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • Coconut oil or ghee for frying
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 4 spring onions finely chopped
  • 5 cm 2in piece of ginger, finely chopped
  • 300 g 10½oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 tbsp plus 2 tsp coconut milk
  • 1 tsp veggie powder
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • A pinch of cayenne
  • A small handful of beansprouts

Instructions

  • Clean the green beans and cook them in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • Cook the soba noodles in a pot of boiling water, drain, and rinse them with cold water.
  • Heat a grill pan.
  • Rub the cod fillets with lime juice, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
  • Grill the fish for 10 minutes, turning it carefully after 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tsp of coconut oil or ghee in a frying pan.
  • Sauté the onion, garlic, spring onions, ginger, and mushrooms for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, veggie powder, tamari, cayenne, and the cooked green beans.
  • Simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the drained noodles, toss to combine, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Place the grilled fish on top of the noodles and vegetables and sprinkle with beansprouts.

Notes & Wine Advice

This revised recipe provides a more concise set of instructions for making Noodle Salad. Enjoy your meal!
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Course; Noodles / Salad
Diets; Gluten-Free

Thyme & Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Thyme & Garlic Roasted Potatoes

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
  • Parboil the halved potatoes for 5-7 minutes, then drain and place them in a roasting tin.
  • Toss with olive oil, crushed garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan as soon as they come out of the oven, and then serve.

Notes & Wine Advice

This updated recipe provides a more concise set of instructions for making Thyme & Garlic Roasted Potatoes. Enjoy your delicious side dish!
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Course; Vegetables
Diets; Gluten-Free