Tag: Keto
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Trout parcels with sage butter and garlic
Trout is a lovely fish and a nice alternative to salmon when you’re craving a meatier, pink fish. This turned out nicely in the oven however overcooking fish is my Achilles heel. Just make sure to not overcook it. I have nightmares of Gordon Ramsay yelling at me “Don’t overcook the fish!” – no idea…
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Raw kale “chips” salad with golden dressing and dukkah
I called this “kale chips salad” because that’s what it tastes like. You achieve this by overdressing the leaves and sprinkling crunchy dukkah. The kale leaves become a dressing delivery device, and less the main feature here. Kale also needs some time to absorb seasonings and soften, so this salad should be left on the…
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Cobb Salad
With the very hot, humid summer we have been experiencing here in South East Queensland, the very thought of grain or starch is off-putting. This was such a fun meal to put together, and very easy when using the oven to roast both the bacon and chicken thighs simultaneously. A very minimal preparation for a…
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Herbed kofte kebabs
Now that summer has arrived here on Australia‘a east coast, there is nothing better than eating a meal outdoor al fresco. I’ve been reading Samin Nosrat’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and came across these super simple kebabs which do very well on the bbq. I’ve made a few adjustments but there is really no wrong…
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Pork Loin braised in Milk
This is an excellent dish to keep in one’s repertoire, especially with many hungry mouths to feed. Pork is widely available and affordable, and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I have often found pork dry. Well this recipe will change your opinion about pork’s juiciness. I admit that this recipe does not…
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Octopus salad with avocado and olives
I’ve been wanting to visit my local fishmonger, which just happens to be a a major seafood distributor and some of the freshest catch imaginable. Best of all it’s right around the corner from my house! When I read about how easy it was to cook octopus in an Italian cookbook I put two and…
Allspice & Olive 