Fresh Tomato and Garlic Relish (Keto)

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Tomato Garlic Relish Keto

“This is currently my favourite condiment and you will notice I have been adding it to so many dishes! There are only three key things to bear in mind. Use the ripest, organic tomatoes you can find, and invest in a garlic press to crush the garlic (which is eaten raw so it must be minced well). Lastly, nothing beats a great quality olive oil. I also season it with sea salt flakes which add little perfect bursts of flavour and crunch. This could not be simpler and can be used to serve with any grilled meat, added to salads – or simply stirred into warm, cooked vegetables. ” – Monya

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South African ‘Droe Wors’ (Keto)

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South African droe wors Keto

“South Africa nails it when it comes to offering keto snacks. I could write a thousand words on how much I love biltong and droewors! If you have never tried either, please do so. (And, ‘jerky’ is not the same thing). I often make my own biltong, but was inspired by a friend who used my ‘Boerewors‘ mix to create droe wors (South African dried sausage) in a biltong maker. I then did the same (not using the pork) and LOVED the result! Not only is my version clean, but there is something special about using a cool gadget (in this case, a sausage stuffer) and making your own snacks. Macros indicate a 30g (1.06oz) serving, which is one-third of the long dried beef stick.” – Monya

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Pepperoni Pizza Rollups (Keto)

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Pepperoni Pizza Rollups Keto

“I am still having fun with my version of fathead dough and have been playing around with it for years. Here, I used fathead pizza base recipe to create pinwheel rollups. I add pepperoni slices, grated cheddar and baking powder so they could puff up. They are rather rustic-looking, but that has never bothered me, they are delicious! Simply pull apart and enjoy the indulgence! The macros are calculated that this recipe will serve two as a main, but I think it will also make a great light meal for 4 people. It tends to be quite rich and heavy. Funnyman loves this with hot sauce, but I love it as is!” – Monya

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Brussels Sprouts in Bacon Butter (Keto)

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Brussels Sprouts in Bacon Butter Keto

“This is a decadent and side veg option that can be enjoyed any time of the year, yet ALWAYS part of my Christmas spread! I slice up Brussels sprouts to ensure even cooking, then smother them in a buttery bacon mix. It needs only a little seasoning. Not too bad for only 20 minutes!” – Monya

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Ginger Chicken with Coconut Spinach (Keto)

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Ginger Chicken with Coconut Spinach Keto

“Jazz up your chicken dinner with dynamite flavours and a little extra effort! I cook ginger-seasoned chicken with a creamy coconut spinach and threw in tomatoes for sweetness. The macros are calculated to serve 6 and it would be lovely over Creamy Cauliflower Mash.” – Monya

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Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce (Keto)

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Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce Keto

“It’s chicken wings with blue cheese sauce! YUM! You can serve this up as an appetiser, or simply enjoy it for dinner with veg on the side. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your liking, but be mindful that you don’t want any flavours competing with the luxuriously stinky dip!” – Monya

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Easter Cinnamon Rolls (Keto)

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Easter Cinnamon Rolls Keto

Best eaten warm, these puffy, cinnamon-flavoured rolls were made with sweetened Fathead dough. I know you may think I have gone bonkers suggesting a sweet treat made from cheese. But, fresh mozzarella and cream cheese are very mild in flavour and the ‘cheese’ flavour doesn’t come through at all. I went on to drizzle mine in a criss-cross fashion – and we enjoy them over Easter every year. Forgive my poor piping skills, you can decorate as you please (and the drizzle is included in the macros, which total in at only 4.1g carbs per roll). QUICK NOTE: Your pastry scraper is a very important tool (just as it is in the Ham & Gruyere Rolls recipe). It’s essential to gently nudge and shift the ‘dough’ when rolling…. Happy Easter, everyone!” – Monya

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Avocado and Halloumi Salad (Keto)

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Avocado and Halloumi Salad Keto

“Much like the Greek Village Salad recipe I posted years ago, this salad is all about simple seasonings. Great olive oil and fresh lemon juice is all it takes. The rest is up to using beautiful, fresh ingredients. I topped this salad with fried halloumi cheese! The two parts that make up the salad can be made ahead of time. Then, just before serving – grill those halloumi pieces to golden perfection and combine the lot.” – Monya

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Almond Caramel Prebiotic Cookies (Keto)

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Almond Caramel Prebiotic Cookies Keto

“The more I read about our precious microbiome, the more I realise how we need to nurture it. Soluble fibre is essential for the probiotics in our gut and we need to do everything we can to ensure they are well-fed. Many foods that contain prebiotics (soluble fibre) are high in carbs, which is why I love adding a little inulin powder where I can.” – Monya

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Cream-baked Chicken with Tomatoes and Herbs (Keto)

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Chicken with Tomatoes and Herbs Keto

“This is an indulgent dish that is made using diced up boneless, skinless chicken thighs (which are far more succulent than chicken breasts). The browned pieces are simply poached in a thick seasoned cream and can be used as a sauce over courgetti or konjac (shirataki) noodles. Alternatively, you could serve it over Creamy Cauliflower Mash or Cauliflower Rice. Its the heavenly flavour of baked cream that really makes this dish sing, along with the sweet bites of tomato. The fresh basil scattered over before serving finishes it beautifully.” – Monya

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Slow cooked Lamb Shanks (Keto)

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Slow cooked Lamb Shanks Keto

“Its not quite spring yet (despite what the blooming beautiful daffodils say), so here is a lovely idea to slow cook on a lazy Sunday. I served our lamb shanks over Creamy Cauliflower Mash, but I have not included the mash in the macros as you may have your own yummy side dish to mop up the lovely herby tomato sauce. (PS – here is a Cheesy Celeriac Mash you might also like). While two shanks could feed 4 people, I couldn’t possibly share my lamb with anyone, so this recipe is based on serving two. If 11g carbs per serving (which includes the sauce) seems a little hefty to you, simply stretch this recipe to serve 4 and halve the macros accordingly, OR… tuck into your shank and use the sauce a bit more sparingly. It freezes well.” – Monya

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Lightly spiced Keto Pork Ribs

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Lightly spiced Keto Pork Ribs

“This is a simple and tasty way to prepare ribs if you are steering clear of store-bought marinades which often contain sugar. A spice mix is rubbed onto the meat before it’s very tightly wrapped in foil. I then slow cook the parcels to perfection. I finish it off with a good quality drizzle of olive oil and salt flakes. Note: You could use a rack of ribs, but at the time of making this dish, I could only find pork ribs that had already been cut, as pictured.” – Monya

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Boerewors en Tamatie Smoor (Keto)

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Boerewors en Tamatie Smoor Keto

“I made my own BOEREWORS (South African sausage), so I had to showcase my efforts here. I love a challenge (and I love gadgets), so I ordered a sausage maker online, as well as sausage casings. Believe it or not (never having done this before), it took me less than an hour from the moment I opened the box, assembled the device – to me twisting the sausages into 6 portions. And, that included making the seasoning of the mince mixture! The predominant flavour in boerewors is the all-important crushed coriander seeds with just a hint of allspice. I served this with another SA favourite: smoor (a lightly spiced tomato relish). The macros indicated include the smoor, but if you choose not to make this accompanying sauce, the boerewors alone is only 1.5g carbs per sausage. ” – Monya

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Cream-baked Cabbage with Truffle (Keto)

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Cream-baked Cabbage with Truffle Keto

“Goodness me, I love this dish! I was home alone when I whipped it up and enjoyed it for several days after. I simply cooked the soft inner leaves of Savoy cabbage (although any white cabbage will do), then baked it in seasoned double cream. To finish, I couldn’t resist a few teeny tiny drops of truffle-infused olive oil to finish. Luxurious and heavenly! This recipe will serve 5 people as a side dish (or 4-6 – some may find it rich, others may tuck in for more because its so indulgent). I therefore stuck to calculating the macros on a 100g (3.5oz) serving, which is pretty generous for such a rich side dish. Given the lovely flavour of the truffle, serve this alongside a simple steak or chicken so there are no competing flavours.” – Monya

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Potted Shrimp on Keto Toast

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Potted Shrimp on Keto Toast

“Potted shrimp is brown shrimp set in a flavoured butter. I used ground mace (in place of nutmeg) and added a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra kick! Delicious spread it over slices of toasted Quick Keto Chia Bread. Be sure to remove it from the fridge a while before you enjoy it to make for an easier spread. The Quick Keto Chia Bread is excluded from the macros, as you likely have your favourite low carb bread. However, if you need some inspiration, visit the Breads section on the site – I have plenty of easy ideas there! ” – Monya

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