“Now that you have waxed Fathead Dough (and hopefully tried Fathead Pizzas, why not shake things up a bit and try a ‘calzone’? I decided on a vegetarian filling and used spinach, mushroom and ricotta cheese. This is a very rich dish, so one will easily feed two people with a lovely fresh salad on the side.” – Monya
“These ham and gruyere fathead rolls use my version of fathead dough and the results are simply amazing! One roll is very rich and filling and comes in at only 3.8g carbs per roll! Some may struggle with perfecting the Fathead dough technique, but I have added step-by-step pics below to help you along. A very similar version of this recipe also features in my cookbook Lazy Keto Kitchen which is available worldwide.” – Monya
“This recipe shows you step-by-step how to make a flop-proof Fathead dough pizza base. I have not included any toppings in the macro-calculations, because we all have our favourite ones. Funnyman loves pepperoni or salami, and I love seafood with fresh mozzarella. These pizza bases are big and very filling, so the macros are based on 1/2 pizza base. Please adjust accordingly if you plan to devour a whole one (no judgement here). Please invest in a kitchen scale if you do not already have one. All the recipes on Fats of Life® are carefully developed using a scale. This ensures success with the end-product and helps with keeping an eyeball on your macros.” – Monya
“Be still, my heart! This was my reaction when I spotted packaged bone marrow at Waitrose! Roasted bone marrow needs only a scattering of salt flakes and micro-herbs to season and garnish. Do not be alarmed that this is such a small meal (one bone per person) because its a sickly-rich little dish. I spread it on toasted Quick Keto Chia Bread. If you don’t have a store that sells handy marrow portions, scoop out the fatty marrow from your bones after making Bone Broth. The macros were calculated on using the full recipe of the Quick Keto Chia Bread (3 slices > 1.5 slices per person, as pictured).” – Monya
“I am still churning out the lollies for Funnyman, and the look on his face when he sees a batch in the freezer is worth the time spent making them – which happens to be only 5 minutes! Here, I mash up raspberries and cook them down with a little lemon juice which brings a sharper flavour. It’s literally a quick mix with powdered erythritol, full-fat yogurt and double cream.” – Monya
“Its very rewarding making your own stock and you should give it a try at least once. If you saw all the nasties hidden in the store-bought stocks, you will likely make it more often. Ingredients like barley, sugar and cornflour are pretty common. This recipe uses the Fats of Life® Bone Broth recipe as a base. That recipe takes a few hours to make and overnight to set. The time allocated for this recipe is simply the steps following that.” – Monya
“There is a long process to making this glorious bone broth, but the results are worth it. Most of the time is really the pressure cooker doing its thing and the overnight bit is so that the broth can chill so you can easily remove the fat for a more clarified broth. Not only is the broth itself a tasty warm drink (an elixir of life, some say), but you can also use the bones a second time. Furthermore, you could use the mince in a meal the next day (although it will require plenty of seasoning). I also like to scoop the marrow from the cooked bones and spread it on toasted Quick Keto Chia Bread. You can use this exact recipe below as a base to make my Concentrated Beef Stock Cubes. If you haven’t already invested in a pressure cooker, I advise that you do because mine was inexpensive and I get a lot of use from it.” – Monya
“This dish was inspired by a staff meal I enjoyed while working at The Fat Duck several years ago. (Imagine having the chefs of a 3-Michelin star restaurant cooking your lunch every day!) It is one of my favourite dishes to make using cod – and I can’t stress enough how delicious it is. You simply have to try it for yourself. UPDATE: I have taken this recipe off this blog because I worked very hard to bring you a new-and-improved, much more delicious version that now features in my cookbook Keto Kitchen.” – Monya
Growing up, there were countless Saturday mornings where my late father, Ronald, would make his famous stove-top potjie. He had swept and mopped the kitchen floors and had mowed the lawn before my brother and I even opened an eyelid. By noon, the smell of his lamb stew – along with the smell of fresh bread rolls – would lure us lanky, hungry teenagers into the kitchen…
“I LOVE fresh oregano and when I spot it in stores, I grab a packet and make this dish! Its key to the overall flavour. The other predominant element is the lemony flavour throughout the dish. Its a fresh and essential part of the dish. The tomatoes and roasted red onions bring a sweetness in every mouthful, and the whole lot bakes together. A fantastic dish to break a fast or to enjoy at dinner if your macros allow for 12g carbs in one sitting. Its a rich and tasty dinner, and all the flavours just work.” – Monya
“Each slice of this bread – made using almond flour and psyllium husk powder – comes in at 7g carbs per 60g / 2.1oz slice. Its a hefty price to pay for such a small slice, but a great recipe to try on your low-carb journey. Use the best quality, strongest-tasting black olives you can find and don’t omit the sun-dried tomatoes – they add a lovely sharpness. Serve with a thick layer of grass-fed butter and salt flakes. Be sure to also check the other Keto Breads I have on Fats of Life®.” – Monya
“Some inspiration may be needed after a while of wolfing down eggs on keto. I can hardly call this a ‘recipe’, as its merely an idea to make your scrambled eggs a little interesting. I made this for myself one night when Funnyman was away and I was in no mood to cook. The stir-fried spring onions bring a lovely sweetness to the scrambled eggs. They are flash-fried until bright green and partially caramelised before the eggs are added. This is a great way to pimp your scramblies – and fab served on a slice of toasted Quick Keto Chia Bread or Keto Breakfast Muffins. Be sure to also check out all the other Breakfast ideas on the site.” – Monya
“Get a little creative with ground beef and Savoy cabbage and spend some time making these attractive little parcels. I used the full yield of the Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe, so be sure to have that ready before beginning. You could, alternatively use 500g / 18oz of passata, but I want to encourage you to make your own sauce. Then you will know exactly what has gone into it. One serving = 2 parcels (as pictured) so this recipe will happily feed a family of 4.” – Monya
“You wouldn’t think that such simple ingredients could create a soup that would pack such a punch like this one can! This is all thanks to the Poles who brought us Kielbasa (smoked Polish sausage found in the deli meat aisle). This recipe is a great example of what we refer to as Dirty Keto. While low in carbs, wheat, soy and a little sugar is present in the sausages. However, if you are occasionally flexible, you will love the homely, hearty flavours.” – Monya
“Afternoon Tea, anyone? These lovely little salmon sandwiches are made from slices of my Keto Soda Bread. The macros are calculated using cream cheese, but you could shave off more carbs by using use goat’s cheese. One serving = 2 slices, as pictured.” – Monya