“This spicy zuppa Toscana is a rich, deeply-flavoured family chicken dish. Funnyman and I love spicy food so I added a whopping half tablespoon of ground cayenne pepper which added a satisfying ‘kick’. However, you can omit it if you are cooking this for kids, or reduce the amount for the those who don’t like spicy food. This creamy chicken dish can be enjoyed over Cauliflower Mash, Cauliflower Rice or shirataki / konjac noodles. It’s absolutely delicious!” – 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
“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
“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
“Aaah, chicken livers… you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. I must admit, I dated two blokes in my life that wouldn’t touch them – until they tried my peri-peri chicken livers! One was completely converted, and I am married to the other one! Funnyman puts in formal requests for me to make them often. I think it’s the texture of the livers that bother people, so I get them browned first, then remove them from the pan, only to add them later after the sauce has thickened so they can gently cook through. This prevents them over-cooking and ‘crumbling’. They are also a fantastic source of iron. I used Nando’s® hot sauce which is a little #DirtyKeto. It is available at most supermarkets in the UK.” – Monya
“Backpacking around Vietnam with Funnyman in 2010 was one of our best holidays ever! I recall having phở bo (pronounced “fuh” – not “foo” or “foh”) for the first time in Hanoi. I was blown away and happily slurped it down numerous times as we travelled north to south over several weeks. Now, many years later and hardcore into my very low-carb lifestyle, I wanted to relive those awesome memories. I created a quick 15-minute keto pho bo using the (konjac / shirataki) ‘noodles‘ to make it low-carb friendly. You could also use courgette noodles.” – Monya
“This recipe is a fantastic example of how versatile my Keto Creamy Cauliflower Mash is! This is a simple, hearty and comforting fish pie and an ideal meal for the chilly evenings. I have seen many stores sell ready “fish pie” mixes (usually a mix of chopped white fish, salmon and smoked haddock) which is handy. However, I added prawns to my version to make it a wee bit fancier. This dish is just too lovely and I can’t wait for you to try it! Great with greens on the side, if desired.” – Monya
“This amazing, simple recipe is one of many that feature in my second, popular cookbook Lazy Keto Kitchen. It’s SO tasty and I bet your kids will love it too! This recipe yields 4 servings and would go well with a lovely, fresh green salad on the side. You could double the recipe to serve 8 (using the handy plug-in) – and use a larger casserole. Be sure to use Gruyere cheese, as I am not sure Cheddar would pack the same punch. It’s one of my favourites. I used 97% Pork Sausages (Tesco Finest) for this recipe. With those, there is no added wheat/gluten. However, there is a small amount of potato starch present, but honestly I am fine with that for occasional consumption since they are still so low in carbs.” – Monya