“You can’t go wrong with a great Homemade Pesto which offers massive flavours. Here, I cooked spinach for a lovely buttery texture, then simply stirred it into Basic Keto Gnocchi. This may seem like a rich meal for two, so stretch it to four as a side dish. Then, halve the macros accordingly. In this recipe, I use “gnocchi” made from almond flour, but if you prefer a nut-free version, I have a fabulous Cheesy Gnocchi in my second book Lazy Keto Kitchen (2021).” – Monya
“Oh my… the flavours in this bacon and tomato keto gnocchi! I used smoked bacon lardons because they are chunkier (and fattier) than simply dicing up thin bacon rashers yourself. They also render so much glorious fat and flavour when frying up, and this is key to this dish. The tomatoes add lovely sweet acidity. If you can manage 9.9g carbs per serving, this will sufficiently feed 2 people. But it is very rich and filling, so you could divide this into 4 smaller servings and halve the macros accordingly. In this recipe, I use “gnocchi” made from almond flour, but if you prefer a nut-free version, I have a fabulous Cheesy Gnocchi in my second book Lazy Keto Kitchen (2021).” – Monya
“This is a basic, undressed ‘gnocchi’ recipe loosely based on the fathead dough concept. It looks a little rustic, but it does the job! It will need to be served with a sauce and some great ideas include Smoked Bacon & Tomato or Spinach and Pesto. The gnocchi itself is incredibly filling, so this recipe could serve 2 people as a main meal, or 4 as side dishe. (Then halve the macros accordingly.) UPDATE: This recipe is quite dated, and I now have a MUCH BETTER (nut-free!) “Cheesy Gnocchi” in my second book Lazy Keto Kitchen. ” – Monya
“This creamy crab and spinach pasta may be a little dirty keto in that it uses several, store-bought foods, but it delivers on flavour! I added hot sauce for extra kick and simply stirred it through my favourite brand of shirataki / konjac ‘fettucine‘. Do not omit the parsley and lemon zest garnish as the fresh flavours bring the whole dish together.” – Monya
“This is an indulgent, creamy warm festive cinnamon drink to sip on during the festive season! With hints of ginger and nutmeg, the predominant flavours are coconut and cinnamon – and they work beautifully together. I even added a little cocoa powder which offer some colour as well as a tiny nod to chocolate. I enhanced it with a little collagen powder to increase the protein, but that is entirely optional. Use as much natural sweetener as you need, but one tablespoon works for me. Merry Christmas! PS: No judgement here if you decide to ‘optimise’ this drink with a tot of Brandy!” – Monya
“Chia is very in high fibre and I often use the ground kind in my recipes. However, whole chia seeds are just as fantastic. They need more love though as they are pretty flavourless. Here, I experimented a little and made breakfast pots based on the same ingredients one would use to make a Bulletproof Coffee! The coffee flavour is subtle, but you can increase this if your coffee maker makes espressos (or you can boost it using instant coffee granules). Playing around until you are happy is the goal with this one – so have some fun! I sprinkled mine with some ground cinnamon which is optional, but it does add another flavour dimension which is lovely, so I would recommend it…” – Monya
“There is no need for a long-winded intro here, these muffins are not only high in fibre (thank you, ground flax), but they are also super tasty! Funnyman loves them any time of the day so I freeze a batch when I bake them. If he isn’t enjoying them as a sweet breakfast option, he enjoys them as an after-dinner treat: He slices them in half, heats them a little in the microwave, then drizzles some double cream over: just lovely …” – Monya
“It looks like your Sundays are sorted with this roast beef with creamy mustard dressing! I love my chef’s knife (and sharpen my baby daily), but in cases like this, I dig out my electric carving knife. Check out the Side Dish ideas to serve alongside.”- Monya
“My Celeriac Dauphinoise is probably my most popular creation, so I wanted to try this low carb root vegetable in other ways. Mashed in the same way I do my creamy Cauliflower-mash recipe, this beautiful side dish is extra special because it boasts a unique flavour. It also has a beautiful, creamy mouthfeel and perfect to mop up all those lovely keto sauces. It’s coming close to Christmas, so be sure to check out some keto-friendly ideas here that you could create for your loved ones. Get some additional inspiration in the Side Veg ideas to complement your dinner. More importantly: remember that there may be “traditions”, but there are no “rules” – so do whatever you want at Christmas, enjoy the time with your loved ones and forget about how perfect your turkey should be!” – Monya
“This cauliflower in thyme butter is a lovely, simple idea to jazz up cauliflower. Be sure to trim the florets very small for maximum flavour, as we fry them in butter before finishing in the oven.” – Monya
“Arrowroot powder is essential for this recipe to work (believe me, I tried everything). My first few batches had an ‘eggy’ flavour, so I added garlic powder and mustard powder (which worked beautifully in my Keto Chia Bread). This does an excellent job of masking the eggy flavour. Enjoy this with your favourite Sunday Keto Roast – see here >> where several include a 100% keto gravy” – Monya
“Who doesn’t love chicken? Here, I took the humble drumstick up a notch and cooked them with toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds to make sesame chicken. It is then garnishing with fresh chili and coriander (cilantro). Toasted sesame oil delivers MASSIVE flavour and I love it! NOTE: I used 8 large drumsticks in this recipe and assumed each person’s portion would be two drumsticks each. This is how the macros were calculated, but you can increase the amount if you want to.” – Monya
“Breakfast in 10 minutes? Yes please! Deliciously thick, chunky and very satisfying French Toast slices made using a cinnamon version of my soft microwave bread. The macros are calculated per slice and I have excluded any toppings. You will need to invest in an inexpensive, square microwave-friendly Tupperware. Mine was approx. 11 x 11cm / 4.3 x 4.3-in, but its important that it’s deep as the mixture rises and you don’t want it to cook over. I also discovered an amazing sugar-free syrup, which tastes and behaves exactly like the real thing! I have not included them in the macros below, but I encourage you to check it out. It’s called Sukrin Golden Syrup, High Fiber Sugar Alternative and I will be playing around with it a lot more in the future.” – Monya
“My Quick Chia Bread used to be one of the most visited recipe on the site, and understandably so. It’s quick, delicious and so easy to make. This recipe is very similar, but there are many differences in the ingredients. And, I think I found my new favourite! The bonus is that this recipe makes 4 slices of bread: how perfect.. now you can actually take a sandwich to work with you! This keto bread take less than 5 minutes to make and has no ‘eggy’ flavour which is a common issue with keto breads. The macros are calculated per slice, but I realise you will want to make a sandwich from this lovely soft bread, so just double them up if you do. You will need to invest in an inexpensive, small, square microwave-friendly Tupperware for this recipe. Mine was approx. 11 x 11cm / 4.3 x 4.3-in, but its important that it’s deep as the mixture rises.” – Monya
“This is a fool proof frittata that you can whip up at breakfast for house guests or tea-time pop-ins. The stars of the show are the sweet cherry tomatoes in every bite. Its a fairly small end-result, so I will assume you will slice these into 4 pieces, and not 8. This was how the macros were calculated. Now is also a good opportunity to pass on a little ‘cheffy’ knowledge in case you didn’t already know: Neither tomatoes nor fresh basil should ever be stored in the fridge. Now you know!” – Monya