“Funnyman and I love blue cheese on steak! In this recipe, I top it with sweet jammy red onions, which balances the flavours beautifully. These macros are based on using two large rib-eyes (220g / 7.8oz whoppers), and truth be told – I couldn’t finish mine. It’s very rich. However, Funnyman, wolfed down his portion happily!” – Monya
“Fish, glorious fish! I am a huge fan of all seafood and am trying to include more fish in my diet. A well-cooked piece of fish needs nothing more than a little salt and acidity (like lemon juice) to make a satisfying, healthy dinner (along with some high fibre, keto-friendly vegetables of course). These sea bass fillets have a lovely crispy skin and melt-in-the-mouth flesh, but you can use any fish that you like. I had some fun playing around with a flavoured butter to accompany my fish, so I combined softened butter with chili powder, lime juice and salt, before setting in the fridge and slicing cute discs to melt over. (You could also use cayenne pepper and you can adjust the amount to your liking) Be sure to check out Side Dish ideas on the site to serve alongside the fish for the perfect keto dinner.” – Monya
“Until the stores can offer us a decent keto ice cream, we are left to our own devices. Making your own ice cream is dead easy and very satisfying. I invested in this ice cream maker – and I love it. Its excellent quality and does the job perfectly. Funnyman loves this simple vanilla ice cream and enjoys it sprinkled with nuts or topped with fresh blueberries. Macros are calculated that one serving = two scoops (50g per scoop), therefore one serving is 100g / 3.5oz. All that at 2g carbs! Enjoy!” – Monya
“Deliciously rich and packed with flavour, this asparagus and cheese quiche is an excellent option. I couldn’t have packed more rich cheese into it if I wanted to! I would also advise that you allow the quiche to cool completely before slicing and serving. Its delicious warm, but it cuts better when cooled (you can always heat the slices afterwards). If you choose to make a ‘crustless’ quiche, leave out the entire almond flour base and simply cook the rest of the recipe in a greased, lined tart dish as the recipe indicates.” – Monya
“I always have a batch of lollies for Funnyman in the freezer because they usually take me less than 10 minutes to make. He loves these vanilla cream lollies as after-dinner treats. And, enjoying them most nights has never knocked him out of ketosis. Here, I went back to basics with a simple vanilla cream and he was not disappointed. Unlike the majority of the other lolly recipes on this site, here I used mostly double cream and some Greek yogurt for acidity. I scraped the seeds from a good quality Madagascan vanilla pod, but if you are on a tighter budget, you can use two teaspoons of vanilla extract. Be sure to check the labels: vanilla paste contains sugar)…” – Monya
“I love vegetables and never run out of ways to create interesting side dishes to enjoy alongside our meat or fish. Cauliflower is one of my favourite. Here, I simply cooked two ‘steaks’ (intact pieces cut from the centre of a large head) and made a quick, tasty butter using smoked paprika. Smoked paprika has an intense and important flavour and quite different to regular paprika, so please try and source it. Scatter over some strong cheese and allow the whole lot to melt before tucking in. Lush! Be sure to check out all the Side Dish ideas on the site.” – Monya
“I often make this recipe in a small, square, microwave-friendly Tupperware, but I realise my readers may not have the same size I do. So, to simplify things, here is a version created in ramekins. This recipe make two ‘breads’ that are then sliced in half, yielding 4 thick slices in total (as pictured). The macros are calculated per mug ‘bread’ = 2 slices. I hope by now you have invested in an inexpensive set of universal measuring spoons, and remember that they should be levelled when measuring. I added a little sweetener to achieve a sweet ‘bread’ flavour and you would be happy to know there is no ‘eggy’ flavour.” – Monya
“Many readers are looking for packed lunch options. I apologise I don’t have many of those. I work from home, so I am normally nibbling at the dishes I shoot for clients (or indeed for this blog). But, I have heard you! Here, I have breathed a little life into the standard ‘chicken salad’, making it exciting and packed with interesting flavours. I suggest using up leftover grilled chicken for this recipe (or even store-bought cooked chicken pieces will work great) and have offered a few handy tips on how to take to work and quickly assemble in seconds when lunchtime comes around. Enjoy!” – Monya
“I don’t see the point in juicing. Why would you discard all that lovely fibre only to be left with high sugar juice? However, I do love a good smoothie! Smoothies are made in a blender (as opposed to a juicer) and retain all the lovely fibre. In these breakfast avocado berry smoothies, I blend avocado and raspberries to bring a sharp sweetness. This combo benefits with some additional natural sweetener and some cold water. To make these an ultimate keto breakfast, I add MCT oil and collagen powder. Excellent.. tasty.. filling and so healthy. This recipe makes two large smoothies – and it takes less than 5 minutes to make.” – Monya
“I got a very lucky break a few years ago when a colleague of mine at The Fat Duck had-a-friend-that-knew-a-guy. He landed me a fab private-cheffing gig cooking for a tennis star over the Queens & Wimbledon Tournaments. My first year (2017), I was terrified but embraced the challenge. The second year, I was just grateful that he booked me again. By the third year, I truly felt like I was part of his team! I am in my 7th year now. The highlight every year is when my husband and I treat the team to a BBQ and I always ensure rib-eye with chimichurri is on the menu!” – Monya
“A hearty bowl of soup can be enjoyed all year round, and this simple one is made using cauliflower, good-quality chicken stock and cheese. I go on to garnish it with crispy bacon, more cheese and parsley. Use the strongest Cheddar for maximum flavour punch.” – Monya
“Avocado is a great, healthy-fat ingredient to enjoy on keto. I love my avocado fresh, simply sprinkled with salt and (both white and black) pepper, then simply finished with a lemon juice. However, here I chose to shake things up a bit. I dusted avocado slices in seasoned coconut flour and shallow-fried the pieces until golden on the outside. The flavour of cooked avocado is very different to raw avocado and not everyone has a taste for it. However, its actually quite lovely and makes for a unique breakfast experience.” – Monya
“I simply mashed up cooked broccoli with ‘browned’ butter in this easy broccoli and brown butter mash. Browned butter (Beurre Noisette) is basically butter that has been melted until the milk solids separate and start to brown. I love the flavour this brings to the strained butter – and you will too! If you choose to always have a batch of little set browned butter cubes on hand, I have a Beurre Noisette recipe on the site which is portioned after setting and can be used in numerous ways.” – Monya
“I have developed many keto bread recipes over my journey, but these little guys are The Bomb! They are soft, stable, full of flavour, and the recipe could not be simpler. UPDATE: I have taken this recipe off this blog because I worked hard to bring you a new-and-improved version that now features in my cookbook Keto Kitchen.” – Monya
“This is a fresh, light tapas or appetiser for two people. The macros were calculated that this recipe would serve two as a light meal, but you can use the handy plug-in below to increase the amount of ingredients and have this as a main with a lovely salad on the side (just be sure to manually adjust the macros accordingly).” – Monya