“Since lamb pairs so well with rosemary, I created a creamy rosemary cauliflower bake to serve alongside lamb chops. My favourite part, however, is the simple ‘salsa’ of diced tomato and crushed garlic that is served with the lamb. Not only does it add a fresh and sweet element – but it cuts through the richness of the whole dish! – Monya
“This massaged kale and creamy egg salad may seem a little simple and underwhelming as you read through it, but I promise you, the flavours and textures are amazing! The creamy egg mix was inspired by traditional ‘devilled eggs’ and I just love my addition of sweet tomatoes, garlic and parsley. I serve it over raw, massaged curly kale (when, if done right – is INCREDIBLE!). This salad is beautiful: we had it as a side dish at our braai (BBQ) recently, but you could equally enjoy it as a ‘take-to-work-desk-lunch’. Please try it! ” – Monya
“I want to remind you how a fresh and easy keto Caprese salad can be! Only three ingredients are needed and the dish is as pretty to look at as it is delicious! Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves do most of the work, but a good-quality olive oil and a scattering of sea salt flakes finish it beautifully. QUICK TIP: Never store tomatoes or fresh basil in the fridge. Both should be stored at room temperature.” – Monya
“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
“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
“Funnyman tasted this salmon with spinach bake and said “babes, you don’t get older – you just get better!” Hahaha! I loved that! I am my own worst critic and often remake dishes plenty of times before I write up the recipe and post them here. This lovely dish has such simple, readily-available ingredients. The acidity of the lemon squeezed over at the end is essential, so don’t forget about it. On the subject of tomatoes, here is a great little article on planting and growing cherry tomatoes. UPDATE: Apologies, but I have taken this recipe off the blog because, since posting it, I worked very hard to bring you a new-and-improved version that now features in my cookbook Keto Kitchen. It has proved to be one of the most popular recipes in the book (which doesn’t surprise me – its gorgeous!)” – Monya