Classic British Potted Shrimp
A Tudor classic that won over Ian Fleming and James Bond: tiny shrimp sealed under golden spiced butter, made for warm toast.
Tuscan Soup (Zuppa Toscana)
Nothing like hot soup when there’s a storm outside. My take on the classic: Italian sausage and cauliflower in place of beans and potatoes, finished with Parmesan.
Rustic Tomato Soup
All the comfort, none of the effort. Italian whole peeled tomatoes simmered with fennel salami, garlic and olives. Perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich.
lemon chia seed pudding
So, looking for a new breakfast dish? Don’t be put off by the title; lemon chia seed pudding is delicious to enjoy first thing in the morning. It’s light, fresh, and tangy with creaminess from the coconut milk and chia seed. Yes, you can also serve as a dessert or afternoon snack. In addition, this…
tofu curry (in a hurry!)
Well, hello 2021! After indulging throughout the holidays, I was gagging for an Asian-inspired dish. Oh, and I might add kinda fed up with meat (for the time being)! I always have curry pastes on hand for when the mood hits. They’re so versatile and add just a bit of drama to those who are…
baked avocado – deconstructed!
I don’t think there’s an avocado recipe out that I have not tried; just take a look at these dishes on my food blog! Seven years ago I posted my first ever baked avocado with egg, tomato, and bacon. It was scrumptious, except eating from the avocado shell was a bit awkward.
lemon squares
Finally! A keto dessert I actually enjoy! Over the past few weeks, I have experimented with keto desserts that have produced less than stellar results. Sometimes I would end up chucking the dessert into the garbage. What a waste I would say to myself or complain to Mr. S about the failure.
Cloud Bread
Just four ingredients you likely have on hand, baked into light, airy, keto-friendly rounds. High in protein, low in carbs, gluten-free, and perfect toasted for breakfast.
eggplant lasagna – keto deliciousness!
When the mercury dips and the days become shorter, my body craves comfort food. Lasagna is one of my favourites, however, being on a keto diet means no pasta! But alas, not all is lost. Eggplant lasagna to the rescue! Using eggplant slices in place of noodles adds another depth of flavour. What’s more, I…
easy to make keto buns
Last month I posted cheesy garlic bread. It was satisfying, very scrumptious but I wanted to venture out and make a keto bread substitute. Mr. S and I enjoy eating good artisanal bread and one of the hardest things to do while on a keto diet is to eliminate it! There’s a lovely bakery nearby…
keto meat pie
My earliest memory of a meat pie takes me back to the 70s when my mom would make her annual tourtière for Christmas eve dinner. It is a tradition I carry on to this day. Oddly, though, I never make it any other time of the year. This keto meat pie reminds me of the…
cheesy garlic bread – keto friendly!
Keto has been around since the 1920s. While most people today start the ketogenic diet to lose weight or otherwise improve their health, the eating strategy originated as a treatment for epilepsy. Twenty days ago Mr. S and I embarked on this new way of eating. It was Mr. S’s work colleague/friend said he’s been…
Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites
On her wedding morning, my daughter asked for Starbucks egg bites, so I picked some up near our hotel. Later I made my own copycat at home: eggs, cream cheese, gruyère and crisp bacon, good warm or cold.