Always precook the peppers a bit in the oven before stuffing! It helps with moisture control, texture and flavour. I paired the green pepper with turkey for a couple reasons. 1. It’s keto! – green pepper are lower in carbs than red peppers, and turkey is...
Marinated the pork for a few hours, glazed it with black pepper condiment before and after searing. Used rosemary and thyme while basting in butter. The spiced wine cabbage was the star of the show though. Spices were simmering in red wine for a couple...
Choosing to use roasted cherry tomatoes with rosemary to cook the rice in was a great idea. It added a bright, refreshing element to the dish. The goat cheese in combination with the parmesan and butter were melting in the mouth. Added a bright green...
A cult classic. NY steak doesn’t need much explaining. Paired with caramelised onions for sweetness and béarnaise for tanginess. Note: If you look closely, you can see the sauce was starting to split. A way to fix that would be adding a thin stream of hot...
This recipe I learned in the last kitchen I worked at (The Vanderbilt Hotel, Newport, RI). Searing the skin of the Bass until crispy provides a great base for the Beurre Blanc. Fennel salad with picked herbs and lemon vinaigrette bring the dish into the...
Asian fusion is written all over this dish. Originated in Russia, prepared with rice vinegar and soy sauce, making this keto version proved very successful. For thicker sauce I added almond flour, which complemented well the rest of the flavours. Secret ingredients: mayonnaise, mustard powder,...
Always thought that grilled cheese pairs well with pork so this is my first experiment. Fried marinated butterflied pork chops go between buttery, cheesy slices of bread with a bit of caramelized onion. Paired with a vegetarian zucchini carpaccio with roasted tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette....
This was a fun instant pot project. Submerged in water roasted beef bones, charred onions, shallots and ginger, toasted spices, fish sauce and a beef chuck all got to know each other nicely for a few hours in the pressure cooker. The broth turned out...
Usually made with chicken stock for a deeper flavour, this can also be prepared completely vegetarian with a nice vegetable or mushroom stock. Combination of creamy nutty richness balanced with earthy umami. Yum! ...
Creating a keto version of Okonomiyaki is challenging but not impossible! I switched out all-purpose flour for almond flour, added sour cream and cream cheese for a fluffier texture and used bok choy instead of cabbage for lower intake of carbs. The glaze was made...