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A Random Feast

Kitchen – A gathering place for friends and family. A place where memories are homemade and seasoned with love. A couple of weekends ago I gathered my work colleagues and friends for a evening of good vibes and a random feast. They enjoyed it so much that all the food was demolished (including the…

How To Make Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza

You would think after all the pizza and pasta I had in Italy I would be fed up of it all by now. But I came back home wanting some pizza, so I decided to make a healthy low carb pizza also known as a fat head pizza. Yields 1| 8 slices | Prep time: 10…

Low Carb Turkey Cottage Pie

Hi friends! I know it’s been a while but I’m back with another recipe. This is a great low carb alternative to a typical cottage pie to enjoy with your family and friends. You can easily switch it up to your own desire by adding your favourite vegetables and protein. 5 Servings | Total Cooking time:…

Dairy-Free Raspberry Chocolate Mousse

Rich and creamy dairy-free raspberry chocolate mousse is a classic delicious and simple dessert, perfect for spring season approaching us. 2 Servings Ingredients: 30g raspberries 1-2 cans of coconut milk 60g dark chocolate 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp stevia 1 tsp vanilla extract Method: Transfer coconut cream from the top of can of coconut…

Coconut Chicken Curry

This is a quick and easy curry which doesn’t take much effort to make and is super flavourful. Perfect for weeknights and weekend dinners. 5 Servings | Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 500g chicken breast fillets 400 ml Coconut Milk 1 1/2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp purpose seasoning 1 tsp garlic and ginger mince 1 knorr…

Courgette & Beef Lasagne

Courgettes, zucchini or whatever you like to call them are basically the same thing and are now becoming one of my favourite vegetables. Swapping your traditional pasta sheets for sliced courgettes will slash your calorie count and greatly decrease the carbs. This deliciously low carb, high protein meal will keep you full for longer and…

Adzvice

Hey lovely people! Just wanted to let you know that I am now “adzvicer” for the website http://www.adzvice.com. Adzvice is an online hub with plenty of guidance & recommendations for topics such as travel – food and drinks – money and lifestyle brought to you by amazing bloggers, vloggers and content producers. Don’t worry I will still be posting…

Easy Chocolate Coconut Bites

This perfect low carb snack is dairy free, keto friendly and will satisfy your cravings during the holiday season. If you’re a fan of bounty chocolate bars, you will love this. Plus this simple recipe requires no cooking or baking. Yield: 10 Bites Ingredients: 1 cup fine desiccated coconut (unsweetened) 1/3 cup coconut cream 1…

Festive Courgette bites

These festive courgette bites are a simple starter to make for your friends and family at Christmas. Courgettes also known as zucchini are very versatile to cook with and have many health benefits. Health benefits of Courgettes: They contain significant levels of potassium which helps control blood pressure. They are super low in calories. It contains no…

Coconut Cashew Butter Biscuits

These low carb coconut cashew butter biscuits drizzled with chocolate is such a quick and easy recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth. They are crisp on the outside and softer in the middle. Did I mention they are gluten-free too? Yield: 24 Biscuits | Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup smooth cashew nut…

How To Make Peanut Butter – DIY Recipe

I have been eyeing a bottle of fresh organic groundnuts my parents brought back from Nigeria. Making this actually reminded me of the time my parents used to hide peanut butter or peanuts because I had a peanut allergy when I was much younger. Turns out you can actually outgrow a peanut allergy even though…

BBQ Bacon and Pepperoni Courgette Crust Pizza

Who doesn’t like pizza? I know most of you do right? I’m an experimental foodie and like being creative in the kitchen so I enjoy the challenge of creating healthier alternatives of some of my favourite foods. I have made a variety of home made pizzas, with different bases in the past. I have even…

Green Pancakes

I remember coming across this recipe a while ago on YemSmoothies instagram (check her page out for plenty of vegan and smoothie recipes) and thought that I should give this a try. This is such a great way of incorporating a vegetable in your pancakes that tastes delicious and is healthier than your typical American pancakes. Green pancakes…

Gluten Free Coconut chocolate Pancakes

Gluten free & low carb chocolate coconut pancakes

Easy Cajun Butternut Squash Fries

Cajun butternut squash fries are a perfect way to incorporate vegetables into your lifestyle. They’re yummy, crispy and almost remind me of sweet potato fries. Health benefits of butternut squash: 1. A great source of vitamin A, zeaxanthin and lutein, two powerful antioxidants that helps improve eyesight and reduces inflammation. 2. Butternut squash can help…

Coconut Creamed Chicken

Lately I’ve been having coconut fever and I don’t actually like real coconuts. Even if you dislike coconuts like me, the flavours and aroma from this chicken recipe is too divine for you not to give this a try. 8 Servings | Cooking time: Approximately 1 hour Ingredients: 1kg chicken drumsticks and thighs(or about 8 pieces…

Mini Strawberry and Chocolate Cream Tarts

These are the perfect low carb treat that can be made in under 10 minutes. Yield 12| Baking time: 7 minutes 150g almond flour/meal 250ml coconut cream 22g dessicated coconut (optional) handful of strawberries or raspberries 2 tbsp Cocoa powder 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp stevia 1 tsp vanilla extra pinch of salt Method: Preheat…