Whole Sea Bream with Rocket, Rosemary and Garlic Pesto

I needed an uber-simple but ultra-healthy supper last night. Hubby was going to yoga (very impressive) and I was very tired. Fish and broccoli was the plan, but how to make it delicious as well as speedy?  Here’s what I did:

Pan-fried skate with capers and cod roe

My fishbox arrived again today with two fresh skate wings inside – and a huge piece of cod roe; I really look forward to the day each month when we will have the freshest fish for supper. This evening’s dish was a tad experimental but it got rave reviews from my husband, who is alwaysContinue reading “Pan-fried skate with capers and cod roe”

Spicy Mexican Bean and Green Salad

Although this recipe is a little higher in carbs than I normally include  (containing roughly 10g carbs per 100g) a  small portion (c.150g) in an otherwise low carb meal should not threaten ketosis once you are keto-adapted.

Power Lunches: two weeks of healthy ideas

This post is for everyone who works in an office and wants to take their own delicious low carb, gluten-free, dairy-free lunch with them.

Broccoli and pine nut “couscous” (with no couscous)

I’m always on the lookout for carb susbtitutes that provide healthy, dissident alternatives to stodge. This one from my new, favourite cook book, Smashing Plates, by Maria Ella is on the menu tonight.

Warm and comforting cauliflower and Stilton soup

On a cold and rainy day you need something to insulate you from the inside out. This soup should fit the bill. This will make 4 portions: 2 portions to eat now and 2 to freeze. You can multiply as you need to. Take one cauliflower.