I’ve only just started my adventure into Risotto, which is essentially a rice that absorbs a lot of liquid to create a smooth and creamy dish that is indulgent, satisfying, with endless flavour opportunities. With a creamy and savoury dish, it’s best to have a crispy or crunchy topping to create some opposing textures and flavours. I went with a pan-fried kale, but toasted nuts and seeds or bacon would also be excellent choices.
Read MoreThe first recipe for 12 Days of Pueblo is here - using one of my favourite flavours - Coffee & Cacao! A unique and pleasing combination that adds a little spice to any dish. In this case, I added it to every step of the recipe - the roasted pecans, the maple balsamic dressing, and the dipping sauce! The hints of coffee were also amplified by adding ground coffee to the pecan coating for the chicken breast.
Read MoreI have officially perfected my butternut squash soup! The robust selection of my favourite harvest vegetables adds vibrant flavours and colours to this dish. The addition of coconut milk smooths out the soup to the perfect creaminess. By topping with crispy kale and bacon, you get a contrast in textures to really take this dish over the top.
Read MoreSummer in a bowl, this fresh and fruity salad is filling and energizing. Heat up the grill instead of the house with barbecued chicken breast. Paired with creamy goat cheese, this salad has everything your body needs and your mouth wants.
Read MoreThe perfect hints of sweet and spicy, this plant based and dairy-free soup doesn’t disappoint. The hearty lentils keep you full and the robust mix of flavours keeps you coming back for more.
Read MoreNeed a healthy and quick breakfast? These egg bites are so simple and quick to prep on a Sunday afternoon and they provide a filling, delicious, and healthy breakfast for busy work day mornings. Switch up the inclusions to keep these bites interesting - like spinach and goat cheese, or green pepper, white onion and mozzarella.
Read MoreThe easiest, the tastiest, the best! Once you enjoy the simple beauty of broccoli crack you’ll never go back. Pair this side dish with almost any protein and you have a quick and easy meal. This dish also saves really well, like you will actually look forward to your leftovers.
Read MoreOnce you are a few weeks or maybe months into the keto diet and the thrill of cheese and bacon is starting to wear off (unlikely!), you may find yourself craving some fresh greens. Who would have thought? It turns out there is tasty ways to get your greens, fat, and protein in all at once! I like this added touch of halloumi (grilling cheese) to bring a unique texture to a classic power bowl while adding the perfect fat booster!
Read MoreEveryone loves zaaa…and what I love even more is not feeling like garbage after eating it. Which is why making a cauliflower crust is a simple and healthy substitute. You can use this crust recipe and switch up the toppings every time to keep this recipe fresh (but it’s hard to beat fig and bacon).
Read MoreAll the fresh tastes of spring wrapped up in one salad, you might even forget you’re eating salad.
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