FRIZZLED LEEKS

FRIZZLED LEEKS

YIELD: ¾ cup | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: less than 5 minutes • 1 large leek, white and light green parts only • 2 cups light olive oil or avocado oil, for frying • Salt (optional) 1. Clean the leek by slicing it in half lengthwise and running it under water as...

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SPICED PEPITAS

SPICED PEPITAS

YIELD: about 1½ cups | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 5 to 7 minutes • 1½ cups pumpkin seeds (pepitas) • 1 tablespoon fresh orange, lemon, or lime juice • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon ground coriander • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika • ⅛...

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CROUTONS

CROUTONS

YIELD: about 2 cups | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 10 to 12 minutes • 3 tablespoons melted ghee or avocado oil • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 Baguette , cut into ½-inch chunks 1. In a large bowl, mix together the...

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ROSEMARY-GARLIC OIL

ROSEMARY-GARLIC OIL

YIELD: ¾ cup | PREP TIME: 1 minute | COOK TIME: 45 minutes • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 (4-inch) sprig fresh rosemary • 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1. Place the ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Allow the oil to infuse for 45 minutes, or until the...

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PESTO

PESTO

YIELD: 1 cup | PREP TIME: 5 minutes • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves • ¼ cup raw walnuts or pine nuts • 1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1. Place the basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food...

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MEATLOAF

MEATLOAF

Now that I’ve been living in the US for over a decade, I’ve lost count of the incredibly delicious meatloaves that I’ve tasted over the years. As it’s such a classic and staple dish here and as it’s the perfect solution for when you’re catering for large numbers, I...

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BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS

BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS

If you have ever been to the United States then I bet you have had Buffalo wings. They are often served as starters or bar food and, more often than not, they’re deep-fried and served with blue cheese dip – delicious, but perhaps not one of the healthiest foods out...

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TUNA TATAKI

TUNA TATAKI

Nothing is more Paleo than a beautiful plate of fresh, raw fish. I also love making this with salmon, and sometimes, instead of shredding the seaweed, I enclose the fish in a nori wrap. 421 CALORIES | 16G FAT | 3.5G SATURATES | 2.5G CARBS | 1.5G SUGAR | 0.9G SALT |...

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PAN-FRIED CALAMARI WITH GINGER & LIME

PAN-FRIED CALAMARI WITH GINGER & LIME

When we think of calamari we often think of deep-fried guilty pleasure. However, with this recipe you can skip the guilt and just focus on the pleasure. Squid is also very inexpensive, plus it’s full of protein and essential vitamins and minerals (especially calcium)....

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OLIVE & TUNA TAPENADE

OLIVE & TUNA TAPENADE

347 CALORIES | 20G FAT | 3G SATURATES | 15G CARBS | 14G SUGAR | 3.3G SALT | 22G PROTEIN | 11G FIBRE SERVES 2 for the dip 1 x 170g tin pitted black olives 1 x 140g tin tuna in water, drained 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled juice of ½...

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