Back in February middle man celebrated his 11th Birthday. Another lockdown birthday in the family.
Sunday, 11 April 2021
Turning 11 In Lockdown
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
Perfect Potato Recipes #cookblogshare Week 9
Welcome to #cookblogshare Week 9. Over the last year, I have followed a low carb diet and the one thing that I really miss is potatoes. Every now and then I "treat" myself with a day off and when I do, I make sure that potatoes are on the menu. This weeks round up features some recipes that make perfect sides as well as main meals.
If you love cooking then #cookblogshare is a great place to share recipes and ideas as well as commenting on each others tasty posts. Last weeks link up was over at Mellisa Traub Plant Based Nutrition. There was a meat free round up and loads of fantastic recipes in the link up.
Here are a few of my favourite recipes containing the humble potato.
Perfect Potato Recipes
Karen's Welsh onion cake is my perfect idea of comfort food. Thinly sliced potatoes and onion layers baked with butter and some Caerphilly cheese. Perfect!
I do love fried potatoes, the recipe I usually use, contains spices and is served with a curry. This german recipe from "My Dinner" uses bacon and herbs and would make a delicious lunch accompanied by a fried egg.
Potato Galette
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Meal Planning Monday
Back to meal planning this week in a hope to try and feel more organised. Since we hit lockdown 3, all I seem to do is think about what food to make and I have to admit it is getting me down. Work has been full on and I have hardly had time to homeschool let alone blog. My keto diet has become more low carb and the pounds have been starting to creep on. I will try and be good-ish for a couple of weeks, and then get back on it. The reason for the wait is that there are another 2 lockdown birthdays in the house and absolutely nothing today except make them revolve around food. We then have half term - hurrah! But yet again nothing to do. But baking is bound to creep in. Hopefully a years worth of hard work wont be undone in a couple of weeks.
So what will be on the menu for this week.
A Sunday Roast complete with keto Yorkshires. - All the family like these and they are so easy, just whisk 16g arrowroot, 3 eggs and 120ml double cream. Lovely!
Smoked salmon with poached eggs - one of my favourites and so quick and simple.
Lamb meatloaf, on salad for me and in pittas for the rest of the family.
Peking duck salad.
Creamy mustard and sausage pasta - I will substitute the pasta for cauliflower.
Then things so a little downhill for middle mans 11th birthday where we have said that we will go for a takeout McDonalds, KFC and a Pizza Hut!
What have you got planned for this week?
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Swede Hash Browns
After having a few weeks of carbs over Christmas, it is back to the low carb lifestyle. One thing I realised over Christmas, is that carbs really do make me feel sluggish. I don't really miss them (except for chips) but I do hate that I have to cook so many different meals. I generally try to adapt meals so that the whole family can eat them, but it always involves cooking carbs for the rest of them.
These swede hash browns taste great and can be used instead potatoes. They can be cooked in a few minutes too which is great if you are in a rush. This recipe should make enough for 4 as a side to a meal.
I used swoodles to make these as they were at their use by date. However, they would also work with grated sweede.
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Swede Hash Browns |
Swede Hash Browns
- 1 packet of Swoodles (or 250g of grated swede.)
- 1 onion finely diced or grated
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper
- Take the packet of swoodles and cut the "noodles" into smaller pieces.
- Mix with the grated onion, egg and season with salt and pepper
- Add oil to a pan and spoon the mixture in to fry.
- Flip over and cook until golden brown.
Looking for some more low carb recipes?
These low carb crackers taste great with cheese.
Low carb cajun chicken cups. These are packed with flavour.
Thursday, 31 December 2020
Goodbye 2020 - The Year Like No Other
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Festive Treats Fit For Santa #CookBlogShare Week 48
Welcome to cookblogshare week 48. Last weeks linky was hosted by Recipes Made Easy. There were some great recipes ranging from aloo gobi to beef bourguignon. However, as it is now officially the month of Christmas, then these festive treats for for Santa have made it into this weeks round up.
Vegan Chocolate Snowman Truffles
These vegan chocolate snowman truffles from The Baking Explorer can't help but bring a smile to my face. Made with almonds, coconut and dates, they are a healthier treat for the children and I am sure that Santa would appreciate one of these on his plate on Christmas eve.
Easy Peasy Mini Mince Pies
Mince pies are a firm favourite as a treat for Christmas and we all know how much Santa appreciates them on his plate. These bite size mini mince pies from Easy Peasy Foodie are easy enough for the children to help make and taste delicious
Christmas Vodka
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Biscuits (Gluten Free)
We all know Santa loves a cookie, I mean who doesn't? These gluten free peanut butter and chocolate biscuits from YUM eating look delicious. I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter and these would be perfect with a warm mug of hot chocolate.
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