Recipes

Pavlova, a dessert originally created for Russian Ballerina Anna Pavlova, consists of layers of meringue, whipped cream and fruit. Making meringue - egg whites whipped with sugar - without sugar can be tricky. For best results, use the Swerve confectioner’s sugar which dissolves nicely once whipped with the egg whites. The cream of tartar, an acidic byproduct of wine fermentation, helps the meringue stay structured by helping the air bubbles keep their shape. This meringue is airy, crispy and sweet. It smells like toasted marshmallows once baked. Beautifully layered with pillowy whipped cream, juicy blueberries and crunchy toasted coconut flakes,...

Keto. Bread. Two words that don’t often go together. Like many recipes in this book, this one evolved through many different trials and errors. To make a non-eggy loaf of bread without the use of grains or gluten was a definite challenge. A loaf that could hold its shape and not easily crumble or break. I played around with separating the eggs and whipping the whites, almond to coconut flour ratios, using only baking soda or only baking powder. Finally, the dream loaf was achieved and to my surprise, this method was one of the most simple I had experimented...

This is not your average watery, soggy, zucchini noodle lasagna. It has creamy layers of cheese and basil, pressed between tender zucchini ribbons with touches of tomato, garlic, oregano and chillis. Topped with a golden, cheesy crust, it melts in your mouth. The zucchini is so subtle you barely know it’s there. Perfect for family gatherings and cold winter evenings it’s safe to say this will be a hit on any occasion. This recipe does require a little more attention and time but is well worth the effort. It also freezes and reheats beautifully and makes an excellent last minute...

What could be better than spicy, cheesy, skillet cornbread? Without the corn! It has a hint of sweetness, a kick from the jalapeños and scrumptious bits sharp cheddar cheese in every bite.  Eat it alone with a pat of butter or serve up a slice with a bowl of chilli. The preheated cast iron skillet is essential as it helps the cornbread develop a light, crunchy, buttery crust as it bakes while staying soft and crumbly on the inside. Turmeric gives the cornbread its familiar cornmeal colour.  Overview Jalapeno Cheddar Skillet Cornbread Serves 10 Level 3 Active time: 25 minutes...

There’s something so comforting about chicken pot pie. The smell of the dough baking in the oven, the tender chicken and mushrooms simmering underneath. This keto pie crust recipe is adapted from the fabulous keto-friendly website, Gnom Gnom. Their crust recipe is so good, it left little room for improvement and we are proud to feature it in our book. They are a wonderful resource for mouthwatering keto recipes and definitely worth checking out. For the filling, use whichever mushrooms you like. I like using a combination of crimini, oyster and shiitake mushrooms. You can make the dough ahead of...