Another Asian Stir Fry – Pork

With a little bit of imagination, leftovers can be very quickly transformed into a really tasty new dish. Shoulder of pork usually provides enough meat for 2 or 3 dinners for 4 people. Also it should have been possible to keep some of the pork fat from the original roasting tray, so use this to …

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Roast Pork with Asian Dressing

This Asian dressing is really flavoursome and is great with roast pork, but could just as easily work with chicken. Ingredients: 1 kg pork joint (fattier cut preferably) 2 garlic cloves, peeled Grated zest and juice of 1 lime 2 large handfuls of coriander leaves and stalks 3 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced 1 …

Garlic Lamb Chops with Aubergine and Olives

Lamb is a very popular meat in Greece, the aromas from this while cooking reminds me of the beautiful island of Crete. It is a perfect LCHF dinner as the aubergine soaks up all the delicious fats and juices from the lamb. This recipe will serve 2 adults Ingredients: 4 Lamb chops 1 large Aubergine …

Quick and Easy Basil Pesto

The herb Basil is naturally in season in summer time. Here is a deliciously tangy home made Basil Pesto inspired by Hemsley and Hemsley. It's made with all good healthy LCHF ingredients and is leagues ahead of the commercially available pestos. It goes really well with roasted chicken, so get your food processor out. You …

Grilled Herrings

Fresh herrings are in season right now and are a brilliant LCHF wild fish, loaded with essential Omega 3 fatty acids. They are also dead cheap, so easy on the pocket. Ask your local fishmonger to get you some. About 10 minutes under a moderate grill will look them to perfection with a nice crunchy …

Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon and Rosemary

Leg of lamb is deliciously fatty and is an ideal LCHF meat. This is a lovely weekend dinner, the marinade giving it lots of extra flavour. If you are lucky you will have leftovers for the next day too! Don't forget to keep the bones and boil in a pressure cooker for 1 hour for homemade …

Stir Fry Beef with Ginger and Soy

If you like Chinese Food, here is a very fast and easy recipe without all the sugar and flavour enhancers. This is a LCHF  real food recipe and it's an ideal mid week dinner if you have nothing prepared in advance. This recipe serves 2 adults Ingredients: 400g of stir fry beef 1 thumbsize piece of …

Liver: Japanese Style

Liver can take a bit of getting used to due to its strong flavour and texture, but it is a fantastic source of nutrients. Have a look at this nutrient table from Chris Kessners blog. It beats vegetables and red meat by a long shot. This recipe serves 2 adults and has a real Asian feel …

Liver, Bacon & Onions

Liver is an extremely nutritious food being an excellent source of high-quality protein,  vitamin A, B vitamins, folic acid and iron. It is also very cheap and quick and easy to prepare which makes it ideal for those pressed for time. It's an ideal food as part of an LCHF lifestyle. Ingredients: 2 streaky rashers, chopped small 4 …

Smoked Salmon Frittata

It's great to be able to combine the health benefts of both eggs and oily fish, both staples of an LCHF diet As the days get brighter and a bit warmer, it's good to have a break away from the stews and currys. Ingredients: 200g of smoked salmon 1 pepper chopped 1 leek chopped a …