Roasted Butternut “Pizzas” with Bacon, Gorgonzola & Sage Carey Erasmus June 24, 2014 2 Comments I spent a few days wondering how I could prepare an easy, "nutritious", low carb pizza of sorts. I thought, why not cut rounds from the seedless section of a large butternut and use them as "pizza" bases?...
Coq au Vin on Roasted Butternut Mash Carey Erasmus June 4, 2014 Coq au vin is one of my favourite winter casseroles. To be honest, I can eat this classic French dish all year round. Succulent chicken, mushrooms, bacon and baby onions cooked in a rich red wine sauce...
“Caulipizza” with Mushroom, Prosciutto, Parmesan, Rocket & Truffle oil Carey Erasmus April 10, 2014 I finally gave into the viral "banting" sensation that is "Caulipizza". If you haven't heard of it already, it is a carb free (no flour at all) pizza base made of fresh cauliflower, mozzarella cheese, a bit of...
Chicken & Pork Sausage Cassoulet Carey Erasmus March 19, 2014 3 Comments I'm sitting at my desk happily gazing through the window at the rain pouring down here in CT. Am I the only one that gets excited when it rains? I love the smell, the freshness and the chill in the air, it...
Roasted Prosciutto wrapped Chicken Fillets on Creamy Spinach Linguini Carey Erasmus February 25, 2014 1 Comment J and I don't eat pasta that often anymore , so when we do decide to treat ourselves, I make sure that I cook a pasta dish worth all the carb consumption - it has to be absolutely delicious. This dish is a...
Easy bacon chilli poppers – without the carbs Carey Erasmus December 5, 2013 Uncategorized Here's a quick and easy way to satiate a chilli popper (and bacon) craving. Not only are these babies carb free, but they are simply roasted until crispy in the oven - not deep fried. I use whole...
Bubbling bacon, mushroom and tomato mac ‘n cheese Carey Erasmus October 31, 2013 4 Comments When it's the slightest bit chilly and rainy, I will find an excuse to prepare something rib sticking and comforting. Who doesn't love a saucy old mac 'n cheese? It had to be on my top 5 of life's...
Pork steaks on cauliflower mash with leek and pancetta cream sauce Carey Erasmus October 10, 2013 8 Comments This has to be one of my favourite dishes at the moment. Juicy fried pork neck steaks on a bed of cauliflower mash with a rich creamy sauce with leeks and pancetta. It really is a party is your mouth with...
Mushrooms stuffed with bacon, spinach and cream cheese Carey Erasmus June 12, 2013 Uncategorized 2 Comments Mushrooms stuffed to the brim with a luscious mixture of cream cheese, bacon and spinach. Topped with fresh breadcrumbs and grated parmesan and baked to perfection. Crispy au gratin, fully loaded creamy...
Juicy crumbed pork chops with apple and potato wedges Carey Erasmus June 5, 2013 Uncategorized 9 Comments My favourite way to eat pork chops has to be when they are crumbed and fried until crispy and golden. I add lemon zest and fresh thyme to the fresh breadcrumb mixture which just takes it up a notch. By...