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Category: Stove Top

Quick, flavourful meals prepared on the stove top

Bowl of mixed greens topped with seared ostrich cubes, peppadews, fresh mint, and toasted sesame seeds.

Seared Ostrich Salad with Mint and Peppadews

8 June 20268 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

Tender seared ostrich cubes finished with sesame oil, butter, and balsamic vinegar, served over crisp salad greens with mint, peppadews, and toasted sesame seeds. This fresh, flavour-packed salad comes together in under 30 minutes and makes an easy lunch or light supper....

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Bowl of turmeric lemon chicken soup with tender cabbage, shredded chicken, carrots, and fresh dill in a golden broth.

Turmeric Lemon Chicken Soup

4 June 20264 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

Don't let the name fool you—while the chicken provides the heart of this soup, the sweet, silky cabbage is the real star. Simmered in a golden turmeric broth and finished with lemon and fresh dill, this comforting Mediterranean-inspired soup is both nourishing and full of flavour....

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Creamy chicken adobo served with steamed pumpkin and pan-fried baby marrows.

Creamy Chicken Adobo

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This Creamy Chicken Adobo combines tender chicken with a savoury, tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper, enriched with coconut cream for a silky finish. A comforting keto meal that is easy to prepare and even better as leftovers. ...

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Keto pork tenderloin adobo served with cauliflower mash, sautéed zucchini and mushrooms, spring onion, and sliced radishes.

Filipino-Inspired Pork Tenderloin Adobo

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This Filipino-inspired Pork Tenderloin Adobo combines tender pork with a savoury, tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper. Simple ingredients come together to create a flavourful keto meal that tastes even better the next day....

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Poached quince served with a creamy yogurt sauce made from yogurt and spiced quince syrup.

Aromatic Poached Quince

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Tender poached quince cooked with ginger and cinnamon, served with yogurt and a velvety sauce made from the reduced cooking liquid. Delicious warm or chilled....

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Keto-style Maltabella flaxseed porridge topped with poached quince slices and chopped walnuts

Keto-Style Maltabella (Flaxseed Porridge)

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A warm, nostalgic keto ground flaxseed porridge inspired by Maltabella — smooth, nutty, and lightly sweetened....

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Braised cabbage with tomato in a cream-coloured casserole dish, garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge on a striped cloth background.

Butter-Braised Cabbage with Tomato

2 June 20262 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

Tender cabbage, onion, and tomato paste come together in this buttery, flavourful side. A quiet little comfort dish for any day of the week....

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Poached hake medallions in coconut-lime broth, topped with smoked paprika butter, lime slices, and spring onions in a ceramic bowl.

Poached Hake with Lime, Coconut & Paprika Butter

2 June 20262 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

A delicious keto dish — comforting yet fresh, with tender hake medallions, softly sweet pumpkin, and a fragrant coconut-lime broth....

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Mediterranean hake with tomatoes, baby leeks, zucchini, sweet peppers, lemon and fresh dill

Mediterranean Hake with Lemon, Dill & Summer Vegetables

2 June 20262 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

A light Mediterranean-inspired hake dish with sweet summer vegetables, fresh dill and bright lemon flavours. Simple, colourful and easy enough for any night of the week....

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  • Seared Ostrich Salad with Mint and Peppadews
  • Turmeric Lemon Chicken Soup
  • Creamy Chicken Adobo
  • Crispy Pork Rashers with Garlic & Paprika
Meat Doneness °C °F
Beef — Rare52°C125°F
Beef — Med-rare57°C135°F
Beef — Medium63°C145°F
Beef — Well71°C160°F
Pork (rested)63°C145°F
Ground meat (beef/pork)71°C160°F
Chicken / Turkey74°C165°F
Lamb — Medium63°C145°F

Insert thermometer into thickest part; allow brief rest (2–5 min) for carry-over.

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Disclaimer

I’m not a medical professional, dietitian, or nutritionist. The recipes, cooking tips, and information on this site are based on my personal experience, research, and ongoing learning journey.

Nothing on this site should be considered medical, dietary, or health advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle, particularly if you have a medical condition or specific health concerns.

Nutritional information provided with recipes is generated using software tools and AI-assisted calculations and should be regarded as an estimate only. Ingredients, brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes can vary significantly, so actual nutritional values may differ from those shown. Please use this information as a general guide rather than a precise measurement.

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