Hanlie Cooks
Learning, cooking, and eating well – one recipe at a time.
Tender hake fillets are gently poached in a golden turmeric butter broth with onion, carrot, and baby marrow, then topped with fresh parsley and served with sautéed mushrooms. Finished with a squeeze of lime, this simple keto-friendly fish dish is light, nourishing, and full of flavour....
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A quick and economical lunch made with pantry ingredients. These fish cakes are crisp on the outside, flaky within, and pair beautifully with a simple dill and mustard yogurt dressing....
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Slow-cooked chicken in a rich tomato and red wine sauce with plenty of mushrooms, served over buttery lemony cabbage ribbons instead of pasta. This comforting keto version of Chicken Cacciatore is one of my favourite winter meals—a warm hug in a bowl....
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This rich and tender slow-cooked oxtail is one of the tastiest dishes I've ever made. Cooked with red wine, herbs, and stock, it's the perfect recipe for a leisurely weekend meal. ...
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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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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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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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Crispy air-fried pork rashers make a quick, satisfying meal with very little effort. This simple recipe is one I return to often when I want something flavourful without spending hours in the kitchen....
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Over the years, I've settled into a breakfast routine that is quick, flexible, and full of vegetables. This is how breakfast happens in my kitchen....
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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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