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Tag: Mediterranean

Chicken Cacciatore with mushrooms and tomato-red wine sauce served over lemony cabbage ribbons, topped with Parmesan and fresh basil.

Slow Cooked Chicken Cacciatore

20 June 202624 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

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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Slow-cooked oxtail served on braised cabbage with sautéed mushrooms, fresh dill, and lemon zest.

Rich & Tender Slow-Cooked Oxtail

8 June 202624 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

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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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 202624 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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A small bowl of creamy keto tzatziki topped with mint leaves and a lemon wedge, showing its fresh texture and vibrant colour.

Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber & Yogurt Dip)

2 June 202624 June 2026HanlieLeave a comment

A cool, lemony tzatziki that’s as good with grilled lamb or roast chicken as it is with crisp vegetables. It’s thick enough to dollop, light enough to spoon, and keeps beautifully for a few days....

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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 202624 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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