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The trick? Ice cold soda water for one. Also, cornflour plus flour. Finally a double-fry, fast becoming the worst-kept cooking secret to less greasy fried foods that stay crispy for hours! Honey Prawns that stay crispy for hours! Honey Prawns are a much-loved favourite at suburban Chinese restaurants and takeaway joints across Australia. Plump, snappy prawns are battered and fried until crisp, then tossed in a sweet and sticky honey sauce – those words alone will have anybody drooling!...

Make the holidays even sweeter by gifting this delicious and festive hot cocoa mix to your loved ones! Tick tock! Christmas is fast approaching! Have you bought all the gifts yet? No? Are you desperately searching for easy edible gifts that you can do-it-yourself? I got ya! This Hot Cocoa Mix is the answer to your quest! Just combine all the ingredients, transfer to a mason jar and decorate with festive ribbons/twine/tags and voila, a perfect Christmas gift....

Despite all the popular terminology surrounding the keto diet, “net carbs” remains elusive. Many nutrition labels don’t clearly label them, but they’re important to keep in mind if you’re tracking carb intake. This begs the question: What are net carbs, are total carbs vs net carbs the same thing, and why should you know how to calculate them (or at least have a carb calculator for them)? This article does the deep diving for you....

From traditional toppings to terrific transformations, these tried and true secrets will make your boxed brownies taste delightfully homemade. As a baker, I LOVE shortcuts and I’m not ashamed to whip out a box of brownie mix. But why not make grannie proud by adding a few twists and toppings of your own. If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve got 18 marvelous ways to make your box brownies better....

FavoritePinShare All I have to hear is the word, Churros, and my mouth starts to water. Light fluffy dough is fried and then covered in cinnamon and sugar, totally heavenly! That cinnamon and sugar flavor is a complete classic that makes for fantastic treats! Try my Waffles, Cheesecake, or Cupcakes to see what I mean! Homemade Churros Recipe Whether your love for churros began at your local fair or from the well-known Disneyland favorite, with this churro recipe, you can now make them at home....

Are you intimidated by French cooking? I’m not! And it’s not because I’m better than you. On the contrary! I crash and burn a lot until I master French dishes. But I decided earlier in my cooking journey that I wouldn’t be afraid of cooking anything. After all, what’s the worst that could happen? Taste bad? Fall apart? As long as I don’t burn the house down – or destroy something expensive, like my Le Creuset pots – it’s all good....

FavoritePinShare Savory Garlic Herb Crusted Roast Lamb is tender and succulent, perfect for any special occasion. The meat is tender and juicy and the crust gives it such a beautiful flavor. Perfection on a platter! This juicy decadent dish already has tender potatoes to go with it. So try serving it with a few more veggies and some rolls for the perfect meal. Try it with a side of Sauteed Garlic Asparagus with Bacon, Honey Orange Glazed Carrots or a nice Caesar Salad....

Whipped cream is the ultimate topping to a warm dessert. You just can’t serve cobblers or pies without a dollop of it on top! It may be a simple garnish, but this sinful, snowy, and fluffy goodness makes all the difference in the world. The best part is, whipping up whipped cream is such a breeze. I’ll teach you how to make it from scratch, so you can upgrade your pies and other desserts with ease....

Hummus with Lamb (Hummus B’lahmeh) is one of my favourite Middle Eastern starters. The combination of creamy hummus with the fragrant lamb and the crunch of pine nuts scooped up with fresh pita bread will change your view forever about the humble hummus. There are many versions of this dish across the Middle East. Yotam Ottolenghi’s version from Jerusalem: A Cookbook is made using lamb neck which is finely chopped and marinated in spices before frying....

FavoritePinShare Individual Snickers Apple Cheesecake made with caramel sauce, cheesecake filling, apples and snickers bites. The perfect dessert for Fall! Hi guys! It’s Kelley back from Chef Savvy! Today I am bringing you an awesome dessert for Fall. Individual Snickers Apple Cheesecake layered with graham crackers, cheesecake, sautéed cinnamon apples, caramel AND snickers! Cheesecake, caramel and snickers were meant to be together! The cheesecake layer is thick and creamy. I adapted it from my No Bake Vanilla Cheesecake....

It’s hard to think about cozy cooking without the warm and roasty flavors of butternut squash. But if you’re on a low carb diet, you may know that while many vegetables are keto, others are off -limits. We’ve already gone over how fall favorites like pumpkin fit into a low carb lifestyle, but… is butternut squash keto, too? Let’s go over carbs in butternut squash and if (or how) you can have butternut squash on keto....

Use for all things Thai – and anything really. It’s just a really great rice! How to cook Jasmine Rice Jasmine rice is a lovely, subtly perfumed rice used across South East Asia. It’s strongly associated with Thai food, and used for serving with everything from Thai marinated chicken to Chilli Basil Stir Fry, Satay Skewers and the many Thai curries out there. It’s also used to make Thai fried rice and Pineapple Fried Rice which is the other recipe I’m sharing today!...

If you’ve been on social media at all in the last month, you know we needed a low carb keto baked feta pasta recipe! TikTok pasta took the world by storm, but since it’s obviously made with pasta, it was time to make my own that’s healthier. I asked around on Instagram for what kind of low carb noodles to use, and spaghetti squash feta pasta won against zoodles. But because I love giving you guys options, I’m also sharing how to make keto feta pesta using 4 other options for noodles....

These keto stuffed mushrooms taste so satisfying that everyone will ask for the recipe! If you like cheesy keto appetizers like spinach artichoke dip or ranch dip, you’ll love the stuffing in these mushrooms. (Hint: there’s a lot of sausage, bacon, and cheese involved!) Keto stuffed mushrooms come together just as fast as my vegetarian spanakopita stuffed mushrooms, but are more filling and hearty. Ingredients & Substitutions This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto stuffed mushrooms, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

This velvety lobster bisque makes an excellent entree, the perfect portion for lunch, or a fancy dinner for two. Tips & Tricks Lobster meat is already so tasty, but you can add more flavor to it by cooking it in garlic and butter. Saute some garlic in melted butter over medium heat. Then, add the chunks of lobster tails and flavor with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Saute the lobster just until heated through....

Leading a low carb lifestyle is much easier when you have tasty treats available for when your sweet tooth strikes. Believe me, I’m talking from experience! The first time I had GD (gestational diabetes), I struggled with finding food that I could eat that wouldn’t raise my blood sugar. Because of that, I ended up falling off the wagon quite a few times and, consequently, feeling guilty and as if I was harming my unborn child....

This post is sponsored by Whiskware. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Calling all chocolate-obsessed!!! (That’s you, right?) We’re starting the day off on a sweet note with this low carb chocolate protein pancake recipe (a.k.a. protein powder pancakes). Wondering how to make protein pancakes? I’ll show you exactly how. Did I mention that they only take 10 minutes to prep?...

Anyone else miss fried restaurant food on keto? ???? Low carb keto mozzarella sticks are a delicious and wholesome way to fulfill those fried appetizer cravings. These keto cheese sticks are super easy to throw together, with just six ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. While they are wonderful for parties, low carb mozzarella sticks also happen to fulfill a junk food craving even if you’re at home by yourself or with your family – without actually eating junk food....

FavoritePinShare Mango shrimp in a lettuce shell and topped with a fresh, zesty, mango salsa. This light lunch is the perfect meal! I love all things shrimp, and with the cold weather we have been experiencing lately, I have been craving all things tropical, sunny, and fun. These lettuce wraps were the perfect solution for my cold weather blues because they taste light summer! The shrimp is cooked in a mango and sweet chili sauce puree, and are sweet with a hint of spice....

I am completely in love with this roasted turkey breast recipe and I have no doubt that you will be too after you try it out. It’s not your typical turkey breast . It’s roasted in a delicious marinade that adds great depth of flavor. If you are looking for an alternative to roasting a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, this recipe is a great option. Turkey breast is easy to over-roast and make taste dry and chalky....