My Recipes

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4 Recipe Intensity: Medium (Involves multiple steps like boiling, sautéing, and baking, but the process is straightforward). Ingredients For the Potato Base: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks Low-calorie cooking spray For the Filling: 2 large onions, … Read more

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Active Prep Time: 10 minutes Baking Time: 45-50 minutes Cooling Time: 10 minutes minimum Difficulty: Easy Intensity: Low Effort, High Reward There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread wafting from your kitchen. But for many, the process of working with yeast—the proofing, the kneading, the waiting—feels like a daunting, time-consuming task. Enter the … Read more

Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Recipe Last Updated: October 26, 2023 Cooking Intensities Overall Difficulty: Medium (Involves coordinating multiple components) Hands-On Work: Medium-High (Chopping, sautéing, mashing) Wait Time: Low (Mostly active cooking) Equipment You’ll Need Large, oven-safe skillet or a 9×13 inch baking dish Large pot for boiling potatoes Potato Masher or Ricer Colander … Read more

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Total Time: 45-50 minutes Serving Size: 1 Personal Pizza Dietary Info: Syn-Free (on SP), High Protein, High in Fibre, Low in Fat Intensity Level: Easy (Perfect for beginners) Tired of feeling like you have to miss out on pizza night while following the Slimming World plan? This recipe is your game-changer. By swapping a … Read more

Yields: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Resting Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Recipe Intensity: Medium. This recipe involves simple techniques but requires attention to mixing (not overmixing!) and accurate internal temperature for the perfect result. Ingredients For the Meatloaf: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup finely diced sweet onion (about … Read more

Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour for autolyse) Rise Time: 4 – 6 hours (bulk fermentation) + 12 – 16 hours (cold proof) Bake Time: 45-50 minutes Total Time: ~18-26 hours (mostly hands-off) Difficulty: High – Requires sourdough starter management and handling skills. Yield: 1 magnificent loaf Ingredients For the Sourdough Base: 500g Bread Flour 350g Warm Water (around 80°F/27°C) 100g … Read more

The goal is to create a shelf-stable, deeply savory, and slightly chewy treat using only animal products. It’s about concentrating the natural umami flavors of meat through slow dehydration. Basic Carnivore Candy (Foundation Recipe) This recipe is as pure as it gets. The salt is crucial not just for flavor, but for drawing out moisture … Read more

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 8 hours soaking) Cook Time: 2 – 3 hours Total Time: 10 hours 10 minutes (mostly hands-off) Yields: 6 servings Cooking Intensities Hands-On Effort: Low Skill Level: Beginner Cooking Process: Simmering / Slow Cooking Equipment A large clay pot (olla de barro), Dutch oven, or heavy-bottomed stockpot with a tight-fitting lid. Colander Ingredients 1 lb (about 2 ½ cups) … Read more

Yield: 12 Empanadas Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Difficulty: Intermediate Category: Baking, Dessert, Pastry Cuisine: Latin American There’s nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of homemade Pumpkin Empanadas wafting through your kitchen. These sweet, hand-held pastries, known as Empanadas de Calabaza, … Read more

Yield: 1 Loaf Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus roasting garlic) Rising/Fermentation Time: 12-16 hours Baking Time: 45-50 minutes Total Time: 13-17 hours Difficulty: High (Requires an active sourdough starter and some bread-making experience) Ingredients For the Roasted Garlic and Herb Mixture: 1 large head of garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped … Read more