Plain yogurt strained through a cloth in the refrigerator until thick and creamy. A thick, cool spoonful, as smooth as cream, with a clean tang and a pure milky flavor. This is plain yogurt left to drain off some of its whey in the refrigerator, without cooking, so it becomes […]
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Roasted Pepper Soup
A silky soup of oven-roasted red pepper and garlic, brought together with sage-infused broth, without cream or flour. A red pepper softens and collapses in the oven while a head of garlic roasts in its skin, filling the kitchen with a sweet, toasted aroma. Blended with sage-infused broth, they make […]
Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
A vegetarian chickpea and cauliflower curry, served without rice or bread: spiced tomato sauce, aquafaba and creamy yogurt. In the pan, chickpeas simmer with small cauliflower florets and a spiced tomato sauce. The aquafaba gives the sauce a coating consistency, the yogurt adds creamy freshness, and the smoked paprika brings […]
Kushikatsu – Osaka’s Breaded Skewers
Small skewers of meat, shrimp and vegetables, coated in fine panko, deep-fried and then dipped just once into a thin, dark sauce. A counter, an ice-cold drink, and golden skewers arriving in small batches, still piping hot. The coating crunches as you bite into it, the beef or shrimp stays […]
Chicken Curry
Chicken legs simmered in a North Indian sauce with golden onions, tomatoes, yogurt and spices. The onions start to turn golden in oil scented with cinnamon and cardamom, and the whole house already smells like dinner. Next come the ginger, garlic and tomatoes, which cook down into a deep red […]
Sugar-free chickpea flour cookies with coconut or blueberries
Sugar-free keto chickpea flour cookies made with brown erythritol, with coconut or blueberries. Lightly golden around the edges and crumbly to the touch, these cookies give off the aroma of toasted coconut or warm blueberries, depending on the topping. Made with chickpea flour, they use brown erythritol in place of […]
Celeriac Gratin with Smoked Bacon and Pecorino
A celeriac gratin with smoked bacon, cream and pecorino: chunks sautéed and then simmered before baking until golden. The skillet comes to the table with a light golden crust still sizzling and the aromas of smoked bacon, warm cream and grated pecorino. Beneath that golden surface, the celeriac should be […]
Sugar-Free Rhubarb Compote (and Rhubarb Juice)
A sugar-free rhubarb compote made with erythritol, with its cooking juices served as a drink topped up with sparkling water. Served well chilled, a spoonful over plain yogurt adds a bright tartness without making it heavy. Preparation takes about 12 minutes, including 10 minutes of cooking. The rhubarb cooks quickly with […]
Low-carb banana bread with almond flour
A small keto banana bread made with almond flour, with no wheat flour or added sugar in the batter. In the kitchen, warm spices mingle with the flavor of ripe banana. The tender, dense crumb cuts into four thick slices. This low-carb version made with almond flour bakes in a […]
Cauliflower and Mushroom Risotto (Keto, Rice-Free)
A rice-free cauliflower and mushroom risotto: cauliflower grains bound with pecorino and flavored with golden-brown mushrooms. In the pan, the mushrooms brown over high heat and release dark juices with nutty, earthy notes. A few minutes later, the cauliflower grains are tender but firm, coated in melted pecorino, with garlic, […]