Saturday, 28 September 2019

Waldorf Salad

Didn't toast the walnuts or add the grapes


  • 6 Tbsp mayonnaise (or plain yogurt)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 sweet apples, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half (or 1/4 cup of raisins)
  • 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts
  • Lettuce

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce.

Sunday, 8 September 2019

Chicken Marsala

An easy and very tasty dish

  • 4 chicken breasts, sliced in half or enough chicken tenders
  • Garlic Granules
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup  stock
  • 3/4 cup Marsala wine
  • 3/4 cup double cream
  • 4 tbs unsalted butter
  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Serves 4
Net Carbs 5

Melt butter in pan and lightly fry mushrooms, remove to a plate.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with garlic, salt and pepper.

Heat oil in same pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken until brown on both sides, remove to a plate.

Off heat stir in Marsala, scraping any browned bits. Return to high heat with stock, bring to a vigorous simmer, and cook stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cream and return chicken to pan, dish can be left until required.

Reheat chicken and then add mushrooms and parsley.