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4 Keto Recipes to Make with Slow-Cooked Asian Pork Belly

4 Keto Recipes to Make with Slow-Cooked Asian Pork Belly

Keto Bánh Mì at Home? Too Easy! Who says you need a crusty white baguette to enjoy a proper Bánh Mì? Not us.  Our Slow Cooked Asian Pork Belly and Dinner Rolls make the ultimate keto version of this Vietnamese classic—packed with flavour, ridiculously easy, and...

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Keto Alfajores, Allulose & Why I Haven't Made Them Yet

Keto Alfajores, Allulose & Why I Haven't Made Them Yet

Something that I have become obsessed with wanting to make recently, but honestly haven't been bothered to do yet, is keto alfajores. If you've never had one, alfajores are kind of like an Argentinian version of a wagon wheel. That's...

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Palena Recipe Box: Tortilla Recipes

Palena Recipe Box: Tortilla Recipes

Keto Tacos Serves: 2 | Makes: 4–6 tacos Ingredients: 250g Mince beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic powder Salt & pepper to taste 1 Pack of  Palena Fresh Keto Tortillas Toppings: Shredded...

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Inside Mel's Brain: Cream Recipes

Inside Mel's Brain: Cream Recipes

As I mentioned, cream is ridiculously versatile. Just thinking what I'm gonna make with it sends me a little good kinda crazy. It’s a fridge staple for me because it can turn whatever random ingredients I’ve got lying around into...

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Inside Mel’s Brain: Churning Up Butter and Ghee

Inside Mel’s Brain: Churning Up Butter and Ghee

If you caught last week’s Inside Mel’s Brain, I mentioned we’d take a closer look at butter and its more refined counterpart, ghee. Both are kitchen essentials, but ghee has been stealing the spotlight lately—and with its premium price tag,...

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

If you joined me in the sweeteners edition, we talked about erythritol and why it behaves differently from sugar when you’re baking with it. Now, let's put that knowledge into action! Lemon Meringue Pie, with its three distinct layers, gives...

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Mel Pea's Keto Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta Tart - Palena Fresh

Keto Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta Tart

I'm feeling inspired today. I just happened to of found one of my recipe books from when I was a chef. And when i say found, I do mean its been in the same place for over 10 years and...

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MELK Chocolate & Raspberry Tart - Palena Fresh

MELK Chocolate & Raspberry Tart

Mother's Day is coming up and if you're a Palena Fresh pantry hoarder, this is so quick to make for your Mumma! You'll need; 1x Pack of Palena Fresh Cheesecake Biscuit Base 250g x MELK Chocolate Chunks 300ml x Thickened...

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Mel Pea's Keto Crostini's - Palena Fresh

Keto Crostini's

Being low carb for some time, you tend to miss that crunchy texture in a lot of things. You'll often find your self searching for something to accompany your dip and nothing quite gives you the satisfaction when you've got...

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