Palena Recipe Box
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As my dog sits behind my computer chair, crunching on a pigs ear, all I can think about it how much to sounds like eating a carrot, which then got me thinking about carrots and my favourites dip of all...
Tacos are just that easy and the fillings to use are an endless possibility, however, considering i've just posted my recipe for a super easy pulled pork, i thought i better post something to use it with! Fish tacos are...