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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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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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Mel Pea's Keto Carrot & Cumin Dip - Palena Fresh

Keto Carrot & Cumin Dip

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...

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Keto Pulled Pork Soft Tacos - Palena Fresh

Keto Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

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...

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Mel Pea's Keto Seafood Chowder - Palena Fresh

Keto Seafood Chowder

SEAFOOD CHOWDER Or in our house... CHOW-DI-AIRE (Said in a strong French accent!) Most people say to me... What's a Chowder? and my reply is always- "The best god damn thing you'll ever eat!" But to get a little more...

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Mel Pea's Keto Bread & Butter Pudding - Palena Fresh

Keto Bread & Butter Pudding

When you give up carbs, Bread & Butter Pudding is probably something you thought you'll never be able to eat again. 

Thankfully, this is not the case and here's how to do it!

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Mel Pea's Keto Boscaiola with Spaghetti Squash - Palena Fresh

Keto Boscaiola with Spaghetti Squash

Boscaiola is one dish I can never order at a restaurant because it’s just never what I’m hoping for it to be.
Thick, perfectly reduced cream sauce, strong flavour, golden bacon, crispy shallots ohhhh when I think about it I drool.

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