Easy snacky maple glazed zucchini …UMAMI

Was thinking about the yummy sugar free maple syrup that has become more available in supermarkets now. Look away New Zealanders, as I think it is harder to get where

Cheeseless Cheeseburger Rice … Welcome to 2021 !

Hi all ! So pleased to be back doing some creative stuff with OptiCook . Long time no see but I am glad you are all enjoying the recipes. I

Veggie wrap round up , when you’re looking for that crunch !

Veggie wrap round up ! My top 12 favourites ! Gives crunch to a meal & is very satisfying to eat. Without further ado …. here they are ! Link under

Carrot french fries, shoestring, whatever, just yummy !

Hi everyone ! A long time in between posts but you get that, life happened ! Had a hankering. Decided to research best way to cook long thin fries &

Zucchini Big Mac sauce, a very easy recipe & certainly tasty !

Oh my goodness me, I have been working on this one for a while now, first trying it as a powder (which didn’t work), so a sauce it is. Totally

Vietnamese Noodle Soup (Pho) , a not so traditional version for VLCD

Well, my creative bones have started creaking, so I had to scratch the itch ! It has been far too long between Optifast intensive phase recipes, life got in the

OptiCook’s Kitchen, an eBook, is now available. The top 60 OptiCook recipes all in the one place

On the Eve of 2017, here is Australia, I have released my labour of love, the OptiCook’s Kitchen eBook ! It is a good alternative to trawling through the blog.

After a hiatus .. I’m back with Singapore Noodles ! (Vegan + gluten, grain, nut & sugar-free)

Why Hello there ! We are finally settled into the new house. It’s been a bit of an ordeal as this was no ordinary house move. Changing my lifestyle &

Vegan Malai Kofta (+ gluten, grain, nut & sugar free) … spicy little balls of Indian yum covered with a creamy spicy gravy

Hi all ! Still moving but paused to create this little number, a vegan malai kofta. It is cold here, so bitterly cold, I needed something to warm me up

Toasted Carrot Bruschetta (vegan + gluten, grain, nut & sugar-free) = a yummy low-carb carrot toast snack

Hello all ! What a nifty little snack this carrot toast is ! Definitely NOT my bright idea as I recently saw sweet potato used this way including toasting the