Tag: gluten free
-
Vegan Pate
Making everyone happy at Christmas is a challenge to say the least. In fact it can seem impossible at times, especially when it comes to food that suits everyone’s ever-changing dietary ‘needs’. If your mother in law has gone gluten-free, your nephew paleo, or your sister vegan (or all three….) it can be tempting to…
-
Vegan Apple & Cobnut Tart
2017 is a particularly abundant year for the Kentish cobnut, so you’ll be able to find them more easily than usual in supermarkets and market stalls. The cobnut is a relative of the hazelnut, and when roasted, they have a similar taste. With apple, cinnamon and ginger, this recipe tastes like Autumn, and adding the cobnuts makes…
-
Baked Eggy Summer Greens
A wonderfully light, tasty and Summery dish, perfect for seeing out the warmer evenings. This recipe is super simple, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare in full, so keep it handy for mid-week meals! Double up the ingredients to serve the whole family, and remember it when you’re looking for savoury breakfast ideas. Suitable…
-
3 Minute Grain-Free Brownie Bowl
Whilst the debate over whether grains are good or bad for us continues, there’s no debate over the fact that knowing how to make a healthy, delicious brownie in 3 minutes is something everyone’s life needs…. Perfect as a post-exercise top up, a healthy treat or tasty dessert, this recipe could also serve as a…
-
Blueberry + Lavender Pudding Pots
Warm Spring evenings are complemented by lighter foods and cooling desserts, and this one is perfect for serving at a gathering or dinner with friends. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, fiber, potassium, phytonutrients, and vitamins C and B6. They’re a well known superfood, and are one of the best foods to consume in order to help maintain…
-
Lemon & Almond Coconut Currant Cake
A gluten free, grain free, oil free, dairy free, paleo, and protein rich dessert that passes as a completely healthy snack too. Although it’s ‘free from’ a lot of things, this recipe certainly isn’t free from being delicious and full of nutrient-dense ingredients. Bake this in time for Easter for when all the chocolate is…
-
Super Simple Salsa
As the weather warms up and Spring and Summer get-togethers are planned, there’s always an occasion that calls for some kind of dip or side dish. Especially if you’re in a hurry, if you want something to dip your tortillas in, or if you need a topping for tacos, this recipe is perfect for…
-
Nepalese Momos
Save this recipe for the strange ‘in-between’ part of Christmas, when there’s lots of leftover food, but you’re looking for something other than turkey sandwiches and cold potatoes. You can stuff these Momos with your Christmas leftovers, and then save the recipe to use again and again throughout the year, with seasonal stuffing ingredients.
-
Chocolate, Chai & Chestnut Pudding: Healthy Festive Fare & Party Power Food #2
A wholesome dessert that is totally suitable for breakfast. Chai is always cooking on the hob at my house during Winter, and the addition of chestnuts adds some warming, nutty festive flavour. As I mentioned in last week’s recipe; Chestnuts are low in fat, but rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and…
-
Winter-Spiced Persimmon Preserve (GF)
There’s no mistaking the season with the Wintery scents of this recipe as it cooks. Aromas of cinnamon and star anise will make the kitchen smell as though you’re warming up a batch of mulled wine, but this preserve is suitable for the whole family, and is perfect spread over warm home made bread or this…