You remember that whole apple and peanut butter craze? If you liked that then you will love these. Don’t fret, if you are not a nut butter fan (my hubby isn’t) then I’m pretty sure you should try these too. Think apple, cinnamon, cloves, almonds, pumpkin seeds, crunchy sesame seeds and a sweet apple undertone.
Spiced Apple Granola Bars (gluten free, no added sugar) Read More »
Finally. HALLELUJAH. I’ve got a recipe to share with you for not just decent, but really nice, tasty, can be eaten without toasting, doesn’t crumble all over the place…. wheat free, gluten free BREAD. I know. Really. I’d pretty much given up making bread for myself. I make the family 1-2 loaves a week in
My best gluten free, wheat free bread recipe! Read More »
It’s a new year and I’m trying out new meals. This is one recipe idea I’ve had scribbled down in my ideas book for ages, but I’ve not had the guts to try it out on the family. Now my lot are good at trying new things and generally I’m pretty lucky as they eat
Bacon and Kale Pasta Read More »
You know those times when you have lots of people coming over and not that much time to cook? Well this is a recipe for that occasion. I actually cooked this the day before I had people coming and then I warmed it up in the oven the next day. It is perfect for Christmas
Slow cooked Spiced Gammon. Read More »
It’s been a while since I’ve had time to get my creative side out. A few weeks of my husband being tied up with things has meant I’ve been pretty much keeping the show on the road by running around like a juggling magician 😉 Keeping 2 small ones fed, vaguely clean, amused, pretending to
Fruit and Nut Balls (gluten free, wheat free, dairy free) Read More »
Curry, on chilly days there is nothing like it to warm your bones. This is a mild, family friendly version that my kids loved. We have a jar of chilli that sits on our table so the adults can zing it up if they want to. Being half Sri-Lankan, curry has to feature in our
Butternut and lentil curry. Read More »
It’s autumn and I’m falling in love with the change of season. Warming meals, seasonal veg and a move away from salads to stews. In season right now are squashes, sweetcorn, marrow, beetroot, carrots and leeks. Cooking with the seasons can lead to tastier produce and means your food can travel less miles so it’s
Butternut, Bacon and Carrot Pasta. Read More »
I love a chocolate brownie, who doesn’t? But they so often just don’t agree with me. Due to having Crohns diease I have to e wheat free and I can’t tolerate too much fat. For ages I have been meaning to play around with making a lighter, healthier, wheat free version of a brownie. Finally,
Healthier Chocolate Beetroot Brownies: wheat free, gluten free. Read More »
This is one of our quick, comforting, emergency pasta style meals. You know those days when the family is feeling a bit grumpy, you need to cook whilst amusing/holding/slinging a baby and have “mum I’m hungry” ringing in your ears… well this is what I tend to knock up for dinner. Cue the sound of
Creamy salmon and spinach pasta Read More »
It’s Blackberry season. Earlier than last year but then all fruit seems to have been. I love a bit of free food (who doesn’t) so myself and the kids have been off foraging. This typically leads to some very purple fingers, a few prickles and lots of eating but a few blackberries have made it
Blackberry Scones (no added sugar, wheat free, gluten free) Read More »
