Year: 2013

Gluten free Apple Muffins

Gluten free Apple Muffins

These are so Delicious as a snack, for breakfast, or with a cup of tea. They are so moist and great for getting apples in to the little ones. I love these as the are handy for lunch boxes, picnics or take one or two 

Gluten free Chocolate Orange Brownies

Gluten free Chocolate Orange Brownies

These are made using chocolate spread instead of melted chocolate or Cocoa powder. I just used a Tesco brand orange chocolate spread, they are so yummy. They taste like a Terry’s Chocolate Orange  flavored brownie.  Now who wouldn’t want that If you don’t have any or cant find a chocolate orange spread 

Gluten free Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten free Peanut Butter Cookies

This Recipe is so easy to make. Its also great fun to make with the kids, they really enjoy it.  These cookies are made from rice flour so they are so light on the stomach. I had my batch of these cookies gone within minutes. 

Gluten free Apple Crumble Cake Bars

Gluten free Apple Crumble Cake Bars

These Apple Crumble Cake Bars are amazing Today i got my electric mixer. I could not wait to get using it so i decided to make something different.  I just made a simple sponge traybake recipe and changed some of the ingredients to make it into 

Gluten free Lots of Apple Upside-Down Cake

Gluten free Lots of Apple Upside-Down Cake

Today i decided to make a apple cake but i wanted it to be more exciting so i thought i would make an apple upside down cake so i have thrown loads of apples in the cake batter.  I also put cinnamon into it to 

Gluten free White Chocolate Brownies

Gluten free White Chocolate Brownies

I just Love Brownies and Blondies, I used my raspberry flavoring for these but you can use any essence or flavoring you prefer.  Or if you wish not to use any then do not.  I just love the flavors of white chocolate with raspberries. It 

Gluten Free Banana Bread

Gluten Free Banana Bread

This Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe is the only one you will ever need! It’s easy, flavourful, and will quickly become your new favourite. This banana bread recipe is so moist and absolutely the most delicious bread you will ever taste.     After making 

Gluten free Homemade Potato Crisps

Gluten free Homemade Potato Crisps

These are a lovely treat at anytime.They don’t always have to be served with salt. For a variation, mix two tsp’s chili powder with two tsp’s salt and sprinkle on the crisps as they cool. Ingredients: 4 Large potatoes 4 Pints light vegetable oil(such as canola) salt to taste Method: Peel 

Gluten free Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten free Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies are ridiculously good-looking, chewy, thick, fat peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Without flour or butter. With these Flourless chocolate chip cookies I just used a simple cheap packet of oats, i used gluten free instant porridge oats from Tesco. 5 from 

Gluten free Strawberry Cheesecake

Gluten free Strawberry Cheesecake

This Strawberry Cheesecake is great fun to make with kids by making them into individual cheese cakes using paper cases. By making them that way they are great for party’s and i promise you they will be a big hit. 5 from 1 reviews Gluten 

How To Make Merigue

How To Make Merigue

It’s not difficult to make meringues but there are a few golden rules.Meringue forms the basis of many classic desserts. From simple meringue shells sandwiched together with cream and fruit through to pavlova, lemon meringue pie, baked Alaska and floating islands (soft poached meringues on 

How to Make Buttercream Icing

How to Make Buttercream Icing

If you are new to making buttercream it is best to start off with a basic buttercream mix.Here are some tips on making buttercream if your have never made it before or if you want to try new ideas.For this you will need: 100g/4oz Softened 

How To Make Pizza Sauce

How To Make Pizza Sauce

A thick homemade pizza sauce bursting with flavor! This pizza sauce uses ingredients from the pantry and is perfectly delicious!Ingredients:  2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons dried oregano 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 

How To Make A Mixed Spice Mix

How To Make A Mixed Spice Mix

A fabulous all-purpose spice mixture using ingredients from the pantry. Try it on ground beef or turkey, salad dressing, french fries, or even pizza!Ingredients:  2 tablespoons onion powder or granulated onion 2 tablespoons garlic powder or granulated garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika* 1 tablespoon 

How To Make Your Own Gluten Free Flour Mix

How To Make Your Own Gluten Free Flour Mix

Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Mix(mix together and store in a cool, dark place, or in fridge for long-term storage).   170g brown rice flour 205g white rice flour 120g tapioca flour 165g sweet rice flour (also known as glutinous rice flour or under the brand name, 

How To Cook Rice

How To Cook Rice

Rice is very easy to cook but to ensure light, fluffy results every time good quality rice is essential, cheaper rice will be disappointing, soggy and lacking in flavour however carefully you cook it.Heres four Steps on making your rice perfect.Step 1: Measure twice the amount 

How To Chop An Onion

How To Chop An Onion

Here are six steps to get that perfect cut onion.Make sure you have a very sharp knife and a cutting board when chopping an onion.Step: 1Peel the onion and chop off the ends. Step 2:Then cut in half.Step 3:Slice into the onion making sure you 

How To Joint A Chicken

How To Joint A Chicken

This step-by-step guide leads you through every stage of jointing a chicken with simple, basic instructions that will leave you with 6-8 portions of chicken including two breasts, two wings and two thighs. All of these portions can be frozen and used by defrosting them 

Living a Gluten Free Lifestyle

Living a Gluten Free Lifestyle

Most large supermarkets and, particularly, specialist health food stores carry a variety of gluten free foods. Visit your local store or go on the web. Talk to friends or support groups who have had experience with coeliac disease or food allergies. Find out all the 

Gluten Free Eating Out

Gluten Free Eating Out

Don’t you hate going into a restaurant, looking at the menu when you cant eat one thing on it. Gluten free dining out can be very difficult. When at a restaurant making the requirements of a gluten free meal clear to a waiter or chef 

Gluten Free For Kids

Gluten Free For Kids

Coeliac disease can appear at any age, and can be seen in children as young as one year old. Some doctors are conducting research that could connect gluten and food allergies to other diseases and syndromes, for example, autism and Asperger’s syndrome. They are seeking 

Why a Gluten Free Diet

Why a Gluten Free Diet

About 1 in 133 people suffer from coeliac disease, and health organizations say 2-2.5% of the general population suffer from food allergy – or 1-1.5 million people in Britain. The difference between food allergy and coeliac disease is that the latter, also known as coeliac 

What Can You Eat

What Can You Eat

The gluten free diet involves totally eliminating the ingesting of all items containing the proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and the many related grains. Before you turn to a gluten free diet, make sure you see your doctor and determine if eliminating gluten is