This is a ridiculously easy and quick gluten free recipe. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not exactly haute cuisine, but it is tasty and filling, and just a little different. It’s straight from the pages of ‘The Return of the Naked Chef’ by Jamie Oliver but I tweaked it with some ginger as I thought it would … Read more
When I make a risotto, I sometimes feel a little guilty about the, well, whiteness of it all. You could hardly call a risotto low-GL (glycaemic load) food, and I tend to feel better if I keep the GLs down. But then I love (love) risotto. So I went looking for a gluten free rice … Read more
This is a test. A test, that is, of whether the Gluten Free Food Freak is able to tolerate green peas again after a long period without them and other similar items due to food intolerances. Last night carrots came back on the menu, so the outlook is good. Tomorrow morning will tell whether the peas … Read more
At this time of year, we’ve got lots of of plums on the tree, and lots of veg in the garden, which makes a persuasive argument for stir fry with plum sauce. I’m not going to bother with a stir-fry recipe here, apart from to say that you grab any veggies you’ve got and perhaps … Read more
You know I’m a fan of having gluten free food handy at all times to avoid emergency-response crap food consumption? Well I’ve just prepped a portion of Cashew nut pate, a regular fave, and a new recipe – a Red Rice Salad, gluten free in every way of course. Here’s how… Red Rice Salad Recipe … Read more
It’s salad time in the gluten free food freak’s house, and although there are a few ready made gluten free salad dressings in the shops, you can’t go wrong with a fresh homemade gluten free salad dressing. This recipe has crunchy cucumber and plenty of spicy heat from chilli, garlic and ginger. Gluten Free Salad … Read more
We had this last Sunday with a roasted shoulder of local lamb – it was superb. The cardamom goes really well with the lamb, and it’s a novel twist on the usual roasted veggies. I just love roasts, not least because they’re naturally gluten free and you don’t have to do any working around or … Read more
Now you may find it hard to believe, but here on the West Coast of Scotland, we still get the odd cold and misty day at this time of year. Yes, really. And when they come, you want something warming and hearty. There’s still the odd red cabbage going around in the shops, and here’s … Read more
Who said veggie food was boring and bland? Not in our house it’s not. Although we love a bit of flesh now and again, this gluten free recipe for Spicy Beans with Squash and Spinach is a welcome bit of veggie heaven. Serve with rice, preferably brown, for a tasty dinner. Don’t be put off … Read more
When your food allergies include tomato, the quest for gluten free, tomato free pasta recipes can lead you into some pretty tough territory. Which is how we found ourselves in pasta-and-nuts land. Willing to give anything a try once though, we strode forth into one of the stranger gluten free recipes we’ve tried. Here’s how … Read more
