As a ravenous coeliac, I like to have a gluten free ‘topper’ in the fridge at all times. A ‘topper’ is something that goes on top of a rice cake, toast or other flat carbohydrate. There are several criteria for a topper. 1) Needs to contain a good amount of protein, to fill you and … 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
Chewy, moist, sweet and nutty, these gluten free coconut squares are a great treat. The gluten free food freak can’t have them at the moment due to the egg intolerance, but our other gluten free friends can’t get enough. And neither can I! (Being 7 months pregnant is such a good excuse to indulge 😉 … 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
With summer upon us (or just about), fresh tasty gluten free salads at lunchtime are just what the doctor ordered. And with our fresher-than-a-north-easterly seafood, this crab salad is absolutely exquisite. Crunchy Crab & Cucumber salad 250g (8 oz) white crab meat1 large head chicory or other bitter salad leavesAround 350g cucumber, cut into ribbons … Read more
Have you noticed how much stuff they stick in mayonnaise? Working out if what you’re getting is gluten fre mayonnaise or gluten-laden artifical paste can be tricky. That’s why we tend to make our own mayo – and this recipe is really quick and easy. None of us have half an hour to spend separating … 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
The olive tapenade recipe reminded me of another great gluten free recipe for fish – salsa verde. It’s another taste dynamite, packing a lot of flavour into a tiny amount of sauce, perfect for fish, shellfish or over green veggies. Gluten Free Recipe – Salsa Verdebig handful flat leaf parsley, washed and driedsmall handful mint … Read more
The husband aka the gluten free food freak has been excelling himself in the kitchen lately. Tonight’s offering of fish with a intense olive tapenade, greens and potatoes was scoffed down by one and all, including toddler. Let’s cut to the chase… Gluten Free Tapenade 75g pitted black olives4 anchovy fillets (in oil, not the salted … Read more
We’re having a right splurge of gluten free recipes just now aren’t we? That’s because the crazy onslaught of visitors we had through April and early May has subsided a little and we’re catching up on the recipes we made for them. And this gluten free chocolate sorbet recipe caused more than a few mmmmmm…’s … Read more
