Last week I wanted a dinner that was different to our usual tomato sauce and pasta night. So I tried a little experiment with a butternut squash and amazingly everyone in this family enjoyed it. My husband said he really …
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Veggie Burgers
Since giving up sugar I’m no longer buying any frozen foods apart from the occasional pack of vegetables, fruit or fish. I have to admit I used to love a frozen veggie burger because they were a super quick and …
Lime and Coconut Cookies
Lime and Coconut cookies may not sound like the average biscuit you find in your local supermarket but they are delicious. My husband, son and cousin had a great time eating them when my relatives came to visit. So I …
Chocolate, Lime and Ginger Vegan (No-Cheese) cake
Last Saturday I made this dessert for a dinner party we hosted at our house and I was a little surprised by the reaction. Our guests really enjoyed it and although no one came back for seconds, plates were empty …
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Chickpea Flour Flatbreads
Since discovering that I was gluten intolerant, chickpea flour, or besan flour to use it’s official name, has become a brilliant alternative to bread. Normally I use it as a replacement for bread if I make a soup. Recently I’ve …
Spelt Flour Flatbreads
These spelt flour flatbreads are really yummy, well when I was eating gluten, they were delicious. As always they are really simple and easy to make and take no time at all. My husband and son just love eating them …
Tomato and Basil Soup
There is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold, wet day. I never used to like canned tomato soup so I was a little apprehensive when I thought about making my own soup. I’m pleased …
Mint Choc Chip Mousse or Ice Cream
Mint Choc Chip anything was not really my favourite growing up as a child. The mint always tasted a bit artificial to me. In a previous recipe, I had made a mint choc chip smoothie which I loved from the …
Slow Cooked Leftover Lamb Tagine
For those lamb lovers this is a great recipe to use up your leftover lamb from Easter and also, to make stock from any bones that might be left. As I have mentioned before we only have meat about twice …