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 …
Category: nut free
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 …
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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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 …
Yummy Slow Cooked Fish Curry or Pie!
As you can tell, I love my slow cooker. I bought it last year when I became sugar free and so far I think the slow cooker gets used about four nights a week. It’s just so easy to put …
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 …
Salad Dressing, small changes make a big difference.
Salad dressing is not the most interesting subject to talk about on my blog. You are probably thinking yeah, I have a beautiful bottle of thousand island dressing in the fridge. Before you go reaching for that bottle again please …
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