Baked Feta Salad with Figs
Monday, August 26, 2024Fig leaves add a great mediterranean flavour to the feta as it bakes. If you can't get hold of any, then simply use a piece of foil to wrap the feta. The combination of briny feta, sweet ripe figs and earthy roasted pinenuts makes this late summer/early autumn salad a winner. For a more substantial meal, toss some cooked quinoa, legumes or grains with greens as the salad base.
Thai Green Fish Curry
Sunday, August 25, 2024Raspberry Rice Pudding Slices
Saturday, August 24, 2024Ideal for afternoon tea with a cuppa or as dessert, this rice pudding slice is the perfect combination of cake and pudd. You can make the rice pudding a day before and store in the fridge after cooling down. The next day follow the recipe to finish the pudding cake. Store the baked pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze the rest for 2 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge, then reheat in airfryer or microwave for 2-3 minutes.
To make rice pudding, you need to use those round grain rice varieties like Comolino and Originario. Arborio rice, which is normally sold as risotto rice, is also suitable for rice pudding. In principle, you can cook rice pudding from all starchy round grain rice varieties.
Barley and Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Cashew Dressing
Friday, August 23, 2024This vibrant barley salad is a great autumn / winter side dish or a simple lunch with great textures and seasonal flavours. Barley, either hulled or pearl, has a low GI, so it will leave you feeling fuller for longer. However, barley is not gluten-free, so feel free to use brown rice, oats or buckwheat instead to meet your dietary needs. If desired, toss the cooked barley with some dried sour cherries or cranberries to add a pop of colour and the pleasant tart sweetness.
Gluten Free Aubergine Chocolate Slices
Thursday, August 22, 2024The aubergine makes this chocolate slice wonderfully moist and, with their slightly tart flavour, goes perfectly with the dark chocolate. Once the chocolate cake has cooled, wrap it with a piece of aluminium foil and leave it to rest for another day as it tastes BEST next day. Dare to put these unusual ingredients together? It promises a new taste experience and the flavour is worth it. You will certainly be putting this healthier cake on your coffee table more often.
Middle Eastern stuffed Butternut Squash
Wednesday, August 21, 2024Sweet roasted butternut pumpkin, filled with aromatic lamb mince (use chicken or beef if desired) with lots of warm spices served with a pomegranate molasses flavoured yoghurt sauce. It's the perfect cozy meal for cold days. You can roast the pumpkin and cook the lamb ahead of time, so they are ready to stuff, and roast at dinner time.
Whole Spelt Chive Bread with Flaxseeds
Tuesday, August 20, 2024A fuller, maltier German exprot beer in this deceivingly easy and hearty yeasted bread gives it a wonderfully deep flavour and the walnuts provide texture and substance. Use pilsner or ale if you can't find German export beer. To give your bread an extra bit of flavour, toast the walnuts before adding to the dough.
Baked Chicken Thighs with Figs and Red Onions
Monday, August 19, 2024With shallots, red onions, figs and balsamic vinegar and mustard sauce, this one pan baked chicken thighs taste flavoursome and aromatic. It's fancy enough to serve to guests yet easy enough to make for weeknight dinners. As always, I prefer using bone in skin on chicken thighs/legs, but if you have to use chicken breast, then at least use the one with skin intact. The crispy skin balances nicely with the mellow textures of the cooked figs to make this chicken meal really special and delicious.
Coriander and Feta Frittata
Sunday, August 18, 2024Protein from the eggs, fibre from heaps of herbs and flavour from the Feta cheese and spices, this humble yet delicious herb and feta frittata, served with a creamy tahini yoghurt, is naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly. It makes a nutritious and healthy dinner and you'll have enough for the lunch the next day.
Blackberry Hazelnut Flapjacks
Saturday, August 17, 2024British flapjacks, aka cereal bars or oat bars, are made from oats, golden syrup, butter, and sugar. They are quick, easy to make and budget friendly. The variations on the traditional recipe are endless and this one is based on the recipe I found on BBC Good Food. I replaced the sugar with erythritol and used pomegranate syrup instead of golden syrup. You can use any seasonal fruit you have to make these flapjacks, such as cherries and apricots and experiment with different nuts or seeds. They are great for breakfast on the go, lunch boxes, picnics or afternoon tea.
Chickpea Balls with Paprika Sauce
Friday, August 16, 2024Naturally gluten free chickpea balls are flavourful, made with basic pantry staples and all done under 30 minutes. Enjoy these vegetarian meatballs with roasted potatoes, garden salad, in a pita pocket, or simply with your favorite sauce! You can bake them or fry them, either way, they are delicious. If you don't have leftover rice, then use 80-110 grams of rolled oats instead.
Baked stuffed Hokkaido with Camembert
Thursday, August 15, 2024Deliciously simple: sweet Hokkaido pumpkin and earthy Camembert cheese from the oven. This dreamy combination is a wholesome meal that is incredibly satisfying and bursting with autumn flavour. It's low carb and gluten free. You can also serve this as a sharing appetizers with some sourdough crackers or toasted baguette.