Gluten Free Pesto and Parmesan Muffins

I’m still experimenting with flour mixes looking for success in the gluten free stakes. I’ve mentioned before that I’ve thrown a few hockey pucks in the bin since I started and that hasn’t changed…still trying though!. I’m amazed at the amount of recipes out there with a picture of the ‘result’ which does not match the ingredients at all… A lovely light risen cake with … Continue reading Gluten Free Pesto and Parmesan Muffins

French Onion Soup

We are just back from holidays and back to school is in full swing. September is a month I always loved, never minded going back, and I actually loved the process of covering my books, getting new stationary, notepads, pens and pencils. I still love notebooks and regularly get presents of pads brought back by people from their travels or spotted while out shopping. I … Continue reading French Onion Soup

Almond Cake with Blueberry Compote

This is a real winner, easy to make, gluten free but doesn’t taste like cardboard (bakers experimenting with gluten free will know what i mean) and even better with a fruit compote. As cake goes its a pretty good option, low sugar, nuts and eggs and no wheat intolerance issues! 9 oz ricotta 4 eggs separated 9 oz almond flour 4 oz coconut palm sugar … Continue reading Almond Cake with Blueberry Compote

Mexican chicken

This is a very simple marinade but really delicious thanks to an unusual secret ingredient. Everyone who tastes it can get a kind of smokey sweetness but never guesses what…… Tequila, that’s what!. Try it and see, it adds a lovely flavour to chicken and works very well with the beans. I like to use thighs for this – apart from being cheaper, they do … Continue reading Mexican chicken