Quinoa sounds like a strange ingredient for a bread but it actually adds great flavour and texture to this paratha stlye flatbread. An extra bonus is the the healthy dose of protein you get. Traditional Indian style flatbreads are made with whole wheat dough and often stuffed with fillings such as potatoes, vegetables and the like. These are a much better version as not only … Continue reading Superwraps – Paratha style breads made with Quinoa
We dont buy many (if any) baked goods in our house. If you bake them yourself, at least you can guarantee the quality of the ingredients you use and be aware of how much sugar has gone into something and therefore when to stop eating (after 1!) Its also a great way to pass a morning with my little one as she recites ‘eggs come … Continue reading Cranberry muffins with natural yoghurt and treacle
My dad is a pancake fiend and I was horrified to see him searching for pancake mix in the shops the other day. I found this recipe recently from Diana Henry’s lovely Food from Plenty, and hopefully after this I can get rid of the box of mix. These soufflé style pancakes are really delicious, with protein from the eggs and fats from the ricotta … Continue reading Mardi Gras Pancakes with blueberries, ricotta and honey
I have been gluten free for about 6 weeks now and everyone keeps asking me do I feel better. Honestly Not Yet, but I am hopeful that one morning soon, I will hop out of bed like a new woman!…. The really big down side of going gluten free is the price of goods – over €4 for a loaf of bread and dont get … Continue reading Financier Cakes with Bluberries and Coconut
Ok lad or ladies, this is a recipe for lovely little chocolate financier cakes – perfect for showing your love on valentines day… hint hint! This recipe belongs to the owner of Trumbador, a chocolate bar in Brooklyn. This recipe contain cocoa nibs which you caramelise to reduce the bitterness and still enjoy the deep chocolate aroma and sweet crunch they add. 120gr (about 4 … Continue reading Chocolate Financier Cakes
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