Gluten-Free Heaven’s gluten-free diet recipes, resources and articles to help you get the most from your Free-From lifestyle.
Q Do you have any suggestions for making the best possible bread to use for run of the mill sandwiches? We do make some lovely GF breads, but they always seem overly indulgent and a little heavy… Gluten free sandwich bread needs to be soft enough to accommodate a good amount of filling and not […]
Embarking on a gluten-free diet can seem very daunting, so here are some top tips from Europe’s number 1 gluten-free food company, Schär’s, resident dietitian to help get you started… 1 There’s no reason why a gluten free diet can’t be healthy and well balanced. Eat regular meals based on gluten free starchy foods (including […]
Not only do pumpkins taste delicious, they are also packed full of health benefits, which makes this warming roasted pumpkin soup perfect for snuggling up with this Autumn. Roasted Pumpkin, Ginger and Orange Soup By Kirsty Henshaw (www.kirstys.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 10 minutes | Cook 40 mins | GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients: […]
Q What is the value of keeping a food diary to work out what your body finds troublesome? In my experience the first thing a doctor will want you to do if you are experiencing problems that you think are related to food is to keep a food diary. A food diary is basically a list […]
A spongy and moist cake topped with a little sugar for extra crunch. This fig and almond cake looks as gorgeous as it tastes, and be can served on its own or with an ice cream of your choice for a truly decadent treat. Fig and Almond Cake By Brinda Bungaroo (www.brindabungaroo.com) Serves 6-8| Prep […]
Q Why does gluten-free flour have such a noticeable aftertaste meaning you can only use it in strong flavoured cakes etc? Any solutions? I agree that some gluten-free blends have a bitter or metallic aftertaste and this can be down to individual ingredients or the age of the flour. Without knowing which brand or mix […]
Q Why is gluten free bread so much more expensive? Raw Materials ‘Standard’ UK bread is made from wheat flour alone, grown in the UK, milled in massive, computer controlled mills and delivered to bakeries in 30 tonne bulk tankers with very little human intervention. To make gluten-free bread you need to use up to […]
These super delicious little treats are really simple to make and taste amazing. The avocado and lime filling is smooth and creamy, and the fresh zing of the lime combined with the sweetness of the base makes for a really light and refreshing pudding. Raw Key Lime Pies By Nikki Webster (www.rebelrecipes.com) Serves 6 | […]
If you’re just discovering how to bake gluten-free, dairy-free or sugar-free food, it may seem like a minefield when it comes to getting it right. Try these essential tips from Vicki over at the Free-From Fairy to keep your cooking safe, tasty and free from allergens. You’ll be making delicious free-from baking in no time! […]
This delicious, cinnamon spiced apple and raisin plait, made with Silly Yak gluten-free pastry is bursting with festive flavours, and is perfect when served with a vanilla custard, or cream. Apple and Raisin Plait Ingredients: ½ tin diced apples in syrup 2 tablespoons cinnamon 100g raisins 1 block Silly Yak puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Directions: […]