Q Under what circumstances would you advocate xanthan gum in baking and when is it not needed? The gluten found in wheat flour plays an important role in the texture of our familiar baked goods. When absent, as in gluten-free flour, baking results sometimes don’t live up to our expectations. Xanthan gum, when added in […]
With the cold weather still in abundance, January is the perfect month to celebrate and enjoy soup of all kinds, and this hearty bowl of baked potato soup is just the thing to keep you warm through winter! Baked Potato Soup By Alexander Willow-Harvey (www.invegetableswetrust.com) Serves 2 | Prep 60 mins | Cook 10 mins […]
Q Are gluten-free products safe for individuals with wheat allergy? There is a difference between wheat intolerance and coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is a lifelong intolerance to gliaden, part of the gluten proteins that are a large part of the grain of wheat, rye and barley. It causes damage to the small intestine and many […]
A delicious moist and spicy gluten-free carrot cake, smothered in delicious vanilla buttercream! Carrot Cake Serves 12 | Preparation time 20 mins | Baking time 35 mins GF MF Ingredients Gluten-Free Carrot Cake: 210g unsalted butter 300g caster sugar 3 large eggs 300g gluten-free self-raising flour 1tsp ground cinnamon 2tsp baking powder 450g grated carrots […]
Falooda is a typical Indian dessert made from sweet thickened milk – in this case almond milk – and textured with a tasty, crunchy garnish. By Mira Manek. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free and vegan. Ingredients | Makes about 15 pieces 300ml (10fl oz) almond milk 1 tsp agar-agar powder 4 […]
Simple grain-free vanilla and chia cupcakes, topped with whipped vanilla coconut cream. Perfect for elevenses! Vanilla and Chia Cupcakes By Donna of Eighty 20 Nutrition Serves 12 | Cook 25 mins | GF SF DF MF Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour/meal 2 Tbsp coconut flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda/baking soda 2 Tbsp chia seeds […]
Fudgy, moist, chocolate brownies, with a hint of orange. You’ve never guess that these chocolate orange brownies are healthy! Not only are they healthy, they’re also gluten-free and dairy-free too! Perfect for a not-so naughty Christmas treat! Fudgy Chocolate Orange Brownies By Donna of Eighty 20 Nutrition Serves 12 | Prep 10 mins | Cook […]
Lentil Bolognese By Harriet Smith (www.harrietemily.com) GF SF DF EF V MF Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 1 onion 1 courgette/zucchini 3 mushrooms (95g) 1 carrot 2 large sticks celery (200g) 3 large cloves garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 2 400g tins chopped tomatoes (3 cups worth) 1 1/4 cup (310g) passata 4 tbsp tomato purée 1 tbsp […]
A rich chocolate fudge brownie cake, swirled with caramel, coated with a rich chocolate ganache and extra caramel sauce to finish. Chocolate Caramel Brownie Cake By Harriet Smith (www.harrietemily.com) GF DF V Serves 10-12 Ingredients: For the cake: 2/3 cup (80g) cocoa powder 1/4 cup (30g) millet flour 1/4 cup (35g) quinoa flour 1/4 cup […]
Soft and chewy double chocolate gluten-free cookies that are perfect for a treat – best of all, you won’t even realise they are gluten-free! Double Chocolate Gluten-Free Cookies By Jane Dunn (www.janespatisserie.com) Serves 15 | Preparation time 10 mins | Baking time 15 mins GF MF Ingredients: 100g Unsalted Butter 200g Light Brown Sugar 2 […]