Mushroom risotto

You won’t have mushroom for dessert once you taste this simple yet decadent recipe for gluten-free mushroom risotto.  Mushroom risotto By Lakeland (www.lakeland.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 25 mins | Calories 493 (per serving) GF SF EF Ingredients 50g (1¾oz) dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in 1 litre (1¾pt) water for 1 hour […]

Apricot & white chocolate gluten-free flapjacks

Apricot & white chocolate gluten-free flapjacks

You can’t beat a slice of chewy gluten-free flapjack in the morning, especially one that’s packed with chunks of sweet apricot and drizzled with white chocolate.  Apricot & white chocolate gluten-free flapjacks Makes 12-16 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 18-20 mins | Calories 226 (per flapjack) GF EF V ( vegetarian) Ingredients For the flapjacks 85g […]

Smoky baked chicken with tortillas and rice

Nutritious and delicious, this crunchy bake is a great source of calcium, and is suitable for those on a gluten-free diet – not to mention it makes for a fun and flavourful family meal! Smoky baked chicken with tortillas and rice By Waitrose (www.waitrose.com) Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 35 mins | Calories […]

Brewery launches gluten-free beer made from quinoa

Entrepreneur Peter Briggs launched the Autumn Brewing Co. after a friend was diagnosed as being coeliac. The Durham firm has now launched its Alt Brew range of drinks that use grains such as rice, millet and quinoa instead of barley. Mr Briggs said: “After two years of research, training and many small scale trial brews […]

Italian kale & cannellini soup

Add a slice of crusty bread and a tossed salad to this hearty Italian kale and cannellini soup for a quick, satisfying cold-weather meal. Italian kale & cannellini soup By Waitrose (www.waitrose.com) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 15 mins | Calories 695 (per serving) GF DF Ingredients 2 x 400g (14oz) tinned chopped tomatoes […]

Golden pancakes

A light and delicious pancake made purely of egg. No wheat or flour is necessary to make these tasty crêpes!   Golden pancakes By Donna Crous (www.eighty20nutrition.com) GF SF DF V MF Ingredients 6 free range/organic eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp turmeric (or more if you like the flavour) A small amount of […]

Top 10 gluten-free cities

Planning a city break or a summer holiday? Check out these gluten-free friendly cities… Dining out on a gluten-free diet used to mean dealing with overly-starchy pasta and bread that had the texture of soggy cardboard.  Thanks to a new rise in ‘clean eating,’ there’s now a much greater choice for those that abstain from […]

Nut-free chocolate cupcakes

Nut-free chocolate cupcakes

You’ll go nuts for these wickedly chocolatey, nut-free chocolate cupcakes!  Nut-free chocolate cupcakes By Donna Crous (www.eighty20nutrition.com) Makes 6 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 20-25 mins | Calories 383 (per cupcake) GF V Ingredients For the cupcakes: 3 free-range eggs 60g (2oz) butter 60ml (2fl oz) maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp apple […]

Chicken & fig tagine

Chicken & Fig Tagine

Full of the tastes of North Africa, this simple chicken and fig tagine recipe will transport you away to warmer climes this winter!  Chicken & fig tagine By Lakeland (www.lakeland.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 55 mins | Calories 584 (per serving) GF SF DF EF Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1kg (2lb 2oz) […]