Eating gluten-free in Italy

You might imagine that finding food that’s gluten-free in Italy is almost impossible, as many of their dishes traditionally feature gluten-rich foods. But times are changing, as resident Italian chef Ambra Torelli  found when she discovered just how far her country’s acceptance of coeliac disease has come in recent years… In the homeland of pizza, pasta, biscotti […]

Chocolate Orange Brownies

chocolate orange brownies

Fudgy, moist, chocolate brownies, with a hint of orange. You’ve never guess that these chocolate orange brownies are healthy! Not only that, they’re also gluten-free and dairy-free too – perfect for a not-so naughty mid-morning treat! Fudgy Chocolate Orange Brownies By Donna of Eighty20Nutrition. Serves 12 | Prep Time 10 min | Cook Time 30 min GF SF DF […]

Squidgy chocolate, almond and prune torte

Squidgy chocolate, almond and prune torte

This rich, fruity and ever-so-slightly boozy chocolate, almond and prune torte is a must-try recipe! And it’s particularly scrumptious when served with double cream or a little crème fraîche. Squidgy chocolate, almond and prune torte By Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne (www.geniusglutenfree.com) Serves 8-10 | Prep 25 mins plus soaking | Cook 35-40 mins | Calories 366 (per serving) […]

Hazelnut, plum and cinnamon tart

Hazelnut, plum and cinnamon tart

This hazelnut, plum and cinnamon tart not only looks charmingly rustic, it’s full of delicious flavours that make for a truly decadent pudding. If you want to shake it up, you could try replacing the halved plums with sliced nectarines, apricots or apples.  Hazelnut, plum and cinnamon tart By Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne  (www.geniusglutenfree.com) GF MF Serves 6-8 […]

McVitie’s Launches Gluten-Free Hobnobs

gluten-free hobnobs

Britain’s favourite biscuits are getting a gluten-free makeover as McVitie’s announce the launch of two products in the UK – McVitie’s gluten-free original Hobnobs and McVitie’s gluten-free milk chocolate Hobnobs, which will be rolled out across most major supermarkets (we hear they may already be stocked in selected Waitrose stores!) from early July.  According to The Grocer, […]

Simple Raw Chocolate Brownie

Dark chocolate, particularly raw dark chocolate not only tastes delicious, it comes with a myriad of health benefits too, from improving health, brain function and lowering the risk of heart disease. So what could be a better way to celebrate International Chocolate Day on 7th July than with Honest Eat’s gluten-free dark chocolate brownie recipe!  Simple Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie Serves […]

Gluten-Free Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

This traditional, hearty gluten-free spaghetti bolognese is a real crowd-pleaser!  Gluten-Free Spaghetti Bolognese By Knorr (www.knorr.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 35 mins | Calories 459 (per serving) Ingredients 1 Knorr Beef Stock Pot 1 garlic clove, peeled, mashed 2 onions, peeled, finely chopped 100g (3½oz) carrots, peeled 100g (3½oz) leeks, very […]

Iceland launches ‘nicecream’ range

iceland banana nicecream

Vegans, rejoice! Iceland has just made it so much easier to sample the delights of banana ice-cream or ‘nicecream’ with the launch of their new range of dairy-free banana nicecreams.  Iceland is now selling fancy vegan nice cream from Nana Nice Cream made with avocado and banana. The Nana Nice Cream range is completely vegan and gluten-free, each tub is […]

Arla Expands it’s Lactofree Range

arla

Arla Foods has expanded it’s free-from Lactofree range with the launch of their first lactose free natural yoghurt… The launch comes in response to growing demand for natural yoghurts, as consumers are moving away from sugar-laden desserts towards healthier alternatives such as Greek yoghurt served with fruit. There is also an estimated 15% of the UK […]

Granola Topped Gluten-Free Loaf Cake

The sticky sesame granola topping makes this moist loaf gluten-free cake feel almost virtuous! Granola Topped Gluten-Free Loaf Cake Serves 8 | Preparation time 20 mins | Baking time 45-50 mins GF MF Ingredients For the granola topping: 40g gluten-free porridge oats (substitute with roughly ground almonds if sensitive to oats) 30g sunflower seeds 20g sesame seeds […]