Kate
Gluten free cookies for kids on the go (& adults)
Confession. There are a couple of occasions when my oil free mantra goes out the window – garlicky oil drizzled on homemade pizza – or worse the temptation of a hot chip. Yes I’m imperfectly perfect. So these cookies are one of the few recipes in these pages that contain coconut oil. 1 Tbl chia soaked […]
A classic dish made healthier
In the last throes of summer there are still aubergines about and plenty of beans to try this oil free version of ratatouille. That’s right I did say oil free. Many a pan has been overheated with great gulps of olive oil added to fry off the aubergine – ending in a rich and I […]
How to make egg-free gluten-free fritters
I have to confess. Egg-based dishes like fritters and omelettes were a favourite fall back for impromptu brunches and quick Sunday night dinners. Convenient. Tasty. Adaptable. But fritters without eggs? Thankfully there’s an alternative that boosts protein without the cholesterol. Chickpea flour. Other cultures have been on to this, like, forever. And the super big […]
Simple summer soup
When I want to combine all the flavours of summer this is the soup I crave. Simple, tasty and flexible. Ingredients 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, chopped 2-3 new potatoes, scrubbed, halved and sliced thickly 1 zucchini, chopped Handful of green beans 2 tomatoes 6 cups water/vegetable stock 1 C fresh […]
How to make chocolate mousse in 5 minutes
Simple and elegant, this chocolate pud delivers dreamy delight with accents of surprise. Play with the amounts of cacao powder (rich in nutrients but you can use cocoa), sweetener and spices to suit children and double-chocolate lovers. Avoid overripe avocados as they will dominate the flavour. Throw it all in and adjust. You can’t go […]