Courgette cake might sound a wee bit weird to the unconverted but once you’ve tried it, you’ll understand that courgettes really are a great cake ingredient. All the water content in this vegetable makes a super moist cake and when topped with a rich shiny chocolate icing, it is irresistible! Fear not, if you’ve got too many courgettes in your garden and don’t know what to do with them – this could be part of the solution. …
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onion and olive tart
We have some gorgeous fresh onions from the garden as well as a whole load of fresh thyme so it’s time for an onion, olive, thyme tart. We’ve made a gluten free olive oil pastry for this one, so it’s a bit more crumbly before cooking than normal, but it does work – you may just have to press it into the tin with your fingers – don’t worry! …
Beetroot & chocolate muffins
Ideal for breakfast, brunch or a snack, beetroot adds a sweet earthy taste to these tasty muffins. Quick to whip up and bake, they take minimal effort once you’ve cooked your beetroot. The colour is very inviting and lovely while you’re mixing them! …
Beetroot pancakes
Beetroot is a super duper food – seasonal right now and very easy to use in loads of ways! These pancakes are light and airy and retain some crunch from the beetroot. They’re lovely to make as everything is pretty and pink! Perfect for lunch or as part of a mezze with other dishes….
Basil Pesto
Nothing says Summer like a bowl of basil pesto to mix in with your pasta, spread on toast or just eat! We love a good bit of zingy tang and this recipe gives plenty. Who says pesto needs parmesan?!…
Pizza!
Pizza, is usually thought of as junk food these days but if you think back in time to when pizza was first made, it was actually pretty healthy. A slab of bread with lots of tasty vegetables on top and a wee bit of cheese – less of the mountains of mozzarella and greasy slick of oil across a thick stodgy base! We’ve gone back to basics here for a gluten free pizza that really does work. It’s very quick to make with rising time not really required. Perfect for a summer picnic!…
Lemon poppy seed cake
Glowing yellow, this cake oozes lemon flavour. It stays moist for several days kept in a tin, and is a real classic hit for afternoon tea. …
Date Slices
This is ideal as an afternoon or morning ‘pick me up’ with coffee. Our date slices are gluten free and vegan (we also have a grain free option) and are packed full of fibre and protein to keep you going. Quick to assemble and cook this is a more interesting option than a flapjack and is really very tasty. …
Almond, Purple Sprouting & Pepper Tart
We’re using up the last of our purple sprouting broccoli from the garden in this tasty gluten and dairy free tart. The pastry is crisp and short and the whole ensemble with the addition of the fresh thyme works a treat as a dinner for 4 or a light lunch for a few more. Serve with our spinach, orange and pea shoot salad for its crunch and interesting flavour balance….
Chocolate Pear Cake
This is melt in your mouth stuff! Ground almonds and oil help make this cake moist and the delicate flavour of the pears is complimented brilliantly by cocoa. The cake holds together very well and keeps for a few days (if you can keep the hands off it)! Serves 6-8. …