We love this loaf! It’s really rich in fruit and just fab paired with cheese and an apple in the afternoon. It’s almost even better than cake! Really?…Yes! Really! Easy to make, but takes a wee while in the oven and make sure that you soak the fruit in advance. Other than that – easy peasy! …
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Chilli Cheese Corn Bread
Naturally gluten free and fantastically spicy! To make this vegan you can omit the cheese and yoghurt and top up the quantity of milk (you can use almond, coconut or soya). Serve with a hearty bowl of soup or a stew.…
Cashew Pepper & Spinach Tart
This is an easy tart to make – we promise you won’t get a soggy bottom! It’s perfect for a mid week dinner or a more special lunch. You could use different veg on top or add a sprinkling of feta – it’s worth a go!…
Socca (gram flour pancake)
This recipe can be found in various forms around the world and this is our version. Naturally gluten and grain free, it’s an excellent alternative to bread with soup or good in it’s on right with dips. We like to add cumin seed and a dash of ras el hanout while it’s cooking. Serve warm as soon as you’ve cooked the pancakes….
Prune Date Fig and Cherry Cake
A cake that’s perfect for tea time – or even as a gluten free alternative to Christmas cake! The cake is very moist and rich in fruit, so has a lovely flavour and is satisfyingly moreish . If using coconut oil you will detect a subtle coconut flavour, so if this isn’t to your taste you should opt for the butter or vegan marg if you want a dairy free version. …
Toastie Granola
Are you looking for the perfect breakfast, that’s speedy, easy to prepare and keeps you going all morning? This great combination really provides the energy you need on a working day. Make it on a Sunday and it will last the whole week served with fruit compote, yoghurt, fresh fruit and milk of your choice (soya, almond, rice – whatever). Mix it up! It’s always tasty. …
Apple Tart
We’ve had this recipe requested on several occasions because the gluten free pastry is ‘better than normal pastry’! The shortcrust pastry is delicious, crisp and this makes a great tart for dessert or afternoon tea. Bramley apples are the best as the top layer retain their beautiful shape and the underneath go nice and pulpy….
Banana and Peanut Butter Pancakes
These make fantastic protein rich breakfast pancakes. The recipe was inspired by my pal Mike – he makes these a post-surfing treat to keep him buzzing! They are filling, sugar free and super speedy! Serve with fruit compote, fresh fruit, yoghurt or just a wee drizzle of honey. …