Tag Archives: Wheat-Free

Carrot Cake Cookies

The original recipe for these cookies included sultanas.   I left the sultanas out and sprinkled the tops with chopped pecan nuts instead. We eat so many bananas in our household and I buy many bunches a week but we still … Continue reading

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Chicken with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I’ve been doing a lot of slow-cooking lately as I am stocking up the freezer for my husband whilst I am away, and it also means that I don’t have to spend too much time in the kitchen during this … Continue reading

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Chocolate Strawberry Oat Cookies

Although the original recipe called for instant oats, I used ordinary gluten-free ones (without grinding them down) and they worked perfectly.  However, it is important to measure out the ingredients correctly otherwise they will may end up too crumbly. Coming … Continue reading

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Happy Man Breakfast! Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

Knowing my husband was joining me on the Island (Isle of Wight) the next day, I spotted some smoked salmon in the supermarket and decided to surprise him with one of his favourite breakfasts – scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. … Continue reading

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Hearty Soup (Slow Cooker)

Having had a slow cooker for years and not used it very much,  I have recently been finding more and more use for it. I have also discovered Facebook pages and blogs devoted entirely to this method of cooking and … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Steaks

Never again will I think of cauliflower as that boring off-white vegetable often accompanied by a white sauce.   Not that I didn’t enjoy it as such, but over the past months I have come to realize what a versatile vegetable … Continue reading

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Easy Lunch in the Sun

Who said rice cakes were boring !!!! On their own they are, but as part of a deliciously tasty lunch they make a superb base for lightly mashed avocado topped with full-of-flavour baby tomatoes and drizzled with just a touch … Continue reading

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Courgette, Carrot and Feta Fritters

It’s amazing what you can make with a lonely courgette and carrot at the bottom of your vegetable basket. These fritters are delicious hot or cold so would be ideal to take on a picnic or pack in a child’s … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Chicken

The only thing fiddly about this dish, was skinning the chicken and to be honest that only took a few minutes.  Next time, however, I will get my butcher to do it for me as it only takes him seconds! … Continue reading

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Homemade Meatloaf

It has been years and years since I last made a meatloaf but this recipe caught my eye and it was well-worth making especially as it is gluten-free and the grated carrots and onion give it a nutritional boost.  It … Continue reading

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