We enjoy couscous as a side dish alternative to rice, pasta and potatoes. It’s so quick and easy to make so I was pleased to find corn couscous in the free from aisle at the supermarket. it has the same texture as “normal” couscous but I find it a little drier so add a littleContinue reading “Fiery corn couscous”
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Greek rice (pilafi)
This is an easy and tasty side dish for any Greek meal. Ingredients 1 cup long grain rice 2 cups water 3 bay leaves Olive oil Salt and pepper Finely chopped parsley Juice of half a lemon Pinch of paprika Method Heat the oil in a large pan on a low heat and stir inContinue reading “Greek rice (pilafi)”
Greek roast potatoes
This is another tasty and easy side dish which is served with any Greek meal. Ingredients Potatoes Olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano Half a teaspoon of thyme Salt and pepper Method Peel and chop the potatoes into large chunks, place in a roasting dish. Drizzle with olive oil ensuring that all of the potatoes areContinue reading “Greek roast potatoes”
Cinnamon biscuits
Whilst in lockdown the smallest Braithwaite and myself have been busy getting our bake on. These cinnamon biscuits have gone down a storm! Really easy to make and very delicious. She particularly enjoys dusting them in cinnamon sugar at the end! Ingredients 175 g Dairy Free spread (I use vitalite) 100 g Caster Sugar 225Continue reading “Cinnamon biscuits”
Syrup biscuits
Another favourite of ours to bake which is really easy and a good fun activity for rainy days and lockdown days! Ingredients 125 g dairy free spread (I use Vitalite) 60g caster sugar 1 tbs golden syrup 220g Gluten Free self-raising flour Quarter teaspoon xanthan gum Makes around 16 biscuits Method Cream butter and sugarContinue reading “Syrup biscuits”
Beef stifado
This is another favourite Greek dish in our house. Once the prep is done it’s one I can just leave in the slow cooker for a few hours. It reheats really well too so make a big batch and freeze some for another day. Ingredients 400g diced beef 4-5 small onions 2 cloves of garlicContinue reading “Beef stifado”
Keftedes – delicious Greek meatballs
We LOVE Greek food in our house, the Greek restaurant is one of our favourites and I quite often cook Greek cuisine. These Keftedes are a hit! Ingredients Makes 24 Keftedes 400g lean beef mince 400g lean Lamb mince 1 onion finely chopped 3 slices of gluten free bread broken into crumbs handful of finelyContinue reading “Keftedes – delicious Greek meatballs”
Rice with butternut squash, broccoli, pancetta and feta
This is a recipe passed to me by my sister and is a favourite of ours! My daughter even has a song for the ingredients list. It’s really easy to make but tastes delicious. I leave the pancetta out of mine so it’s vegetarian and I leave the feta out of Ste’s so it’s dairyContinue reading “Rice with butternut squash, broccoli, pancetta and feta”
Gluten and dairy free meat and potato pie
During lockdown it has been VERY difficult to get hold of gluten free flour so I used a packet of genius shortcrust pastry to make this pie. It was literally “use what’s in the cupboard while we isolate”. To quote Steve it is “the best pie he’s ever had”. Ingredients Ready to roll pastry (IContinue reading “Gluten and dairy free meat and potato pie”
Delicious vegan leek and potato soup
You can’t beat a good bowl of hot soup on a cold winters day. We all love soup. Steve perhaps loves it a bit too much as he has been known to order a bowl of soup for dessert in a restaurant! Many leek and potato soups have milk/cream in them so it was anotherContinue reading “Delicious vegan leek and potato soup”
