Who doesn’t love school cake? This recipe is one that I love to bake and the family love to eat. Great one for baking with the kids too. Win, win, win! Ingredients For the sponge cake 180g dairy free butter (I use vitalite) 180g caster sugar 3 eggs 180g Free From self raising flour (IContinue reading “School cake”
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Salt and pepper chicken
This is a tasty Chinese dish which is quick to cook so perfect after a busy day. Ingredients 2 Chicken breasts or 3 boneless skinless thighs cut into strips 2cm wide 3 spring onions 2 garlic cloves One red chilli 1 tbsp Chinese 5 spice 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 60g cornflower 250ml VegetableContinue reading “Salt and pepper chicken”
Fiery corn couscous
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”
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”
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”
