Ultra moist carrot cake
I have to admit I was dubious about making this cake because it contains no grains. I couldn’t believe it could be as nice as the wheaty carrot cake I used to make before I learned I was coeliac. ...
Cauliflower (or broccoli) rice
You’ll already know my recipe for creamy cauliflower mash from this blog but I'm discovering even more ways to use this versatile vegetable. My latest discovery is cauliflower “rice”. It’s really...
Kipper with herby Mediterranean vegetables
This is a great breakfast (or any meal) and is super fast. The kippers are left to stand in boiling water for a few minutes while you grill the courgettes and tomatoes, simple... I like to remove...
Mint pesto
A blob of this will turn your just-grilled or baked fish or chicken and some steamed vegetables into a feast. It's also lovely on a plain oatcake with (if you eat dairy) a few crumbled pieces of...
Flax bread (paleo linseed bread)
This bread is soft and moist and really filling. It’s such a huge treat when you are off grains! Because its high in protein and fibre (unlike normal breads) you don’t need to eat it...
Gluten-free pancakes for dessert
These are my “traditional” but gluten-free pancakes and I love them for an occasional treat. They come out pretty similar to traditional wheaty pancakes and we think they are just as nice. I plan...
Simple Cajun chicken or fish
This is gorgeous and super fast. I love this on a weekday when I come in late, hungry and don't feel like spending more than 15 minutes cooking dinner. It works beautifully for small...
Pea & mint soup
This is a delicious bright green soup and contains protein from the peas. It is a meal in itself and just the thing for a wintery Irish January day while you recover from the festive season...
Really easy thai green fish curry
We had this for dinner last night - what a lovely change after all the festive overindulgence.... This recipe is great with fillets of lemon sole or monkfish. You could also use cod or hake though...
(Gluten-free) Crumble topping for Christmas mince pies
I got this idea for a crumble topping from Domini Kemp and adapted it to be less tooth-achingly sweet and gluten & dairy-free. I love this decadent topping because it means you don’t have the...