It’s pancake day, it’s lockdown and it’s half term, so I’ve got the day off work. What better to do than feed the kids pancakes until they burst? At breakfast time, we indulged in what’s normally a weekend treat of banana pancakes (recipe here). These are great because they’re super easy to make with only … Continue reading
We’ve been missing eating out during lockdown, and I feel like I’ve been cooking so much. I try to mix it up a bit so we have a lot of variety and I’ve subjected the family to all sorts of new recipes. Some have worked brilliantly, and some consigned to the ‘never again, mum!’ bin. … Continue reading
Inspired by the (not GF) bangers and mash ‘your way’ menu option at a recent pub visit, we had a crack at our own, gluten free version when we had a house full of family the other week. There are tonnes of gluten free sausages available in the supermarkets these days, including many own brands. … Continue reading
We love a bit of garlic bread with lasagne. And I’ve found that the Schar ciabatta rolls make perfect individual sized portions. Which is great in our family as it means the kids can’t snaffle it all before I get to the table. I think the best way to make garlic butter so it doesn’t … Continue reading
It’s January – who doesn’t need a bit of a pick-me-up? Last weekend I made one of our favourite desserts to take to a party. Italian trifle made with decadent whipped mascarpone, with sponge fingers dipped in coffee and rum. To make tiramisu you can get gluten free savoiardi (sponge finger) biscuits from Schar, although I’ve … Continue reading
We all know that making butties can be a pain with gluten free bread – sliced loaves are generally crumbly, so only good for toast. I often use sandwich thins, particularly for nine year old’s packed lunches, as they are a sensible size. I came across these Genius soft white rolls in Sainsbury’s a few … Continue reading
It was great to meet the lovely Paulette Edwards at Radio Sheffield today, as well as Richard Setchell from the British Oak Ale House in Mosborough. We were talking about gluten free cooking at Christmas, and you can listen to the show here. It’s about 2 hours in, after Rod Stewart! I promised to share … Continue reading
I often get bored with making packed lunches. I tend not to have sandwiches so usually I try to leave some leftovers from an evening meal or soup to make things easy. Even though I always make the boy’s packed lunch in the evening, it’s not unusual to find me in the kitchen in the … Continue reading
Having been coeliac for several years now, toad in the hole was something I’ve never been able to get right. I always seemed to end up with stodgy, un-risen batter, even when using a recipe that works for mini Yorkshire puddings. Yesterday, however, I cracked it! I made the best one yet, using some lovely … Continue reading
So, I had a fascinating Saturday morning, taking part in the Radio Sheffield breakfast show with Kat Cowan and guest chef, Lee Vintin (from the Chequers Inn), which was all about gluten free food. It was a frenzy of cooking activity for an hour, punctuated by discussion about all things coeliac in between the records … Continue reading
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