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Do you struggle with deciding what to put on the dinner table on a daily basis? I do. If it is not pizza, then it’s some chicken dish or cottage pie or omelettes. Last night’s recommendation was omelettes. When there are only the two of you at home, there is just so much you can do with what you have in the fridge, if it … Continue reading Asparagus & Ham Souffle
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When you are always thinking up of new ways to present or add to old recipes. Or when you want to have a snack that’s quick & easy to make. When Shortbread Slices are not what you have in mind, this Shortbread Crumble Slices is quite versatile in the varieties of fillings that you can substitute, likewise what you add to the topping. Continue reading Shortbread Almond Crumble Slices
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When you get a little bit tired of eating or cooking the same dish again and trying to think of a new way for a healthy snack or meal, this could be it. Continue reading Spinach Turnover
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This was made fairly recently unlike some of my other recipes that have yet to be written up. This loaf turned out more sponge-like than the GFDF version. Perhaps due to the combination of baking soda, flaxmeal & chia seeds. This combination was easier on me than a previous successful attempt using chia seeds as an egg replacer. Do remember that too much has it’s side … Continue reading Vegan (Eggless) Banana Loaf
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Pecans are used in place of the usual culprit – Chocolate Chips! I don’t have anything against chocolate chips, they are wonderful when used in a smaller quantity as in my recipe Margaret’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Great as a pick-me-up when you need a quick kick-start of energy a.k.a. sugar. There are various types and/or brands of chocolate chips, however, my preference is still Hershey’s … Continue reading GF DF Oatmeal Pecan Cookies
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What is a better way to use up egg whites left from making shortcrust pastries that calls for egg yolks or when making custard? I have adapted the Pistachio Biscotti Thins Recipe from Epicurious.com to my Citrusy Almond Biscotti. I have used flaked Almonds with skin on for their health benefits and handling. Reduced the amount of sugar and baking times. Continue reading Almond Citrus Biscotti Thins
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What is GFDF? Gluten Free Dairy Free. Decided to try playing around with the Gluten Free Pound Cake recipe found on the back of Bob’s Red Mill GF Stone Ground Sorghum Flour since my previous trial of using a mix of the Sorghum Flour and some others for a GFDF starter was not very successful. For future bakes, I would reduce the baking time to … Continue reading Honey Banana Loaf (GFDF)
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Almond Torte or Almond Cake for dessert? Yes, please. This easy and quick recipe is a definite keeper. Dairy Free, Gluten Free. Continue reading Flourless Almond Orange Slice
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Yet another Chicken Pie. The difference is the addition of Turmeric for it’s numerous health benefits and not forgetting an all important component of a good PIE – the crust. This shortcrust pastry recipe that I keep falling back on has become my favourite. Light and easy to whip up. Continue reading Turmeric Chicken Pie
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I am always excited when I discover a new product and try out a new concoction or rather a mix of different ingredients for a healthier snack or food. Visit some Indian/Asian shops or supermarkets and check out what they have in store for you to try and/or buy for your next bake. Based on certain sites that I’ve visited, this ancient grain Ragi or Finger … Continue reading Ragi Black Sesame Cookie (Vegan)
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