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Gourmet food or dressing? Used in Mediterranean, North African and Middle Eastern cuisines. Made from a small ancient grain, the sesame seed packs a fair amount of minerals that are important to the human body. Tahini can be used as a spread on it’s own or as a dressing. It is also an ingredient used in the making of hummus. I have added sugar and … Continue reading Tahini
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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 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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Having a family member going through chemotherapy has lead me down this trip of researching foods and fruits based on whatever mineral or vitamin that she is found to be lacking. Boosts in food rather than falling back on supplements are always healthier. The last few recipes had been to find simple combinations that could help boost her potassium and magnesium counts in preparation for … Continue reading Lentil & Roasted Red Pepper Soup
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Masoor Dal or split Red Lentils is a popular Indian dish. Healthy and hearty, cooked the right way with the right ingredients. A good source of fibre or protein substitute. I have been incorporating the addition of lentils (namely the red lentils) in stews or cottage pies as an additional source of fibre as well as reducing the amount of red meat consumed. Not every … Continue reading Masoor Dal /Indian Red Lentils
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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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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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Soft, slightly chewy. Best of all – no chocolate chips!! I am not sure why there are so many recipes for Quinoa cookies have chocolate chips in them. I much rather have nuts and/or dried fruits in them in order to fully enjoy the full health benefits of Quinoa. This recipe does not include any dried fruits and is not sweet. So, if you rather … Continue reading Almond Quinoa Cookies (Gluten & Dairy Free)
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If you are trying to make something healthy for a special relative who has gluten and/or lactose intolerance, you might want to try this new recipe. Do take note that this was not meant to be a nut-free recipe. It can be with the omission (leave out) of the walnuts and possibly the Soy Lecithin if you are concerned about possible allergies to soy. Continue reading Gluten & Dairy Free Banana Loaf
Why have I only now wanted to make my own granola! Why didn’t I think of doing it much earlier in my baking days? Most likely, because I wasn’t even eating granola or had considered making it before starting this blog. As with every food imaginable, someone somewhere has a recipe that they like better than some. Be it an original or tweaked recipes, granola … Continue reading Granola
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