"Listen up" discerning piggies - here's a recipe NOT be to missed! This little treat is a SHOWSTOPPER: and would have to be one of the most incredible gluten free cakes I have ever tasted in my life. Of course, I am going to say that about most of Nigella Lawson's inspired recipes. However, I have served this up to many happy snouts who proudly agree (after two or three or FOUR slices) that this is sheer piggy heaven - a stunner, a winner, a keeper! AND dare I say it……"ANGELS"!!! I first sampled a bite of this heavenly damp lemon and almond cake when Zoe made it for one of our famous feasts with Kris and Beth. Now, we all know that Zoe is a wonderful cook, and always serves up something pretty special. But this magic mix surpassed even my... Keep Reading
I absolutely love cooking with my friend Kris. Not only is she one of my dearest friends and amongst the most generous people I know; she is a phenomenal vegetarian cook. Kris and I met when we were in a play together for Ranters Theatre over 13 years ago, and we have been breaking gluten free bread with love ever since. Beth and Zoe were also in the play, and we have all been kindred spirits ever since, having regular lunches and dinners throughout the year as a group. One of the most wonderful things about our friendships is that we are all obsessed whole foodies; and all three of these ladies are absolutely incredible vegetarian cooks. So, needless to say, there is always something delicious on the table. I will celebrate Zoe later this... Keep Reading
I am allergic to fruit cakes. Thankfully it is only the human variety that I find a bit hard to digest. But in the kitchen, mixing up a gluten free fruit cake always seems to bring out the romantic, old-fashioned side of me. As I am blending up my healthy fruit cake batter I find myself grabbing for my finest china in anticipation of a glorious English tea party with friends. It has always puzzled me why nuts and fruit cake are used so widely as pejoratives. I suppose the phrase “as nutty as a fruit cake” used as far back as the 30’s to describe anyone crazy, eccentric or different is hard to shake. My friends and I only ever use these terms in jest. But I still think maligning my beloved fruit and nuts in such a way does them a bit of a... Keep Reading
The Persian Omelette recipe was so fantastic, that I decided to adapt another easy healthy recipe from my Healing Foods book, and this Chocolate Prune Cake is worthy of a mention. This gluten-free chocolate cake recipe is beautifully moist, and has a rich dark colour. Not to mention, a fabulous taste. I have always been partial to gluten free cakes that are naturally fruit sweetened. I don’t know about you, but my palate doesn’t like to be overwhelmed with sweet notes. When it comes to sugar, natural or otherwise, less is more. That is why this natural prune-sweetened cake hits a sweet spot in me. Hopefully it will in you too. Now I have to be honest, after working as a carer for over 20 years, where the ubiquitous prune takes pride of... Keep Reading
OK – so who doesn’t like gluten free nut banana bread? Fruity, sweet “healthy bread”! Well, at least that is what we tell ourselves when after two slices and a cup of tea, we are still reaching for another slice of piggy heaven. As we all know, too much of any gluten free bread (stuffed with fruit or not) is going to make you a bit hippy; and unfortunately, the same is true for this gluten free dairy free banana bread. There are literally hundreds of thousands of fantastic gluten free banana nut bread recipes, and everyone has their favourite recipe they got from their grandmother, mother, aunt or friend. But as we self respecting banana bread connoisseurs know all too well, not all banana breads were created equal. That said, I have... Keep Reading
“Have you ever made that gluten free cake where you boil two whole oranges and throw them in rind and all?” Oh! If I had a dollar for every time I have been asked that question! Everybody I know in Australia has made this boiled flourless orange cake at one time or another. There are yummy variations of this gluten free orange cake floating all over the world far and wide. You know that expression, “This is an oldie but a goodie”? Well that applies to this flourless orange cake. And pigs all over agree. This gluten free orange cake is a winner. So I present it here today, as a fabulous, quick and easy gluten free cake that you can whip up for anyone. This flourless orange cake is especially good if you are not experienced with gluten free... Keep Reading
I don’t know anyone out there that doesn’t enjoy a great piece of gluten free chocolate hazelnut cake. But as all self-respecting chocoholics know, not all flourless chocolate hazelnut cakes were created equal -- in sugar and fat content, as well as taste. Now some of you fellow chocoholics might be willing to drown your snout in the toxic trough in order to feed your addiction. I, on the other hand, like to feed my gluten free chocolate hazelnut cake addiction without getting sick. This flowerless chocolate hazelnut cake strikes a healthy balance, and doesn’t put a kink in your gut! This gluten free chocolate cake is not the richest or most decadent on offer. But that is what I love about it. It is not too rich, or too sweet, and you can... Keep Reading
If you have been searching for the easiest gluten free fruit cake recipe on the planet – search no longer. I have found it! I clipped this recipe from a magazine about 10 years ago, and stupidly never made it. But fate intervened, championing this quick fruit cake recipe’s potential, as it fell out of my ancient recipe file while I was desperately searching for my grandmother’s cinnamon smoothie milk shake recipe. I almost hurriedly threw this quick fruit cake recipe away, only to discover, as I gave it a quick glance, that I just might hold the golden gluten free fruit cake ticket. Well, for those of us with no time! I am not going to mislead all of you fruit cake aficionados. This is not the most moist, flavour-filled fruit cake in the... Keep Reading
I love a good “loaf-style” gluten free cake that strikes a satisfying balance between savoury and sweet, and still feels decadent enough to hit the spot when you want a treat with a beautiful cup of tea. I don’t know what it is about nut and seed loaves, but I never feel quite so naughty enjoying more than one slice at a time. In fact, recently, two friends and I devoured this whole gluten-free nut loaf in one sitting! Sad, but true. What can I say? We got a bit nutty and it brought out the little pigs in all of us. Nut loaves are like gluten free banana bread for me -- they are dead easy, absolutely delicious, and not too naughty! There are countless different gluten-free nut loaf recipes out there. But this simple little recipe remains a... Keep Reading
