Showing posts with label round-up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label round-up. Show all posts

Monday, 21 January 2013

Gluten Free Recipes Galore!

This morning, over on Domestic Sluttery, we posted a list of our top ten gluten free recipes. From my very first recipe, Viennese fingers, to my most recent, rice cake, with recpes from the other very talented food writers (including the most amazing Daim Bar truffle cake from Hazel!) the treasure trove of exciting GF recipes is sure to grow. I love the challenge of finding new and interesting ways to present gluten free food to a new audience, many of whom have no food issues at all. I hope I've shown people that gluten free doesn't mean flavour free; I know that even some gluten-eaters have given my recipes a spin!


This Crunchie cheesecake is one of my favourites. A smooth baked cheesecake with honeycomb crunch and chocolatey goodness, this is a crowd-pleasing dessert (or a substantial meal for one!). Another sure-fire crowd-pleaser is the mango upside-down cake I made in May, you can happily use tinned mango when fresh aren't in season.


S'mores brownies are a rich, chewy and fudgy sweet treat that I made for Guy Fawkes Night, but they're perfect at any time of year! Ideal for eating over bonfires or barbecues, they seem to taste even better when they're gently melted, you could wrap them in foil and leave them next to the fireplace for 10 minutes if it's too cold to venture outside. If you're more of a savoury snack person, try my roasted cashew nuts or pretzel mix.


I've tackled some old favourites too. These crispy pancakes are brilliantly nostalgic and very flexible, you can fill them with whatever you fancy, cheese and ham, chicken - or go fancy and add brie and bacon or beef Bourguignon! Fish fingers, while easily available in the freefrom section of your freezer department are surprisingly quick and easy to make yourself, the same coating could be used for chicken nuggets or kievs.


I've got lunch covered as well! Rice noodles make a quick and easy salad and this chicken noodle salad is one of the quickest and easiest I know. You could use green bean noodles in this if you'd rather. My smoked salmon kedgeree was intended for Christmas morning, but it makes a pretty special lunch too.

What gluten free recipes would you like to see us cover? Do you have any old favourites that you'd like to make gluten free? Or is there a particular event you want a dish for? 

Let me know!

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Chinese Food Recipe Round-Up

I've said it before, I miss Chinese food. All the soy sauce and wheat-y noodles and sauces make it a no-go area for most Coeliacs, especially since the risk of cross contamination in restaurant kitchens is pretty high. So, I tend to opt for making my own. Here are my favourite recipes to hopefully inspire you.


Pot stickers (and steamed dumplings): It's easier than you think to make dumpling wrappers and, once you've got the knack the world is your oyster! You can use the same recipe to make wontons, pot stickers, spring rolls and even pancakes to go with duck!

Photo from glutendairyfree.co.uk

Pak Choi-Wrapped Fish: Grace at Gluten Dairy Free shares this beautifully versatile recipe that has all the flavour you'd expect from Chinese food. It's a light and fresh dish that you'll make again and again.

Fortune Cookies: I've mentioned this recipe before and I'll probably do it again because I love it so much! Saara at The Gluten Free Student Cookbook came up with a recipe for gluten free fortune cookies, perfect for when you have friends over for a Chinese feast.

Photo from jenncuisine.com

Spring Rolls: Jenn at Jenn Cuisine uses rice paper wrappers to make her spring rolls and the result is both stunning to look at and fantastic to eat. You'll find rice paper wrappers in some suoermarkets (I've bought them in Morrison's) and Chinese supermarkets.

Tempura Prawns: Technically this is Japanese, but the this batter recipe would be equally as good as banana or pineapple fritters. To make the caramel sauce just put 1 cup of caster sugar, 1/4 cup of water and 2 tbsp sesame seeds in a saucepan and bring to the boil without stirring. Leave to simmer until you have lightly golden syrup and dip your cooked fritters in just before serving.


Hot and Sour Soup: Super quick and easy to make, it's satisfying and delicious and a bit of a staple in my house.

If you don't have a Chinese supermarket near you (I don't, and there's only so much I can transport back from Glasgow when I visit my parents!) then Asian Cookshop is a fabulous resource and they'll deliver orders over £24.99 for free.

So, what are your favourite Chinese food recipes? I'd love to know!