Tag: Cooking

SCD Eggs Benedict

SCD Eggs Benedict

Sunday always calls for brunch in our house and one of my favourites is Eggs Benedict.  There’s something about the Hollandaise Sauce that makes it feel really decadent and it’s even better when you make your own from scratch (avoiding all the thickeners and additives 

Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies

Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies

I don’t have a particularly sweet tooth but even I can’t resist these Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies. You’d never guess that they’re grain, gluten and refined sugar-free as they taste absolutely delicious – better than most other cookies in my opinion.  And they’re 

Grain Free Focaccia – Olives, Sundried Tomato & Rosemary

Grain Free Focaccia – Olives, Sundried Tomato & Rosemary

As much as I love my Grain-Free Bread, (it’s perfect for toast or sandwiches), sometimes I miss the fluffiness and doughiness of a yummy piece of Focaccia.  I set about trying to create a recipe that would calm the craving and I think I got 

Lentil Feta Mint Salad

Lentil Feta Mint Salad

A few weeks ago when I made dinner for my Swedish Friends, I made this Lentil Feta Mint Salad and promised you all the recipe.  Well, I made it again last night and took note of the quantities this time around to share with you 

10 Grain Free Summer Salads Recipes

10 Grain Free Summer Salads Recipes

When the sun is shining I always want something healthy and fresh to eat .  It feels so much easier to make better food choices in the summer with lots of delicious salads available.  I reached out my fellow bloggers for their favourite Grain Free 

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus has to be one of the easiest (yet most popular with guests) appetisers I have ever made.  It takes 5 mins to prep, has only 3 ingredients and just needs to bake in the oven for 15-20mins.  For canapés I estimate around 

Grain Free Sandwich Bread

Grain Free Sandwich Bread

Grain Free Sandwich Bread that’s also Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Paleo and SCD Legal! Ahhhh Bread! My favourite food in the world and the thing I miss most of all.  There is nothing better than a big slab of granary toast with butter, or a crusty 

Roasted Peach, Feta & Pistachio Salad with a Honey & Mustard Dressing

Roasted Peach, Feta & Pistachio Salad with a Honey & Mustard Dressing

This weekend we had escaped out of London to a beautiful country house about an hour’s drive away.  We were staying with another 4 couples (all friends of Dan’s from University) and a couple of kiddies and had planned to chill out and spend a 

Grilled Figs with Goats Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto, Pecans & Honey

Grilled Figs with Goats Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto, Pecans & Honey

Figs have two main growing seasons so I’ve just found out!  The first is now, before the summer and the second is in the autumn.  This means that at the moment there is an abundance of figs in the stores.  I found some mini figs 

Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh

Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh

Off to a BBQ today I wanted to make a delicious side dish to pair with all the meat and fish we would be eating.  It’s the first real weekend of sunshine that we’ve had here this year and I felt in the mood for 

Gambas Al Ajillo (à la Dan) – Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp)

Gambas Al Ajillo (à la Dan) – Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp)

Last night’s dinner was a follow-on from Madrid.  When telling Dan all about my trip, I realised that I hadn’t eaten Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp) once on the whole trip, so to rectify it we decided to make it at home, and 

Roast Prime Rib Of Beef

Roast Prime Rib Of Beef

It was Sunday Lunch at my parents’ house, and for my dad’s birthday and we’d bought an absolutely incredible piece of meat from our local farmshop.   My favourite roast is Roast Prime Rib of Beef so we went all out and bought this beauty!