I’ve always admired the aesthetic of the Linzer cookie when I see them on Instagram. I do have a confession, though: I have never actually eaten one myself (until now, obviously.) Because I have had digestive issues for such a long time, there’s a lot of recipes I develop that I haven’t actually eaten before.…
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Pavlova with lactose free raspberry yolk curd and berries (waste free)
When it transpired that the tree on my balcony was full of cherries (and not ‘baby nectarine buds’ as I had believed) I knew pavlova was the order of the day. I’ve wanted to make a festive berry pavlova in time for Christmas for about 5 years in a row now. Turns out I’m as…
Read MoreFODMAP-friendly vegetarian thanksgiving roundup
Living in Australia, I have a significant amount of Thanksgiving envy. While I have never actually had a Thanksgiving, I love how it seems to embrace the season and the cosy autumnal vibe. With that in mind, I’m publishing this FODMAP-friendly vegetarian Thanksgiving roundup. I believe they call this ‘living vicariously.’ Catering for vegetarians can…
Read MoreRadicchio salad with blue cheese and honey cinnamon walnuts
It has taken me 29 years to realise that simple really is best. I’ve neglected developing salad recipes for years, too enticed by the challenge of the baked good or the intricate lasagne. This year that changes, and the change starts with this radicchio salad. The salad is studded with hunks of blue cheese and…
Read MoreVegan sausage involtini (gluten free, FODMAP friendly)
I’ve been on a real involtini bender the last few weeks. As a result of my current adherence to an elimination diet, grains are off the menu and eggplant is their stand in. First, I made the involtini from my cookbook using tofu in place of ricotta. Second, I made an involtini version of my…
Read MoreFODMAP friendly kale pesto with walnuts
You all know by now that I am a total pesto fiend. If there’s a way to incorporate pesto into food, I will do it. When there’s an opportunity to work on a new pesto recipe, consider me there. So, today I would like to extol the virtues of my new favourite: FODMAP friendly kale…
Read MoreFlourless brownie cookies (gluten free, nut free, grain free)
I’d be lying if I said my intention in creating new versions of the brown butter brownie cookies were solely altruistic. Second to the brownies themselves, brownie cookies are my favourite thing to make and to eat. Tomorrow won’t be the first time I have eaten a brownie cookie for a pre-breakfast snack, if you…
Read MoreBrown butter mashed potatoes with a vegan option (FODMAP friendly)
Obviously, we all love mash. If we don’t all love mash, we probably can’t all be friends. Either way, I’m here today with a variety that trumps all varieties – brown butter mashed potatoes. I’ve developed this recipe and guide to mash in time for the festive season. Please note that I wrote that sentence…
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