I’m learning that brownies, much like cookies, are an unexpected art form. On the surface, it would seem that brownies are fairly straightforward. Mix it up, bake it, slice it, eat it. On closer inspection, however, one realises that there is a world of possibility and a world of proper brownie technique. Today, we’re delving…
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Tomato, burrata, basil Caprese salad with radicchio and toasted pine nuts
Coming to you live with a jazzed up version of my favourite salad – the Caprese salad. It’s a classic, an easy weeknight meal and a transitional salad for changing of seasons. It is also my go-to salad for when I realise at the eleventh hour that I have drastically under-catered for a dinner party.…
Read MoreGluten free pumpkin hot cross buns (FODMAP friendly)
Bougie hot cross buns. You’ve heard about them, you’ve eaten them, you’ve seen them on the ‘gram. Today we’re jumping right into the concept, with these gluten free pumpkin hot cross buns. They’re gluten free, they’re FODMAP friendly, and they’re bougie as hell. Firstly, let me clear the air by saying that the pumpkin does…
Read MoreGluten free pumpkin earl grey loaf with lemon drizzle and sugared sage leaves
I’ve seen a lot of recipes in my time that purport to be tea flavoured. By adding a teaspoon of tea leaves, the recipe writer ticks a box, and gets to add an exotic flair to their recipe title, without any real tea flavour. NOT TODAY, friends. Today we’re deep diving into the world of…
Read MoreDouble chocolate vegan cookies (gluten free, grain free, vegan)
We’ve done vegan choc chip cookies and we’ve done vegan snickers cookies. Today we’re doing double chocolate vegan cookies. Some might call it ‘desperately clinging on to a good thing’ but I’m branding it as a ‘helpful resource.’ Either way the PR slant goes, this double chocolate vegan cookies are THE GOODS. Like their predecessors,…
Read MoreGrain free, gluten free bread (gluten free, FODMAP friendly)
Grain free bread and the FODMAP diet are not always the best of friends. Almond meal, the best gluten and grain substitute there is, does not present the most friendly option possible. Considered safe in 1/4 cup or 24g serves, it’s not like one can consume it with reckless abandon. With so many dietary requirements…
Read MoreBanana muffins with brown butter, blueberries and dark chocolate (gluten free, refined sugar free, FODMAP friendly)
These banana muffins – they look somewhat similar to my recent brown butter banana bread, right? You are an astute lot. They are, in fact, exactly the same. Some may call it unnecessary content milking, others may call it a helpful hint. I made these banana muffins after eating my weight in the original banana…
Read MoreFODMAP friendly avocado hummus with vegetable and halloumi crudite
When I was young, I was elated at the prospect of being in charge of my own meals. I used to be aghast when Mum had the audacity to feed me the same meal TWICE IN A ROW. Now, as a (supposedly) fully fledged adult, I have realised that adult dinners are often dip platters…
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