Morrisons ‘Free From Feast’
I was recently invited by Morrisons to take part in their first ‘Free From Google Hangout’ to discuss the new developments and improvements in the Morrisons free from sector since we met in August last year.
In advance of the hangout, we each received 2 very intriguing substantial gift boxes brimming with free from products - with instruction not to open them until the right points of the discussion - this made the curiousity excruciating and I was desperate to see what was in ...
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La Belle Assiette Private Dining Experience With Chef Ivan Duchene.
Take one extrodinarily experienced creative French chef, four servings of exceptional food and six helpings of fabulous friends, then you can guarantee that it is going to be a recipe for a successful culinary evening.
La Belle Assiette is a private dining company who’s portfolio includes cooking for many European clients as well as operating in the UK with over 550 registered chefs. I have been aware of the company for some time now and when I was approached to write a review for one ...
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Raspberry and Pink Peppercorn Macarons (GF)
Makes: Approximately 48
There are several stages to making these macarons but really worth the wait! Perfect for summer tea parties what ever age you are, and gluten-free too.
Macaron Ingredients:
75g / 3oz icing sugar, sifted
75g / 3oz ground almonds
2 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder
75g / 3oz caster sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 large egg whites
Red gluten-free food gel
Raspberry Purée:
110g / 4oz fresh raspberries
2 teaspoons caster sugar
Pink ...
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Savoury tuiles with beetroot cream, mushrooms and dill (GF).
These distinct festive nibbles are sure to catch your eye over the Christmas period and get the thumbs up if you are coeliac or following a gluten-free diet. The savoury tuiles are peppered with black sesame seeds and filled with neon pink beetroot cream, topped with sautéed button mushrooms and dill.
Makes: Approx 18-20
Tuile Ingredients:
65g / 2½oz plain flour, (I used gluten-free plain flour)
15g / 1oz caster sugar
1 teaspoon salt
115g / 4oz butter, softened
2 large ...
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Smoked Salmon and Spinach Rolls (GF)
Makes: 18 Rolls
These little smoked salmon rolls make a great little snack to take on a picnic or prepare in advance for a summer party.
Ingredients:
110g / 4oz cream cheese, softened
¼ lemon, juice and zest
110g / 4oz smoked salmon
2 handfuls baby spinach leaves, stalks removed
Method:
1. Combine the cream cheese, lemon juice and zest until thoroughly blended.
2. On a large plate cut the smoked salmon into approximately 5cm² and spread a thin layer of ...
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Wild Mushrooms On Toast (GF)
Makes: 6 Toasts
This recipe is really quick to make and great to make if you need to whip up a few savoury gluten-free treats last minute. I used a variety of wild mushrooms but you can adapt it to what ever you have in your fridge.
Ingredients:
3 slices of gluten-free bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
125g / 4½ oz wild mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 dessert spoon crème fraiche
1 dessert spoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Black pepper, to season
Pre-heat ...
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