Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Basil Pizza Pinwheels (GF)
Makes: Approx 14, (5cm / 2”) diameter
Pizza pinwheels are great for picnics, parties, school lunch boxes or a quick snack after school. They work well served either hot or cold making the perfect accompaniment for a wide range of occasions. You could also experiment with different fillings such as chorizo, smoked bacon and mushroom or cream cheese and chive too.
Ingredients:
200g / 7oz ready roll gluten-free puff pastry, (life is too short!)
1 dessert spoon olive oil
½ small ...
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Seriously Deep Zesty Lemon Bakewell Tarts (GF)
Makes: 6
Bakewell tarts are quintessentially English so I have created a twist on this classic using a generous amount of lemon flavour. They are seriously deep with the emphasis placed on the filling and also gluten-free to suit my coeliac son.
Pastry Ingredients:
85g / 3oz softened butter
1 lemon, zested
50g / 2oz icing sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
200g gluten-free plain flour, plus extra for dusting
For the filling:
2 lemons, zested
85g / 3oz ...
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Heavenly Chocolate Brownies (GF)
Makes: 8 Squares
This cheeky chocolate fudge brownie recipe uses beetroot to give it a moist fudgy texture and a deep colour as well as adding hidden vitamins.
Ingredients:
110g / 4oz gluten-free dark chocolate
110g / 4oz butter
140g / 5oz caster sugar
3 medium eggs, beaten
75g / 3oz gluten-free cocoa powder
1 medium beetroot, cooked and finely grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / Fan 160°C / 350F / Gas 4
Method:
1. Grease and line an ...
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Lemon and Fig Box Cakes (GF)
Makes: 6-8 Box Cakes
As summer approaches, these moist box cakes would make the perfect picnic accompaniment or lunch box sweet treat. The sponge is light and the fig slices add extra fruity flavour and texture. Nectarines or peaches would also work well.
Box Cake Ingredients:
75g / 3oz butter, softened
75g / 3oz caster sugar
1 large egg
75g / 3oz gluten-free self-raising flour
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
1 tablespoon milk
½ lemon, juiced and zested
Pre-heat the oven to ...
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Peachy Velvet Picnic Cakes (GF)
Makes: 8 Picnic Cakes
No lunch box or picnic would be complete without some kind of sweet treat. With a light and fluffy sponge and filled with juicy raspberries and a peach slice on top - everyone will be wanting a second!
Ingredients:
250g / 9oz gluten-free self-raising flour
2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
50g / 2oz ground almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
140g / 5oz butter, softened
200g / 7oz soft brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ...
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Vibrant Vegetable Rice Rolls (GF)
Makes: 8 Rice Rolls
Delicious finger food crammed full of a wide variety of seasonal vegetables. Either eat them on their own or pair them with gluten-free soy sauce or sweet chilli dipping sauce. They are teaming with vegetables and make a refreshingly healthy change to the fried variety and have become a family favourite in our household!
Ingredients:
50g / 2oz iceberg lettuce, finely sliced
1 small carrot, peeled and grated
½ spring onion, finely sliced
5cm / 2” ...
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Sweet Pepper, Olive and Bacon Pinwheels (GF)
Makes: 14, 5cm, (2”) diameter
Pinwheels are great for school lunch boxes, a quick snack after school, or a special party - adults also! They work well served either hot or cold. Try experimenting with different fillings such as chorizo or cream cheese and chive.
Ingredients:
200g / 7oz gluten-free puff pastry
1 teaspoon butter
1 small garlic clove, minced
½ yellow pepper, finely diced
10 olives, de-stoned and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons tomato purée
25g / 1oz Cheddar ...
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Mini Serrano Ham and Asparagus Frittatas (GF)
Makes: 10-12 Frittatas
In need of an alternative to a sandwich for lunch? These versatile little frittatas are great served either hot or cold for picnics and school lunch boxes!
Ingredients:
6 slices Serrano ham
1 dessert spoon olive oil
2 small shallots, finely diced
3 asparagus spears, sliced diagonally
¼ teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped
6 medium eggs
75ml / 3fl oz milk
75g / 3oz Pecorino, grated
Pre-heat the oven to 190°C / Fan 170°C / 375°F / Gas 5
Method:
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Sticky Chicken Jumbles (GF)
These bite-sized golden chicken pieces are delicious served either warm or cold, so take some of the party pressure away by making them in advance.
Makes: 8 portions
Ingredients:
6 boneless chicken thighs, roughly cut into 5cm /2" pieces
2 tablespoons honey
2 ½cm /1" cube fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dessert spoon gluten-free soy sauce
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon rice wine or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves ...
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