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20 posts tagged picnic

0Gluten-free Pizza Pinwheels

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 ... Continue Reading
May 12, 2016
0Peachy Velvet Box Cakes

Peachy Velvet Box Cakes (GF)
Makes: 8 Box Cakes These fruity box cakes are a popular after-school snack in our household. Perfect for children and big kids alike, they transport easily and are also great for picnics or a long car journey. I made them gluten-free to suit my coeliac sons dietary requirements but regular self-raising flour would work equally well.
 Ingredients:
 250g / 9oz gluten-free self-raising flour 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 50g / 2oz ground almonds 1 teaspoon ground cinnam... Continue Reading
January 8, 2016
6Fresh fruit, ginger, dipping cream, glutenfree, freefrom, gf, coeliac

Fresh Fruit With Ginger Dipping Cream (GF)
Ginger Dipping Cream Serves: 12 Fruit Skewers These fresh fruit skewers served with ginger dipping cream will be well received at a Summer party. Use a colourful selection of your favourite seasonal fruit threaded on to wooden skewers and enjoy dipping into this cream accompaniment. It is not as sweet as chocolate or caramel sauce but equally tasty.
 Ingredients:

 A selection of seasonal fruit 50g / 2oz soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ... Continue Reading
August 13, 2015
0Tiffin, gluten free, freefrom, gf, coeliac, cake, party, tray bake, great british bake off, GBBO

Very Berry Tiffin (GF)
Makes: 20 Cake Portions As a child, this was a popular party recipe in our household so I have tinkered with it to create the same flavours suitable for a gluten-free diet. Ingredients: 110g / 4oz butter 25g / 1oz soft brown sugar 50g / 2oz gluten-free cocoa powder 3 tablespoons golden syrup 225g / 8oz gluten-free digestive biscuits, crushed 75g / 3oz dried cranberries 50g / 2oz raisins 50g / 2oz freeze-dried raspberries 110g / 4oz gluten-free dark chocolate, melted Method... Continue Reading
July 20, 2015
0Zesty, lemon, bakewell tarts, gluten-free, coeliac

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 ... Continue Reading
July 8, 2015
0Chocolate, Brownie, glutenfree, freefrom

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 ... Continue Reading
May 9, 2015
0Lemon and Fig Box Cakes (GF)

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 ... Continue Reading
May 9, 2015
0peaches, glutenfree, coeliac, picnic, lunch box

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 ... Continue Reading
August 27, 2014
2Sweet Pepper, Olive and Bacon Pinwheels (GF)

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 ... Continue Reading
June 3, 2014
0Gluten Free Gingerbread Man

Gingerbread Guys and Dolls (GF)
Makes: 15-20 Biscuits (Depending on the size of your cutter) I have introduced a new twist on the classic gingerbread which is stem ginger. The house will smell heavenly as the gingerbread cooks in the oven - This recipe certainly lives up to its name as it is packed with a lot of ginger punch! Ingredients: 275g / 10oz gluten-free plain flour 1 dessert spoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 75g / 3oz cold butter 50g / 2oz dark brown sugar ... Continue Reading
April 6, 2014