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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Delicious Alchemy’s Wonderfully Nutty Granola
As American author, John Gunther once said, “All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast”, so I was excited to receive Delicious Alchemy’s latest edition to their colourful collection, the ‘Wonderfully Gluten Free Nutty Granola’ to see how it faired.
Now part of a dozen gluten-free products currently on the market, Delicious Alchemy have unveiled another superb product, this time adding to their increasing breakfast range.
As a graphic designer, I have always been a big fan ...
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Families Leeds Magazine: Featuring My Childrens Party Food Recipe (GF)
Families Leeds magazine approached me to create a recipe that would coincide with Coeliac Awareness Week which runs this year from 9th-15th May. As the name suggests, this magazine is an essential guide to family life, what's on for kids and fun days out in Leeds packed with local features covering a wide range of parental concerns and interests, what’s on listings, plus listings of local contacts.
The childrens recipe I decided to develop is ideal for parties or lunch boxes as ...
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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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Seared Steak with Pink Grapefruit Salad (GF)
Serves: 2
As pink grapefruit is still in season and coeliac awareness week is underway, 9th-15th May, I decided to make this light lunch using locally sourced sirloin steak and serve it with a zingy dressing. A refreshing alternative salad packed with plenty of punch and peppery flavours!
Ingredients:
½ bag watercress, trimmed
10 little gem lettuce leaves
170g / 6oz rump or sirloin steak, at least 1 inch thick, at room temperature
Dash sesame oil
1 pink grapefruit, remove skin ...
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Matcha Tea and Pistachio Cupcakes (GF)
Makes: 6
In need of a tea break? These gluten-free Matcha tea and pistachio cupcakes are delicate in flavour and make the perfect accompaniment to have with a cup of tea or maybe planning a wedding or celebration.
Cupcake Ingredients:
110g / 4oz softened butter
110g / 4oz caster sugar
110g / 4oz gluten-free self-raising flour
¼ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Matcha tea powder
2 large eggs
Buttercream Ingredients:
225g / ...
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Mini Raspberry Ripple And Elderflower Cheesecakes (GF)
Makes: 6 Mini Cheesecakes
These individual gluten-free mini cheesecakes featured in the Food & Drink supplement of The Guardian last saturday. They are great to make in advance of a Summer party and use ginger biscuits to give extra zing to the biscuit base.
Ingredients:
50g / 2oz butter
110g / 4oz gluten-free ginger biscuits
275g / 10oz raspberries
1 tablespoon elderflower cordial
110g / 4oz gluten-free white chocolate
3 tablespoons full fat soft cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla ...
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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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Fruity Yogurt Pops (GF)
Makes: 10-12 Small (Approx)
Let your little ones get creative in the kitchen! They are a fun way of getting your child to eat more fruit, whilst inventing their own fruity combination. Whether it be strawberries and kiwi fruit or banana and papaya, the sky’s the limit.
Ingredients:
1 large mango, stone and skin removed
250g / 9oz strawberries, cut in half
300g / 300ml gluten-free creamy vanilla yoghurt
10-12 wooden sticks
Method:
1. Place the mango and one third of the ...
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Watermelon Granita (GF)
Makes: 8 large servings
Granita is a great way of keeping everyone hydrated over the warm Summer months and naturally gluten-free. I chose to make it using watermelon, but if mango and vanilla is your thing or strawberry and mint floats your boat, the flavour combinations are endless.
Ingredients:
50g / 2oz caster sugar
115ml / 4fl oz water
1 medium watermelon, diced and de-seeded
1 lime, juiced and zested
Method:
1. Pour the caster sugar and water into a medium ...
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