This Plum and Almond Spelt Cake is simply amazing. A lovely moist sponge topped with juicy plums and crumble topping baked with a mix of spelt and almond flour, olive oil and sweetened with little rapadura sugar. The plums work beautifully with the mix … [Read more...]
Peach and Strawberry Gluten-Free Rustic Tart
I've made this Peach and Strawberry Rustic Tart while staying at my mother in law's house in Portugal last month. It's only just making it's way onto a blog as I had to take some time out to heal and rejuvenate due to some unexpected circumstances. … [Read more...]
Apple and Rosemary Grain Free Bread
Making apple and rosemary bread has been on my to try recipes list for a while now and I finally got to make the recipe today. Adapted from my Grain Free Banana Bread recipe it's a lovely moist bread made with chestnut flour and ground almonds, perfect if … [Read more...]
Redcurrant, Almond and Buckwheat Cake (gluten-free)
Last week my lovely yoga teacher Dina has invited me around to pick some redcurrant from her garden and all that lovely redcurrant has made it into this beautiful seasonal cake. Inspired by my Rhubarb and Strawberry Hazelnut Cake recipe this is a lovely … [Read more...]
Beetroot, Carrot and Thyme Savoury Muffins (vegan)
For a while I've wanted to make some great tasting savoury muffins and I think I've just done it. Happy:) I absolutely love the flavour of these Beetroot, Carrot and Thyme Savoury Muffins that gets developed in the oven. I've added some red onion to the … [Read more...]
Rhubarb and Strawberry Hazelnut Cake (gluten-free)
As promised here is another rhubarb recipe for you - Gluten Free Rhubarb and Strawberry Hazelnut Cake. Rhubarb is still in season this month and to make the most of this beautiful plant I'm combining it with strawberries to create this delicious cake. … [Read more...]
Pear and Carob Muffins (vegan & gluten-free)
These Pear and Carob Muffins must be one of the best recipes I have made for a long time. They are amazingly good! My mother in law has sent me some carob powder all the way from Portugal where carob trees grow wild in Algarve, the southern part of the … [Read more...]
Apple, Thyme and Almond Cake
I have this beautiful lemon thyme plant on my windowsill and last weekend I had some apples that needed using and as it happened together they have made it into this simple sponge cake. I have used my almond and olive oil cake recipe for the base, added … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Vegan Muffins
I made these Sweet Potato Muffins for the first time last summer when I started experimenting with vegan baking and somehow I got it right. I baked them a couple of weeks ago with a few changes in the recipe and they were a total disaster! And now for … [Read more...]
Chocolate and Raspberry Vegan Cupcakes
It's just over a year ago that I started experimenting with gluten free and vegan baking in my kitchen. It was a bit scary at first, but once I tried few recipes I was hooked. Once you get your head around the different ingredients it's actually easier. … [Read more...]
Apple and Blueberry Cake
This Apple, blueberry and olive oil cake is just a perfect cake for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Delicious, wholesome cake to satisfy just anyone's taste and everyone who has ever tasted this cake loved it. I have made this cake so many times and I am … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Chocolate and Courgette Cake
Those chocolate cravings! A chocolate cake for one of those days when you just really really really need one. This is my healthy version of chocolate cake with a magic green secret ingredient sneaked in, gluten free just to make it even better and oh so … [Read more...]
Grain Free Banana Bread with Chestnut Flour
I have baked lots of banana bread in the past four weeks during our grain free diet and this one is the best grain free bread I have made. The beautiful mix of chestnut flour, walnuts and bananas is just match made in heaven. I screamed with delight when … [Read more...]