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Pumpkin Cornbread | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Pumpkin Cornbread | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

What a great side to have with pulled meat from the slow cooker, soaking up the BBQ sauce, or the gravy on a rich casserole. It goes great with soup, even with Pumpkin Soup, or as a side for Crunchy Baked Chicken. It might need warming up the next day, but it is amazing toasted, with …

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Vege Fritters | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Vege Fritters | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

I like a big chunky fat fritter. Am I going to say no to skinny batter type vege fritter? Of course not. But I just love when fritters come with some real gumption to them, and you can dip them in sweet chilli sauce or tzatziki, and you can fill them with loads of veges. …

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Roast Vege Dip | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Roast Vege Dip | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

This Roast Vege Dip is a great way to use up leftover roast veges, and goes great with vege sticks, or crackers for a healthy snack at a picnic or BBQ. Or spread it on toast, topped with crumbled fetta, lactofermented veges and rocket. Roast Vege Dip MAKES About 2 cups INGREDIENTS 2 cups roasted vegetables (combination …

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Spicy Kale Chips | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Spicy Kale Chips | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

Kale Chips. You know, I get the resistance to kale chips. If you are thinking that a chip must be made of potato, even if you are willing to concede to sweet potato as a chip, it is just too far a stretch to imagine using something green and bendy to make a crisp savoury …

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Crunchy Baked Chicken | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Crunchy Baked Chicken | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

Who doesn’t like a crunchy, crispy, golden strip of baked chicken, a hint of spice and a whole lotta flavour? Some crazy person, because this recipe is so good, it is going to knock your (gluten free) socks off. May I suggest that you make enough to have for lunch the next day, in a …

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Snickerdoodles | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Snickerdoodles | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

Who needs a delicious cookie with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of sugar crunch? It’s time you met the Snickerdoodle. I have no idea how this cookie got it’s name, but you can probably find out. Or just make them, and savour with a hot chocolate, read a book, listen to jazz, stare out …

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Pumpkin Pancakes | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Pumpkin Pancakes | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

Oh my, these pumpkin pancakes are pretty wonderful. Who doesn’t want to get some extra veges in to their kids at breakfast?! This is the most delicious way to start the day, whether it be a lazy Sunday, or a weekday where a nutrition packed breakfast will see your family through a hectic day. And yes, free …

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Green Mayo | Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Green Mayo | Gluten Free, Dairy Free | Growing Home

This green ‘mayo’ is so good. I was intrigued by the suddenly, seemingly ubiquitous, versions of the ‘green goddess dressing’, including a vegan version which uses avocado. I had been thinking of a zesty, smooth, herby, spicy dressing (or dip) as a way to get the kids to eat more avocado (which they kinda did OK with, served with wedges and …

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Healthier Chocolate Crackles | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP

Healthier Chocolate Crackles | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

These Gluten Free Healthier Chocolate Crackles are made without copha or refined icing sugar, so we are going to claim they are ‘healthier’ than the traditional versions. They will melt at room temperature in Summer, but you can pack a freezer block in your kids lunch bags. MAKES about 24 mini size INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup …

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‘Just Add Boiling Water’ Noodle Soup in a Jar

Noodle Soup in a Jar | Just Add Boiling Water | Gluten Free, Low FODMAP | Growing Home

Here is a great way to eat healthy and affordable lunches, that don’t require time preparing them in the morning, just grab that jar out of the fridge and take it with you. You can quickly prepare these a week in advance, making 5 days worth in one prep. Or prep a bunch of lunches for a picnic, hiking trip …

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