These syrups, or cordials, are great mixed with sparkling water for a drink or cocktail. They can also be used in marinades and desserts. They are very easy to make, and can use whatever seasonal herbs and flavourings you have! Herb Syrups MAKES About 1 litre for each INGREDIENTS You can easily adjust these recipes …
This is a really yummy, treat cake. It is great for dessert, with cream or ice cream, or perfect for ‘bring a plate’ morning or afternoon tea! Please note that apples are considered a high FODMAP food. Apple Crumble Cake MAKES One cake INGREDIENTS 700gm apples (whole) – about 6 small apples or 4 large …
How refreshing is a glass of tangy homemade ‘lemonade’? Made with real lemons, just enough sugar, and water. That’s it. Three ingredients! This isn’t a thick syrupy cordial, with random ingredients. It makes a deliciously light and zingy drink, when diluted with sparkling water. My son loves making homemade ‘lemonade’. It is a great school …
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 …
It’s after dinner, the kids are in bed, and you have a sudden craving for chocolate. But there’s none in the cupboard, even the secret hidey spot on the top shelf. You mentally case the camping gear, the sports bags, the glove box. Nope. I can’t believe we have no chocolate anywhere! The more you …
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 …
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 …
This multi-purpose gluten free bread dough recipe is one I use so often, as it can be made into bread rolls, burger buns, pizza base, savoury scrolls, sweet scrolls. I even make ‘scones’ from it (not really like traditional scones, but when made in the same shape, covered in homemade jam and cream, who is …
Hands up, whose Grandma (or Grandpa) made Pumpkin Scones? Mine did, and this recipe had me reminiscing about her wood fire, the kitchen in her home, and warm pumpkin scones with butter. These Pumpkin and Cheese Muffins were delicious, and turned out perfectly, even though I only had one egg (I was literally standing at the …
I used to make a gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe, which had a chewier texture, and a more caramelised flavour, but they start to go soft after a few days (even in an airtight container). But I wanted the option to bake a big batch of cookies that will stay crispy all week, to go into school lunch boxes, or be handy …
