Just like anything new, understanding the fundamentals is essential to success. I promise you, try these recipes, learn them, experiment with them, and soon you will you have a solid foundation to take on the gluten-free world. Below you will find a whole range of recipes, from simple homemade seasonings to various flour blends for multiple dishes.
QUICK TIP: If you’re new to a gluten-free diet, I suggest checking out A Guide for a Gluten Free Pantry first
Let's face it, if you are following a strict gluten-free diet, it is nearly impossible to enjoy gluten-free crumbed food in a restaurant or as a take-away, unless obviously it is a gluten-free establishment or has an exclusive gluten-free menu. After travelling...
This homemade hot sauce recipe is similar to the well-known Texas-Pete® Sauce, using only a few ingredients. This is an instant sauce (30 minutes exactly) where no fermentation is needed and fresh chillis are used, which is why it only has a shelf-life of 2 weeks....
This Indian paste is a blend of spices, oil and tomato puree that has been slowly cooked down into a glorious, vibrant paste used in Indian tandoor recipes and curries. With the addition of yoghurt and extra spices, the paste turns chicken, lamb or paneer into a...
Using my homemade bread flour blend, you can make these super-soft and tasty gluten-free flour tortillas to go with so many fillings. They can be eaten warm or cold. Best of all, they can easily be frozen and thawed quickly, so if you like the idea of having...
The heavenly smell of bread baking in the kitchen is so satisfying especially when you know it is gluten-free! I am pleased with how this recipe works well with either store-bought gluten-free bread flour or my homemade gluten-free bread flour blend. It's entirely up...
Nothing beats homemade lemon curd for its rich, creamy, subtle lemon taste! It works wonders as either a topping or a spread for many desserts and sweet bakes. Easy and quick to make in 20 minutes over the stove using a double boiler. Simply cook the lemon curd in a...
As St. Patrick's Day is approaching, I decided to try out a typical Irish soda bread using my gluten-free bread flour blend. Most soda bread recipes seem to only require a few basic ingredients - flour, salt, sugar, milk & lemon (or buttermilk) and most...
Most of my recipes include either a gluten-free plain flour or bread flour, however, with the simple addition of baking powder, salt and a strong binder like xanthan gum or psyllium husk to my plain flour blend, it converts easily into a self-raising flour blend. If...
Most of my recipes include my homemade gluten-free plain flour blend or homemade gluten-free bread flour blend, but as a number of my subscribers have asked about other gluten-free flours and starches, I thought of providing a list of them and their attributes to help...
Naan is an Indian soft flat-leavened bread which is cooked very quickly and served with delicious curries and dhals. Traditionally, they are baked by slapping them on an inside wall of a very hot clay oven or tandoor oven. For practical purpose, a hot grill/broiler is...
This cornbread recipe is so easy to make – 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes to bake! Cornbread originated from the southern part of the US, accompanying spicy chillis and eventually became a traditional side to Thanksgiving meals. Originally, only yellow cornmeal was...
This week, my kitchen, not forgetting the whole apartment, has truly smelt like a bakery. I was obsessed with producing the perfect sandwich bread and after several attempts, I am so excited to declare victory with this most amazing gluten-free white sandwich bread!...
For us experiencing the early stages of Autumn in the northern hemisphere, it is a welcoming sign to start making homemade gravy to accompany the many hearty roast meat or nut roast feasts that adorn our dining table. This gravy recipe can be made weeks ahead of your...
One of the first dishes my Argentine/Italian grandmother showed me how to make, was Pesto. With her Piemonte background, she explained that the northern region of Italy traditionally uses locally grown walnuts in pesto. The south use pine nuts for the same reason....
In order for gluten-free bread flour to work well, it needs to have whey protein isolate (acts as a replacement for gluten), a modified tapioca starch (a thickening starch that helps create elasticity and texture to the dough), and xanthan gum powder (to bind...
Pre-gluten-free days, I always had a packet of McVitie’s digestive biscuits handy for those peckish moments, or even when I felt under the weather. In the UK, they sell gluten-free digestive biscuits in most supermarkets. In mainland Europe, they are hard to come by,...
Going back to my catering school days, I found stock making boring and at the times, pointless. To me it tasted and looked like a watery soup with nothing interesting to bite your teeth into. Of course, with more experience and knowledge, I realised that stocks are...
Initially, it seems quite daunting to set up your kitchen for gluten-free cooking, but these easy steps will convert your kitchen into a gluten-free haven where you can have your own section for gluten-free cooking, at the same time, continue on with the rest of your...
If you need a rich flavour stock, this is the one. Find the best beef marrow bones you can and enjoy making this robust beef stock that will empower so many dishes like French onion soup, Beef goulash, Steak pies, Dutch Beef Bitterballen, Gravies, etcHomemade Beef...
Homemade Chicken StockIngredients: 1 whole, raw chicken, with giblets & liver (if included) 1 onion, halved and studded with 3 cloves on each half 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar 1 leek, remove end and wash well 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery sticks &...
Most store-bought stock cubes contain wheat flour, but food manufacturers are starting to take notice of gluten-free options and are adding friendly gluten-free ingredients like cornflour or potato starch to their cubes. Just double-check the packaging before adding...
It takes literally less than five minutes to measure, whisk and store this homemade gluten-free plain flour. The ingredients are readily available in most supermarkets around the world. If not, Amazon or most health stores can help you find any missing...
