This is the perfect soup to enjoy during the cooler months, especially during pumpkin season and the lead up to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. This recipe is for a basic pumpkin soup but jazzed up with some typical Austrian toppings using a small...
A decent gluten-free sandwich is hard to come by, but these focaccia sandwiches are so satisfying and addictive. They’re fun to make. Follow my suggested fillings or be creative and make your dream sandwich come true!Gluten-Free Focaccia SandwichesIngredients:...
This easy breakfast option is loaded with fibre, omega-3s and healthy fats to start your day on the right foot. There is something about this sweet, salty and crunchy granola that can be eaten on its own or topped with yoghurt and fresh fruit or smothered in cow’s...
This is a quick-rise bread that makes the most amazing fluffy and tasty pull-apart bread buns filled with gooey mozzarella cheese. It really is amazing that they are gluten-free! With the addition of dried or fresh herbs, the bread is full of flavour and smells...
Spanakopita, meaning Spinach Pie in Greek, is one of Greece’s signature dishes. It is either made into a pie and cut into slices or prepared as small bite-size pastries. The filling is mainly made with spinach and feta or Kefalotyri cheese, but every household has...
There are so many different vegetable stuffed recipes out there, but I find this eggplant dish to be full of Mediterranean flavours and very filling, plus super healthy. Although it's a vegetarian dish, you will hardly notice the absence of meat as the chickpeas and...
I came across these addictive cheese puffs at the United Nations Christmas Fair in Vienna. Every December, many countries prepare and sell their nation’s typical food and the money goes to charity. The Brazilian stand is always popular for its cheese puffs which...
“You can never have too much gazpacho!”, a Spanish idiom for “You can never have too much of a good thing!” Gazpacho is a classic chilled healthy Spanish soup perfect to sip on a hot, balmy summer day or sultry evening. I like to identify gazpacho as a savoury...
I learnt how to make this traditional tapenade at a cooking school in Provence during a road trip with some friends in 2015. After driving several hours up and down small mountains, my friends and I enjoyed half the day in a Provence kitchen and the other half,...
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 is an English vegetable pickled chutney, best known to accompany mature farmhouse Cheddar cheese and freshly baked bread. The three combinations make a typical Ploughman’s lunch, a popular pub meal in England, usually eaten at lunch. It is far from boring as...
This healthy, crisp oat “cake” is actually more of a cracker than a cake, in that it is eaten with cheese, smoked salmon and/or pickled jam. At one time, oatcakes were considered the bread of Scotland. Nowadays, store-bought or homemade oatcakes can be found in most...
In Italy, a vegetable egg slice would be called a frittata and in Spain, a tortilla. Both countries have many variations of fillings and are usually served as tapas or sold in slices to eat on the go. A slice is more solid in texture and doesn’t need any milk or...
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...
Churros are widely popular in Spain, South America and Mexico. Best described as a long, fried doughnut, smothered in cinnamon sugar and dipped in a rich, thick chocolate sauce for those who want extra sweetness. Normally sold as a street-food snack to enjoy while...
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...
Paella is a versatile Spanish rice dish that is great to serve to guest or family on a special occasion. Not only do all the seafood, meat and vegetables look spectacular, but every spoonful is also a magnificent combination of flavours and textures. Originating from...
When asparagus hits the shelves, you know Spring has arrived. Asparagus has a short season, April-June (Northern Hemisphere) or September-November (Southern Hemisphere). In Austria, asparagus is considered King of the vegetables, partly due to its short season and for...
Sweet waffles are the norm when it comes to making waffles for breakfast, but savoury ones are totally acceptable as a snack or to go with certain dishes. Using the gluten-free waffle batter, I leave out the sugar and add the corn, cheese and onions. The fun begins...
Do you need a healthy change with your TV snacks? Here’s an easy, nutritional, full of fibre kind of snack that you can enjoy while watching your favourite TV show or the upcoming Super Bowl game. Most people are familiar with hummus, made with cooked chickpeas and...
Gnocchi is an Italian dish which falls in the pasta category, although it is made mainly from cooked potatoes that are formed into soft, pillow-like dumplings served with an array of different sauces. My Argentine grandmother aka Abuela, was a real pro at making...
Here’s a gluten-free flour I never heard of, amaranth flour, a very under-rated member of the gluten-free flour family. I suppose it depends on how you use this flour. From experience, I would only use it in savoury bakes and dishes, due to its nuttiness and...
After an abundance of Christmas fare, my taste buds start to crave spicy foods. On top of the cold snap currently hitting Europe, a comforting bowl of Chana Dhal is a perfect choice, especially as it is naturally gluten-free and nutritious. What is Chana Dhal? Dhal...
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...
Asian dumplings, wontons and potstickers were one of my favourite Dim Sum snacks in Singapore. Dim Sum is a large range of small dishes traditionally served in restaurants for breakfast and lunch. As a child, there was something magical about Dim Sum restaurants,...
Snacking is not my thing, but every now and then, I crave for a savoury cracker to eat on its own or to accompany a hearty cheese slice or to dunk into a dip. Buying gluten-free crackers are expensive, quite boring in flavour and tend to have a high salt, sugar and...
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...
Arancini are well-known for their crispy exterior, crunchy rice centre and magical gooey cheese filling at its core. Considered Italy’s favourite fried snack, these rice balls - fondly known as “little oranges” in Italian for their similar shape and colour, come from...
No kneading! No mess! This recipe is so easy! You just need to allow for time. I like to prepare the dough in the morning, let it rest & rise during the day and bake it just before dinner. Focaccia derived its name from the Latin words “panis focacius”. Panis...
Healthy – Fun to eat – Kids love them – Great for parties – Easy to make in advance!! Rice paper can be found in nearly every Asian store nowadays, either round or square shaped. This recipe has a basic vegan filling. Try adding avocado pieces, cooked rice vermicelli,...
Gado Gado is an Indonesian cold salad of blanched, steamed or fresh vegetables of your choice, plus hard-boiled eggs & tofu served with a peanut satay sauce. There is no strict rule about what vegetables you choose to add to Gado Gado, so have fun creating your...
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...
If there is one hypnotising smell at a food market, hands down it has to be the smell of waffles cooking – especially during the winter season. Most advent Christmas markets in Europe have a waffle stand and I am convinced it acts as a marketing tool to send the...
Use your favourite soft cream cheese. I like using the Italian soft cheese in my empanadas. Baby spinach leaves or Silver beet (Swiss Chard) are excellent choices for the greensFor the Homemade Gluten-Free Pastry:Ingredients: 460g/16oz Gluten Free Flour (either...
