Happily divorced from gluten
The most delicious snack combination – melon and Serrano ham – but in a soup. This melon soup with Serrano ham is perfect as a starter or a main on a hot summer day. An unexpected taste combination with kefir added to make it even more enjoyable. This is a new favourite in our kitchen, […]
Make this coconut Tom Kha Gai soup for the most delicious and heart warming dinner or lunch at home. Naturally gluten-free when made from scratch, it features tender chicken and earthy mushrooms cooked in a fragrant blend of spices. This version avoids cilantro as it tastes like soap to me, and includes leek deviating from […]
An excellent alternative to the celebratory Estonian Potato Salad, this vibrant layered beetroot and herring salad (also known as Kasukas in Estonia, Shuba in Slavic countries) or Herring Under a Fur Coat takes some time to make but is worth it. It was my Mum’s favourite salad to put on the table on a special […]
This is a quick and easy gluten free lunch option for those busy weekdays when you don’t know what to make – beetroot, tuna and avocado pasta salad. Ever since I started working from home, I felt a bit of a secret relief that I don’t have to prepare snacks and lunch for the next […]
Who hasn’t found themselves craving a lovely pizza after receiving the bleak note from the doctor that you can never have glutenous pizza ever again. I can guarantee that I have failed miserably in trying to find the right combination when making the best thick-based gluten-free pizza and I believe with this one I am […]
This healthy kale rice is a full meal in itself containing almost all major food groups (except dairy) recommended by dietitians. Fried rice can be healthy by adding ingredients that do good for you. Kale for example, is packed with useful nutrients while low on calories. Naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan, this dish […]
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a fresh salad that requires minimal cooking. This feta and roasted chickpea salad is exactly that. Choose your favourite greens, whether it be rocket leaves, baby spinach, lettuce or a mix of all of them for variety. Avocado is entirely optional but adds a nice creamy […]
This spinach and feta cheese pie is especially delicious when made with fresh homegrown spring onions (the white bulb part) that don’t require pre-cooking. But it can be made with red onions just as perfectly. If you didn’t already know this, then spinach is packed with useful nutrients. According to health.com: “A three cup portion […]
Carrot burgers are something my beloved grandmother made me when I was living with her during high school years. She passed a few years ago at the age of 97 having lived a fulfilling life. She never complained about little things and was happy all the time. I never got to write down her carrot […]
Cold potato salad can be made in so many different ways but this Estonian version is the best, obviously. It’s been a staple dish to serve on special occasions like birthdays or Christmas for a long time. In our family, it has evolved over the years, so now it contains some additional ingredients such as […]
