The recipe for these gluten-free gingerbread cookies is based on a traditional Estonian recipe with a special spice mix that gives them a lovely unique taste. I have modified it to a gluten free version, tested a different flour blend every Christmas for the last three years and I believe they are close to perfection […]
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Rich gluten-free oat biscuits
These rich and amazing gluten-free oat biscuits are an adaptation of my mom’s favourite oat biscuits that she used to make all the time when me and my sister were kids. Now that my mom has passed away, they help me keep her memory alive. Just in case you didn’t know, oats are naturally gluten […]
Easy almond biscuits
These easy to make gluten free almond biscuits with pecan nuts on top include tapioca flour which is is a gluten and grain free starch made from cassava roots or plants. According to research, tapioca flour is easy to digest, benefitting those with digestive issues. It’s also low in calories, sugar and fat. In baked […]
Cold kefir soup
On a boiling hot summer’s day, there’s nothing else anyone dislikes more than standing next to a hot stove or oven. So here’s a healthy cold kefir soup for days exactly like that (to make it into a minimal-cook version, you can leave the potatoes out but you’ll still need to boil the eggs). It […]
Spinach and feta pie – store bought dough
I have been making this spinach and feta pie for as long as I can remember. I was originally inspired by a Greek recipe, which I can never remember, therefore keep inventing something new every time. This time, I decided to write it down with two gluten free dough options – with store bought puff […]
Soft cheese lemon loaf cake
This soft cheese lemon loaf cake is one of my absolute favourite sweet stuff of all time, but especially before becoming gluten free. It’s taken a few tries to get it right using gluten free flour and probably could be improved still but I am too excited to share it with you because it tastes […]
Homemade healthy granola
I have been making this homemade granola fresh every morning for as long as I can remember. Preparing it this way, rather than using shop bought granola, I can be sure there are no extra unwanted ingredients in my morning grains. I used to add some agave syrup to my yoghurt to make it sweeter […]
Mushroom spaghetti with spinach and crème fraîche
First time ever I made this creamy mushroom spaghetti recipe when first lockdown began and all of a sudden we needed solutions for quick and easy but also tasty and wholesome lunch time meals. I copied it from a Jamie Oliver’s recipe in all honesty but made it my own in the multiple attempts after […]
Buckwheat flour tortilla wraps
A real struggle – how to make gluten free wraps? I have tried modifying many different wheat flour recipes without luck. Here’s an option. Not only is buckwheat (don’t be intimidated by the word “wheat” in the name, it actually is a seed) versatile but also very nutritional. Being naturally very high in protein, it […]
Spanish tortilla (omelette)
This delightful and versatile Spanish tortilla (omelette), has a very special place in my life. A Spaniard who still cooks this dish for me once a week introduced it to me a few years ago. You can make it in so many different variations, serve it as lunch, dinner, tapas, snack (or even breakfast if […]