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 […]
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Healthy banana and berry smoothie bowl
Naturally gluten free and low in sugar, this banana and berry smoothie bowl is perfect for a healthy summer breakfast. For a long time, I was in denial, I thought a smoothie bowl will never fill me up as breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But after a series of health issues, […]
Easy vegetarian and gluten free carrot burger patties
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 […]
Smooth mushroom and potato soup
I love mushrooms so I add them to dishes whenever possible as they suit well into pastas, omelettes, casseroles, etc. I had never tried to make mushroom soup until now as it usually doesn’t look too appealing. This smooth mushroom and potato soup recipe originates from a cookbook inherited from my late mom, so I […]
Gluten-free gingerbread cookies
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]