Entries by Helen

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gluten free digestive biscuits

This recipe is for my sister Sally, who lives in Brighton in the UK and for any of you who love a biscuit or two! When we were growing up, there were always biscuits in the cupboard, I think our favorites were McVities digestives, buttery, sweet and crumbly. I’ve never been a tea drinker but […]

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carrot and apple cupcakes

These gluten free carrot and apple cupcakes are light, sweet and taste full of goodness. The perfect after school treat or lunchbox essential. Makes 12 Ingredients 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 6 whole large eggs 4 tbsp. coconut […]

morning rice

Whilst at college recently, I had the pleasure of being introduced to an Indian dish affectionately known as “morning snack.” You can make this satisfying dish with freshly cooked or leftover basmati rice, I think it would also work well with long grain brown rice. Simply fry up a red onion in coconut oil with […]

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mild vegetable curry

There are lot’s of curry powders and pastes on the the market but nothing compares to the freshness and flavour of mixing your own herbs and spices. This recipe is really easy and family friendly, the fresh tomato makes the dish light and the spices result in a complex and utterly delicious mild curry. If […]

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mushroom and tarragon en croute

This wonderful recipe has been slightly adapted from Rose Elliot’s book “Fast, Fresh and Fabulous”, it encompasses a terrine of mushrooms and nuts wrapped in puff pastry. I love this dish for very special occasions, because it feels indulgent without leaving you feeling full and heavy afterwards. It’s delicious cold the next day too. I […]

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mini pizza inspired frittatas

I’m off to a 5th birthday party with Ollie today, we’re both very excited, as it’s a very special friend. I offered to help out with some cooking, so I made these pizza inspired mini frittatas this morning. Makes 24 when using silicon muffin cups Ingredients 7-8 eggs ¼ cup milk (your choice) 1 onion […]

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baked bananas in coconut and orange

The last time I baked bananas it was with lashings of Cointreau and whipped cream!   I compromised this evening and made this delicious midweek treat by baking the bananas in coconut cream and orange juice, then topping with toasted pecans, chocolate chips and chocolate coyo.   So easy and healthy but decadent at the […]

how to cook chicken quickly and perfectly for a salad

Why oh why have I never cooked chicken this way before?! Please try it at least once during the summer months, you won’t regret it. Take one chicken breast and put it on a sheet of baking paper. Sprinkle with flavourings of your choice. For example: Salt and pepper Garlic and lemon Chinese five spice […]

cashew chicken stir fry with boc choy and water chestnuts

Stir fried cashew chicken and vegetables with hoisin sauce, water chestnuts, boc choy and cauliflower rice. A firm favourite in our house. Ingredients for the stir fry 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for frying 2 small zucchini , quartered lengthwise then sliced into 1 inch pieces 1 cup of mushrooms , quartered A bunch of […]