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Gluten free chocolate sponge cake with chocolate buttercream

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Gluten free chocolate sponge cake with chocolate buttercream


I’ve been wanting to get this delicious, gluten free chocolate sponge cake recipe on my blog for some time. It’s one of my favourite cakes. It’s quick and easy to make, so ideal if you’re new to baking or you want to whip up a fab cake in a hurry. 

This soft chocolate sponge cake is complimented wonderfully with the most irresistible chocolate buttercream, which is based on a Nigella Lawson recipe. I love this classic chocolate sponge cake and hope you do too! 

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13th January 2023 0 comment
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Gluten free Christmas cake decorated with fondant icing

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Gluten free Christmas cake decorated with fondant icing

Whilst I absolutely love Christmas cake topped with homemade marzipan and royal icing, I know it’s not for everyone. So, I’ve also had a go a decorating a gluten free Christmas cake with shop bought marzipan and fondant icing. 

It’s quick and easy to cover a Christmas cake with fondant icing, and unlike royal icing, (which takes at least 24-48hrs to dry) can be done at the last minute.

My cake decorating skills are not great, so I didn’t have high expectations of how my cake would look. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the end result!

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20th December 2022 0 comment
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Gluten free Christmas cake decorated with homemade marzipan and royal icing

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Gluten free Christmas cake decorated with homemade marzipan and royal icing

I have two Christmas cake decorating posts on my blog. This one, where I decorate a gluten free Christmas cake with homemade marzipan and royal icing is my favourite, as traditionally, it’s the way I’ve enjoyed Christmas cake over the years. However, as this recipe uses raw eggs it will not be suitable for everybody, so I’ve also shared how I decorated a Christmas cake with shop bought marzipan and fondant icing as an alternative. I’ve also added a few suggestions at the bottom of the page should raw eggs be off limit for you or your precious people.

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15th December 2022 0 comment
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Gluten free meat and potato pie

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Gluten free meat and potato pie

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve probably twigged that the recipes I tend to share, are simply gluten free versions of good old-fashioned classics. I think I lean towards such recipes, as that’s the type of food I grew up eating and what I want to continue enjoying. This gluten free meat and potato pie certainly falls under the good old fashioned classics category. And yet again proves, that by spending a little time in the kitchen, you can satisfy more or less all your food cravings, despite having dietary needs.

This melt in your mouth, shortcrust pastry pie, is jam packed with a tasty combination of chunks of tender beef, onion, carrots, and lots of floury King Edward potatoes. It would make the most welcome and satisfying treat, to pull out of the oven and tuck into when you’re feeling chilly after a long winter’s walk. 

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13th November 2022 0 comment
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Gluten free Christmas cake

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Gluten free Christmas cake

I’ve had a couple of enquiries about a gluten free Christmas cake recipe. I love that because of such requests, I’m gently nudged to get on and check out things that can sometimes hang about on my to do list for far too long! Thanks for taking the time to get in touch with your requests and questions, it makes me feel that what I do is of help and value to you. 

I’ve always been a huge fan of homemade Christmas cake and feel so fortunate that for as long as I can remember, my mum would make one for us all to tuck into over the festive season. I loved my mum’s Christmas cake so much; we even had it as our wedding cake. However, as I’ve already shared a gluten free version of my mum’s Christmas pudding recipe, I thought it would be nice to ring the changes and work with a Delia Smith Christmas cake recipe. The recipe I used came from the book titled ‘book of cakes’.   

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30th October 2022 2 comments
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Brenda’s (gf) sticky gingerbread

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Brenda’s (gf) sticky gingerbread

Updated 6th October 2022

Oh, I do love a good recipe recommendation. So, when Brenda, my dad’s lovely neighbour, told me that her grandson had requested her sticky gingerbread cake when he next came to stay, my ears pricked up and I wanted to hear more about this recipe that had been so eagerly requested. 

After getting all the gingerbread recipe info from Brenda, I tested out a gluten free version for myself and was delighted with the result. This delicious soft gingerbread, with its shiny sticky top, is filled with all the fragrant warming ginger spice you’d typically expect from such a cake. But with the addition of dark muscovado sugar (my little twist on the original recipe), the treacle flavour seems to intensify, making it a perfect bake for a bonfire night gathering!  

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30th September 2022 0 comment
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Gluten free Dutch shortcake biscuits

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Gluten free Dutch shortcake biscuits

I cut the recipe for these Dutch shortcake biscuits (dipped in chocolate!) out of the food section in The Telegraph a while ago. The recipe grabbed me, and I knew that eventually I would rustle up a gluten free version and if all went well, I would then share the recipe with you. So here it is.

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26th August 2022 2 comments
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Nordic seed and nut loaf

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Nordic seed and nut loaf

If you’re a fan of seeds and nuts you’re going to love this Nordic seed and nut loaf.

I first spotted the recipe for this wholesome seed and nut loaf loaf whilst watching Mary Berry’s Love to Cook series on the TV, and it grabbed me immediately. I loved that it was simple to make, naturally gluten free and tightly packed with good stuff.

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12th August 2022 2 comments
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A few days away in Criccieth

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
A few days away in Criccieth

I’ve had a great fondness for the beautiful seaside resort of Criccieth, in North Wales since holidaying there with my grandparents in the summer of 1982. I adored every minute I got to spend with my grandma and grandad, but our holiday together in Criccieth was extra special and something that I think of often. So, it was an absolute delight to get the chance to return to this magical coastal spot for a couple of days this year. 

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7th August 2022 0 comment
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Brown basmati, red camargue and wild rice salad

written by Elizabeth Rimmer
Brown basmati, red camargue and wild rice salad

I rustled up this delicious brown basmati, red camargue and wild rice salad the other day. It happened to be the hottest day on record in the UK and the yummy rice salad proved to be the perfect light lunch to enjoy when the weather was a little too hot to handle!

This fresh, vibrant and extremely flavoursome rice salad works so well with the firm nutty textures of brown basmati, red camargue and wild rice. The ingredients I added to the rice, were based on what I had in at the time and the flavours I was craving on the day.

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25th July 2022 0 comment
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Gluten free food blogger, cook and enthusiastic advocate for coeliac/celiac awareness

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I do my best to ensure nothing goes to waste in ou I do my best to ensure nothing goes to waste in our house and any bits and bobs like these mushrooms (that had definitely seen better days😬) still provided me with a rather tasty lunch when scattered over some wilted spinach on #gf toast  and sprinkled with a little chilli. I find as it’s just me at home most lunch times, it’s the perfect opportunity to simply eat or conjure up delicious things with stuff that needs using up. And whatever I pop together I’m never ready to polish off my last fork or spoonful!
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Posted a fresh video over on YouTube. This time I’m sharing how quick and easy it is to make my grandma’s ginger biscuits. I did actually make another batch a few days later (the ones in the picture) as I had a bit of a wobble as to what was the best temp to bake these yummy biscuits on. Anyway after a further test batch on Sunday, baking the biscuits on 3 different temps and for varying times,  I concluded that the cooking temperature my cousin had jotted down was the one I should stick with, but added additional notes at the bottom of the recipe should you fancy a crunchier biscuit. Testing the biscuits out again was a great excuse to fill the biscuit tin up again, but as Neil ate 3 yesterday and we passed a couple on to  Neil’s mum too, I think I may be having to make more very soon. Link to my YouTube channel is in my bio should you fancy taking a peep at my latest video.
Liz x
Posted the recipe for this delicious #glutenfree r Posted the recipe for this delicious #glutenfree raspberry, lemon and yogurt tea loaf recipe on my blog yesterday. Feel a bit bad, as the original recipe I used to make this was something I’d cut out from a Saturday Telegraph mag, but didn’t make a note of who’s contributed the recipe so unfortunately I can’t credit them. Anyway, whoever you are, thanks for sharing such a super duper recipe, which works splendidly as a gluten free version too. This cake, with its soft lemon flavoured sponge, dotted here and there with fresh raspberries and topped with a sweet crunchy lemon drizzle topping, was a huge hit in our house and I hope it will be in yours too. Pop over to www.coeliacbydesign.com if you fancy checking out the recipe and giving it a go.
Be lucky✨
Liz x
I’m over the moon with how my #glutenfree versio I’m over the moon with how my #glutenfree version of @nigellalawson steamed syrup sponge turned out. It honestly smashed all expectations. As you know I’m s huge fan of adapting standard cake and pudding recipes into gluten free format and time and time again it works splendidly. I’ve posted the steamed syrup sponge recipe on my blog and would love you to  check it out when you get a moment. And if hot puds are your thing you’ve REALLY got to give this one a go!
For the full (very easy) recipe pop over to www.coeliacbydesign.com ✨
Lovely weekend to you x
Received a lovely comment from somebody who’d r Received a  lovely comment from somebody who’d rustled up a batch of  #glutenfree coconut tarts using the recipe from my site. I love these buttery pastry, jam filled, coconut tarts and I’m delighted that they’re a hit with others too! 😍
For this and many other easy to follow #gf recipes pop over to www.coeliacbydesign.com 
Lovely day to you x
Popped together this #glutenfree macaroni cheese t Popped together this #glutenfree macaroni cheese the other night for our tea. Whilst I find it very satisfying to make a roux, for quickness I simply heated the milk and thickened with a spoonful of cornflour blended in a little cold milk (just how my mum used to make a cheese sauce). Also, I realised I was leaving us a bit short of milk for our morning cuppa, but a spot of fresh cream I had leftover in the fridge meant I could hold back on the milk a little and put the cream to good use too.🥳 I added plenty of grated mature @davidstowcheddar to the sauce along with a little butter and spoonful of #gf dijon mustard and seasoned with a touch of salt. After mixing the cheese sauce with the cooked @sainsburys gf macaroni (which is excellent👍) I tipped the lot into an oven proof dish, and topped with grated cheese, sliced tomatoes and plenty of cracked pepper, then baked for about 25 minutes in a hot oven until bubbling and delicious. For a crispy topping alternative you could mix grated cheese with gf breadcrumbs before scattering over the top. 
For my full easy cheese sauce recipe check out my cauliflower cheese with smoked bacon recipe over on the blog…www.coeliacbydesign.com search ‘cauliflower’ 
Lovely day to you x
Will be whipping up a batch of these #glutenfree b Will be whipping up a batch of these #glutenfree butterfly cakes for me and my friends to enjoy this week. They’re a firm favourite with us all and I love making them too.👩‍🍳 Despite all my bakes being gluten free my friends frequently request me to fetch cakes with me when I call round, which I think is rather super as it proves just how good #glutenfreegoodies can be.😍🥳
Should you fancy making and  tucking into one of these soft vanilla sponge buns, filled with raspberry jam and creamy buttercream, then pop on over to www.coeliacbydesign.com and search ‘butterfly’ 🦋
Popped a fresh recipe on my blog and YouTube chann Popped a fresh recipe on my blog and YouTube channel today. It’s a super simple one for #glutenfree Scotch pancakes (sometimes called drop scones). The original recipe I adapted to make a gluten free version of these yummy soft pancakes came from a site called Baking with Granny. It’s the same site that inspired me to make my date and walnut traybake that’s also on my blog. For the full step by step Scotch pancake recipe pop over to www.coeliacbydesign.com  link also in my bio✨
Lovely weekend to you x
At Christmas I decided that to save money I needed At Christmas I decided that to save money I needed to plan out what we were going to eat for our main meals each week. So far, other than having to juggle things around due to best before dates or being short of time it’s all going great. I also think it’s made me more mindful of what we are eating too. We have fish at least once a week and a couple of days we try to skip meat. Already having medical dietary needs I’m keen not to miss any other food groups except for gluten from my diet but instead to revel in the diversity and delicious things I can still enjoy. Thanks to people like the @theguthealthdoctor I’m also loving learning about the benefits of adding more plant based goodies to my diet. 
I’ve also gone a bit bonkers for sauerkraut, which you will spot as a side on a couple of the meal shots I’ve included. The #glutenfree black pudding is from @voakesfreefrom and is delicious (gluten free black pud is a rarity!). I wrote a blog post just after Christmas setting out a few plans for this year and included in it my plan to budget better. Should you fancy having a read  pop over to www.coeliacbydesign.com and search ‘plans’
Lovely day to you x
Hello hope the weekend has been kind to you. No ne Hello hope the weekend has been kind to you. No new recipe from me this week, as the one I’d trialled was good but I feel it could be even better, so plan to play around with it a little. But as we ‘needed’ cake in our house, I rustled up this #glutenfree ginger spiced cake. The recipe for this cake is over on my blog. It’s super easy to make and requires no fancy ingredients or equipment so whilst it’s a bit late in the day, you’ve still time to get a bake on!😉 I was out of crystallised ginger so had to skip that. I was also low on light muscovado sugar so used half dark and light instead - this resulted in a darker richer crumb which I rather liked. 😍 This cake fills the kitchen with the most glorious buttery warming spice smell as it bakes. I’ve glanced over the recipe and popped in a few updates but as always if you have any questions give me a shout. For the full recipe pop over to www.coeliacbydesign.com and search ‘ginger spiced’ ✨
Liz x
Just been scrolling through my pictures deciding w Just been scrolling through my pictures deciding what recipe to give a little mention and stumbled across this #glutenfree ganache topped chocolate cake. The original recipe I used to make this delicious cake came from @nigellalawson ‘How to Eat’ and it’s an absolute cracker. This cake would make a perfect birthday or weekend treat cake! And should you have any leftovers, it also freezes really well. Oh yes and when it’s gently warmed, it just like eating chocolate fudge cake.😋😍 For the full recipe pop over to www.coeliacbydesign.com and search ‘chocolate cake’. Site link in bio too. 
Lovely weekend to you!✨
P.S. Thanks to the lovely Angela over @chateaucaillac giving my page a shoutout the other day, I gained quite a few extra followers. This made me very happy!🥰 Welcome, I hope you enjoy the things I share. Xx
This delicious tomato and sweetcorn soup ‘recipe This delicious tomato and sweetcorn soup ‘recipe’ was first introduced to me by one of my friends during a cookery class at school. We’d been given a free rein of what we’d like to make and my friend decided on this and brought in the bits and bobs needed to make it. Despite loving it at the time, it’s taken me many years to recreate it. To make this tasty soup you just need to pour a can of @heinz_uk tomato soup (currently #gf) and a can of chopped tomatoes into a pan. Either add to the pan a can of sweetcorn or a handful of corn that has been boiled first and drained. Heat thoroughly before serving up. To give my soup a little welcome heat, I added a dash of @linghamsuk chilli sauce. I sprinkled over a few dried mixed herbs as that’s all I had in, but ideally fresh chives, coriander or parsley would be a nice addition and jazz things up a little should you fancy serving this up for a lunch gathering. The amount I made was plenty for 2.
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