Macaroni cheese is one of Neil’s favourite meals and before being diagnosed with coeliac disease it was something I made a lot. However, after being diagnosed, I stopped making it for a while as I felt the sauce didn’t work as well with the macaroni when made with cornflour (I use cornflour when making cauliflower […]
Author Archives: Liz Rimmer
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Apr
Apr
Years ago, I had the sheer delight of working with my rather wonderful friend Cesca, in the kitchen at The Kirkfield, hotel, Newton Le Willows. Cesca and I go back a long way. We went to high school and catering college together. We’ve also, drunk a little too much wine, danced on tables and laughed […]
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Mar
Mar
I can remember years ago making a custard tart and my grandma being so impressed, as the pastry hadn’t popped up through the custard. Well, I’m delighted to say there was no pastry peeking where it shouldn’t have been, when I made these delicious gluten free custard tarts. Perfecting a gluten free custard tart recipe […]
17
Mar
Mar
After receiving a gluten free cookie recipe request, I was inspired to bring you an all-round good cookie recipe. And whilst this recipe is for gluten free Easter cookies, the basic recipe is a perfect base should you wish to add other ingredients instead of mini eggs. I checked out various cookie recipes and finally […]
03
Mar
Mar
I always knew, that one day, I’d share a recipe for a gluten free version of the sticky toffee pudding my mum used to make. Well, that day has arrived, and here it is just for you in all its sticky toffee glory! Sticky toffee pudding is up there as one of my all-time favourite […]
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Feb
Feb
This sweet potato, carrot and lentil soup, is more about the method I use to make soup, rather than the specific ingredients, as it would work with a multitude of other delicious veg and *pulses too. So feel free to sub things from the ingredient list below in order to use up any veggies you […]
10
Feb
Feb
I’m delighted with this gluten free sweet pastry recipe, as not only is the sweet buttery pastry gorgeous, it’s also an absolute treat to work with! The original recipe I used to make this gluten free sweet pastry, came from the marvellous website recipetin eats. If you’ve not yet discovered this wonderful site, I urge […]
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Jan
Jan
I’ve been wanting to get this delicious, gluten free chocolate cake recipe on my blog for some time. It’s one of my favourite cakes. And, not only is it extremely yummy, it’s also quick and easy to make, so perfect if you’re new to gluten free baking or you want to whip up a fab […]
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Dec
Dec
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, […]
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Dec
Dec
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, […]