The Bon Vivant is a layer of nut meringue (daquoise), baked and cooled then covered with a buttery, chocolatey topping and baked again. It’s fabulously rich, so just a square or two will do …
CEVAPCICI - SKINLESS SAUSAGES
There are many versions of these Cevapi or Cevapcici - Skinless Sausages made throughout the Balkan countries although, since my only connection to these culinary traditions comes from the long-gone waitressing days, there’s no particular claim to authenticity here. What this recipe does promise, though, is very tasty meat, lots of flavour and super-simple preparation ….
APPLE, PEAR AND OLIVE OIL CAKE
GRAPE AND ONION TART
CREAMY LENTILS WITH CORN
Looking in the cupboard one day for ‘Divine Dinner Inspiration’- as you do - I came across a big packet of yellow lentils, moong dhal. Fortunately, there was also a can of coconut milk to be had and putting them together in this dish of Creamy Lentils with Corn was, if not exactly inspired, the logical outcome ….
DATE AND WALNUT FUDGE SLICE
BEEF OR LAMB KOFTAS
HOT CROSSED ....
Finding an excellent gluten-free Hot Crossed Bun can be almost as daunting as the thought of producing a batch at home so this Easter we’re baking Hot Crossed Muffins instead. They make a very easy alternative with all the spicy flavour and dried fruit plumpness of a traditional Hot Crossed Bun, without all the fuss ....
VEGETABLES FOR SALAD DAYS
CHERRY AND RICOTTA TART
WISHING YOU WELL
When this photograph was taken recently we were enjoying dinner together, which we rounded up with a lovely Cherry and Ricotta Tart. What a difference a week makes! Now that we’re all involved in social distancing, we’re reminded of all the wonderful relationships and friendships we share and the closeness we normally take for granted ….
GRAPE SALADS ARE GREAT TOO
GLAZED LIME POLENTA CAKE
SEED CRACKERS WITH GOATS CHEESE DIP
Given the variety of seeds in this recipe we’re fairly sure these gluten-free Seed Crackers are good for you. Think fibre, potassium, magnesium, iron and lots of other minerals and vitamins. And if all that doesn’t inspire you to give the recipe a try then surely the promise of a delicious nutty taste and lots of crunch will get you going ….
MUSHROOM AND LENTIL MOUSSAKA
Versions of moussaka have been made in the Levant and the Balkans, in Egypt and Turkey and Greece for who knows how long. Proof of its popularity. But do we need another one? Well, this Mushroom and Lentil Moussaka has no gluten. It has no meat. It has no potato. The eggplant is grilled not fried ….
LEMON SOUFFLÉ CREPES
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Greetings from The Coeliac’s Revenge, for the last time this year! We hope you’ve been enjoying the various Christmas blogs we’ve been posting recently, and that we’ve been able to provide you with ideas and inspiration for the celebrations ahead. We also want to send you our best wishes and hope it’s a holiday season filled with good food and good cheer all round ….
ROAST POTATO WREATH
Here’s a pretty and decorative idea for the humble roast potato. Take some potatoes, slice thinly, smother in garlic oil, pack tightly together and roast in a hot oven. When done, form them into a wreath shape, while trying to resist pinching the best crispy bits, add some green and red garnish and you have a Christmas decoration for the table and something lovely to go with the main course ….
