Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, egg-free and nut-free I am a huge fan of oatcakes and a big fan of Nairn gluten-free ones. They are the perfect healthy snack and can be topped with both sweet or savoury foods. Peanut butter and banana Cream cheese and pickle Butter Cheese and chutney Jam and so many more. Originating... Continue Reading →
Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, egg-free and nut-free McVities Hobnobs were my biggest dieting downfall long before I became vegan and when my body tolerated gluten. I loved the moment when the kids were at school and the housework was mostly done. The time to unwind with a cuppa and some biscuits. I only ate 2 but... Continue Reading →
This is not a recipe for me but for my partner and my grown-up lads. They love the flavour profile of Cherry Bakewell. I had done a tart and a cake so now it was the turn for some cookies. These cookies are Light Delicious Crispy Moreish I packed in as much Bakewell flavour as... Continue Reading →
Scones have always been an absolute favourite for me. Sweet, savoury or studded with sultanas. To me, along with bread should be eaten while still warm and fresh from the oven and slathered with butter, not entirely healthy but delicious. It has been a long journey until I made a gluten-free and vegan savoury scone... Continue Reading →
Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Nut-free and Dairy free What are speculaas (or speculoos)? Well these lovely spiced biscuits hail from the Netherlands, Belgium or certain parts of Germany, traditionally at Christmas. Speckled with warming spices such as cinnamon, mixed spice and nutmeg and are stamped or moulded before baking. You can do that with whatever Christmas... Continue Reading →
Rock cakes to be honest are not something I have baked in a long time. They were baked so much when my boys were young. They were quick to bake and you didn't have to be too precious about them These perfectly imperfect cakes have a long history in England Originally they were promoted during... Continue Reading →
In my mind, there can never be enough cookie recipes. I love both the crispy and the chewy recipes but this type is definitely my favourite. Crispy on the outside but with a lovely chewy centre. These have the added bonus of both having chocolate chips and a hint of coffee running through them. Decadent... Continue Reading →
There is something special about pistachio nuts, exotic with their lovely jewel green and yellow centres. They are the seeds from the Pistachio tree, so botanically they are seeds not nuts. Loaded with fibre like nuts and a great source of protein, This cookies are ChewyDeliciousNuttyCrispyChocolateySuper easyPacked with goodness Super easy and quick to make.... Continue Reading →
I am a firm believer that if you are going to consume a lot of calories on something, then whatever is eaten has to be well worth it. These little beauties fit the bill. They are all of the below crammed into delicious mouthfuls. Fudgey Decadent Gooey Dense Chewy Dark & bittersweet These triple chocolate... Continue Reading →
I adore peanut butter and have many happy memories of sunny days and Sun pat peanut butter sandwiches. To be honest, if calories were no object I would love nothing better than to delve into a jar with a big spoon. So peanut butter cookies for me are always a good idea. Although I have... Continue Reading →
I had tried to bake a few recipes for ginger biscuits, these involved using soft brown sugars which led to a chewy cookie. In the UK ginger nuts are a well known crunchy biscuit, these make wonderful dunkers. I remember them fondly from my childhood, these warm with ginger crunchy biscuits, once dunked they became... Continue Reading →
There are certain spices that scream Christmas, these are ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I have been coming up with plenty of ways to incorporate those spices in my cooking right now. Obviously, the most common recipes are gingerbread biscuits and ginger cake. I have been making both of these items for over 30 years now.... Continue Reading →
I love a biscuit or a cookie, although I am not easy to please. I am not a fan of soft biscuits or ones that are hard. These hit the spot. CrispySoft centreDeliciousMoreishPerfect for dunkingChewy Everyone that tasted them loved them. There are so many varieties of vegan/gluten-free biscuits but I probably have a few... Continue Reading →
 I did wonder if these bars were just a little too simple to add to the blog, mainly because there is no cooking involved, apart from roasting the nuts. There is also little preparation come to that either. What they lack in technical ability required to make, they make up for in nutritional content... Continue Reading →
Makes 25-30 CookiesPreparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 15 Minutes Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free There are so many recipes for chocolate chip cookies you will find one on nearly every baking blog. There is a reason for this, to me, this is because they are so good ChewyChocolateyMoreishCrispyDelicious My first experience of chocolate chip cookies as a... Continue Reading →
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free and egg-free Preparation Time 25 MinutesCooking TimeMakes 16 Pieces One of my favourite chocolate bars has always been Twix, but for me, there was always a way to eat it. I like to peel the top from the biscuit and eat it separately( I know, mad). Once I discovered millionaires shortbread... Continue Reading →
Makes 10 bars Preparation Time 10 Minutes plus freezing Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free I always have a few homemade cereal bars tucked away in my freezer. Perfect on days when you are running too late for breakfast, after an exercise session or as a tasty addition to lunch boxes. Although I cannot claim they... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 40Baking Time 15 MinutesMakes 24 cookies Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Nothing quite beats a cookie or a biscuit to have with a cuppa. For me, if they contain peanut butter or chocolate chips then I am a happy bunny I love baking cookies and I always like to make double batches, thus way... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 20 MinutesCooking TimeResting Time 24 HoursMakes 18-21 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free I have been making stollen loaves for the past 15 years, at that point they were neither vegan nor gluten-free. Stollen originates from Germany, it is a loaf containing nuts, fruit, spices and marzipan. While it is delicious and a constant in our... Continue Reading →
These really simple shortbread cookies contain just 5 ingredients, but taste delicious. A perfect cookie to have with your favourite cuppa. CrispyButteryEasy to makeMakes a large batchStores and freezes so well An easy cookie to veganise or even make gluten-free, which is how I made mine. I used Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1 to 1... Continue Reading →
