STEM GINGER GINGERBREAD MENIngredients:1.5 cups gluten free plain flour1 egg1 tsp vanilla extract3 tsp ginger powder2 tsp cinnamonPinch nutmeg3/4 cup brown sugar100g butter1 cup stem ginger (naked ginger uncrystallised)Method:1. Preheat your oven to 180ÂșC.2. Cream your butter and sugar together until light and creamy.3. Add the flour, vanilla, ginger powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and egg to …
Gingerbread Chia Pudding
Looking for a tasty and cute Christmas treat? Well look no further!These gingerbread spiced chia puddings, topped liberally with fresh cherry compote and the cutest little gingerbread scooper will no doubt steal the show! GINGERBREAD CHIA PUDDINGIngredients:Chia Pudding3 cups almond milk1.5 tsp vanilla bean paste1/2 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp ginger powder1/3 cup golden caster …
Zingy Strawberries and Cream Cups
Todays post is a shout out to all my fellow spoonies and lupus warriors who have a love hate relationship with summer!While the hot weather and sunshine warms my heart and brings joy to my soul, it can also cause SLE 'flare ups' that result in the horror that is prednisone and all it's associated …
Lemon, Cardamon and Blueberry Galette
The inspiration behind this recipe is one that is all too common in our household; ingredients that need using up and my need to bake.So, there's no fancy back story today, it's just the tale of some fresh lemons, some blueberries that need using up and the urge to curb my sweet cravings with cardamon …
Chewy Choc Chip Cookies
Do you ever have one of those days... or weeks, where things just don't seem to be going your way? Well, tonight is one of those nights for me.I'm into my third week of laryngitis, no voice, coughing, sneezing, pounding headache (I'm on the couch feeling sorry for myself), I'm absolutely exhausted from doing nothing, …
Pumpkin Jam Toaster Strudel
My husband Wayne loves searching out weird and wonderful food items from around the world (as do I, if I must confess). I mean really, we canât go grocery shopping without returning home with half the supermarket! So, itâs not surprising that when I went to find some baking inspiration in the cupboard, I was met with …
Orange Tahini Blondies
Do you ever have those days when you just need to bake?Well today was one of those days for me.I've been stuck home for a week with the 'obligatory' (it would seem, as I have it at the end of every term) end of term flu - viral laryngitis to be specific, and cabin fever …
Maple Gluten Free Waffles with Spiced Caramelised Pears
I first made this waffle batter in the peak of summer, when I was craving their sweet fluffy goodness following a particularly disappointing brunch experience.We had gone out with friends to eat at a great little cafe that always had amazing brunch options, and the options, as always, did not let us down. One item …
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Pumpkin Treaties
PUMPKIN TREATIESIngredients:1 cup almond meal1/2 cup gluten free plain flour1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup butter1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp mixed spice1/2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp saltDecoration:1/4 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for decorating)Method:1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius and line a couple of baking trays with …
Nutella Choc Chip Cookies
My love for the delicious, smooth and nutty flavour of Nutella was truly cemented during our time in Napoli. A delectable beverage known as a Nocciolatte stole my heart and tastebuds at first sip!Imagine the creamy, sweet goodness of Nutella, covered with the intense bitterness of strong black coffee, all topped off with a white …