Author Archives: Becky

Tamarind and Turmeric Lentils (Gluten Free, Dairy Free/Vegan Option)

Until recently, I had never tried cooking with tamarind, nor did I know exactly what it tastes like nor appreciated what it brings to a dish. Recently, when I was buying spices online, I decided to add tamarind paste to my order, mostly on a whim and with no idea what I would actually useContinueContinue reading “Tamarind and Turmeric Lentils (Gluten Free, Dairy Free/Vegan Option)”

Almond Meal Chocolate Cupcakes (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

These cupcakes are dense, rich and chocolatey. I prefer to use good quality cocoa powder for a richer taste. The recipe below is based on a 250 ml cup as equal to 1 cup. I recommend using the spoon and level method to measure ingredients (spoon in the ingredient and then level it off withContinueContinue reading “Almond Meal Chocolate Cupcakes (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)”

Slow Cooker Bacon and Butternut Risotto

I really like risotto. But, until recently, I have largely avoided making it as I found it too tedious and difficult to stand over the stove stirring risotto while hungry children want to see what I am doing. And then, I decided to experiment with making risotto in the slow cooker – it was wonderfullyContinueContinue reading “Slow Cooker Bacon and Butternut Risotto”

Cheese and Garlic Not-Naans

These little pockets of yumminess were the result of an experiment to try to create an alternative to gluteny cheese and garlic naans, for friends who were coming over for curry and particularly enjoyed cheese and garlic naans with their curries. It was only partway through the meal, after a slightly too long pause, thatContinueContinue reading “Cheese and Garlic Not-Naans”