Beef and Butternut Stew
I have realised that if nothing else, this blog is a shocking testimony to my sweet tooth. Looking over the ratio of sweet to savoury recipes I don’t think I’d be able to convince anyone that I’d choose… um… I don’t know … say steak over cake. Though I might, if I was in the… Continue reading Beef and Butternut Stew
Feed Four for NZ$20 – Creamy Garlic and Mushroom Chicken (Gluten Free)
I have been inspired/challenged by rising food costs and concurrent meal plans from major supermarkets that rely on cheap glutenous products for their ‘affordable meal suggestions’ to come up with some tasty, healthy(ish!), affordable meals that are also gluten free, for those of us who don’t have the option of reducing costs with cheap gluten.… Continue reading Feed Four for NZ$20 – Creamy Garlic and Mushroom Chicken (Gluten Free)
Easy Chicken
This blog post comes with massive apologies for the distinct lack of blogging that has been going on around here. I have yet to master looking after a baby and staying on top of the washing, washing up and keeping the house in a reasonable state, so there is little current hope of managing to… Continue reading Easy Chicken
Gluten Free Fried Fish
We live in rural New Zealand. Our nearest small town has a few takeaway places but the only one that I know is coeliac-safe is the local curry restaurant. Although the fish and chip shop offers gluten free options, they cook them in the same fryer as their gluten food and so those options are… Continue reading Gluten Free Fried Fish
Gluten Free Meatballs
A while ago, a gluten-eating friend of mine told me that she always uses grated potato instead of breadcrumbs in her meatballs, whether or not she is cooking gluten-free. These meatballs piggy back off that idea, but I blitz the potato with the onions and garlic as that is less work than grating potatoes and… Continue reading Gluten Free Meatballs
Lemon and Olive Chicken
This recipe is a true “some, some and some” recipe – I’m afraid I don’t have exact quantities and usually just judge it according to what feels like the right amount at the time. This dish is very easy (you just do the basic prep and then leave the oven to do its thing) and… Continue reading Lemon and Olive Chicken
Feed 4 for NZ$20 – Mexican Inspired Bean Soup and Baked Johnnycake
As a child I absolutely loved the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, based on her life as a girl in a pioneer family. I read them to my kids a couple of years ago and was struck by the different foods mentioned in them and wondered if I could try making some myself. One food… Continue reading Feed 4 for NZ$20 – Mexican Inspired Bean Soup and Baked Johnnycake
Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup
Although the days are gloriously spring-like at the moment, there are still evenings when I find a bit of winter comfort food, well, comforting. Warm soups, stews and casseroles are still very much on my menu, although occasionally I adorn them with a side salad as a nod to spring. I tend to be quite… Continue reading Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup
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 wonderfully… Continue reading Slow Cooker Bacon and Butternut Risotto
Feed Four for NZ$20 – Spinach and Chickpea Curry (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
After a long time of following recipes for curry spice mixes, I am becoming more confident in experimenting with my own. This has the advantage of being able to tailor the mix to my family’s taste preferences and avoiding spice mixes which either do or say that they may contain gluten. I am also finding… Continue reading Feed Four for NZ$20 – Spinach and Chickpea Curry (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
Feed 4 for NZ$20 – Spinach and Tomato Pasta Bake (Gluten Free)
Many conversations with friends lately have confirmed my own experience – food is getting more and more expensive. And following a gluten free diet, which is a medical necessity for those with coeliac disease, was expensive enough before prices seemed to start climbing so high so quickly! And so I have set myself a challenge… Continue reading Feed 4 for NZ$20 – Spinach and Tomato Pasta Bake (Gluten Free)
Stuffed Buns (Gluten Free)
If you’re looking for gluten free lunchbox inspiration, hopefully I have something for you in this recipe! These airy buns can be stuffed with whatever you like, although I highly recommend lots of cheese is included with any other ingredients! Although these taste best served warm from the oven, they can be wrapped once cool… Continue reading Stuffed Buns (Gluten Free)
Some, Some and Some 