I love to eat peaches and nectarines on their own as well as use them in desserts. This recipe is simple to make and the combination of the soft and juicy nectarines and the slightly crunchy almond crumble is just divine. Read more...
Sweetness is an elemental part of sweet treats. But how do you add sweetness if you can’t eat sugar? Fortunately, there are several substitutes to choose from. Read more... This recipe is a slightly modified version of the Heavenly chocolate cake recipe which is included in my book No Naughties: Sweet treats without sugar, wheat, gluten and yeast. To make it better suited for picnics, I’ve added some gluten-free flour so that it’s not quite so crumbly. I have also used a 21 cm round aluminium foil tin to bake the cake in so you can transport it easily. Heavenly chocolate cake is my favourite chocolate cake of all times. I often make it when we have guests or take it with me as a present when we visit someone. It’s easy to make and it never lets me, or the guests, down. Read more... Baking without wheat and gluten poses some challenges, but fortunately there are a number of gluten-free flours and other substitutes that can be used instead of wheat flour. Read more... This is a simple, but yummy, trifle. I have used agar flakes instead of gelatine, so it’s also suitable for vegetarians. To celebrate the London 2012 Olympics, I have decorated the trifle so that it looks like the Union Jack. Read more... |
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