the gluten-free adventures of a compulsive feeder
If you find regular chips too oily, you’ll love this baked alternative. Crisp on the outside, soft in the middle and dusted with spices, these will please any spud lover. A firm favourite with our family….
Tangy & savoury, this is flavoursome comfort food. Cumin, ginger & cayenne give a wonderful aromatic warmth, but the star spice is amchoor, or dried mango powder, which is magnificently tart, fruity & sour. When combined with naturally sweet veges like carrot & parsnip, it’s finger-lickin’ delicious….
Shhh! These family-friendly little patties are stuffed with secret goodness – my kids don’t even realise they’re eating zucchini, cauli, brown rice or chickpeas, because they’re blitzed, seasoned, then fried to crispy perfection. A cross between a patty & a felafel, these crumbed cuties are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside….
This is less of a recipe & more of an invitation to create. Instead of rolling traditional ingredients in nori, there are limitless variations for a sushi bowl – this one involves plenty of raw vegetables & generous sprinklings of sesame seeds. Plant protein comes from salty, savoury, tamari-fried tempeh sticks, which add a wonderfully umame element alongside the rice & vegetables….
I love chickpea flour. It’s so versatile, savoury & I especially love how you can create these wonderful vegan fritters without needing eggs. Made with only a handful of simple ingredients, these little beauties are a sure-fire way to ramp up the greens in your belly….
This is on high-rotate in our kitchen right now. Creamy, tangy & smooth, this dressing is gorgeous on a crisp salad, but my favourite is pouring it liberally over roast vegetables. Cashews form a creamy, protein-kick base, while the zingy lemon cuts through and perfectly complements the rich tahini. Nutritional yeast adds a seriously savoury element….
My kids made these cute little tofu rice balls. I love getting the rascals involved in their own meal prep – I’ve always found that the more buy-in & involvement they have, the greater the chance they’ll try things. These rice balls are particularly fun for little hands – we smashed & smooshed the tofu & rice together, seasoned it with fresh ginger & tamari, formed haphazard little balls & rolled them in sesame. Yum!…
This is stupendously simple comfort food. As you’ll see, there are very few ingredients, which means each component can shine in its own gentle way. You’re welcome to arc it up with fresh chillies, but I prefer the savoury simplicity of warming spices & slightly sweet coconut….
As much as I adore brown rice sushi, quinoa is has become a real favourite – it’s lighter, plus it’s packed with protein & all nine essential amino acids. This recipe seasons the quinoa with tahini, fresh ginger & lemon juice, which not only helps to hold it together nicely, it also delivers a pleasing, zingy backdrop to your sushi filling. It’s unusual, but sheesh, it works. Fresh apple is my secret wow ingredient. It adds a snappy freshness to the roll, a lovely sweet-ish complement to the salty tamari & tangy ginger….
Hats off to the crazy growth of a summer courgette plant – one moment they’re all delicate yellow flowers, the next you’ve got a stonkin’ great marrow. This recipe was born on one of those balmy summer evenings when I grabbed fresh eggs, herbs & zucchini from the garden, introduced them to a little brown rice flour and hey presto, green fritters for supper. With only a handful of ingredients, they’re simple, light & quick to make – feta gives them a creamy tang, while the zucchini is all about softness. They’re also a great way to use up those unexpected marrows!…