dessert

Chocolate Almond Cream Pie (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , January 2, 2022

‘A new year means a new chapter. I hope 2022 is an incredible part of your story’. ‘I didn’t hear the question, but the answer is chocolate’ sounds like a Mr B quote! This was a gift for him as a count-down to new year. I made the pie and some extra chocolate mousse and

Paleo Maple Walnut Biscotti (Gluten Free, High Protein)

By , December 26, 2021

‘You can’t buy happiness, but you can bake biscotti and that is kind of the same thing’ Biscotti is a staple in my Italian in-law’s house. They consider it a compulsory item with coffee and so it is usually the first thing that they eat in the morning. Biscotti was also the first item I

Breakfast Oatmeal Cake (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , December 18, 2021

This is a great recipe, as it is a breakfast that tastes like chocolate cake. In fact, I would go as far as to say you could serve it as a dessert at a dinner party.  If you follow my blog, you’ll know that I am a big fan of oats. In my recipes you’ll

Dolcetti di Mandorle (Almond Biscuits) (Gluten Free, High Protein)

By , December 11, 2021

‘A tavola non si invecchia’ – At the table with friends and family, you do not become old I thought I would mix it up a bit this week and give you one of Mr B’s family recipes rather than mine and my grandma’s. This recipe is for a famous cookie, made around the holidays,

Almond Fudge (Badam Burfi)

By , December 4, 2021

‘Indian sweets are there by your side, to celebrate you in every occasion’ This is a rare sweet/mithai that doesn’t have diary in it. My grandma would make it and keep it in the fridge for puja and snacking. It is basically almonds and sugar and so great for breaking a religious fast.  Yield: 8-inch

Double Chocolate Baked Donuts (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , November 6, 2021

‘In a world of plain bagels, be a donut with sprinkles’ This is a recipe from Matthew Kenneys Food Future Institute. It uses aquafaba instead of egg to lighten the batter. It is gluten, yeast, dairy and refined sugar free. It is also baked instead of fried, so guilt free too! It tastes a bit

Amaranth Porridge (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , October 23, 2021

“I was able to bring the souls from the past back to life.” Amaranth Amaranth is a great alternative to oats in the morning. It is packed with protein, releases energy slowly and is packed full of minerals and vitamins. Similar to quinoa, amaranth contains anti-infammatory and antioxidant phytochemical that have the potential to reduce the risk

Raw Black Sesame Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , October 16, 2021

This is a simple recipe, full of protein, vitamins and minerals. It is a great kids or Mr. B snack, with an interesting contrast of sweet and savoury from the mix of the dates and the tahini/sesame seeds.  The recipe is from @oliviathechef one of the most innovative chefs @iceculinary where I recently completed my

Seasonal pumpkin recipes

By , October 9, 2021

Baked Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts with Pecan Maple Glaze and Gluten Free  Pumpkin Waffles  ‘I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill if pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.’  Seasonal eating is a core principle in Ayurveda. Not only is it better for the environment to eat locally and seasonally but the foods

Ayurvedic Almond Biscotti (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , September 12, 2021

‘If we were not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge….??’ I’ve been craving coffee recently, just the smell of it draws my senses in. This is rather strange, since I don’t usually drink coffee. I drink a variety of tea, herbal, caffeinated and spiced. This is one of