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Courgette (Zucchini), Feta and Brown Rice Torta (Pastry-less quiche)

By , August 26, 2016

  I found this recipe in my favorite magazine from the UK, (Grazia) that my mum is kind enough to send over with friends and relatives in amazing care packages, which also include delights such as earl grey tea, Waitrose chef ingredients and M&S underwear. The magazine always includes a new and ‘up and coming’

Almond and Orange Cake (Gluten and Dairy Free)

By , August 22, 2016

I featured a recipe using PAN flour (white corn maize), at the end of last year, using it to make some Arepa’s for Mr. B. https://tasha.kitchen/2015/12/06/arepas-corn-cakes/ PAN is most often used for Mexican food, for tortillas, tamales, arepa’s and empanadas. It can also be used for gluten free pancakes, pizza, cakes and flatbread. It is

Arepas (corn cakes)

By , December 6, 2015

  On of the advantages of moving to the states, is the plethora of South and Central American Street food, most of which is gluten free! Arepas are Venezuelan and I remember eating them in Peru. My husband ate them in Boston, from a street vendor and raved about them. My thinking is anything that

Socca

By , October 26, 2015

Socca Socca is a speciality of Nice, made with chickpea flour, water and olive oil This is taken from Ottolenghi’s Plenty It has two parts; the pancake and the tomato and onion topping The chickpea flour pancake is a great gluten free invention as it can be used as a blini, pizza or savoury pancake

Tomato chilli Jam

By , October 17, 2015

This tomato jam is like a grown up version of ketchup but so much better It is sweet and warming and tastes great on pretty much anything Great for using up a tomato glut and a lovely homemade present too, with some cheese and biscuits This is taken from BBC food Ingredients 2 red onions,

Winter mushroom medley

By , October 3, 2015

It is gluten, nut and soy free It can be made as breakfast, a canapé or a side dish This recipe can be made dairy free and whole30 compliant by substituting the butter for a tbsp. coconut oil Ingredients mixed mushrooms (e.g. shitake, oyster, king trumpet) 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 thyme sprigs 2 garlic

Monday madness

By , September 28, 2015

Sorry for the delay in posting, I am back in Boston and have just moved into a new flat/kitchen. In the mean time, some Monday madness to brighten your day.. Q: Why did the colander retire? A: It couldn’t take the strain! Hehe 🙂

Watermelon salad

By , September 18, 2015

This is a refreshing salad, nicely balanced to give a subtle umami taste I have tried versions of this, at restaurants through the summer and served it myself at a number of BBQ’s Its gluten, soy and nut free and takes less then 5 minutes to put together Ingredients Half a watermelon, balled or chopped into

Herb Salt

By , September 14, 2015

I love adding fresh herbs to dishes; it gives them a beautiful smell and vibrancy, and always brightens up the dish. It is the smell of herbs for me that often brings back a memory of a meal, evoking a happy feeling and remembrance of that day with friends and family. I usually end up