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Pomegranate Salad

January 10, 2016 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog, Dinner, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Pomegranate Salad

Little Red Jewels of Sweetness that burst in your mouth. Pomegranates originated from the Middle East and Asia more than 2000 years ago. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C, K, and B6. Excellent used in Salads, Sauces, Sweet and Sour Dishes, Popped into Cool Drinks and Jellies. When shopping for Pomegranates look for […]

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Chocolate Blueberry Brownie

December 29, 2015December 29, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Baking, Blog, Dessert, Dinner, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Chocolate-Blueberry-Brownie

Everyone loves Brownie Chocolate goes well with Blueberries, they are plentiful at the moment so try this Recipe you will love it. Use Mixed Berries if you want. I served our Brownie with Anchor Greek Style Yoghurt, simply delicious. If there is any Brownie left over reheat in the Micro-wave for a few seconds.   Chocolate […]

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Steak and Quinoa Salad

December 15, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog, Dinner, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Steak-and-Quinoa-Salad

A Tasty and Healthy Salad to have on a hot Summer’s Night. This Salad so so tasty it will soon become a Family favourite. Not at all hard to make and with the addition of Dried Figs and Seeds, these add a lovely sweetness and texture to the Dish. I have used White Quinoa, but for […]

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Smoked Tuna Quiche

December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog, Dinner, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Gluten-Free-Smoked-Tuna-Salad

A Quiche on a Hot Summer Evening, perfect Quiches are so under rated I reckon because they are really simple to make, economical and very versatile. Perfect on a hot Summers Evening, excellent added to a Picnic Basket, Finger Food, Party Food and Kids Lunches. If you have any left-overs in the Fridge, don’t throw […]

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Chicken Fig and Prune Salad

November 15, 2015November 15, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog, Dinner, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Chicken-Fig-and-Prune-Salad

Summer is just around the corner I love Salads, they are so quick to prepare and almost anything goes. In your Vegetable Garden or Pots, plant Lettuce Combos. Go to your Nursery and buy a combination of Lettuces, more varieties the better. There are so many different sorts to buy, ranging from Curly Leaves, Crunchy […]

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Macro Gluten Free Pizza Dough Mix

November 1, 2015November 15, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog
Macro-Pizza-Dough-Mix

Love Pizza and short of time or can’t be bothered making your own Gluten Free Base. Try Macro Pizza Mix, its’ excellent. You can find this product at your local Supermarket. Being Gluten Free, Wheat Free and Yeast Free is great news and you only have to add 3 other ingredients. When baked the Base […]

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Healthy Snack Balls

October 23, 2015October 23, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Baking, Blog, Dessert, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Healthy-Snack-Balls

Feel like something morish, but want to stay healthy?. Try these Nutty and Fruity Balls. I have always been a Home-style Baker, so my Family have been accustomed to the Pantry brimming with Homemade Cakes, Biscuits and Loafs. Times are changing however, and we are more conscious about being Healthy and feeding our Bodies with […]

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Asparagus Salad

October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog, Dinner, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Asparagus-Salad

New season Asparagus is out now in our Shops. I love Asparagus blanched in boiling Water and served with Bacon and a Cheese Sauce. That rich flavour awakens my taste buds, yum. I have created a quick and easy Gluten Free Salad which is lovely on it’s own, or use to accompany a BBQ, Picnic […]

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Europe Trip: Hong Kong

September 21, 2015December 31, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog
Salmon Twirl

A perfect treat after walking the streets of Hong Kong. Smoked Salmon with Lemon Butter on Gluten Free Bread. The centre was dotted with a Caper which gave a slight salty taste, perfect. Washed down with a delicious cup of Twinings Tea served in cute little Tea cups with your own individual Tea Pot. The […]

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Lamb Shoulder Chop Casserole

September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 Shirley Beal Leave a comment Blog, Dinner, Gluten-Free Recipes, Lunch
Lamb-Shoulder-Chop-CasseroleV2

Another Delicious Tasty Dish. I love Dishes that are cooked with wholesome Ingredients allowing natural flavours to nip at your Taste Buds. This Casserole is cooked with the Meat left on the Bone, thus adding deep rich Earthy flavours. The Lamb Chops are so tender and succulent at the end of cooking, they melt in […]

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