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April A to Z gluten free vegetarian treats: M is for millionaire’s shortbread

I love shortbread and make it about once a month. I haven’t tried to make millionaire’s shortbread before though! I wanted a quick version and this one uses ready made caramel. If you are creative and artistic you could swirl white and milk/dark chocolate, but I’m not so I haven’t (the end appearance was due […]

April A to Z gluten free vegetarian treats: J is for jam sponge

One of the out and out successes of my February Food Challenge was the jam sponge pudding. My mum makes this regularly but I hadn’t tried it before this year. It is so quick and easy, oh and tasty too! The recipe below is the perfect size for the 5 of us to have a […]

April A to Z gluten free vegetarian treats: H is for honey cakes

I think this is the first time in my entire life that I have tried honey let alone cooked with it! I should have made smaller cakes so that the icing pooled within the case but I didn’t know they would rise so well! I made 18 cakes but think it should be 20-22. They […]

April A to Z gluten free and vegetarian treats: G is for gypsy tart

Gypsy tart is the bane of mine and Chris’ relationship. Sounds melodramatic but it really isn’t! Gypsy tart is a very sweet treat that Chris remembers from his childhood. For the first birthday he had after we got together, I decided to make it for him and proudly presented him with my efforts. He appreciated […]

April A to Z gluten free vegetarian treats: F is for flapjacks

Please note the oats I used were the ones in my cupboard. They were not gluten free but were wheat free! Gluten free oats are available in supermarkets and online if required. My flapjacks always end up as muesli. They always just disintegrate and I usually end up having to eat it with a spoon. […]