My days all blur one into the other now that I work from home. I forget when it is Saturday, which was always my baking day. But I have decided to stick to that routine at least, so I made yummy mini loaves for a guest post and this Blueberry & Almond tart for Adriano and me. Dario is away motorbiking around New Zealand with a good friend, which sometimes stops my breathing when I think of him out there on those roads with so little protection. But, he is having a great time and I was doing the same thing in Europe at his age, so I can't say much. Back to my baking efforts. I am trying to get this gluten-free recipe right for pastry and this was a little better but still a bit tough. I have put it down below so you can scrutinize it and decide for yourselves whether you want to give it a go. It certainly holds together brilliantly and tastes fine but is a little tough to cut. I think that must be due to the lack of an egg but some among you might know the science behind it better … [Read more...] about Low FODMAP and Gluten-Free Recipe – Blueberry and Almond Tart – suitable for IBS
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Gluten-Free & Low FODMAP Basil & Tomato Tart
Life is humming along quite nicely here in New Zealand with lovely weather and a carefree atmosphere. Even though I seem to be working more than usual but at home, I am also feeling light as a bird - a bird who has got rid of the heavy load of a soul-destroying job. Read an update here. The other day I made an old favourite of mine from when I was in my twenties. It's in a folder of recipes that all look ancient and yellowing with age. But some are just as good despite the passing of time. This is so simple, and great if you have people over for lunch. If you have little warning, you could even use a ready made pastry crust and shop-bought mayonnaise - not that I advocate those shortcuts at all. But sometimes needs must. Use the pastry recipe I have linked to in the actual recipe but just leave out the sugar. This is the best gluten-free recipe I have created and I use it all the time now. Basil and Tomato Tart Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients The … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free & Low FODMAP Basil & Tomato Tart
Dinner Party Menu – gluten-free and low FODMAP
I have been having quite a few dinner parties lately and that has got me to thinking about putting some dinner menus together for those of you who have to watch what you eat. When you invite people to your own home for a meal, it may seem a little odd to cook from the restricted range of foods on your own eating regime. But why not? You don't want to sabotage yourself and who would even know any different, as long as you are a little smart with your choices. Many of your friends will already know about your food intolerances but I don't think it is necessary to make the dinner party in any way about that. Cook delicious food and no one will be any the wiser. You can even serve bread - I would recommend this gluten-free low FODMAP one which was a great success. How you present the food is what can take it from ordinary everyday food into the realm of something worthy of a dinner party. I have put together a menu which I am sure would be a big hit with your guests whether they and/or you … [Read more...] about Dinner Party Menu – gluten-free and low FODMAP
Strawberry Sour Cream Tart – gluten-free and low FODMAP
Last night I had another dinner party for good friends. There were eight of us around the table and it was delightful to be with like-minded people where conversation is no effort. I completely forgot to take photos of us all together but, fortunately, I did photograph the dessert before they arrived or that too would have been lost. This is the same recipe as my Blueberry Sour Cream Tart but with strawberries since they are in season here. This is not a very sweet tart because I keep the sugar low but you could increase the amount. This time the tart cooked quicker than last time and only took about half an hour so do keep an eye on it. The filling sets quite quickly so, as long as you have pre-cooked the pastry, it might take even less than half an hour. In other news, my neck specialist has given me some strong medicine for the headaches I get which are caused by stress and my neck problems. I have never really taken medicine apart from the occasional aspirin up until a month or … [Read more...] about Strawberry Sour Cream Tart – gluten-free and low FODMAP
Blueberry Sour Cream Tart – Gluten-Free & low FODMAP
I had the most wonderful gift yesterday. My boss gave me the day off work. I couldn't think of a better gift than the gift of time. My weekends seem to be brim full of all the things I can't do during my working week and the extra day was bliss. I did nothing much that was on my permanent to-do list. Instead I went to the movies - Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine, which was amazing and had an ice-cream, a rare occurrence. I then walked to the beach, did a big circuit past the shops and on to the supermarket to buy a few ingredients to make this delicious tart. Once home, I baked it in a leisurely manner, unlike the rush that often happens on Saturday, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. And I can tell you something - it tasted wonderful for it. I must have baked my peaceful state right into it. It's now Saturday and all I had left to do was photograph it and eat it. I ate too much because it was so good and now have a belly ache. That's what happens when you are fructose intolerant and … [Read more...] about Blueberry Sour Cream Tart – Gluten-Free & low FODMAP
Smoked Salmon and Caper Tart – grain-free
Tarts always take longer to make than you think they will. First there's the pastry to prepare and bake and then the filling to prepare and bake. It adds up to ages. And so my family ate late amidst moans and groans about starvation. But the wait was worth it. The pastry is the one I have used for my sweet tarts but I left out the honey. As a shell, it holds together beautifully, even better than ones made with wheat flour and butter. Then I used a delicious filling which I found in a magazine with a few changes. It has a ton of vegetables and salmon for the daily hit of Omega-3. A complete meal in a tart. The pie crust has been adapted from the one Carol uses in her book, Indulge, which you can purchase on her blog, Ditch The Wheat. This is NOT a low Fodmap recipe. Smoked Salmon and Caper Tart Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Ingredients For the pie crust: 2 eggs 30 ml coconut oil ¼ cup + 2 tbsp … [Read more...] about Smoked Salmon and Caper Tart – grain-free
