Make this coconut Tom Kha Gai soup for the most delicious and heart warming dinner or lunch at home. Naturally gluten-free when made from scratch, it features tender chicken and earthy mushrooms cooked in a fragrant blend of spices. This version avoids cilantro as it tastes like soap to me, and includes leek deviating from […]
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Gluten-free kefir pancakes
Since my kefir cake with frozen berries has become one of my most popular recipes, I thought it would be a good idea to develop a recipe for gluten-free kefir pancakes – specifically, the large ones my mum used to affectionately call the ‘lazy housewife’s pancakes’. As you may know, kefir is a truly valuable […]
Layered beetroot and herring salad
An excellent alternative to the celebratory Estonian Potato Salad, this vibrant layered beetroot and herring salad (also known as Kasukas in Estonia, Shuba in Slavic countries) or Herring Under a Fur Coat takes some time to make but is worth it. It was my Mum’s favourite salad to put on the table on a special […]
Homemade mayonnaise
This is the easiest homemade version of the thick and delicious cold sauce called mayonnaise with only five ingredients. I must admit I find it hard to go for the shop version after I started making it at home as very often it includes gluten. So, here’s a naturally gluten free, extremely delicious homemade mayonnaise […]
Easy beetroot, tuna and avocado pasta salad
This is a quick and easy gluten free lunch option for those busy weekdays when you don’t know what to make – beetroot, tuna and avocado pasta salad. Ever since I started working from home, I felt a bit of a secret relief that I don’t have to prepare snacks and lunch for the next […]
Gluten-free buckwheat porridge
Warm, comforting and nourishing, your morning porridge can help you start the day right and keep you fuller for longer, but it doesn’t need to be boring. People across cultures use oats as a breakfast staple and have been doing so for centuries. But sometimes, oats, even the gluten free kind are just not an […]
Karask – buckwheat soda bread
Karask (also known as quick bread) is a traditional Estonian bread that is similar to a soda bread. It is made with rye flour giving it a dark colour and a slightly sour taste. But we are going to substitute the rye flour in its entirety with buckwheat flour which in my opinion makes it […]
Egg mayo with butter
I know, neither mayonnaise or butter are actually healthy and nutritious, containing loads of calories, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium but this egg mayo (butter) is so delicious. It used to be an essential part of my Easter growing up. As long as I use low fat, unsalted or vegan options and stick to small […]
Energy balls
Not only gluten free but also low in sugar and vegan, these energy balls are perfect as a post workout snack. They are super easy to make. You just need to mix all the ingredients together really well, either by hand or with an electronic mixer and you’re ready to roll…the balls. I find the […]
Puff pastry triangles with pesto
Perfect as a snack for any occasion, these puff pastry triangles with pesto are really easy to make. Use a whole sheet of store bought gluten-free puff pastry to make the triangles or use up leftovers of any shape from making something else. I have tried to make these with ready made pesto (be sure […]