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Gluten-Free PUMPKIN DESSERT BARS
There is some extra work involved compared to the packaged and tinned pumpkin version of this dessert, but believe me, it is worth the effort, plus it's 100% gluten-free and even butter-free!This recipe includes steps to make the sponge cake base, fresh pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin filling, cream cheese frosting and candied roasted pecans. Despite the many ingredients used, this dessert is sensationally light and fluffy and once made, it keeps for several days chilled, ready for serving at a moment’s notice.
Swiss Plum Tart (Zwetschgen-Wähe)
This plum tart known as Zwetschgen-Wähe in German originated in Switzerland and is typically prepared as thin square slices of sweet tart filled with a custard mixture and halved or sliced plums. The gluten-free pastry comes together easily in a food processor, Thermomix or some energetic elbow grease! The results are a crisp, buttery pastry carrying a simple custard mixture with super sweet plums, flavoured with vanilla and nutmeg.Serve each portion sliced in squares, rectangles or as a hearty pie wedge with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream.
Gluten-Free Butterscotch Apricot Cake
This recipe makes a delicious and gooey butterscotch cake topped with caramelised seasonable fresh apricots. Make the most of this summer stone fruit in this cake that can be served at morning or afternoon teas or as a warm or chilled dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Gluten-Free Quiche Lorraine
This is a classic French dish using a homemade gluten-free savoury shortcrust pastry and a traditional egg, cream and bacon custard filling. This quiche is perfect to serve either straight from the oven or chilled on a warm day with plenty of fresh salad and a side of Dijon mustard.
Gluten-Free Smoked Salmon Blinis
Smoked salmon with horseradish cream on top of gluten-free blinis go perfect with champagne for New Year's Eve!
Gluten-Free Potato & Olive Scones
These are bite-size savoury scones full of chopped black olives and fresh rosemary. Perfect to accompany soups or casseroles, with a generous spread of lemon pepper butter. Make them fancy and serve these at your next gathering, split in half with different spreads such as olive tapenade, cream cheese with smoked salmon or a strong slice of Brie or goat's cheese.The potato flavour does not come through in these scones, as the mashed potato act as a binder and give the scones some extra fluffy texture.
Gluten-Free Tiramisu Cups
Make some elegant tiramisu cups for your next dinner party. These coffee cups consist of layers of coffee-infused gluten-free sponge biscuits and tiramisu cream finished off with a generous dusting of cocoa powder. Make-ahead friendly, delicious and impressive looking, this dessert will not disappoint!
Gluten-Free Austrian Ribs with the works!
These Austrian-style baby back ribs require no marinating, just a generous dry rub of homemade Austrian rib seasoning and "low and slow" cooking in an apple barbecue mix. The ribs are succulent and falling off the bone after two to three hours. Serve them with crispy potato wedges, garlic sour cream sauce, more barbecue sauce and a decent mug of beer!
Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cones
This gluten-free recipe for ice cream cones uses the classic sugar cone recipe used all over the world.If you rather not invest in an ice cream cone pan and mould, make ice cream baskets using a crepe pan and a small bowl to mould the basket.
The Best Homemade Butter Chicken
Tender chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala paste are cooked gently in a mildly-spiced tomato, butter and cream sauce.Pair the butter chicken with a couple of gluten-free naan bread and/or a bowl of basmati rice.
Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Creamy, vanilla ice cream with nuggets of gluten-free cookie dough is a dream come true for ice-cream lovers who are following a gluten-free diet.
Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Burger
Nothing beats an indulgent crispy spicy chicken burger! This is a hard-to-find fast food meal, but you can bring it to your kitchen by following this recipe to make this popular burger.The chicken is crumbed with a spicy buttermilk mixture and cornflour, fried briefly and crisped up in the oven with a hot sauce glaze.A sour cream sauce is added to the burger buns, together with classic condiments of shredded lettuce and pickles.
Gluten-Free British Scones
These sweet scones are perfect to enjoy warm as an afternoon tea treat with fresh cream and strawberry jam.
Gluten-Free Pear Flan
This delightful pear dessert is made using a gluten-free flan base baked with an almond cream filling (aka frangipane) and pear slices.Serve the pear flan with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of vanilla or cinnamon sugar.
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Waking up to freshly baked cinnamon rolls is a dream come true for many. This is possible if you prepare the gluten-free cinnamon roll dough the day before, plus fill it with the cinnamon butter, roll it, slice it and place them in a baking tin. A bit of planning ahead, but so worth the effort!After baking them for 30 minutes, a quick drizzle of cream cheese frosting is all that is needed to complete this magical breakfast or mid-morning treat.
Gluten-Free Bagels
This recipe will make perfect gluten-free bagels to be enjoyed with your favourite filling like smoked salmon and cream cheese. There are three steps to making a successful bagel: preparing the bagel dough, boiling the bagels and baking the bagels.They are freezer-friendly and quick to defrost in the oven or toaster for breakfast or lunch.
Gluten-Free Swedish Meatballs
Make Ikea-style Swedish meatballs with homemade cream gravy, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.All four gluten-free recipes are included in this recipe card.
Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie
This All-American classic pie is easily converted into a gluten-free dessert by making a gluten-free biscuit base to hold the lime custard filling, topped with whipped cream or meringue peaks.
Gluten-Free Cream Cheese & Spinach Empanadas
These vegetarian empanadas are delicious as a packed lunch, school snack, picnic treat or party food. The filling is delicious cooked garlic spinach with soft Italian cream cheese held in a homemade gluten-free oven-baked pastry.