In the second edition of “Low FODMAP in season”, we’re taking a critical look at what produce will shine on our plates this month. As a reminder: seasonal produce is better for you as it’s full of nutrients, better for the environment as it doesn’t have to travel 1000s of miles to get to you,…
Low FODMAP in season: October
It’s better for your local economy, the environment, your wallet and – for the aspiring chef in me – seasonal produce simply tastes better than anything that’s grown in a greenhouse, harvested before its time to ripen while it’d be shipped for hundreds and thousands of miles to be sold in our supermarkets. Don’t get…
4-ingredient pancake
Ingredients 140g gluten-free flour 200ml dairy-free milk 2 eggs, separated 2 tbsp nut oil Instructions Separate the eggs and whip the whites to stiff peaks with your trusted kitchen machine, handheld whisk or – for gentle strength training – by hand. Whisk the egg yolks into the milk and fold under the egg whites. Gently…
Sugar-free peanut-nougat bites
Ingredients 120ml coconut cream 1 tsp rice malt syrup pinch sea salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 45g almond flour 65g almond-peanut butter, smooth 120ml sugar-free caramel sauce 50g peanuts, roughly chopped 100 g dark chocolate Instructions Prepare a loaf tin and a baking tray by lining them with baking paper. Combine coconut cream, syrup, salt,…
Irish lamb stew
Ingredients 250g bacon 600g lamb 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 500ml stock 2 tsp rice malt syrup 3 tsp tomato puree 8 small to medium carrots, roughly chopped 6 medium-sized potatoes, quartered a few sprigs of thyme 3 bay leaves 125ml white wine Instructions Preheat the oven to 180C. If you don’t have garlic-infused…
Sugar-free caramel sauce
Ingredients 30ml rice malt syrup 50g butter 30ml coconut cream pinch of salt Instructions Bring rice malt syrup up to 140C. Add butter and a pinch of salt and stir. Remove from heat and slowly add the coconut cream, stirring until combined. Pour caramel into a bowl and sit in the freezer until thick for…
Beef brisket in red wine
Ingredients 1kg brisket Salt and pepper 2 tbsp garlic-infused vegetable oil 6 sprigs thyme and rosemary 3 spring onions, green parts only 2 bay leaves 1 tsp of Low FODMAP chicken bouillon or 1 stock cube (Sainsbury’s chicken ones are Low FODMAP) 2 tins of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 750ml red wine A…
Top 5 kitchen cupboard essentials for maximum flavour
1. Salt and pepper Duh!, you might think. But not any salt or pepper. Go for real salt flakes and grind your pepper fresh to get the most flavour out of both. They can elevate a dish in less than no time and – albeit more pricey than their table salt and ground pepper cousins…
“Is a complex diet right for you when you’ve got chronic pain?”
Answer: Absolutely. And not at all. A bit of a ‘meh’ answer, isn’t it? My head is pounding as I write this and – after knocking the flour over twice – I’m almost ready to throw in the towel. “Enough for today, I’ll just have crackers and cheese,” I think. I’ve spent the last two…
Easy bolognese
Ingredients 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil 500g beef mince 1 1/2 courgette, thinly sliced 1 carrot, thinly sliced 2 tins of chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tbsp tomato sauce handful of fresh oregano, chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp marjoram 2 tbsp red wine, optional 1 tsp rice malt syrup Salt, pepper to…
Growning Up and Liking It 