A Huddersfield woman has been inspired by her sister’s medical condition to open a takeaway with a difference – a completely gluten-free takeaway serving up a delicious array of dishes. Ruksana Khalid has opened GFQ Ltd takeaway at Chapel Hill to offer an entirely gluten-free and halal menu to hungry diners. Ruksana was inspired to […]
To maximise the benefits of cutting out gluten because of coeliac disease or other health reasons, you’ve got to pay attention to your overall diet. Norma McGough tells us the key things you need to know… Q There’s confusion around oats. Can they be included on a gluten-free diet? Oats are not related to gluten-containing grains […]
Add a little spice into your life with this hearty and wholesome tikka masala made with protein-rich chickpeas. Chickpea tikka masala with fragrant rice Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 can of chickpeas 2 tomatoes 130g basmati rice 50g coconut cream 1 tbsp korma curry powder 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 vegetable stock cube 1 brown onion 2 […]
If you are coeliac or eat a gluten-free diet you are likely to be well aware of Schär, but you probably only know half the story… Just a few miles south of the Austrian border lies the Italian town of Merano. Surrounded by breath-taking Alpine scenery, which extends as far as the eye can see; […]
Mashed potato is the possibly one of the last things you’d expect to find in a pizza recipe, but it’s the secret ingredient that makes the gluten-free base so light and crispy! Gluten-free mashed potato pizza Ingredients 400g Mash Direct Mashed Potato 175g gluten-free flour 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 30g grated Parmesan […]
Coeliac Awareness Week is taking place between 14-20th May 2018. With so much conflicting information and advice available about gluten, coeliac disease and gluten intolerance, we have enlisted the help of Gastroenterologist Professor David Sanders from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield and Schär dietitian Melissa Wilson to help readers differentiate between fact and fiction! 1. […]
We love this gluten-free version of this all-time favourite kiddies food – fish fingers with homemade ketchup. For chicken dippers, follow the same recipe replacing fish with uncooked chicken breast strips. Gluten-free fish fingers Makes: 6 Ingredients 200g (8oz) thick cod/haddock fillets, cut into strips 2cm wide 25g (1oz) Cornflour 1tsp paprika 1 medium egg, […]
These light and fluffy gluten-free Scotch pancakes are a sumptuous breakfast treat, especially when topped with your favourite yoghurt and fresh fruit. Gluten-free Scotch pancakes Makes 9 Scotch pancakes GF V Ingredients 110g Schär Mix It! Universal 25g caster sugar 1 large egg ½ tsp vanilla extract 75g natural yoghurt 50ml milk 3 tsp vegetable oil To […]
A common misconception, often with influence from ‘celebrity’ is that gluten-free means healthy. Ali Walsh looks at why this is not necessarily the case and instead how to make it work for you… In my early twenties I was chubby. Not desperately so, but I certainly didn’t have a midriff to be proud of. Then […]
A refreshing fruit smoothie is a great way to start your day as you can squeeze in a few portions of your ‘five a day’ before lunchtime! Nobbly yoghurt smoothie Ingredients 1 banana ¼ mango Splash apple juice 3 Tbsp low fat natural yogurt (substitute coconut yoghurt or soy yoghurt for a dairy-free option) 2 Tbsp Nice […]