From recipe ideas to cross-contamination advice, here are Rhian Williams’ top tips for hosting the perfect knees-up… Whether you’re vegan, plant-based, lactose-intolerant or coeliac, if you’ve ever had to cook for guests, you’ll know that cooking for yourself and cooking for a whole crowd of people are not the same! If you have lots of […]
Adda Bjarnadottir, of authoritynutrition.com, examines some tell-tale signs that may give you an early inkling of gluten intolerance… Gluten intolerance is a fairly common problem. It is characterised by adverse reactions to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Coeliac disease is the most severe form of gluten intolerance. It is an autoimmune […]
Whether you are entertaining for a vegan, someone who is nut-free, a fussy eater or a teetotaller, Ali Walsh gives you the perfect advice for a stress-free Christmas… Whatever your house rules about food, it’s never quite as easy when you have guests, especially at Christmas time. Let’s face it, having an overcrowded house and […]
Catering for allergies, whether they be your own or a loved one’s, can be a minefield, but Laura Hemmington shows us how the festive season can be enjoyed by one and all… As we enter the season for all things crisp, cosy and comforting, our thoughts start to focus on winter’s main event: Christmas. For […]
With so many great alternatives on the market, your baking days needn’t be over if you’ve eliminated grains from your diet! But knowing which flour alternatives to use, and when, can be tricky, especially with so much choice. So let Italian chef Ambra Torelli guide you through her favourite replacements and show you how to make the most […]
We all want to cook-up that perfect bake, but what about making like-for-like dishes that deliver the same taste and quality as non free-from recipes? Vicki Montague from The Free From Fairy looks at some worthy alternatives… Eggs Remove eggs from your diet and you might think you will never have a meringue or cake […]
Pizza is the star of the fast-food world, and it’s many people’s go-to meal when they fancy a little slice of happiness on a Friday night. It’s also the one dish that many people think that those on a vegan or dairy-free diet miss out on due to it’s cheesey toppings. But as we all know, […]
Pancakes are everyones favourite indulgent weekend breakfast, but did you know that Pancake Day is traditionally celebrated as a way to use up rich foods like eggs, milk and flour before the 40-day fasting season of Lent began? However, if you’re coeliac, or following a gluten-free diet, there’s no need to feel left out on Pancake Day, […]
Embarking on a gluten-free diet can seem very daunting, so here are some top tips from Europe’s number 1 gluten-free food company, Schär’s, resident dietitian to help get you started… 1 There’s no reason why a gluten free diet can’t be healthy and well balanced. Eat regular meals based on gluten free starchy foods (including […]
Do you need help with your free-from cooking, or do you have a nutritional query? Email your question to nick.gregory@anthem-publishing.com to ask the experts for advice. Q: How would I know if my child has coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that can develop in anyone, at any age, and can be easily diagnosed by […]