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The Very Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies! (dairy-free & egg-free option)
Posted on December 5, 2017 Leave a Comment
Originally posted on The Gluten Free Lifesaver:
No Christmas without gingerbread.. ..and a really truly great recipe is a must! Gingerbread really is the flavour of the season. Shops are full of it, cafe’s are full of it, even your favourite coffee’s full of it these days. If you don’t mind I’d like to strip it…
Crunchy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Sugar-Free Low-FODMAP Banana French Toast!
Posted on November 11, 2016 Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t love French toast? I’m sure there’s no better breakfast in this world! Couple this traditional, tasty favourite with a crispy cornflake crust, yummy bananas, and natural maple syrup, and you’ve got a sure winner!
Insanely Good Gluten-Free Vegetarian Pizza with a delicious Mediterranean Twist!
Posted on October 3, 2016 Leave a Comment
(This post contains sponsored products) This recipe is lactovegetarian (contains goats milk and cow’s milk) but dairy can be substituted for dairy-free. Gluten-free, egg-free, wheat-free, nut-free. The base used is lactose-free. As my husband bit into my gluten-free vegetarian pizza, he said, and I quote: “I’ve eaten a few pizzas in my life, but this […]
The Best Ever Gluten-Free Cookies and Cream “Oreo” Ice Cream With salted Chocolate Fudge Sauce!
Posted on September 5, 2016 Leave a Comment
(This post contains sponsored products) I scream, you scream, we all scream for (cookies and cream) ice cream! This recipe for homemade gluten-free “Oreo” cookies and cream ice cream is, without a doubt, the best I have tasted. Period. It is rich, lush, creamy and moreish. Everything that ice cream ought to be! -I take no […]
Fresh and Summery Gluten-Free Vegetarian Wraps with Dandelion, Mango & Chevre: Food From the Garden
Posted on May 8, 2016 6 Comments
This recipe is lactovegetarian (contains goats milk), gluten-free, egg-free, wheat-free, nut-free. The wraps used are lactose-free. Goats milk is often well tolerated by people who are sensitive to lactose. Gluten-free wraps served hot or cold -just as good! In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is fast approaching, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it is coming to an […]
Super Easy Caramel Plum Upside-Down Cake (Gluten-Free Lactose-Free )
Posted on April 11, 2016 4 Comments
Make a gluten-free upside-down cake from burger buns!
When there’s just no energy left for a bake-off, you can still get your fill with this super easy gluten-free caramel plum upside-down cake!
Delicious Gluten-Free Bruschetta with Mango and Mozzarella
Posted on March 7, 2016 Leave a Comment
Bruschetta with a fresh twist! Sure, there’s nothing wrong with a good old sandwich. But don’t you sometimes get tired of that same old cheese and ham squeezed between two sorry slices of plain bread? I sure do.. -And that’s why the heavens gave us bruschetta: a crispy, flavourful, fresh open sandwich, with no other […]
My Xmas Gift to You: Get My Brand New Gluten-Free Christmas E-Cookbook FREE in December!!
Posted on December 10, 2015 Leave a Comment
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM ME TO YOU After many hours at my computer, I have put together a wonderful little Christmas present made uniquely for my newsletter subscribers! This gift is literally not available on the blog or anywhere else. It is exclusively made for you, and ONLY available in December! >>>>Not a subscriber […]
Super Healthy and Very Delicious Paleo Vegan Raw Chocolate Mousse!!
Posted on November 6, 2015 4 Comments
Wow, you will not believe this dessert! What if I told you that you can enjoy all the flavour and satisfaction of a rich and creamy, deep, dark chocolate mousse, but without any of the guilt that usually comes with it? Yup. It’s true! You can seriously dig into overflowing spoonfuls of chocolatey heaven, without […]
Spooky Chocolate Muffin Marshmallow Halloween Ghosts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Failsafe, low-FODMAP)
Posted on October 28, 2015 Leave a Comment
It’s that spooky time of year again, and parents of allergic children everywhere are rummaging through shop shelves and printing allergy labels in the hope that their little troll will be able to enjoy a scary, but not deadly, Halloween celebration.
Celebrate Autumn with a Delicious Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Norwegian Apple Cake!
Posted on October 21, 2015 6 Comments
I love autumn! It’s autumn in Norway, and for the first time in many years I am able to enjoy it! Autumn is possibly my favourite season, one I sorely missed during my time in Australia. Sure, who doesn’t love sun and salty water! -But when the tree tops are on fire with golden leaves, […]
The Very Best Gluten-Free Tomato-Free Lasagna (with dairy-free option)!
Posted on August 13, 2015 8 Comments
This recipe is gluten-free, tomato-free, egg-free, sugar-free, nut-free, low acid/GERD-friendly, and can be made dairy-free, low-FODMAP/Fructose-friendly Who doesn’t love lasagne?! I’m totally lasagne crazy. Nuts, in fact, about this hot-from-the-oven, multi-layered, moist and cheesy pasta dish which never, ever fails to satisfy! Growing up, lasagne was a bit of a treat. My mum would only […]
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Blueberry Vanilla Bread Pudding with Coconut!
Posted on July 27, 2015 2 Comments
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free adaptable, low-FODMAP adaptable, lacto/ovo and lacto-ovo vegetarian. A fresh, modern take on a classic Bread pudding is a popular dessert in so many countries, but often considered a bit of a heavy and “old-fashioned” dish. I think that this wonderful, classic pudding deserves a fresh and contemporary revival! Out go […]
The Best Gluten-Free Crusty French Bread (Baguette) Recipe!
Posted on July 20, 2015 8 Comments
A taste of French summers.. As a child, France was my second home. My auntie, uncle and cousins are from the south of France, and my childhood summers consisted of long, sweaty road trips through Europe, and memorable, extended visits in their Catalan village home. I vividly remember the taste of fresh baguettes with cheese, on […]
Gluten-free spaghetti meatballs with the best tomato-free pasta sauce ever!
Posted on June 29, 2015 Leave a Comment
No-tomato, no problem! Growing up (and to this day) my mum’s spaghetti Bolognese is my number one dinner treat. In our family we’ve always had the tradition that we can choose any dinner on our birthday, and my mum will cook it. Where other family members would choose fillét mignon’s and lobster, I choose my […]
Cheddar, Walnut and Rosemary Savoy Cabbage au Gratin (Gluten-free)
Posted on June 2, 2015 2 Comments
This is an incredibly simple and amazingly delicious dish! Did you know that cabbage is one of the most nutritious and least allergy-provoking vegetables around? It’s also a mere myth that cabbage will bloat you and deem you to social seclusion for at least 24 hours after a meal. Not true! You have to boil it […]
Delicious Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Tiramisu with Strawberries!
Posted on May 25, 2015 8 Comments
Celebrate anything, with a decadent tiramisu! There was an Italian restaurant in my hometown. The kind that has stood tall and busy for decades, without changing one bit of the interior or staff. The same old lady yelling in the kitchen, and the whole family waiting tables. Each their role, and always seemingly too busy.
It’s Pimm’s o’clock! Here are my favourite Pimm’s recipes -with and without alcohol!
Posted on May 10, 2015 6 Comments
Oh yes, it certainly is! The sun has dared battle the seemingly never-ending grey skies of England, and it’s about time we bring out the jugs! Almost as soon as the presents are opened at Christmas, I start looking forward to picnics and Pimm’s in the park. Well, I wouldn’t skip Easter with it’s gorgeous […]
Flavourful and Vibrant 10-minute Pad Thai – Fast Food For The Soul!
Posted on May 1, 2015 6 Comments
I’m in absolute LOVE with Pad Thai at the moment. I straight out crave it! Forget takeaway; pad thai has become my go-to for lazy movie nights in. It’s fresh, healthy, full of flavour and colour, and with my 10-minute recipe it’s also quick and easy!
5-Minute Gluten-Free Hot Garlic Ciabatta
Posted on April 27, 2015 2 Comments
Super-fast garlic bread! Sometimes I get a craving for a fast, savoury treat, and garlic bread with grilled cheese is an absolute favourite!
Did You Try One of My Recipes? Get Featured on The Gluten Free Lifesaver!
Posted on April 21, 2015 4 Comments
Your creation deserves some attention! So many of you send me wonderful emails telling me stories about when you tried one of my recipes. Be it successes or learning experiences, they are all awesome and worthy of sharing!
Extra Special Gluten-Free Apple and Pecan Breakfast Pancakes!
Posted on April 20, 2015 4 Comments
The perfect weekend breakfast treat! There’s something special about lazy weekend breakfasts. They feel worlds away from the fast-paced cereal bowls in a hectic working week, and they have a wonderful way of bringing families together.
Deliciously Hot and Sticky Salted Chocolate Fudge Sauce!
Posted on April 17, 2015 8 Comments
A chocolate sauce that will melt both your ice cream and your will power.. I have a thing for chocolate sauce.. Especially the thick, creamy, sticky kind that makes an abundantly delicious gooey mess out of my dessert. A lick-the spoon-and-scrape-the-bowl kind of sauce. Like this one:
Gluten-Free Seasalt Chocolate Grissini
Posted on April 13, 2015 3 Comments
Seasalt chocolate on a stick -what’s not to love! We’ve been having a lot of guests over lately, which I love. I get to cook, bake, have glass of wine or two, and hang out with awesome people.. All my favourite things!
Decadent Gluten-Free Norwegian Dark Chocolate and Blood Orange Torte
Posted on April 6, 2015 2 Comments
Norwegians love cake Scandinavia has a rich and vivid cake culture. In fact, “cake and coffee” is to us what “bbq and beers” is to Australians. You will be offered a pot of strong, black coffee and a piece of cake wherever you go. It’s our way of letting you know you’re welcome. A traditional […]
Pink Blood Orange Syrup with Grand Marnier & Sweet Twisted Orange Slices
Posted on April 3, 2015 2 Comments
I’m on a real blood orange roll here.. I’m determined to make the very most of blood orange season, and so I try to incorporate these little gems into anything! My gorgeous Norwegian Dark Chocolate and Blood Orange Torte will be on the blog come Monday, and the Pink Blood Orange Syrup with Grand Marnier […]
Wonderful Homemade Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe
Posted on April 2, 2015 8 Comments
Sweets for my sweet.. Cutting into a blood orange is like opening a rare present. No other fruit offers up a stunning surprise element on this scale! The ruby-red and deep orange flesh pushes droplets of bright pink juice onto the chopping board as you cut into it. The succulent sweetness of gorgeous fiery citrus, […]
Quick & Tasty Gluten-Free Pasta Salad with Yoghurt and Tuna!
Posted on April 1, 2015 Leave a Comment
Cooking just doesn’t get any easier than this! When you’re craving a quick and easy dinner that still satisfies the hunger, and you just don’t want to go shopping: try this yummy gluten-free pasta salad with tuna and yoghurt! It’s a winner!
Better Than Cadbury Cream Eggs; Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs!
Posted on March 26, 2015 2 Comments
Want your cake, and eat it too? Behold the most amazing Easter surprise imaginable; The Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Egg! This recipe featured in the wonderful Easter edition of Yum. Gluten Free Magazine. In fact, it had the pleasure of adorning the cover 🙂 These cute little Easter Eggs may look impressive, but they are […]
The Best-Ever Paleo Brownies; a Perfectly Fudgy Valentine’s Treat!
Posted on February 13, 2015 2 Comments
I promise you chocolate brownie heaven -with no sugar, butter or gluten! It’s that time of year again. Time for candlelit dinners, romantic getaways, babysitters on double-charge, and a boost in turnover for card manufacturers, flower shops, and chocolate factories.
My most popular recipe of 2014; Awesome & Easy Gluten-free Hoisin Sauce
Posted on February 4, 2015 Leave a Comment
The most popular recipe on The Gluten Free Lifesaver last year also reached a whopping Number One ranking for Google AU. I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for the awesome support, and I thought I’d show all you hoisin-fans some love by revamping your favourite post!
The World’s Best Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread Recipe!
Posted on January 21, 2015 60 Comments
I know what you’re thinking: “I miss proper bread!” Bread is the number one item on most coeliac’s list of things they most miss. A soft, high-rising slice of sandwich bread that doesn’t crumble into oblivion, needn’t be stored in the freezer, and can be eaten without resuscitation by toaster! In the years I’ve run […]
Chocolate dipped Strawberries with almonds and mini-marshmallows; A Delicious Break from the Rich Holiday Food!
Posted on December 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fancy a little holiday for your tummy? Try dipping fresh strawberries in melted chocolate, and covering them in flaked almonds and mini-marshmallows! The bright red and green makes for a wonderful festive colour palette, but your tummy won’t have to fight a loosing battle with fats and sugars. This treat really satisfies both the eye, […]
Oh Christmas Tree.. A Frozen Christmas Tree Cocktail Extravaganza!
Posted on December 24, 2014 Leave a Comment
Time to celebrate! And so it’s finally here; Christmas Eve, in all its glory! In between fruitcake and eggnog, a fresh, light and frosty drink might hit just the spot!
Quick & Easy Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark to please the gluten-free Sweet tooth!
Posted on December 22, 2014 1 Comment
Fancy a quick and easy treat? Perhaps something sweet with a little touch of salty? Got more candy canes than you can shake a stick at? Whip up this super yummy dark chocolate peppermint pretzel bark, and satisfy that craving! This incredibly tasty treat literally takes minutes to make, and it is beyond moreish.. One bite […]
Luscious and Rich Christmas Plum Pudding Smoothie; A Right Royal Treat!
Posted on December 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
The Crown Jewel of all Smoothies! Christmas is a time for celebration, a time for decadence and for luscious delights. The traditional Christmas (or plum) Pudding represents all that Christmas is about, with its lush flavours and rich ingredients. This is not a time to hold back, but one to really truly enjoy the most […]
Nigella’s Christmas Puddini Bon-Bons; Made From Decadent Chocolate Christmas Cake
Posted on December 21, 2014 2 Comments
It’ a holly jolly holiday.. If you haven’t already, I sincerely think it’s time we all started dreaming of sleigh bells, mistletoe, time with the family, and of course all that delicious, fantastic, delightful Christmas food! If there was ever a treat to lust for this holiday season, it would without a doubt be Nigella’s Christmas […]
Quick-Fix Scandinavian Toffee Biscuits for Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie-Lovers On The Run..
Posted on December 20, 2014 2 Comments
A Scandinavian Christmas classic, that is as easy to make as it is moreish! This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, egg-free and dairy-free
A Sweet Peppermint Smoothie – Super yummy and good for your tummy!
Posted on December 20, 2014 4 Comments
Have a very pepperminty holiday! Peppermint goes with Christmas the way Pimm’s goes with a hot summer day. Candy canes and peppermint bark flood holiday tables and Pinterest boards.. But there’s a lot more to peppermint than a jolly good filling in your chocolate biscuit; there’s oodles of goodness for your body too! This delicious smoothie […]
Caramel Pudding -The Ultimate Norwegian Christmas Dessert (Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)
Posted on December 19, 2014 2 Comments
My grandma used to be the undefeated boss of Caramel Pudding. Her trained hands would twirl the molten sugar around the pan effortlessly, never burning a finger. Her pudding always came out flawless, velvety and golden, and always abundant.
Festive Gluten-Free Christmas Cake Bites
Posted on December 18, 2014 4 Comments
These gorgeous little Christmas Cake Bites are a fun and decorative alternative to the traditional Christmas Cake! Perfect for parties (or portion control), these little pieces of festive fun are sure to be a great success!
A Frosty Tasty Eggnog Smoothie; Just as good -only healthier!
Posted on December 18, 2014 Leave a Comment
Eggnog is a staple in many homes during the holidays, and we couldn’t possible make a Christmas Smoothie Calendar without it! This frosty version cuts out the heavy cream and the alcohol, though keeping the well-known and loved festive flavour. We’re even adding some fantastic nutritional benefits!
Decadent and Moist Dark Chocolate Christmas Cake with a Scandinavian Twist!
Posted on December 17, 2014 9 Comments
If you’re making a cake this Christmas; make it this one! This cake is to die for! Being Scandinavian I was never accustomed to the fruity and dense Christmas cakes and puddings that have found their way down to Australia from Britain. They are an acquired taste, although they certainly represent all that Christmas is […]
Heavenly Christmas Trifle; Layers and Layers of Delectable Deliciousness!
Posted on December 16, 2014 Leave a Comment
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” -Norman Vincent Peale
The Must-Have Mulled Wine Smoothie!
Posted on December 16, 2014 2 Comments
There’s nothing that gets me in the holiday spirit quite as much as a lovely cup of mulled wine! Here’s the old holiday classic made cold and smooth, in a few very quick and easy steps.
Festive Gluten-Free Recipes Every Day until Christmas!!
Posted on December 15, 2014 Leave a Comment
Visit the blog any day until Christmas, and find a new exciting and delicious recipe fresh on the blog that day! We’re celebrating in style this December! Enjoy! 🙂
“Oh-so-easy” Gluten-free 5-minute Chocolate Christmas No-bake Nibbles!
Posted on December 15, 2014 2 Comments
You want chocolate divinity, and you want it quick and easy? Behold, I give you Chocolate Rice Bubble Nibbles! Nothing can possibly be easier. Nothing this tasty anyway. You can whip’em up in five minutes, you can make them with kids, you can give them away.. You name it, these chocolate treats deliver! In Norway these […]
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cream Cakes filled with Custard Cream and Red Currants
Posted on December 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
Please forgive me for introducing these to you.. I take no responsibility for the over-eating that may occur as a result.
Moist Gluten-free Norwegian Christmas Cake; Vanilla and Light Citrus with almonds and dried blueberries
Posted on December 14, 2014 2 Comments
Best cake ever! One of my favourite Norwegian Christmas Cakes is one called “Mor Monsen” which actually translates to “mother Monsen”. Whoever Mrs Monsen was, she sure left a fantastic recipe behind! This seasonal staple is baked in an oven tray, then cut into little squares or diamond-shaped pieces. It is jam-packed with eggs, and […]
The Gingerbread Man Smoothie: Protein-packed, Immune-Boosting and Delicious!
Posted on December 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
Here’s a healthy, yet very tasty, version of the old classic! You really can’t get past the Gingerbread Man in a collection of Christmas smoothies; it just goes without saying. No Christmas without gingerbread!
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