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Chocolate and Peppermint Cookies - GF

 Chocolate and Peppermint Cookies - GF

I have to confess these are not sugar-free. But they are a lovely treat. They are very much like a shortbread. They melt in your mouth. I keep the roll, raw in my freezer for when guests are about to arrive, thaw slightly (just enough to be able to slice) and then slice and bake. Mine never look perfectly round or the exact same shape, but that's how I work ( differently not a perfectionist)

Let's say '' they look ''Home Made ''

Honey Sweetened Marshmallow's - gf

Honey Sweetened Marshmallow's - gf

Grass fed beef gelatin is a rich source of collagen.

Collagen is an abundant, protein in the body. It provides the infrastructure of the musculoskeletal system, the intestinal lining, the skin and is essential for optimal function and mobility.

In other words - Collagen holds your body together.

So that is why Marshmallow, homemade is a great snack. Bought marshmallows are loaded with corn syrup (GMO), food colouring and processed sugar. 

Try this with your kids  and build strong bones. 

Louise Tart - Apple and Rhubarb.

Louise Tart - Apple and Rhubarb.

Facts

- You don't need white sugar when making a meringue, use runny honey or malt rice syrup.

 - coconut flour works real well when thickening liquid for a sweet treat. You stir it in, straight (no mixing with water first) and it does not seem to give the fruit a coconut flavour.

I love this light dessert, with the soft pick rhubarb, showing off.

This recipe is not gluten free but only the base is gluten and with no processed sugar used, It is not overly sweet. I have used honey but you can use rice malt syrup.

I have made four tarts, two round and two long tart. I  x 3 the recipes, only because I have a dinner party tonight. I had leftover dough mixture (enough for another tart) so I have wrapped it up and labelled it, and into the freezer, it goes for another day.

Why apple and rhubarb - well, this is what is in my garden. You could use apricot, pear etc

Orange and Almond Cake - GF

Orange and Almond Cake - GF

When I am having a few around for dinner I love to cook a cake for dessert. It is so much easier and not being overly sweet, this cake finishes off a lovely meal with friends.

This recipe makes two cakes - You can halve this recipe to make one. I freeze one cake, sliced, for another day if I don't need it straight away. I usually make more than I need, because as I say, ''My freezer is my favourite appliance in my Kitchen (ok, maybe my oven)'' It is full of real, unprocessed food that has been processed in my kitchen.

Sticky Date Pudding - gluten free/processed sugar free

Sticky Date Pudding - gluten free/processed sugar free

Don't be scared by the word ''Gluten Free '' seriously, some of you need to give gluten a break once in a while. Buckwheat flour is one of my favourite flours. It is a great protein and very filling. Easy to buy in supermarkets.

Remember the last time you ordered Sticky Date Pudding in a restaurant. If you are were like me, you would have found it, sickly sweet. I would not even order it now if it was on the menu. It is loaded with sugar. If you have watched the ''Sugar Film'' you differently would not.

This dessert is honestly the most amazing ''sweet treat'' you could ever eat. I have served this with coconut yogurt that I make. (recipe coming soon )