Category Archives: Gluten Free Desserts

Recipe – ‘Affogato al Caffe’ – or – Vanilla Ice Cream with Hot Espresso

Hot espresso poured over vanilla ice cream;  so simple that it’s barely worthy of the title ‘recipe’ – however, as desserts go, it’s one of the nicest ways to end a meal. You’ll need an espresso machine that makes the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cardamom Spiced Peaches (with ice cream)

Peaches are at their very best right now and we’re especially lucky in Colorado, as the peaches grown on our Western Slopes are some of the best I’ve ever tasted. You might think that eating a big ripe peach in … Continue reading

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Recipe: Barbecued Bananas with Orange, Cinnamon, Vanilla & Mint

Having just returned from my UK trip armed with tales of gathering elderflowers at dawn (well not exactly dawn; sunrise is at 4am over there at the moment); salade nicoise draped with fresh anchovies; spectacular fish and chips – and … Continue reading

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Recipe: Toffee Bananas (or Berries) with Toasted Almonds

Ever wondered what dessert you could quickly whip up with almost no effort that generates a big ‘Yum!’ response? Here’s something I’ve been making since the 1980’s when crème fraîche first became trendy in the UK and this recipe is … Continue reading

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Recipe – Sticky Spiced Blood Oranges

Wandering around my local supermarket the other day I spied a bag of glorious little blood oranges and as they’re only in season occasionally, I had to grab them. The fragrance and deep ruby color of their juice is absolutely … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chocolate Chestnut Cake (Le Turinois)

I suppose I should have posted this recipe before the end of 2012 as I suspect many of you will be drinking blended kale, spirulina and spinach cleansing drinks this month. I made it for New Year’s Eve and Le … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chocolate Drenched Grapes

Those of you who’ve been following my blog will know that I’m a rather lazy cook who is always looking to create a delicious result with the minimum of effort. But it’s not just a matter of laziness, as I’ve … Continue reading

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Recipe: Winter Fruit Salad of Persimmon, Pomegranate, Clementines & Dates

There I was, surrounded by stacked crates and huge bags of fruit and veg, when my eye settled on a flat box packed with perfectly squat, golden Fuji (aka Fuyu and/or Sharonfruit in the UK) Persimmons, nestled together like tiny … Continue reading

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Recipe: Orange Syrup Cake with Olive Oil & Apricots

If you crave a little summer sunshine on a chilly day, this sticky golden dessert positively radiates sunny warmth and as it fits nicely into the moderately guilt-free comfort-food category, it’s perfect year-round. This luscious cake is dairy-free as light … Continue reading

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Recipe: Strawberries in Pimm’s

Most people love strawberries and they’re at their most luscious juicy best right now, so here’s a completely different way of serving them with a twist; a very English one at that, as they’re baked in Pimm’s No. 1 Cup. … Continue reading

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