Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these perfectly spiced gluten-free and vegan red potato wedges are the perfect addition to any meal!

 

Yield: 2-4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Gluten-Free Vegan Red Potato Spiced Wedges

Potatoes have always been my favourite food;they're my green eggs and ham: I'll eat them anywhere; I'll eat them here or there. And I'll eat them any way they come: steamed, boiled, fried, baked. I'll eat them in cubes or wedges or thin strings or chunky chips or crinkly fries or pillows of gnocchi or piles of mash. I do not care; just give me the potatoes.

Best Ever Gluten Free Vegan Crispy Roast Potatoes

Crispy and golden perfect roast potatoes without a trace of gluten or animal product in sight!

 

Yield: 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Best Ever Gluten Free and Vegan Crispy Roast Potatoes

Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, these roast potatoes are everything you've ever wanted a spud to be! With no smelly goose-fat in sight and all plant-based ingredients, you'll flip for these lightened up roasties! While I'm a true meat connoisseur, I have been making an effort to live a more plant-based life by eliminating unnecessary animal products from my diet.

Maybe they're not one of your 5-A-Day, but potatoes are pretty powerful (and dead comforting) on their own--check out all the different ways you can use them. Must we really smother them in animal fat to enjoy them? Move over, Delia; this is how an Old Millennial makes roast potatoes!

Gluten Free Rose Chai Tea Latte

Warm yourself & your lover this Valentine's day with a romantic homemade rose chai tea latte!

Yield: 1
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Homemade Rose Chai Tea Latte

You know, it makes complete sense for Valentine's Day to be celebrated in winter; there's just something about those long, dark nights that was made for cuddling. Whether you make this romantic brew for your love first thing in the morning or sip it together lazily in bed on Valentine's night, you won't be able to deny how lovey-dovey it makes you feel. Maybe it's the spice of cinnamon, the floral rose petals or the comfort of warm milk--whatever it is, turn the lights down low and embrace those amorous feelings! Valentine's day is for lovers, after all ...

How to Make Rubbed Sage with a Plantui Smart Garden

How to use fresh, home-grown sage to make traditional rubbed sage!

Yield: varies
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: varies

How to Make Rubbed Sage

I am extremely excited about today's post! It's my first post utilising the fruits of my Plantui Smart Garden: it's harvest time! The first plant I harvested was my sage! It smelled so delicious whilst it was growing; I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and use it! Just look at how beautiful and vibrant the sage was:

With American Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas not far behind, I thought I'd share a recipe for how to make rubbed sage. Sage features prominently in both Thanksgiving and Christmas meals (usually springing up in stuffing or sausages et cetera) and it's one of my favourite herbs.

Rubbed sage is ordinary dried sage that has been rubbed gently to fluff the edges of the leaves or into a fine, fluffy powder. The second way tends to be what's sold commercially--fluffy clouds of sage great in baked goods like savoury scones. But I love sage and prefer it to be a bit less airy, so you'll notice in this recipe that I don't rub the sage as much as you might have expected. Feel free to continue to rub your sage until you're left with a fine powder if that's how you prefer it.

Cooked to perfection in the pressure cooker and finished with a sweet sticky sauce, these gluten free ribs are finger lickin' good!

Yield: 1 or 2 racks of ribs
Prep time: 4 hours
Cook time: 15 minutes

Pressure Cooker Gluten Free Honey Barbecue Ribs

Growing up in the Sandhills of North Carolina, barbecue was a way of life.Summer is always defined by finger-lickin' barbecue sauce, pig pickin's with piles of meat and ribs and a warm, gentle breeze. Living so far from home, it's these memories I miss most and these things that I try to share with my family, giving them a piece of who I am and where I came from: these moments that define both my culture and who I am.

We are ribs people. We'll get stuck into a plate of ribs: be they beef, pork or lamb. We just ask that they're doused in sticky sauce! Tuck a napkin into the collar of your shirt, prop yourself up at the table by your elbows and have the wet wipes on standby. Back home ribs are cooked one way: on the barbecue grill in the 30 degree heat of my hometown.

Succulent half chicken roasted with Peri-Peri seasoning and tangy fresh lime slices, mellowed with brown sugar!

Yield: 2  quarter chicken pieces
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Gluten Free Peri-Peri & Lime Roasted Chicken

Peri-peri seasoning is either a rub, sauce or spice mix dominated with the seeds from peri-peri chillies, also called bird's eye chillies or piri-piri chillies. This recipe uses shop-bought gluten free peri-peri rub to marinate and roast the chicken. Slices of lime are added during cooking to help the chicken retain moisture and succulence. Brown sugar is added to tame the spiciness.

Mediterranean Salted Breakfast Potatoes & Vanilla Salt Review

Crispy breakfast potatoes are fried and seasoned with sumptuous Mediterranean flavored salt!

Yield: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Mediterranean Salted Breakfast Potatoes

Crisp on the outside, still fluffy at the center, these pan-fried potatoes are phenomenal! There's nothing new here, we're all reminded of the glorious trinity of potato, hot fat and salt a hundred times a day. Whether it's in the form of thick cut chips, skinny golden frites, baked wedges, oven-roasted potatoes or these little diced potatoes, potato + oil + salt = *swoon* .

OXO Shake & Flavour Oven Fried Chicken, Gluten Free Coriander Griddled Corn and Gluten Free Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Bake the crispiest, juiciest oven fried chicken with OXO's new flavour shake granules!

Yield 4 servings

OXO Shake & Flavour Oven Fried Chicken 

This chicken is amazing! You won't even realize it's not been properly deep fried--you get all of the crunchiness and juiciness of proper deep fried chicken without the excess grease and general unhealthiness. That's a big plus. This chicken was accidental in that I hadn't planned on making it. I was getting food ready for a barbecue picnic when the skies turned gray and big clouds rolled in.

Living in the UK, you become quite adept at having a stream of rainy day back plans to hand, especially when it comes to barbecues and picnics! We were planning two barbecues, to take advantage of a short stint of glorious weather; the first barbecue went off without a hitch. The second, not so much. With gray clouds threatening to burst at any moment, we needed a back up plan and quick.

I received a box of OXO's new Shake& Flavour Seasoning Granules for the purpose of whipping up a quick spread and it was my intention to use some of the seasoning in the box for a barbecue. Not wanting to abandon the granules and still excited to try them, I brainstormed an easy way to use the granules and the handy recipe sheets included in the package! (Nice one, OXO!)

This post is part of a BritMums project with OXO Shake & Flavour. Shake & Flavour seasoning granules can be sprinkled into food during cooking or before serving. Find out more about the Shake & Flavour varieties.

Gluten Free Saucy Oven Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Enjoy flavorful and tender baby back ribs even if you don't have the outdoor space for a barbecue grill!

Yield 2 racks of ribs

Saucy Oven Baby Back Ribs Recipe 

These baby back ribs are coated with an easy four-ingredient dry rub and slow cooked and basted with barbecue sauce before serving. Growing up in the south in America, I had my fair share of ribs. In the south, we do ribs. Barbecue isn't just a thing you have when the weather's sunny and the days are long. Barbecue is its own food group down south, with entire towns centering their whole identity around it. Living in a country that doesn't share this culture and that has generally fewer days where a barbecue is even possible because of the buckets of rain and bitter cold, means that I miss the smell of smoke wafting in the air!

Raw, salted cashews are flavored with tikka curry spices, poppyseeds and honey for a delicious paleo, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free single serving snack!

Yield 1 single serving

Gluten Free Curried Cashews with Poppyseed 

Every now and then I want a quick snack with a difference: something that is easy to prepare and is a welcome break from what I normally eat. These curried cashews were borne out of that desire.They are gluten free, paleo, vegetarian and vegan and are incredibly easy to make!

Gluten Free Schwartz Season-All Pork Loins with Fast Gravy Recipe

A sprinkle of perfectly blended herbs and spices and a fast gravy transform this week night meal into one worthy of a special occasion!

Feeds 2 adults; 1 toddler

Have you ever tried pork loin steaks? They're basically boneless pork chops that are lean and are trimmed of most of their fat. When I'm in a rush or don't want to spend ages in the kitchen, I'll opt for this cut of pork as it cooks quite quickly and is juicy, too.

This recipe is one of those perfect, midweek meals that taste like it took hours to prepare. And you only need four ingredients to make the pork steaks and gravy! I was really impressed with the Schwartz Season-All Herb and Spice Blend that I used to make these. The combination of herbs and spices is perfectly balanced and really quite flavorful. I was worried about it being reduced salt, but I didn't need to add salt at all!

You can tell from my herb and spice rack that I love Schwartz's products,especially their spices as they tend to have a longer shelf life than shop brands. So I expected to be pleased with this blend and knew the level of quality to expect. On all accounts, I was satisfied.

I finished the dish off with a quick gravy that really helps to elevate everything and tie it all together. Plus, by using more of the herb and spice blend in the gravy, everything tastes complete and moreish. And it doesn't take ages to prepare! What more could you want for a weeknight meal?

Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post by getting to use and keep the herbs and spice blends I received. Even with my full belly, all opinions are mine and were not bought, bribed or beaten out of me.

Gluten Free Marinated Char-Grilled Chicken

Rev up the chicken at your next barbecue with this amazingly mild and flavorful herb spice!

Serves 2 hungry adults & 1 toddler
There's nothing better than flame-licked, char-grilled juicy chicken. For this delicious and flavorful chicken, you only need three ingredients. Allowing your chicken to marinate is crucial for this recipe as it imparts flavor all the way through the meat. I've made this dish twice, once using plain, unflavored yogurt and once using Greek yogurt, but I prefer the tang and bite of the Greek yogurt. Also, I served this with grilled corn on the cob and coleslaw.

While you're here, don't forget to enter my new giveaway! Up for grabs is a spice bundle from Chef's Essentials including the rub used in this recipe, a 10% off voucher from new online market place, Ananasa, as well as an "Eat It" wall chart from the Kitchen Gift Company, helpful for those embarking on a healthy diet lifestyle or parents who'd like to chart their children's exploration of new foods. Due to the nature of these prizes, this giveaway is open to UK entrants only only.

Gluten Free Margarita Chicken & Clementine Quesadillas

Margaritas and quesadillas are a match made in heaven!

Clementine and coriander is an unusual combination, but unbelievably refreshing and perfect for summer! Often thrown together in salads, chicken and clementine are complement each other perfectly--the zesty burst of the citrus enlivens the somewhat bland chicken. The combination of coriander (cilantro) and chicken is far less radical but just as delicious. Combining all three result in a trifecta of summery deliciousness that beckons after a long, lazy day in the sun.

Inspired by a recipe I'd seen repeated all over Pinterest for margarita chicken, I loved the idea of incorporating the flavors of a classic drink into a family-friendly meal time. I also wanted something at little less flamboyant than the 28-ingredient recipe that inspired this meal. Are you kidding me?! Who has time to make a meal for a family that requires 28 ingredients? No beuno!

My take on this recipe is family-friendly, quick to whip up after a long day and only requires 10 ingredients without skimping out on the flavor! Even better is everyone loved this meal including my toddler, Callum. That's got to be a win, right?

Gluten Free Homemade Taco Seasoning

Make your own taco seasoning and always have a stash on hand for adding flavour to your dishes!

This is a simple base recipe that you'll use time and time again to make a number of flavourful Mexican dishes and Mexican-inspired meals. You'll probably have all of the ingredients on hand, just combine them to make your own taco seasoning mix. Store it in an airtight container and it will keep for 3 months.

Gluten Free Ultimate Nacho Chicken with Gringo Rice

Chicken nachos are one thing, but nacho chicken is something different entirely! In this dish, the chicken is the hero and the nachos are regulated to supporting role. One thing that doesn't take a backseat, though is the flavor!

Every now and then, the stars align and you see pins for the same style of recipe dozens of time in the space of just a few hours. When that happens to me, I take it as a sign from the food blogging gods to get my butt in gear and put that recipe on the menu! That's exactly what happened with my ultimate nacho chicken. As a result, this recipe was inspired by about six similar dishes, but I've really jazzed it up a bit and made it my own.

This recipe will become your go-to for a Mexican dinner! Trust me! I'm not only going to share that amazing concoction of nacho chicken, but my tried and true recipe for Gringo rice (aka Mexican rice) as well as the best and only recipe for homemade taco seasoning you'll ever need!  Those are some pretty big claims, I'm making, huh? Guess we'd better get straight to it, then so you can see for yourself!