Gluten Free Blueberry & Fig Tarte Tatin Recipe

Blueberries and figs come together in this modern twist on a classic French dessert that's perfect for autumn!

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Oh, tarte tatin. That's not an exasperated oh. That's a full-blown swoon. This tarte tatin is a perfect segue from hot, sticky summer days into mild boots and scarves weather. It's the kind of dessert you want to nibble slices of with your feet in cozy socks and the leaves changing color outside and a nice glass of dessert wine. It's sultry and sexy, packed with soft, aphrodisiac figs that are purely succulent and seductive.

Tarte tatin has been on my list of foods to make for years but I always found a way to talk myself out of it:

• What if it's horrendous?  
• You don't have a cast iron skillet! 
• What if you burn it? 
• You're not the best at making caramel! 

It's funny how we always talk ourselves out of things before try them, isn't it? True, I don't have a cast iron skillet, but I didn't need one. I used my trusty small nonstick Tefal and wrapped the handle in foil. It coped just fine in the oven (as it often does).  It was seeing John Torrode set this task in the latest Celebrity Masterchef (UK) that pushed me to give it a go. He made his tart without any blueberries and with a few other changes that I didn't bother with and have since forgotten what they were! It's alright, though, I'm quite pleased with what resulted from my version!  The figs work really well with the blueberries. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart and the lovely caramel ties everything together nicely. The whole recipe went down without a hitch and is proof that I psyched myself out for nothing.  

Tast Tuesdays #27 + Call for Fall Recipes

Welcome to Tasty Tuesdays!

This link party is all about sharing recipes! Joining in is easy; just click "You are Next" and copy/paste the URL of a previously unlinked blog post's URL. Choose a flattering photo to upload and then click some of the other great posts in the party and meet new bloggers!

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All Tasty Tuesdays participants get guaranteed Pinterest exposure!
We pin every post you share because this party is about everyone getting exposure for their blog! Due to Google's algorithm changes regarding comment spam, I have had to adjust my commenting style and as of Tasty Tuesdays #19, I will no longer be leaving comments on every post. Instead, I will now share three different links each day the party is live on various social media sites. I will also still continue to pin every link that complies with the rules of the party. Be sure to follow our Tasty Tuesdays board on Pinterest!

Better than Takeaway Gluten Free Beef with Broccoli Recipe

Succulent ribbons of beef with soft rice and a rich marinade combine to make a home cook's version of this classic takeaway dish!

Feeds 2 adults; 1 toddler plus leftovers

Beef with broccoli is one of those dishes we have multiple times a month. We just get a hankering for the rich sauce, the thinly sliced ribbons of medium well beef and the crunch of fresh, lightly steamed broccoli all sitting on a bed of fluffy rice. How could you not crave that, right?

There was a time when food like this would have been relegated to takeout night, but with the purchase of a good quality wok, a dose of confidence and guidance from a few cookbooks on Asian cooking, we enjoy all our favorite Asian restaurant dishes in the comfort of our own home. And you know, there's nothing better than digging into a steaming plate of this beef with broccoli with night falling outside and feet pushed into slippers.

It's comfort food that you wouldn't expect to be comforting. The key to making this dish a success lies in two components: you need beef sliced ribbon thin. Invest in a good chef's knife or, for a more authentic feel, a heavy-handled cleaver. Our cleaver is one of three knives my husband had when I met him and he loves wielding it around, chopping everything from beef to fruit with it. Must be a man thing. But seriously, slicing the beef ultra thin means your family can eat twice off of one steak. And actually get full. Man-sized portions included.

The second component you have to get just right to make this dish really sing is the marinade. In fact, you could leave out all of the other ingredients and just serve up a plate of marinated beef. I'm telling you, it's that good.

Gluten Free Porterhouse Steak with Grilled Sweet Potato and Coriander Chilli Butter

Add flavor to steak night with tender grilled sweet potato and fiery coriander chilli butter!

Feeds 2 adults (just the steak) & 1 toddler

We are bona fide carnivores in this family. While we're settle for a salad every now and then, it often leaves us asking where's the meat? This was one of those meals that came together without much effort. In fact, I spent more time trying to unjam the blade on my mandolin without severing a finger than I did preparing the entire meal!

There's not really much to say about steak and chips--we've all had it before. The real star of this show, however, is the butter. It's got that lovely fresh coriander flavor with a kick of chilli that is so lovely.

#GetHimFed #8 Featuring your sweets!

Welcome to #GetHimFed with Jess from Hungry Harps and me! :)

We have all heard the saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” It’s true – and any good woman knows it! Not only do men love to satisfy their hunger with something delightful on the palate, they are also in love with the fact that their meals are made, with love, by the women in their life. Sometimes they are even eager to please back after tasting a recipe that was whipped up for them – and those are the ones we are looking for at #GetHimFed!

DIY Stunning Titled Photos in 5 Easy & Free Steps

Written by: Anyonita Green on 6/27/2103

Welcome to the Blogging Crash Course! 

Helping you grow your blog into the powerhouse you know it can be!

I get asked  lot of blog-related questions, but one I get asked most often is how I title my photos. I've found that it's something that stands out on Facebook, too. Amongst my blog's followers and my personal friends, I usually get asked two questions:

1. Do you really cook all of that?! and
2. How do you add the text and stuff to your photos?

As I discussed in my post Why, When & How to Watermark Blog Photos, I think watermarking is important. When done properly it can help to prevent your photos from being stolen and it can enhance your posts. Plus, it grants you valuable opportunity on sites like Twitter and Pinterest where users have short attention spans (limited number of characters in tweets and the sheer volume and speed at which people pin reflect this).

By saying up front what readers can get by clicking a photo link, you have an opportunity to advertise your post or series and to draw them in. So today, I'm going to give you five easy and free steps for heading in the "right" direction when it comes to titling your photos.

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Gluten Free Aubergine and Pancetta Individual Pizzas

Roasted aubergine rounds are topped with crispy pancetta and spring onions in a healthier approach to pizza!

Feeds 2 adults; 1 toddler

When we were dating, my husband introduced me to aubergines. Back then, on my very first trip to England, I only knew this strange, deep purple fruit (yes, aubergine is a fruit!) as eggplant. Before then, I had come across it in dishes and had pushed it to the side, not so keen on the odd, porous, squidgy texture. Now? Well, now I'm an aubergine convert!

I came across Kristin's loaded eggplant rounds dish over on Tasty Tuesdays a few weeks ago and immediately fell in love. It looked like a stunning, easy-to-prepare weeknight meal. With a few tweaks, we gave it a go and were completely impressed. Even Callum had a whole little pizza! I thought for sure he'd leave the fleshy eggplant or its thick skin, opting for the pancetta and gooey cheese, but he ate the lot. And had half of another!

Play With Your Food Challenge: Pear

It's time for the second Play With Your Food Challenge! Missed the first one? Check out all these amazing kid-friendly apple recipes!

The Play with your Food Challenge is being sponsored by clever games company, Bananagrams! The amazing folks at Bananagrams are graciously providing the prizes for each challenge! Have you not heard of them? Check out their Facebook page & send them a cheeky "like" while you're at it! 

The Challenge

Play with your Food Challenge is a three-part challenge where you'll be able to win Bananagrams merchandise! Be sure to read "The Details and the Rules" for all the information!

With many varieties of pears in season from August until November, we thought it made sense to make them the focus of the challenge's second installment! Here's what you have to do: submit a child-friendly recipe from your blog featuring pears! The best recipe will be chosen by a panel of judges and the winner will receive this adorable and fun Pairs in Pears educational game!

Play with Your Food Challenge Apple Winner & Tasty Tuesdays #26

Have you been involved with the Play With Your Food Challenge? 

The judges have spoken and we have a winner for the first round! Winning a fantastic Appletters game from the Bananagrams family of games is: Brown Thumb Mama for her deliciously clever Crock Pot Apple Butter recipe!

How amazing and easy does this look:

Would you like to win a great kids game too??? Tomorrow we kick off the second installment of the Play With Your Food Challenge and invite you to link up child-friendly pear recipes! Link up to Tasty Tuesdays today to be sent a reminder when the Pear Play With Your Food Challenge is live. And remember, you'll have all month to submit a recipe!

Welcome to Tasty Tuesdays!

This link party is all about sharing recipes! Joining in is easy; just click "You are Next" and copy/paste the URL of a previously unlinked blog post's URL. Choose a flattering photo to upload and then click some of the other great posts in the party and meet new bloggers!

Why should you link up to Tasty Tuesdays?

Linking up to parties and leaving comments on other posts is a proven way to increase traffic to your blog and grow your blog's followers!

All Tasty Tuesdays participants get guaranteed Pinterest exposure!
We pin every post you share because this party is about everyone getting exposure for their blog! Due to Google's algorithm changes regarding comment spam, I have had to adjust my commenting style and as of Tasty Tuesdays #19, I will no longer be leaving comments on every post. Instead, I will now share three different links each day the party is live on various social media sites. I will also still continue to pin every link that complies with the rules of the party. Be sure to follow our Tasty Tuesdays board on Pinterest!

Gluten Free Strawberry & Sesame Salad with Chicken, Crispy Orzo, Mandarin Orange, Cucumber, Pineapple and Poppyseed White Wine Vinaigrette

This vibrant, flavorful salad is filled with fresh fruit and crunchy lettuce all drizzled with homemade vinaigrette!

Feeds 2 adults; 1 toddler

You know that infamous Panera Bread salad that everyone talks about? This was influenced by that. But in true salad form, it's mostly random things that were in the fridge with  bit of a twist with the crispy orzo. I'm not going to tell you how to wash fruit and veg and slice it for a salad. I will, however, tell you how to make crispy orzo (which is fab in salads!) and a delicious poppyseed white wine vinaigrette.

I made the vinaigrette on a whim one afternoon and it was sitting in a jar in my cupboard for weeks before I finally found something to drizzle it on. This salad is hearty enough for a quick lunch and it's filling enough to be a main course all on its own, which is how we ate it. There were a bit of leftovers too that got wrapped in a tortilla the following day with a fresh and healthy twist on a burrito.