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There is really nothing nicer than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house! Baking your own bread can be really rewarding and is so much better for you than shop-bought loaves! We have found five recipes that can help you branch out from baking a standard loaf and start to tackle more complex doughs…

GUILT-FREE DESSERT RECIPES

Desserts do not have to be off limits. We have developed a range of dessert recipes which are healthy and free from cane sugar! We make simple substitutions like swapping coconut oil for butter, or using ground nuts instead of flour.

Remember little changes can make a huge difference in terms of healthy eating! Our desserts are still packed with amazing flavour and are good for you! Here are our top ten recipes:

GLUTEN-FREE CHRISTMAS BAKING

Christmas baking can really help you get into the festive spirit. If you have been diagnosed with a gluten-intolerance then it can feel a bit soul-destroying thinking of all the things you cannot have. But rejoice! There are so many wonderful alternatives around – we have whipped up some wonderful gluten-free festive bakes to demonstrate that you can absolutely have your cake and eat it too. Enjoy!

GUIDE TO CULINARY ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are at the heart of most flavourings; they are the active ingredient within the plant that contains the natural chemicals responsible for the flavour. Essential oils are simply the extracted oil, and are a natural way to flavour any recipe.

These oils are very concentrated! One or two drops are all that is required for most recipes.

See our range of culinary essential oils here.

GUIDE TO BAKING AIDS

Baking agents are a baker’s best friend. These special ingredients come in different forms and can transform your bread, cakes or other bakes.

We stock a huge variety, but often get asked how to use them! So here is our handy guide on our most popular baking agents!

GLUTEN-FREE CAKES

There are lots of different alternatives that you can use instead of wheat flour. Ground almonds produce a moist, dense crumb – well suited for cakes like the Italian Lemon Cake. Alternatively, you can create your own gluten-free flour blend using brown rice flour, tapioca starch and potato starch.

Don’t forget, we have a great gluten-free range of products – including pre-made gluten-free flour blends!

Here are some of our favourite gluten-free cake recipes!

GLUTEN-FREE DINNER INSPIRATION

Cutting out gluten can seem daunting. But luckily for you, we have some delicious recipes up our sleeve to share! We stock a wide range of gluten-free pasta and noodles as well as a huge range of gluten-free grains and flours. Here is a delectable array of gluten-free recipes to inspire you!

THE GREAT GLUTEN-FREE BAKE OFF

We thought we would share some of our favourite gluten-free bakes!

Don’t forget to check out our extensive gluten-free range of ingredients on our website for all your baking needs!

EIGHT COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE RICE

Rice is a really versatile cooking ingredient and can used in both sweet and savoury dishes. We stock a wide selection of rices from brown basmati rice to arborio rice, sushi rice to wild rice! We also stock lots of rice products such as rice flour, rice pancakes, rice flakes and puffed rice! Here are eight of our favourite ways to use rice!

AUTUMN DINNER INSPIRATION

It is that time of year again. The orange leaves are falling, the air is the little bit crisper and our stomachs are rumbling for substantial comforting food to keep us warm. Feast your eyes on some of our favourite autumn recipes!