Polenta – What is it?

Polenta is a cornmeal, made from dried, ground maize (corn). The name also refers to the ‘porridge’ made by mixing the cornmeal with water or stock and simmering it until it thickens (this is also known as ‘wet polenta’). …More

Almond Crusted Lamb

Just had to share this recipe. Inspired by Master Chef UK this week I wanted to find and try an almond crusted rack of lamb recipe and it didn’t disappoint.
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Free From Pancakes

Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) is tomorrow, so I thought I would do a  quick post on all the fantastic options available to make Free From Pancakes.

Weather you want your pancakes dairy free, sugar free, wheat free, gluten free and EVEN egg free (vegan) it can all be done. …More

Dairy and No Added Sugar Snack Ideas

Being a Fussy Foodie, in my case dairy and sugar free, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on tasty sweet snacks! As well as all of the recipes here on the website, I thought it would be good to make a list of some of the things I keep in my storecupboard for when I don’t want to cook! …More

Fig Roll – Dairy Gluten and Egg Free

So excited to share this recipe find with you, I spotted Real Sustenance on Twitter and have been waiting for some baking time to try one of her many exciting recipes. The recipe is for Fig Rolls but the possibilities are endless …More

Food Doctor’s Cacao and Tangerine Granola

Breakfast can sometimes be hard for a Fussy Foodie. Porridge or wheat-free toast are great, but sometimes you want to be able to grab some cereal on the way out the door – and if you’re anything like me, you’ll have just run out of homemade granola! …More

Gluten Free Balti Sauce

If you fancy a balti and do not have the time to make a sauce from scratch, this gluten free balti sauce by Cofresh is a winner. Its a spicy mix of tomatoes, onions and mixed spices and when combined with your choice of chicken, diced lamb, prawns or mixed vegetables …More

Dairy Free Carrot Soup

Check out this Thai carrot skinny soup from Glorious, it’s dairy and gluten free and tastes lovely. I just love Thai flavors, so this is a big hit with me. …More

Alara Chocolate Porridge

I picked up a few new to me food intolerance friendly cereals yesterday, including Alara Chocolate Porridge. I am on a mission to add a bit of variety to my normal bowl of puffed rice cereal (still a much loved classic) and porridge. …More

Dairy Free Tomato Soup

I love home made soup nothing beats it, however sometimes it’s good to have an even quick option up your sleeve. Most of the soups you see in Supermarkets are loaded with dairy (cream normally), wheat and often high in salt and sugar. …More

Wheat Dairy and Raisin Free Museli

Popped to the shops yesterday to hunt out a new wheat free muesli, a few months ago I reintroduced wheat to my diet but have had enough of the itching it causes me so I am back on “Wheat Free” Living (I am also sugar, yeast and dairy free) …More

Smoked Mackerel Pate Free From Style

Oh my goodness, I made smoked mackerel pate last night and its delicious. …More

Goodies Oat Bars

I have been meaning to blog about Goodies bar for ages, so here it is. These might be aimed at Toddlers but Goodies Oat Bars are perfect for people with food intolerance’s too.

With Goodies snacks don’t have to be naughty. …More

Cafe Nero Chai Soy Latte (Not Dairy Free)

As a real  treat  (as it contains sugar and tea) I occasionally have a Soy Chai Latte in one of the various coffee shops at my disposal. However on visiting the local Cafe Nero I was advised that the Chai latte is a) made with powder and b) contains milk. …More

Beetroot and Pear Salad

I love raw beetroot grated in salad or roasted in the oven, and recently (thanks Mel) I have found a new beetroot and pear side salad. An amazing accompaniment to a BBQ, buffet or deli board – I love it. …More

Bear Granola Nibbles

Last week I took a trip down south to visit friends in Chippenham. I took the opportunity to visit Waitrose (the nearest to me is in Edinburgh so I don’t get to visit very often) and came across Bear Granola Nibbles. …More

Gluten Free Snack

Finally getting round to writing up about an amazing gluten free snack I found in Waitrose last week; “Bounce Natural Energy Balls”, mmmm just thinking about them makes me hungry. …More

Cornish Sardines from Sainsburys

It’s not often I talk about ready meals (well this is almost ready) on Fussy Foodie – however I thought these Cornish Sardines from Sainsbury’s deserved a mention. As other people with multiple food intolerance’s will know most meals you need to cook from scratch, luckily I LOVE cooking …More

Steamed Chicken Rick Stein Style

Steamed Chicken Rick Stein Style has to be one of my favorite ways to cook chicken it sounds and looks bizarre while you are cooking it but tastes amazing and really so simple to do, it will change the way you cook a whole chicken forever. …More

Pure Coconut Water

I have had a few days of hard labor this week with some DIY on our house – so feeling achy and in need of some nourishment I took a trip to the joys of Waitrose – to get some Fussy Foodie friendly treats and came back with one of my favorite sugar and dairy free drinks; Vita Coco – Pure Coconut water …More

Dairy Free Recipes

Since having my York food Intolerance test and being diagnosed with lactose intolerance back in Feb 2009, I have been living dairy free, along with other food intolerances and have collected many dairy free recipes. Living dairy free I find is easier than other food intolerances …More