This rich, moist chocolate walnut cake is loaded with toasted walnuts and finished with a silky whipped dark chocolate ganache. It’s an easy, one-layer snacking cake with a tender crumb—perfect for slicing whenever a chocolate craving strikes. This recipe is adapted from a classic chocolate cake with ganache. The batter uses both melted butter and … Read more

Enjoy a classic French pear frangipane tart: a crisp sweet shortcrust pastry filled with a thin layer of almond cream (frangipane) and topped with sliced pears. The components can be prepared ahead, so if pastry and frangipane are ready, the tart takes about 30 minutes in the oven. Use a round, square, or rectangular tart … Read more

If you need some last-minute inspiration for gluten- and dairy-free Christmas treats, try one of the recipes below. There are many more on the website, including Christmas puddings, yule logs and other festive sweets. Enjoy! Fx Christmas Bakewell Cake –> https://freefromfavourites.com/recipe/christmas-bakewell-cake-gluten-free-dairy-free/ 2. Gingerbread Christmas Trees –> https://freefromfavourites.com/recipe/gingerbread-christmas-trees-gluten-free-dairy-free/ 3. Christmas Fudge –> https://freefromfavourites.com/recipe/gluten-dairy-free-christmas-fudge/ 4. Spiced Cranberry … Read more

Gluten Free Monster Cookies – a healthy peanut butter oatmeal cookie made flourless with M&Ms, inspired by a classic monster trail mix. Gluten Free Monster Cookies These monster cookies bring back memories of family road trips and the homemade trail mix we always packed. Traveling in an RV shaped those summers—crowded at times, yes, but … Read more

If you’re searching for an impressive appetizer, this Decadent Whipped Blue Cheese Dip with Bacon, Fig Jam, and Toasted Walnuts delivers. Rich and creamy, it balances tangy blue cheese with sweet fig jam and smoky, crispy bacon. Toasted walnuts add crunch and fresh thyme lends an herbaceous finish. Easy to prepare and elegant to serve, … Read more

Now that I’m back at work — even if it was only one day — I’ve been focused on meal prep to make the week easier. For lunches I made soup (recipe coming soon) and a chicken-and-veggie quinoa casserole, and I prepared a pot roast for the slow cooker on my first day back. There’s … Read more

Have leftover Christmas ham or gammon? This oven-baked ham, chestnut and maple risotto is a comforting way to use those extra slices. It’s one of my favourite recipes — rich, slightly sweet from chestnuts and maple syrup, and satisfying without relying on cheese. If you prefer, you can stir in grated cheese at the end, … Read more

Instant Pot Lemon Butter Salmon features a bright lemon, garlic, and butter sauce that complements the tender salmon. This easy Instant Pot recipe comes together quickly — about 30 minutes from start to finish — and yields moist, flavorful fish. Serve it over rice or alongside vegetables, which can be cooked at the same time … Read more

Some dinners keep making repeat appearances—not because you’re out of ideas, but because they’re simple, reliable, and genuinely satisfying. These chicken recipes are the kind you can pull together on a Tuesday night yet still feel excited to serve. A few cook in a single pan, others stand out because of their sauces, but all … Read more