Cat Barker, Author at Le Famished Cat

Mains, Gluten Free
Chenin Blanc Mushroom Risotto
A recipe for a deliciously creamy gluten-free Chenin Blanc Mushroom Risotto, cooked in Leopards Leap Chenin Blanc, mushroom stock and parmesan. Chenin Blanc is known to be one of the most versatile wines to cook with and is light and subtle in flavour, so why not try to use it your next risotto, stew or curry? With Chenin Blanc Day around the corner (20th June) Leopard’s Leap and I are celebrating by cooking with this delicious wine. Here are my top tips for a perfect risotto: Stirring the rice is important, but don’t over stir as the mixture will become gluggy Like pasta, the rice should be al dente, just…
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Breakfast, Gluten Free, Sweets & Snacks
Small Batch Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
Did some experimenting and came up with a recipe for Small Batch Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins. These blueberry muffins are gluten-free, using almond flour and make 4 large blueberry muffins. These blueberry muffins are super scrumptious, gluten-free and small-batch, so there will be no waste if you are a small family. I used the Flavourburst Blueberries from Woolworths, which are a juicy and plump variety. The recipe makes 4 large blueberry muffins which keep well if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Pin the recipe below! xx LFC Small Batch Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins Did some experimenting and came up with a recipe for Small Batch Almond Flour…
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Drinks & Smoothies
Fruity Malfy Rosa Gin Cocktail
A simple and easy recipe for this Fruity Malfy Rosa Gin Cocktail. This Italian gin is built around the flavours of Sicilian pink grapefruit and features a hint of rhubarb too. I paired the cocktail with some strawberry syrup, pink tonic and frozen berries, with a sprig of thyme. What’s more refreshing than a gin and tonic? Enjoy making this Fruity Malfy Gin Cocktail. LFC Fruity Malfy Rosa Gin Cocktail A simple and easy recipe for this Fruity Malfy Rosa Gin Cocktail. This Italian gin is built around the flavours of Sicilian pink grapefruit and features a hint of rhubarb too. I paired the cocktail with some strawberry syrup, pink…
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Drinks & Smoothies, Gluten Free, Sweets & Snacks, Vegan
Tahini and Carob Hot Chocolate
A recipe for a steaming mug of Tahini and Carob Hot Chocolate, a dairy-free and vegan hot drink that is perfect for colder weather. I felt like making a fancy hot chocolate and so I came up with this creamy (yet dairy-free) carob & tahini hot choc recipe to warm you up this winter. Not sure if anyone’s ever thought to put these two flavours together, but let me tell you – they are the perfect match. Tahini and Carob Hot Chocolate To make this recipe you will need: Tahini Carob Powder Maple Syrup Almond Milk Enjoy this naturally gluten-free and dairy-free drink. LFC X Tahini and Carob Hot Chocolate…
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Sweets & Snacks, Gluten Free
Easy Sago Pudding Recipe
Here’s an Easy Sago Pudding Recipe that is gluten-free and flop proof. Sago pudding is made by boiling sago with either water or milk and adding sugar and sometimes additional flavourings. I decided to make some sago pudding using the sago I bought from The Refillery yesterday. The basic idea of any sago (from what I researched online) is to cook in milk or water until the beads are transparent. Then, you can either eat right away with butter and sugar or if you add eggs, you can make a pudding. (I choose to make pudding, adapted from this recipe) Keep in mind I was making this up as I went along,…
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