Tag: Gluten-free

Bird's eye view of pea soup in an electric blue bowl on a wooden board

Finnish Pea Soup

This Pea Soup (Hernekeitto) is a traditional Finnish dish that’s particularly delightful on those cold winter days! It’s filling and nutritious, and suitable for most diets as it’s gluten and dairy-free. Furthermore, it can easily be turned into a vegan dish by simply leaving the pork out. If you are a fan of mushy peas you are going to love it, but if mushy peas are not your cup of pea (sorry I couldn’t resist!), it’s best to leave it for others because as the name implies, peas really are the hero of this dish!

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Bird's eye view of Jerusalem artichoke soup in a turquoise bowl on a wooden board. Spoon is inserted into the soup and cashew nuts are sprinkled on top

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

Jerusalem Artichokes are a beautiful seasonal root vegetable that have this earthy, sweet and nutty flavour – if you haven’t come across them before, you are missing out! My favourite method of using them is in a soup, I find Jerusalem Artichoke Soup absolutely divine: it’s creamy and comforting, yet not heavy. It tastes like something you’d get served in a fancy restaurant, there’s something “gourmet” about it. However do not worry, it’s actually very easy to make at home and you only need a handful of ingredients to prepare this bowlful of goodness!

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Bird's eye view of pickled red cabbage in a rectangular glass dish with black tongs.

Quick Pickled Cabbage

Pickled Cabbage is super quick, easy and cheap to make and you can easily customise this recipe based on the spices you like. It’s so versatile, you can have pickled cabbage on its own or add it into tacos, burgers, hot dogs, salads, noodle bowls and many more – think of anything you want to add a tangy crunch to! Also the good news is that quick pickling doesn’t require canning or fermentation, sooo you can tuck into your pickled cabbage already on the day of making!

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Bird's eye view of blueberry smoothies in two glasses on a wooden board. Smoothies are decorated with fresh blueberries and mint leaves, board is also half covered with fresh blueberries.

Blueberry Smoothie

This Blueberry Smoothie with coconut water is my favourite, it’s so lush! It’s such a refreshing drink that does not only taste good, but is also good for you – it’s loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. And of course it’s naturally gluten-free and doesn’t contain any dairy either. It’s perfect on a hot summer day as in addition to hydrating you, it’s guaranteed to perk you up and leave you feeling energised! Also, it’s ready in 5 minutes!

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Blueberry kissel in a white bowl with a dollop of cream on top. The bowl is on a colourful place mat on windowsill

Blueberry Kissel

Kissel is a delightful no-bake dessert, best described as a cross between a berry “soup” and jelly. It’s light & refreshing, and very quick to make, which makes it a perfect weeknight’s dessert you can prep while your dinner is cooking! Blueberry Kissel (Mustikkakiisseli) also makes a lovely accompaniment to porridge, yogurt, pancakes and overnight oats.

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Two glasses and a jug of sima on a blue place mat. The picture is taken outside, tree and house are on the background

Sima ‑ Finnish May Day Drink

Sima is a refreshing soft drink that’s traditionally enjoyed during May Day celebrations in Finland. It tastes slightly lemony, but is also quite sweet and fruity with a hint of fizziness. Sima is made by fermentation and since the process of making it is similar to mead, sometimes it’s translated as ‘Finnish mead’. This recipe is super easy to make but allow up to a week for the fermentation process!

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Bird's eye view of pasha decorated with orange Smarties mini eggs and mint

Easter Pasha

Looking for something different to make over Easter? Try Pasha, a traditional Easter time’s dessert in Finland. It’s rich and creamy, but umm, I don’t really know how else to describe it. It’s a bit like a no-bake cheesecake, but cheesecake without the biscuit base and some bits inside. Fromage frais, cream and butter are the key ingredients – sounds delish, right?

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Close-up view of tomato chutney in a glass jar and in a white serving bowl

Tomato Chutney

This Tomato Chutney is a pure explosion of flavours – it’s sweet, spicy and tangy! It’s a beautiful accompaniment to my mini breakfast frittatas, but can also be paired with curries, sandwiches and of course with crackers and cheese. It is definitely worth making your own chutney, as it beats any shop-bought version hands down! Besides, it keeps well in the fridge for weeks.  

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