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Category: Gluten free

  • Easy Air Fryer Meal: Hearty Gluten-Free Bowl Under £1

    Easy Air Fryer Meal: Hearty Gluten-Free Bowl Under £1

    A blue plate with gluten-free pasta, baked beans, sausage slices, and a sprinkle of cheese, accompanied by blue cutlery.
    A hearty Comfort Hearth Bowl featuring gluten-free sausages, pasta shapes, and baked beans, topped with a sprinkle of cheese.

    Diabetic-Friendly & Gluten-Free (Under £1)By E. L. Hewitt

    Some evenings call for warmth and simplicity something easy, steady, and kind to the body.


    This Comfort Hearth Bowl uses sausages, pasta shapes, and baked beans. Finished with a little cheese, and made entirely in the air fryer.

    Gluten-free. Diabetic-friendly.
    Affordable. Real. Homely.

    Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

    3 gluten-free sausages

    1 cup gluten-free pasta shapes

    ½ tin no-added-sugar baked beans

    A sprinkle of cheese (optional, to finish)

    Cost Breakdown


    Gluten-free sausages 3 £0.60
    GF pasta shapes 1 cup £0.20
    No-added-sugar baked beans ½ tin £0.25
    Cheese small handful £0.10

    Total: ~£1.15
    Cost per bowl: ~£0.60

    Comfort that doesn’t ask much but gives a lot.

    Air Fryer Method

    Cook sausages in the air fryer at 200°C for 10–12 minutes.

    While they cook, boil gluten-free pasta until soft (GF pasta cooks fast).

    Warm baked beans.

    Slice sausages and stir together:

    Pasta

    Sausages

    Beans

    Optional: Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and air fry for another 3–4 minutes to melt the cheese over the top.

    Simple. Filling. No stress.

    Why This Is Diabetic-Friendly

    Protein + fat from sausages slows blood sugar rise

    Beans offer fibre + steady release

    Choosing no-added-sugar beans keeps it balanced

    Small pasta piece = gentle carb load

    This is slow energy, not a blood spike.

    Why It’s Gluten-Free

    Using:

    Gluten-free sausages

    Gluten-free pasta shapes

    makes this naturally gluten-free without changing taste, comfort, or cost.

    Serving Suggestion.

    Best enjoyed:

    Wrapped in a blanket

    Watching the evening settle

    Knowing you fed yourself with kindness today.

    Author Note

    Ancient meals didn’t have to be complicated.

    They only had to warm you.

    A simple gluten-free, diabetic-friendly comfort bowl cooked in the air fryer warm, filling, and under £1.

    If you don’t need Gluten Free then change the sausages for normal sausages of your choice.

    For more Recipes see: Explore Healthy Recipes at Solaris Kitchen

  • Rustic Bronze Age Lamb Recipe: A Diabetic-Friendly Delight

    Rustic Bronze Age Lamb Recipe: A Diabetic-Friendly Delight

    A golden-brown lamb neck roast garnished with fresh rosemary, served on a bed of vibrant root vegetables including carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, with a warm, rustic atmosphere in the background.
    A hearty feast featuring slow-roasted lamb neck slices with a medley of root vegetables, inspired by Bronze Age Britain.

    A hearty feast of lamb and roots inspired by Bronze Age Britain. Slow-roasted for warmth, strength, and balance.

    📜 Cost: approx. £9.00 – serves 2 generously
    🌱 Dietary Notes: Contains meat; gluten-free; diabetic-friendly (low glycemic impact with honey optional)
    🍴 Setting: Ideal for House Terra or the Hearthrest kitchens of Emberhelm

    Ingredients:

    2 lamb neck slices (bone-in or boneless)

    2 large carrots, chopped

    1 large parsnip or swede, cubed

    1 red onion, quartered

    2–3 small potatoes, halved

    1 tbsp honey (optional for diabetics, or substitute with erythritol/monk fruit)

    2 tbsp oil (rapeseed or olive)

    2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme

    ½ tsp coarse sea salt

    Black pepper to taste

    Optional: splash of stock or water for braising

    Method:

    Prepare the fire (or oven):
    Preheat oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C / gas mark 6. If cooking over a firepit, get embers glowing steadily.

    Sear the lamb:
    In a cast-iron pan or heavy skillet, sear neck slices on high heat with a splash of oil until browned on both sides (~2–3 mins each).

    Assemble the roots:
    In a roasting tray, toss chopped vegetables with oil, herbs, salt, and a drizzle of honey (or sweetener). Spread in a single layer.

    Add lamb & roast:
    Nestle the lamb among the vegetables. Add a splash of water or stock to keep it moist. Cover loosely with foil.

    Roast in the hearth (or oven):
    Roast covered for 1 hour. Remove foil, baste with pan juices, then roast uncovered for another 20–30 mins until browned and tender.

    Serve with:
    Crusty barley flatbread, pickled roots, or a handful of wild greens.

    Historical Insight:
    In Bronze Age Britain, neck cuts were favoured for slow roasting near the fire – tough, flavourful, and nourishing. Root vegetables like parsnip, swede, and onion were common near settlements, roasted in clay ovens or embers. Honey added rare sweetness and symbolised prosperity.

    Health Notes:

    Rich in protein and iron

    Root veg provide fibre, vitamin C, and potassium

    Slow cooking softens connective tissue, making it easier to digest

    Possible Substitutes:

    Lamb: beef shin, pork neck, or plant-based roast (e.g., seitan)

    Veg: beetroot, celeriac, or turnips

    Honey: maple syrup or date molasses for vegan option

    ✅ Diabetic-Friendly: Yes, especially if honey is reduced or replaced with low-glycemic sweetener
    ✅ Gluten-Free: Yes, provided stock & honey are checked

    Freezer safe

    If you recreate this recipe, tag #StormborneLore so I can see your version.

  • Delicious Gluten Free Diabetic Friendly Low Carb Budget Crumble

    Delicious Gluten Free Diabetic Friendly Low Carb Budget Crumble

    Fruit Crumble

    Written by
    emma.stormbornelore

    Ingredients
    Wild berries: 2 cups (blackberries, raspberries, sloes)

    Tart crab apples or sour apples: 2 small, peeled and chopped

    Hazelnut flour: ½ cup (or crushed toasted hazelnuts)

    Lupin flour: ¼ cup (adds protein, lowers carbs)

    Arrowroot flour: 2 tbsp (for crumble texture)

    Erythritol, monk fruit, or xylitol: 3 tbsp (sweetener)

    Nut oil or coconut oil: 2 tbsp (for crumble topping)

    Cinnamon (optional): a pinch

    Water: a splash to stew the fruit

    Method
    Stew the Fruit:

    In a small pot over the fire or stovetop, combine berries, chopped apples, a splash of water, and 1 tbsp of sweetener.

    Cook gently until the fruit softens and releases its juices (~10 minutes).

    Prepare the Crumble:

    In a bowl, mix hazelnut flour, lupin flour, arrowroot flour, remaining sweetener, and oil.

    Rub together until it forms a crumbly texture. Add cinnamon if desired.

    Assemble and Cook:

    In a heat-safe dish or wrapped leaf pouch, layer the stewed fruit.

    Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly on top.

    Place on warm stones or in a low oven (~175°C / 350°F) for 20–30 minutes until golden.

    Serve
    Enjoy warm. Optional: a small drizzle of almond milk or coconut cream for richness.

    Historical / Fantasy Note:
    Served in Emberhelm to celebrate the return of the sun, or after battles, this crumble honors the land’s bounty. Tart fruits and nut flours reflect what ancient Britons might have used in a sweet dish without modern sugars.

    Dietary Notes:
    Diabetic-friendly: Uses low-glycemic sweeteners; high protein & fat balance fruit sugars.

    Gluten-free: No oats or wheat, all flours naturally gluten-free.

    Vegan-friendly: No an8imal products used.

    If you recreate this recipe, tag #StormborneLore so I can see your version.