#CookBlogShare Week 16 2021 recipe link-up and a collection of recipes picked for a post-lockdown gluten free gathering.
Welcome to #CookBlogShare Week 16
This week I’m excited to be playing host for #CookBlogShare Week 16 2021. It’s the first time hosting one of my favourite weekly recipe link-up parties… Where amazing food bloggers share their recipes. But first, thank you to the lovely Sew White for hosting week 15 and for her deliciously tempting Spring Desserts Round Up.
The weather is beginning to warm and the UK is starting to open up a little after lockdown. And with that, hopefully there are more social times ahead. Whether in the garden or (eventually) inside, we can hopefully look forward to seeing friends and family. There’s a lot of catching up to be done on the year that wasn’t.
After such a long time, it would be lovely to make those first gatherings that little bit extra special. So, the round up this week features my favourite picks from last week’s link-up, suitable for a perfect gluten free lunch or coffee date… Lovely food we can share with the friends we have been waiting to see.
Thank you to everyone who shared recipes in last week’s link-up. I’m looking forward to seeing what you bring to #CookBlogShare Week 16.
Gluten free picks for the brunch date…
Eggs Benedict are always a classic for brunch with friends and Carrie’s Kitchen has you covered on this one… Muffins topped with bacon, poached egg and a sumptuous drizzle of Hollandaise sauce. If you can’t find decent gluten free muffins, simply sub with one of my delicious Wholemeal Artisan Gluten Free Rolls. Perfect!
Another treat that’s perfect for brunch comes from Choclette over at Tin and Thyme with these easy toasted Peanut Butter, Banana and Chocolate Wraps. Not only do they sound utterly delicious, but lots of fun too. And Perfect for keeping the kiddies happy while you chat. Just use gluten free wraps and sub the fillings as you prefer… Sweet or savoury!
Or how about these yummy Grilled Corn and Black Bean Tacos from The Family Food Kitchen? They are packed with beans, corn and feta and look so inviting and delicious. Be sure to choose gluten free tortillas if you need to… like the Old El Paso ones, or make my super-easy Gluten Free Roti Flatbreads which would work perfectly as a base for the filling.
Gluten free picks for a light lunch in the garden…
Looking for something a little more substantial, but still light enough for lunch in the garden? I love the sound of this recipe for Simple Fish Cakes without Potato from Sheeba at Go Healthy Ever After. Made without wheat, the recipe uses a simple sub for the usual potatoes, breadcrumbs and flour… Oatmeal! Just make sure your oats are gluten free if you are Coeliac. Don’t they look amazing?
Or perhaps a vibrant bowl of Tuscan Bean Stew from The Veg Space? I could dive right in. And what could be more comforting than wrapping hands around a warm bowl of this beauty in a chilly garden, while snuggled with fluffy blankets catching up? Perfect served with a slice of freshly-baked Vegan Gluten Free Wholemeal, or a chunk of crusty gluten free Baguette.
The Sweet Stuff… Gluten free treats for a coffee morning or afternoon tea…
If a coffee morning or afternoon tea is the gathering of choice, how about some Old Fashioned Almond Rice Cakes from Karen at Lavender & Lovage? I love that this recipe (which dates back to a 1911 cook book) uses ground rice, giving it a ‘firm but crumbly crumb’. A novelty for those not gluten free… And with a simple sub of gluten free flour (my GFA Blend A would work well) for the extra wheat flour in the recipe, this would be a super-quick bake, perfect for sharing with friends over coffee.
I was definitely taken too, with the magic of this Lemon and Honey Taffy recipe from Cocoa and Heart. And let’s be honest… Who doesn’t love a homemade sweet? Especially one rich with honey and lemon. How about making some to chomp while you chat… Or as a special ‘lovely to see you’ foodie gift?
I’m also a sucker for a perfectly smooth, tangy curd and The Baking Explorer’s Homemade Lemon Curd looks up there with the best. Perfect with a cuppa on a nice piece of wholemeal gluten free toast…. Or slathered on homemade gluten free Almond Shortbread for al fresco afternoon tea.
And last but not least… if you really want to push the boat out for that post-lockdown tea-date, why not seriously impress with this gorgeous Cheesecake with Blackberry Lavender Swirl from the Copper Table. I would certainly be happy if this was served in the garden… Simply sub the crackers and sugar for some gluten free digestives or try this gluten free cheesecake base instead.
Join #CookBlogShare Week 16… How it works
Blogger’s link your posts to #CookBlogShare Week 16 using the linky below (read on for instructions)…We will be tweeting and commenting (on all the links). And recipes will be pinned to the #CookBlogShare group board on Pinterest.
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Non-bloggers – skip to the bottom of the page and click on the thumbnails that catch your eye to take you to the website where each recipe can be found. Remember they will be added to as the week goes on. So, don’t forget to pop back and take a look again later.
Bloggers – How do I join #CookBlogShare Week 16?
- Simply link up any foodie posts you have. Both old and new posts are welcome as long as they have not been linked to #CookBlogShare before.
- Link up a recipe or foodie post by clicking the blue ‘add your link’ button below and following the instructions. You can link up to 4 posts.
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- And comment on one of the posts labelled HOST in the linky.
Big thanks for taking part in #CookBlogShare Week 16… I can’t wait to see what you be share. xxx
By joining in you are giving the #CookBlogShare hosts permission to use your pictures in a roundup and on social media if your recipe is selected as one of their favourites!
Next week’s #CookBlogShare (Week 17 – 27th April 2021) is being hosted by Karen at Lavender & Lovage
Thank you so much for featuring my lemon curd!
You’re so welcome Kat. It looks divine xxx
Hello, these recipes look delicious and those Eggs Benedict remind me of lazy breakfasts with a Sunday newspaper in a British Cafe. Oh I miss those times x
Thanks Marita. The Eggs Benedict are so ‘British Cafe’ … Definitely lazy Sunday morning xx
Gorgeous roundup, so many delicious treats – but which to try first?! Thanks for including my stew!
Thanks Kate. It’s a tricky decision with so many yummy dishes to choose from.
Your stew sounds so yummy though, it needs to be in there. Thanks for sharing last week. xx
I’m up for brunch, lunch and the sweet stuff. Is that allowed? It all looks extremely tempting. No friendly gatherings for us as yet, but hopefully we’ll get to have some very soon.
Thanks for including my tortilla wraps. Cx
Absolutely it’s allowed Choclette. I’ll be right there with you!
Fingers crossed we’ll get back to a little more normality soon. Those wraps of yours need to be shared xxx
I can’t wait to start entertaining again! Such nice selection of recipes to try – I love the gluten free swaps too. Thank you for featuring my Eggs Benedict, I will have to try with the Artisan rolls, they sound delicious!
It will be so good won’t it Carrie?! As well as a sign that we are moving forward from more difficult times.
It’s years since I had an Eggs Benedict and it looked so inviting, it needed to be served at my gathering. So, you’re very welcome for its inclusion and thank you for sharing last week.
I know it would be perfect on the Artisan Rolls… The flavours would work so well on the wholemeal xx
It is so nice to be able to see people again and start to have a few gatherings, isn’t it! There are such a lovely selection of recipes here as always but as a huge cheesecake fan I’d have to go for that beautiful piece of cheesecake by the Copper Table.
Thanks Corina… I have to agree, the cheesecake looks so delicious, colourful and decadent. It would be welcome at any gathering (gluten free or not). xx
What a FABULOUS round up! So many lovely recipe ideas and food to make.
Thank you for adding my little rice cakes and a big thank you for hosting this week too.
I’ll link up later 😊
Karen x
Thank you so much Karen… The little rice cakes were such a lovely idea, they had to join the gathering xx
Great idea for a roundup! I am so looking forward to when we can get back to proper gatherings – like dinner parties! And for when the weather warms up a bit so outdoor gatherings are more fun. I’ve been to a couple of chilly outside gatherings and, though it’s nice to see people, a BBQ in sub zero temperatures is not my idea of fun! Eb 🙂
Thank Eb. I am so looking forward to warmer weather and seeing people properly again. I’m just grateful to have a garden where we can meet in the meantime. But yes… It can get a bit cold xx