RECIPE: Mini Gluten Free Gingerbread Houses (Dairy Free)

My mini gluten free gingerbread houses are really fun to make, super simple and delicious all in one! This gluten free gingerbread is strong and holds perfectly. Why not make a gluten free gingerbread village like mine!


Gingerbread is one of my favourite things in the world. I have been...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Mini Gluten Free Gingerbread Houses (Dairy Free)

RECIPE: Gluten Free Cheese and Pesto Straws (Dairy Free) using Jus-Rol Gluten Free Puff Pastry

Gluten free cheese and pesto straws... what could be more heavenly? Nothing in my book. I am an all round lover of savoury treats, so the introduction of the Jus-Rol gluten free puff pastry has made me incredibly happy. Better still it is dairy free too so perfect for both me and Mark. These...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Cheese and Pesto Straws (Dairy Free) using Jus-Rol Gluten Free Puff Pastry

RECIPE: Gluten Free Ferrero Rocher (Dairy Free & Vegan)

Gluten free ferrero rocher are something I could never of dreamed of... so I decided to make my own! They are so easy and simple to make and don"t even require an oven. (Oh, and they are also dairy free and vegan too!)



Something I have missed SO much over the past few years has definitely...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Ferrero Rocher (Dairy Free & Vegan)

RECIPE: Homemade Crunchy Dairy Free Nutella (Vegan, Gluten Free, No Refined Sugar, Healthy!)

Finding a dairy free nutella that both Mark and I can eat has been an impossibility, so I decided to make my own. This recipe is for not only a dairy free nutella but it"s also a vegan nutella, a refined sugar free nutella & a gluten free nutella. It"s also got an optional (but for me...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Homemade Crunchy Dairy Free Nutella (Vegan, Gluten Free, No Refined Sugar, Healthy!)

Gluten Free Holland and Barrett Christmas 2016: What Gluten Free Products are Holland and Barrett selling this year?

As Christmas 2016 approaches what does the Gluten Free Holland and Barrett Christmas range offer us gluten intolerants & coeliacs?!
Now I don"t really think about Holland & Barrett when it comes to gluten free Christmas food however I popped into town & came across a brand new...
READ MORE...Gluten Free Holland and Barrett Christmas 2016: What Gluten Free Products are Holland and Barrett selling this year?

November Favourites 2016

It"s November Favourites time! I love this time of year, Christmas is almost upon us and we have now put our Christmas tree! The beginning of November seems such a long way away now but the month actually had a really top notch start with the Allergy & Free From Show. Anyway, without further...
READ MORE...November Favourites 2016

Ristorante Gluten Free Pizza - The taste test!

The greatest all round food of ALL TIME..... PIZZA! Gluten free pizza has improved a lot over the years, so lets see what the Ristorante gluten free pizza range is all about!


I think one of the foods that I talk about, and eat the most has to be gluten free pizza. I seriously do try just...
READ MORE...Ristorante Gluten Free Pizza - The taste test!

RECIPE: Gluten Free Sponge Pudding - Sticky Maple & Pecan Pudding

Something I have unfortunately enjoyed a lot less of since going gluten free is sponge puddings. But wait a minute... surely a gluten free sponge pudding is easy to make? Yes, yes it is. My latest gluten free sponge pudding recipe combines some of my favourite sweet ingredients, maple syrup...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Sponge Pudding - Sticky Maple & Pecan Pudding

My University Experience

University was a massive point in my life. It had its ups and downs and to be honest I"m really glad I made it through! Massive changes in life, such as university, seem to be the things that not only affect your brain (obviously) but also affect your second brain... your gut! This was...
READ MORE...My University Experience

VLOG: My Allergy & Free From Show North Gluten Free Haul 2016

I thought I would share with you guys what I brought home from The Allergy & Free From Show North 2016. A gluten free haul!
I spent the first weekend on November in Liverpool at The Allergy & Free From Show North. As always it was an amazing experience. I have only ever been to...
READ MORE...VLOG: My Allergy & Free From Show North Gluten Free Haul 2016

October Favourites 2016 - Gluten Free & Vegan Bakery, Free From Selection Box!

So it"s October Favourites Time! I actually recorded this on the penultimate day of October but decided to wait a few days into November to put it up... I hope you don"t mind! October was a good month for me & Mark so I thought I would get Mark to join me for my October Favourites. Let"s get...
READ MORE...October Favourites 2016 - Gluten Free & Vegan Bakery, Free From Selection Box!

RECIPE: Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies using the Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

The perfect, delicious & super simple gluten free chocolate chip cookies recipe is here! I might be using good ol" Betty Crocker"s mix, but what"s the shame in that?! Betty Crocker knows best... she certainly does now she makes a range of gluten free mixes too!


I don"t know why this...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies using the Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

RECIPE: Gluten Free Banoffee Brownies using the Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

What do you do when you need to quickly provide a thank you present? Or guests are coming round?! You bake! These gluten free banoffee brownies with a biscuit base were super simple to make, especially with the help of the wonderful Betty Crocker!

I love baking my own gluten free...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Banoffee Brownies using the Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

RECIPE: Gluten Free Halloween Emoji Cookies

With Halloween coming up I thought it would be fun to create something fun/spooky & edible. After much deliberation... I decided on Gluten Free Halloween Emoji Cookies! Essentially pumpkin shaped emoji cookies that are both gluten free & dairy free. Mwhahaha :)



We"ve never been...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Halloween Emoji Cookies

An Honest Stomach Update

Hello everyone! As many of you know, one of my biggest struggles over the last few years has been my stomach. My stomach, or rather, my digestive system, doesn"t seem to want to work properly. I"ve been living with a food intolerance or rather, intolerances for too long now!
Now...
READ MORE...An Honest Stomach Update

My May Favourites

It"s that time again... a month has ended & June has begun, which means it"s May Favourites time! The past month has been a really amazing month for me. I"ve really enjoyed everything about it. I"m definitely not sad that it"s over though because... I"m just really excited for June & the...
READ MORE...My May Favourites

September Favourites 2016

Hello everyone, welcome to my September Favourites! I know it"s a few days into October now, but hey who cares! This year is going so frickin fast... What are you loving at the moment, let me know!

So…
There you have it, my September Favourites are complete! 

Let me know how your S...
READ MORE...September Favourites 2016

RECIPE: Gluten Free Gnocchi Bake

Gluten Free Gnocchi is one of my favourite new discoveries this year. I mean, I"ve never tried non gluten free gnocchi so I have nothing to compare it to but I must say it"s a delicious change from your standard gluten free pasta dishes. This is my gluten free gnocchi / pasta bake!


Until a...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Gnocchi Bake

Baking my Gluten Free Banana Bread with Kenwood

So earlier this year I travelled down to London to hang out with Kenwood for the day. It was super fun baking in front of the lights & cameras in the studio - it"s always a great experience. What was also amazing about the day is that I got to bake my own recipe - one of my favourites -...
READ MORE...Baking my Gluten Free Banana Bread with Kenwood

Deliciously Free From Sainsburys - Gluten Free Chilled Food & Dairy Free Cheeses!

It"s crazy how times have changed in the free from world. It"s also funny how I say this every single year! Improvements are literally constant in the free from market. It just keeps growing and growing & brands/supermarkets are becoming more and more savvy to this. Sainsburys are definitely...
READ MORE...Deliciously Free From Sainsburys - Gluten Free Chilled Food & Dairy Free Cheeses!

A Day in the Life of a Gluten Free Girl

A Day in the Life of a Gluten Free Girl... yep, that girl is me & I thought I would strap a camera to my head for a day and show you what I got up to... I enjoyed it so much (except the red mark on my head!), I think I might do it again sometime!


So as you know if you"ve been reading my...
READ MORE...A Day in the Life of a Gluten Free Girl

August Favourites 2016 - feat. Gluten Free Gnocchi & The Great British Bake Off!

It"s August Favourites time! What have you been loving this month?!

The Great British Bake Off


Pretty sure this will be a lot of people’s favourites in August (& into September), who doesn’t love the GBBO?! It feels like it’s a programme that brings everyone together. For some reason ...
READ MORE...August Favourites 2016 - feat. Gluten Free Gnocchi & The Great British Bake Off!

July Favourites 2016 - Gluten Free, Pokemon, London & more!

It"s July Favourites time! Here are a few of the reasons that I have loved July so much. From gluten free goodies to music & vloggers!

July is one of my favourite months of the year, it feels like the beginning of the true hot summer with the whole month of August still to come! Let me...
READ MORE...July Favourites 2016 - Gluten Free, Pokemon, London & more!

7 Things I loved at The Allergy & Free From Show London 2016

So The Allergy & Free From Show London is one of the highlights of my year. I literally love it. This year was no exception & I must admit I am actually sitting here, a little devastated its over. That"s why I decided to create this post! I just wanted to relive the parts of The Allergy...
READ MORE...7 Things I loved at The Allergy & Free From Show London 2016

Tesco"s Free From Picnic!

If you"ve been obsessively checking your local free from aisle like I have over the last year, you"ll have noticed how much it just keeps on expanding! My local Tescos has expanded its range phenomenally and I was excited to be invited to taste test their brand new range.

Some of the new...
READ MORE...Tesco"s Free From Picnic!

Gluten Free Pizza Express Pizza at HOME!

So the day has arrived, we can now pop into our local supermarket like our gluten eating friends and family & pick up a Gluten Free Pizza Express Pizza to eat at home! Hands up if you"re excited, because I am!!


I absolutely love Pizza Express. Their gluten free pizzas are my favourite....
READ MORE...Gluten Free Pizza Express Pizza at HOME!

Gluten Free Hobnobs?!

It"s time to bust the myth of the gluten free Hobnob... do they really exist or are they like the LochNess monster? Well, I"ve got great news for you... gluten free Hobnobs are 100% coming to our supermarkets this month!
As posted in The Grocer earlier this morning, United Biscuits...
READ MORE...Gluten Free Hobnobs?!

My Favourite... The Daim Gluten Free Chocolate Cake!

It"s Daim"s 15 year anniversary! If St. Patrick"s Day is the perfect excuse to drink to excess on a weekday, Daim"s anniversary is surely the perfect excuse to eat an entire Almondy Daim Gluten Free Chocolate Cake all by yourself, right? Well... if it"s not, I still have no...
READ MORE...My Favourite... The Daim Gluten Free Chocolate Cake!

RECIPE: The Ultimate Gluten Free Fish Pie

Gluten Free Fish Pie... these words are music to my ears. I"ve always loved fish pie, so I thought I would share my gluten free fish pie recipe with you. It"s super simple, delicious & great value to make too, due to using frozen fish!
I absolutely adore fish pie, it is up there as one of...
READ MORE...RECIPE: The Ultimate Gluten Free Fish Pie

RECIPE: A Quick and Easy Gluten Free Italian Feast!

I think we can all agree that Italian-style cooking has become of the most accessible cuisines if you"re following a gluten free diet, like me. These days, there"s a variety of different types of pasta that form the perfect blank canvas for the beginnings of any authentic Italian dish.
Myself...
READ MORE...RECIPE: A Quick and Easy Gluten Free Italian Feast!

20 Things That Happen In The Free From Aisle

It"s about time we celebrated my 20 Things That Happen In The Free From Aisle! I"ve lived most of my life in the Free From Aisle and I"m sure you"ve clocked up a few hours reading the back of every product on the shelves yourself. But have you ever stopped to notice some of the strange...
READ MORE...20 Things That Happen In The Free From Aisle

RECIPE: Vegan & Gluten Free Satay Noodles

One of my favourite Asian dishes is satay noodles. However, many are not suitable for those unable to eat gluten. That"s why I created my very own gluten free satay sauce - it"s perfect to put into my gluten free satay noodles. The flavours in this dish are so delicious it"s the perfect vegan...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Vegan & Gluten Free Satay Noodles

The Morrisons Gluten Free Aisle Transformation!

Coeliac Awareness Week provides a great opportunity for brands & supermarkets to show that they understand the true importance & severity of coeliac disease & with that comes the chance to showcase their free from ranges & products. This week I got the chance to check out what...
READ MORE...The Morrisons Gluten Free Aisle Transformation!

RECIPE: Gluten Free Bloody Mary Cocktail (or Virgin Mary Mocktail)

Hidden gluten is everywhere these days. Sadly, alcoholic drinks are yet another gluten minefield and menus often don"t have allergy warnings. I"m still yet to find a bar that serves a 100% gluten free Bloody Mary!


But ever since I discovered gluten free Worcester sauce courtesy...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Bloody Mary Cocktail (or Virgin Mary Mocktail)

100% Gluten Free Worcester Sauce!

Have you been searching for gluten free Worcester Sauce? Well, look no further as Chippa have done us proud by making one of the nation"s favourite table sauces 100% free from gluten!


Before going gluten free, Worcester sauce was one of my ultimate fave crisp flavours. You only seemed to...
READ MORE...100% Gluten Free Worcester Sauce!

I"d rather have a bowl of Nestle"s Gluten Free Cereal!

As breakfast is the most important meal of the day, this Coeliac Awareness Week, I"m teaming up with Nestle to taste test the latest additions to their GoFree gluten free cereal range. As I"m a massive fan of their cornflakes (I eat these literally every day as they"re one of the...
READ MORE...I"d rather have a bowl of Nestle"s Gluten Free Cereal!

RECIPE: Gluten Free BBQ Sauce, Vegan Chipotle Mayo & Avocado Dip

It"s Coeliac Awareness Week & I"ve teamed up with Chippa to create my very own gluten free BBQ sauce, vegan chipotle mayo & avocado dip. Together, these are the perfect selection of dips for everyone to enjoy this summer, alongside the rest of your gluten free grub!


Personally, I...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free BBQ Sauce, Vegan Chipotle Mayo & Avocado Dip

RECIPE: Vegan & Gluten Free Loaded Sweet Potato Jackets

My gluten free loaded sweet potato jackets are the perfect snack all year round, they work great as part of a meal or an accompaniment at a summer BBQ... they are cheesy & delicious AND they"re vegan too!



With summer quickly creeping up on us, I can"t help but think about all the...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Vegan & Gluten Free Loaded Sweet Potato Jackets

RECIPE: Mum"s Gluten Free Sticky Chicken!

Mum’s Gluten Free Sticky Chicken dish is perfect for any occasion. I especially enjoy it cold as a dish at a summer party/BBQ. Give it a try & you won’t regret it!

Mum’s Sticky Chicken has been an incredibly popular party dish for as long as I can remember. It is perfect as a cold dish at a summer party / BBQ. I adore it alongside all the other homemade dishes she makes… her potato salad especially! You could definitely finish it off on the BBQ as well if you want it a bit more charred. Personally, I love the taste of the ‘sticky’ marinade when its cold the most!

It is super easy marinade to make & of course is gluten free! We always marinade a load of chicken thighs and drumsticks. I hope everyone agrees thigh meat beats dry breast meat every single day of the week!

My Mum recently made a big bowl of gluten free sticky chicken thighs & drumsticks to take to a BBQ a neighbour was having. As per usual it went down a treat and the recipe has been further given out to friends.  Whilst it is easy to just take some burgers & sausages round to a BBQ, everyone does that, so it’s nice to take something different.

I’ve also enjoyed Mum’s gluten free sticky chicken many times for dinner. It is the perfect dinner to prepare before you go to work for the day. Marinade it whilst you’re out & put it in the oven when you get back. It is so simple to enjoy with rice & some veggies or even some homemade sweet potato fries & a salad. Basically it is just a delicious, versatile gluten free dish… & I love it!

Mum"s Gluten Free Sticky Chicken

2015-07-18 14:57:24

A perfect dish to be served cold at a summer party or BBQ. It"s great for all occasions and all times of year. Can be served hot too, but I love it even more cold!

Write a review

Save Recipe

Print

Ingredients

1. 6-8 Chicken Thighs
2. 6-8 Chicken Drumsticks
3. 4 tbsp orange juice
4. 2 tsp tabasco
5. 2 tbsp black treacle (molasses would work fine in place here!)
6. 2 tbsp honey (or alternative... agave nectar or sweet freedom)
7. 2 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Measure out your orange juice, tabasco, black treacle, honey & mustard into a small bowl.
2. Whisk / mix thoroughly together.
3. Place your chicken thighs and drumsticks into an oven proof dish (we sometimes cook the chicken is 2 separate oven proof dishes to make sure it all gets well cooked and marinaded).
4. Prick all the chicken with a fork so the marinade can get into it as much as possible!
5. Pour the sticky chicken marinade over the chicken & make sure the chicken gets coated (it will likely sit in plenty of the marinade too)
6. Cover the dish with clingfilm & marinade in the fridge ideally over night, but a few hours will still be fine.
7. Place in a preheated oven (180 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven proof dish & place in another dish to cool down completely. (Leave any of the juices & marinade behind)
9. Keep in the fridge until ready to eat...
10. Enjoy!

Notes

1. You can eat this cold as I have described as a dish at a BBQ/party BUT you can also eat it hot for dinner. We often have this on a day where we need a quick, easy dinner. Marinade it before work & when you come home put it in the oven. Serve with rice or maybe some sweet potato wedges. You might like to keep some of the marinade juices and pour over if eating hot (it tastes great soaked into rice!)

Gluten Free Cuppa Tea ♥ Free From Food Blogger, Becky, UK. http://glutenfreecuppatea.co.uk/

So there you have it, Mum’s Gluten Free Sticky Chicken. Of course, this dish is naturally gluten free which is even better. I really hope you give it a try, I guarantee everyone will enjoy the delicious flavours of the moist sticky thighs and drumsticks. 

Please let me know if you get the chance to try my Mum’s gluten free sticky chicken. I would love to see some pictures! Also let me know what your favourite marinade for chicken is. I always love to try out some new flavours! Just leave a comment below, or on Facebook/Twitter.

Thanks for reading & thanks Mum!

Becky xxx

RECIPE: Mum"s Gluten Free Sticky Chicken!

Gluten Free BBQ Choices with Marks and Spencer

It"s very nearly Summer Time... which means it"s BBQ time! So here is what Marks and Spencer are offering in terms of gluten free BBQ food this year... YUMMY!


I love BBQ season. I sometimes wish I lived somewhere where bbq season was all year round. Although I do know of folks who even cook...
READ MORE...Gluten Free BBQ Choices with Marks and Spencer

My April Favourites

Hello All! It"s April Favourites time! I"ve had a lovely April, I hope you have too? It"s been busy with the new house having some updates, the free from food awards & lots of other exciting changes! I love this time of year... summer is on the horizon!



Doisy & Dam...
READ MORE...My April Favourites

Gluten Free at Pizza Hut!

When Mark first came to visit me while I was at University in Manchester, Pizza Hut was the first place that me and Mark went to for lunch. Funnily enough, Mark had never been to Pizza Hut before so I was more than happy to educate him! But get this, now you can get Gluten Free at Pizza...
READ MORE...Gluten Free at Pizza Hut!

Let"s Check Out The Marks and Spencer Gluten Free Range!

Marks and Spencer Gluten Free... these are words that sit pretty well together these days. M&S have always done their bit in terms of gluten free offerings. However, recently the Marks and Spencer gluten free range has increased even more! Here"s a rundown of some of the products on offer!...
READ MORE...Let"s Check Out The Marks and Spencer Gluten Free Range!

What I Eat in a Day - Gluten Free, Dairy Free Healthy Recipes

What I Eat In A Day Time! My Favourite type of post! So here"s what I"ve eaten today. Welcome to the weekend, everything is gluten free, healthy, simple, delicious & there are plenty of vegan choices too!


It feels like I haven"t done one of these posts in ages, yet every single day I...
READ MORE...What I Eat in a Day - Gluten Free, Dairy Free Healthy Recipes

Has Mark finally found a Dairy-Free & Vegan Magnum?

Being lactose intolerant, dairy-free or vegan is difficult during the summer months. Whilst everyone else is enjoying a Flake 99 or a Magnum, you"re usually stuck deciding between a Calippo or... actually, that"s usually about it. When I saw Tesco"s latest gluten, wheat and dairy free choc...
READ MORE...Has Mark finally found a Dairy-Free & Vegan Magnum?

28 of the BEST Destinations for Gluten Free in Manchester

Looking for places to eat that cater for Gluten Free in Manchester? You are not the only one! Here is my guide to some of the best places I have been to for Gluten Free in Manchester. Feel free to check out the video & the guide below for a more extensive list! 

1. Dough Pizza Kitchen, 75 – 77 High St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1FS

Dough is the ultimate venue for gluten free in Manchester in my opinion. Serving Pizza & Pasta of the highest standard. Your pizza can be made in a dedicated gluten free kitchen on a separate floor of the restaurant with a gluten free base (the best I have ever tasted) & it can also be made with dairy free cheese. Everything at Dough can be made gluten free. The menu is very easy to understand and staff are incredibly friendly too. Starters and desserts are also amazing, with plenty of gluten free and dairy free options. I couldn’t recommend Dough any more highly, I love it!

2. Sweet Mandarin, 19 Copperas St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1HS

Finding a Chinese restaurant suitable for a gluten free diet is an absolute nightmare in general terms across the UK. There are very few. However, one of the very best in Sweet Mandarin. The Gluten Free menu is extensive and filled with some delicious favourites of mine. From Sweet & Sour Battered King Prawns to Black Bean Chicken, you can get literally everything you would want. Sweet Mandarin in the restaurant run by the same lovely folk that created the gluten free Sweet Mandarin sauces you often see in supermarkets. The sauces are great, this restaurant is even better… the perfect place if you fancy a Chinese that’s gluten free in Manchester.

3. Bagel Nash, Arndale Shopping Centre AND 4 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB

I love Bagel Nash, so much so that I’ve written about it before, & I like to go on about them on social media too! Bagel Nash does gluten free bagels and they are amazing. They are probably the best gluten free bagels I have ever had. Really soft, lovely toasted and the choice of fillings is extensive. I often go for the crayfish & avocado which I would highly recommend. There is one in the Arndale & another over in Spinningfields, so if you are in town & looking for a lunch that’s gluten free in Manchester, this could be the choice for you.

4. Whittakers Fish & Chips, 12 Station Rd, Urmston, Manchester M41 9JN

Not far from the Trafford Centre, Whittakers Fish & Chips is a dreamy place for gluten free in Manchester. A very traditional Fish & Chip Shop that serves Gluten Free every single day of the week. Not only do they serve gluten free fish & chips, they also serve gluten free savoury pies, gluten free cornish pasties, gluten free sausages & gluten free curry sauce + all the usual chip shop offerings! Oh & thats not all, they go beyond your wildest expectations by also providing fresh, homemade gluten free puddings. These vary, but think gluten free apple crumble, gluten free bread and butter pudding, gluten free lemon drizzle etc! Whittakers is an absolute diamond of a place & I would definitely recommend if you are looking for gluten free in Manchester.

5. Côte, 4-12 St Mary’s St, Manchester M3 2LB

Recently Côte received accreditation from Coeliac UK for their gluten free menu & it is definitely well deserved. Côte offer a huge variety of different dishes to suit everyones tastes on the gluten free menu. When I visited recently I found the staff extremely friendly and understanding about allergens too. You feel like you are eating somewhere top quality when you visit Côte. The chips/frites are all 100% gluten free + the selection of meats & fish are perfection too. If you want a good steak, I would recommend Côte. Oh & they also offer a gluten free breakfast menu, which features gluten free bread, so you don’t have to miss out at any time of day at Côte.

6. Evelyn’s Cafe Bar, 44 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1NB

Evelyn’s is a lovely restaurant that offers delicious food and drink all day & night. If you are looking for somewhere that staff are incredibly understanding about ensuring your food is gluten free, this is one of the places I would recommend. The food is modern, yet classic. It has that quirky, healthy twist to it; & what you will be pleased to know, is that it caters superbly for those eating gluten free in Manchester. The menu outside clearly states what is gluten free on their menu, but the staff are more than happy to make adjustments to dishes too. There is great variety of meat, fish & vegetarian options here + if your a ‘quinoa & kale’ kind of person you’ll be exceptionally smitten!

7. Classic Cakes, Reddish & Withington

There a couple of Classic Cakes in Manchester; one is in Reddish & the other is in Withington. Classic Cakes create the best looking celebration cakes I have ever seen. If you have a birthday coming up or another big day, this is definitely the place to go for a gluten free extravaganza cake! Not only do they do the very best in celebration cakes, they also have a wide selection of small bakery style cakes, some which are gluten free. I love the gluten viennese fingers especially.

8. and the dish ran away with the spoon, 230 Burton Road, West Didsbury, M20 2LW

I mean, c’mon the name sells itself right?! Of course, as with a lot of the places I’m mentioning today, they are not solely gluten free, however, many of them offer an extensive range. And the dish ran away with the spoon is no different. It’s a delightful tea room over in West Didsbury (on Burton Road), that just entices you in. The cakes & bakes always vary, but there is always something gluten free on offer. They have a wide range of possibilities in terms of gluten free cake & you can always make orders in advanced too. From Gluten Free White Chocolate & Raspberry Blondies, to Gluten Free Rose & Pistachio Cake they really do offer more choices than you would ordinarily find when looking for gluten free in Manchester.

9. Fosters Fish & Chips, Didsbury & Alderley Edge & Bramhall

Now Fosters Fish & Chips might ring a bell to a few folk as they tend to enjoy plenty of Fish & Chip Shop Awards! One of the best things about Fosters is that they serve Gluten Free Fish & Chips. HOWEVER, they only serve them on a Sunday. I wish they would serve them every single day, but having a Gluten Free Fish & Chip Shop (at least one day a week) literally just down the road from me is really great! They have 3 fish & chip shops around the Manchester area (Didsbury, Bramhall & Alderley Edge), all of which have a Sunday Gluten Free Fish & Chip night! They also have a delicious range of fish that goes beyond cod & haddock. Sea Bass & John Dory make an appearance on the menu at Fosters! Well worth a Sunday Takeaway!

10. 8th Day Co-operative, 111 Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7DU

8th Day Co-Operative is a shop that many people don’t even know about in Manchester. Along Oxford Road this vegetarian and vegan supermarket (& cafe downstairs) is a real find, & it’s full of free from food! There is a large selection of gluten free cakes behind the deli… the gluten free cheesecake brownie & the white chocolate caramel slice are definitely my favourites! The shop itself is full of gluten free pasta, flours, cereals, biscuits. It is also full of dairy free cheeses, milks, chocolate & ice cream. It’s a must visit for gluten free in Manchester for free from foods to enjoy at home. They also sell VEGO & Ombar

11. Fig + Sparrow, Oldham St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M1 1JA

Fig + Sparrow is one of my favourite cafes that serve gluten free in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Two minutes walk from the hustle of the city centre streets this is a great venue to stop off at for a delicious gluten free tray bake style cake. There are usually quite a few options behind the counter that are labelled gluten free. Take a look next time you’re in the area! 

Fig + Sparrow also encorporates a shop into the cafe, selling lots of unique, quirkly and frankly beautiful kitchen & homeware pieces. It is one of my favourite places to shop in the Northern Quarter, so I’d take a peak just for that purpose!

12. Gusto, 4 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5AB (& more locations across MCR)

There are quite a few Gusto’s dotted around Manchester, so you will never be far away from one. The choices are not massive & you can’t yet order a gluten free pizza here. But all of their pasta dishes can be served with gluten free pasta. The Lobster & Prawn works really well with gluten free pasta, and the Smoked Haddock Risotto is perfection. I thought I’d include a bit of Gusto on this list, just so that if you wander past one, don’t think you can’t eat there… you can!

13. Croma, Chorlton & Didsbury & City Centre & Trafford Centre & Prestwich

Gluten Free Pizzas are springing up left right and centre at the moment across all the chain restaurants and a lot of independents too. Croma has restaurants across Manchester and they serve gluten free pizza. So, it you aren’t close by to Dough & you fancy some gluten free pizza, Croma would be a great alternative.

14. Federal Cafe & Bar, 9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester M4 1EY

I thought I would point out Federal Cafe & Bar to you because it is so frickin close to the Arndale, yet you might miss it! It’s on the Northern Quarter side of the Arndale & I think is the perfect place to go for brunch or lunch if you are in the city centre. They don’t have a gluten free menu, but what they do have is gluten free bread & an amazing adaptable menu. I love a top quality Eggs Royale or Eggs Benedict and you can certainly get that here on some delicious gluten free bread. The sandwich choices are brill too, from truffled egg to chorizo or just some smashed avocado on toast. It’s a simple, yet well thought out, slightly hipster looking joint & it ticks plenty of my boxes when it comes to gluten free in Manchester.

15. Yard & Coop, 37 Edge St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1HW

Yard & Coop, as you may have guessed, is all about CHICKEN! If you’re looking for gluten free in Manchester, there are so many amazing looking places in the Northern Quarter & this has to be one of them. I loved the look of it the first time I set eyes on the place. Of course the first thing I did was to contact them to see whether I could eat anything there, I mean fried chicken isn’t usually something that us gluten free folk can just get whenever we please! However, I was pleasantly surprised with the response I got from Yard & Coop who informed me that they can make all of their chicken gluten free & as well as that the wings can be made both gluten free & dairy free… RESULT!

16. Handmade Burger Co, 184 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB

Another Coeliac UK accredited place here! Handmade Burger Co you will find on the Deansgate & their gluten free menu ROCKS! As you will have guessed from the name, this place is all about burgers. The buns are gluten free & come to your table sealed, so to avoid any chance of cross contamination. Initially I didn’t really like the idea of the buns coming sealed, it seemed weird, but I’ve come to like this really, they do really care! The burger selection puts every other burger restaurant to shame, they have so so so much choice. They have a huge selection of different fillings for not only beef burgers but also chicken & veggie burgers too. I often find at most burger joints, those who are in search of a veggie burger, or even a chicken burger have a very limited choice. This is certainly not the case here. All the fries are also gluten free & the choice of fries is even more extensive than usual.. anyone for Denver Fries or maybe.. Hipster Fries?! This is a must visit for gluten free in Manchester, plus they are dotted all over the rest of the country too!

17. Mowgli, Corn Exchange House, 37 Exchange St, Manchester M4 3TR

Mowgli is based within the Corn Exchange in Manchester – one of the best places to go for food in the city centre. The Corn Exchange venue itself is lovely, and the food choices is even better. Mowgli is Indian Street Food in the middle of Manchester. It’s Indian food at its very best; & best of all they offer a gluten free menu & a vegan menu. This isn’t somewhere to get your English/Indian classics like a Tikka Masala, this is more real. Theoretically Indian food should always be a safe bet for those following a gluten free diet as Indian food traditionally uses gram/chickpea flour instead of wheat, however this is rarely the case I have found. Mowgli however does follow tradition & therefore offers plenty to us gluten free folk. From dahls, to lamb keema & Mowgli’s special sticky wings, you will definitely tantalize your tastebuds for gluten free in Manchester!

18. Hard Rock Cafe, The Printworks, Exchange St, Manchester M4 2BS

The Hard Rock Cafe is somewhere incredibly close to the hearts of Mark & I. We love them. The cocktails are amazing, the food is delicious & the atmosphere is first class. We used to go a hell of a lot before we realised gluten was a problem for me, since then we have laid off going… until now! The Hard Rock Cafe’s in the UK have been accredited by Coeliac UK and now have an official gluten free menu. There is plenty of choice & they offer gluten free buns with all their burgers, as well as fries. There are gluten free starters & massive sundaes for dessert. No longer will us gluten free folk have to miss out on the best at The Hard Rock Cafe, we can now all go ham. BUT remember they are only accredited in the UK, so when abroad make sure you check. Basically if you hunger for gluten free in Manchester… just come to the Hard Rock Cafe…. it’s awesome!

19. Chilli Banana, Wilmslow & Bramhall & Macclesfield 

I guess Chilli Banana isn’t actually in Manchester really. They have restaurants in Wilmslow, Bramhall & Macclesfield though, none of which are too far to travel really. Chilli Banana is all about Thai Cuisine! They are amazing with gluten free food & have a very extensive separate gluten free menu. They are very understanding when it comes to gluten free & allergens & I never find too many places that serve thai cuisine that are like this. On top of the fact that the menu is so brill, it is a top quality restaurant that everyone/anyone looking for gluten free in Manchester would enjoy visiting. I’ll leave a link to the Gluten Free Menu from the Wilmslow restaurant here, it’s too good to not have a look at! 

20. COOK, 47-49 Water Ln, Wilmslow SK9 5BQ

Another place not strictly in Manchester, but in Wilmslow is COOK. Now COOK isn’t a restaurant, it’s a place that makes frozen meals! Initially that doesn’t sound all that great, but these are on another level. All these meals are handmade & even come with the name of the chef who made them on the packaging. Basically they offer a wide range of meals that you can buy if you want to eat quality food but don’t really have the time to cook at the moment… maybe you are having your house renovated and you need something simple… or maybe you have a whole load of people round and want to feed them something delicious without the stress! There is a huge gluten free section to the COOK website and the choice of dishes is top notch. Main courses, desserts, side dishes, starters… just looking on the website now is making me hungry. They also offer a wide range of dairy free meals too. Their website is a great place for ideas too… check it out!

21. Reds True BBQ, 22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA

Plenty of choices as you would expect at a very meat heavy, Reds True BBQ! The Manchester branch of Reds are very accommodating & have a good understanding of allergens too. Plenty of choice stated on the menu & the staff are happy to help too… oh plus the food is frickin tasty! Gluten free in Manchester has never been so tasty!

22. Pho, The Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR

If you have followed my blog for a long time you will know I love Pho! Pre blog, on my first trip to Brighton back in 2010 I discovered Pho & have never looked back. I’m so pleased that in recent years Pho have started to expand across the UK as I really do believe you haven’t experienced food till you’ve tried Pho. Pho is Vietnamese, it’s all gluten free & accredited by Coeliac UK. The flavours are amazing, there is so much to choose from. I have always been a massive fan of the Bun Noodles (the spring roll is amazing) & of course you can’t go to Pho, without having a Pho (noodle soup), its delish. This is definitely one of my top reccomendations for gluten free in Manchester.

23. V Revolution, 88 Oldham St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LF

So V Revolution is a vegan cafe in the Northern Quarter. This is a recommendation more for all those dairy free folk & of course egg free people too. V Revolution creates vegan fastfood and plenty of freshly made cakes too. You will often find a gluten free cake within, so if you are in the area it’s worth checking it out. Also they sell a whole host of dairy free cheeses & my favourite vegan chocolate VEGO!

24. Juan Sánchez Bar de Tapas, 366 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M21 8AZ

A delicious little Spanish tapas restaurant in the heart of Chorlton. Nearly all the dishes are gluten free & clearly marked on the menu. They understand the importance of both delicious tastes & gluten free. All my favourite tapas dishes I can eat here without having to worry which is a massive plus. Whilst there are plenty of tapas restaurants around offering gluten free in Manchester, this is my favourite.

25. Teatime Collective, St. Wilfrids Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme M15 5BJ

Teatime Collective is another vegan hangout. It feels like it’s out of the way but its really easy to get to & there is plenty of parking too. It’s quirky and cool & I’m pretty sure is still undiscovered by many folk. Mark & I have come here frequently whilst living in Manchester. One of my favourite things they do is a wide range of different dairy free & gluten free ice cream flavours; so definitely pop down here in the summer. They also serve lots of different breakfast, brunch & lunch food with a separate gluten free menu available.. try out the gluten free pancakes

26. Ed’s Diner, 131 Market St, Radcliffe, Manchester M60 1TA

Ed’s Diner is another one of these restaurants that has been popping up everywhere over the last few years. Fortunately for us, Ed’s Diner offers gluten free in Manchester! I remember when I was much younger having a massive milkshake at the Ed’s Diner in Soho; & ever since then I’ve loved the place. What’s great about Ed’s Diner these days for us gluten free folk is that they have got the wonderful… Coeliac Accreditation! Whether you fancy a hot dog, a pull pork bun, a cheese burger or even just a portion of bacon & cheese fries, Ed’s Diner cannot be rivalled for an epic gluten free american diner experience. (Oh & if you didn’t realise… in Manchester it is situated within Debenhams near Joe & the Juice!)

27. Bonbon Chocolate Boutique, 9 John St, Manchester M4 1EQ

I love this place since my new found love of chocolate. Yes, I know that sounds strange, but when I was younger, I wasn’t a big chocolate fan. These days I’ve become quite the fan of chocolate, dark chocolate in particular for some reason… I never thought this day would come! Bonbon Chocolate Boutique is a tiny place in the Northern Quarter for anyone & everyone who loves chocolate. It doesn’t matter what type, it doesn’t matter if you are vegan or dairy free… there is something for literally everyone. They serve a wide range of hot chocolates, chocolate truffles & well… more chocolate. Some of my favourite brands of chocolate you can also buy in here (Doisy & Dam for instance). It’s a place well worth visiting, it’s just cool!

28. Spudulike, Arndale Centre & Trafford Centre

Yes, it’s a place that does jacket potatoes, but Spudulike is so much more than that… it is the best place to get a jacket potato! Mark & I have been huge fans of Spudulike for years, for some reason it is just our perfect lunchtime food. I have no idea where Spudulike get their potatoes from, but they are huge in comparison to any I see anywhere else! There are a couple in Manchester, one in the Arndale & another in the Trafford Centre. For me, its a delicious and healthier option for a quick ‘fast food’ lunch. It’s good value & the egg mayonnaise jacket potato is to die for! A jacket potato is such a simple thing, & it’s one of my top recommendations for a simple gluten free lunch in Manchester.

And… a few more options for Gluten Free in Manchester for you:

Yo Sushi – a few of these in Manchester with plenty of GF options as well as GF Soy Sauce always being available on request.
Itsu – plenty of gluten free choices, beware of any soy sauce though.
Wagamama – though the menu isn’t overly clear, the staff are very knowledgable & are always very willing to tell you the ways in which you can adapt most dishes to be gluten free.
Zizzi – Gluten Free Pizzas, Pasta & Risottos & DAIRY FREE CHEESE TOO!
Prezzo – Gluten Free Pizzas, Pasta & Risottos
Ask – Gluten Free Pizzas, Pasta & Risottos
Las Iguanas – Delicious varied choice of Latin & South American Food.. (Separate Gluten Free Menu)
Carluccios – Plenty of delicious Gluten Free options. (Separate Gluten Free Menu)
GBK – Gluten Free Buns (Separate Gluten Free Menu)
Nandos – Nandos is full of gluten free choices, love a Nandos Takeaway too!
TGI Fridays – Great chain for Gluten Free, highly recommend. (Separate Gluten Free Menu)
Jamie’s Italian – Offers a wide selection of Gluten Free options.
Chiquitos – Has a Gluten Sensitive Menu.
Basaba Eathai – A delicious Thai restaurant with knowledgable staff & lots of options!
La Vina – Spanish tapas in the city centre, with lots of gluten free options.

So…

There you have it, my guide to destinations that offer gluten free in Manchester. Gluten Free is catered for so much better now than it once was and Manchester is certainly no exception to this rule. I had a great time living in Manchester over the past years & I will definitely be back plenty more times in the future to indulge in more gluten free in Manchester! Have you been to any of these places or do you have any recommendations of other places? I would love to know & I am sure lots of other folks would love to know too. Just leave a comment below, or on Facebook/Twitter. Oh & please subscribe to my YouTube channel for plenty more Gluten Free guides!

Thanks for reading & watching. Manchester is an amazing city & will always have a very special place in my heart.

Becky xxx

28 of the BEST Destinations for Gluten Free in Manchester

March Favourites 2016

Another month is over... So that means IT"S MARCH FAVOURITES TIME! I"ve had an amazing March, it"s been lots of fun, for one, I"m a home owner! Seriously this is the most exciting thing ever! Oh & also the clocks went forward so it"s brighter in the evenings. Basically life is good. Let me...
READ MORE...March Favourites 2016

My Day In Hospital! (Endoscopy & Colonoscopy)

This week I had my first ever Endoscopy & Colonoscopy. How exciting (Not!) Both procedures are very important & a common way to help diagnose certain medical conditions. From IBS to Coeliac Disease to Crohn"s Disease & all manner of other things in between!


The Day Before in 5...
READ MORE...My Day In Hospital! (Endoscopy & Colonoscopy)

The Perfect Dairy Free Ice Cream... (Sugar Free & Gluten Free)

We love Ice Cream, it"s as simple as that. However it is definitely a struggle to find ice cream that ticks all of our boxes. Gluten Free, Sugar Free & Dairy Free Ice Cream all in one tub? Thank You Perfect World, let"s just hope it"s delicious too! Taste test time!



So, the weather is...
READ MORE...The Perfect Dairy Free Ice Cream... (Sugar Free & Gluten Free)

RECIPE: Healthy Banoffee Pie (Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free)

Banoffee Pie is one of my favourite desserts. I love it so much so, that I thought I would create my second banoffee pie recipe on the blog today! This time however, I"ve gone for a Healthy Banoffee Pie! This healthy banoffee pie recipe is absolutely delicious whilst being gluten free, dairy...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Healthy Banoffee Pie (Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free)

RECIPE: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free Coconut, Chia Seed & Banana Pancakes

I love Pancakes! So a day dedicated to Pancakes such as pancake day, features very high on my list of favourite days of the year! I decided to create a new recipe this week: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free Coconut, Chia Seed & Banana Pancakes. It turned out really well so I thought...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free Coconut, Chia Seed & Banana Pancakes

RECIPE: Gluten Free Prawn Toast - Gluten Free Chinese New Year

I"m a big Chinese cuisine fan! However, ordinarily a lot of Chinese food contains gluten. I decided to recreate one of my favourites & make gluten free prawn toast!

I am a massive lover of Chinese food & always have been. Of course since having to eat a gluten free diet and my various...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Prawn Toast - Gluten Free Chinese New Year

RECIPE: The BEST Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake (Dairy Free)

Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake is delicious, simple & of course, free from gluten! As a lemon cake lover I couldn"t resist creating a gluten free lemon drizzle cake that not only I can enjoy, but Mark can enjoy too as it is also a dairy free lemon drizzle cake! I thought I"d share my recipe...
READ MORE...RECIPE: The BEST Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake (Dairy Free)

January Favourites 2016

How has January already come to an end? 2016 is going too fast! How has your"s been? What have you been up to? What have you been loving this month? I thought I would share some of my January Favourites with you!

January is actually quite a nice month in my opinion. Lots of people find it one...
READ MORE...January Favourites 2016

RECIPE: Souper Duper Carrot and Coriander Soup

Souper Duper Soup... I love a steaming hot bowl with a hunk of bread on a chilly day. Carrot and Coriander Soup is one of my favourites & this recipe is souper simple, whilst also being gluten free, dairy free, onion free, vegan & sugar free.
This winter Mark & I have really got...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Souper Duper Carrot and Coriander Soup

The Ultimate Way to Enjoy Superfoods - Delicious Doisy & Dam Chocolate

Discovering a delicious, organic, SUPERfood brand of chocolate has been epic. Who would have thought Quinoa, Smoked Tea or Sprouted Buckwheat would go so well with chocolate?! Doisy & Dam clearly know what they are doing!


I have become a massive chocolate lover over the past few...
READ MORE...The Ultimate Way to Enjoy Superfoods - Delicious Doisy & Dam Chocolate

What I Eat In A Day! (Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Refined Sugar Free)

What Do YOU Eat In A Day? I"d imagine you can"t answer this as every day is different. Here"s a sneak peak into a random January day for me, sharing What I Eat In A Day! Oh & it"s all gluten free, dairy free & refined sugar free too!


So when it comes to what I eat each day whilst...
READ MORE...What I Eat In A Day! (Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Refined Sugar Free)

RECIPE: It"s Gluten Free Sushi Time!

Sushi makes a delicious gluten free lunch, dinner or snack. Homemade gluten free sushi is scrumptious & simple to make. Here"s how!
I still remember the first time I tried Sushi... I think I was incredibly late to the party. I was 18 and in my first year of university, Mark & I went to...
READ MORE...RECIPE: It"s Gluten Free Sushi Time!

The Gluten Free Bread Mix from the BEST Gluten Free Restaurant!

I am always looking for the best gluten free bread around. Whether that be shop bought gluten free bread, a gluten free bread mix or a gluten free recipe for my bread maker.
Recently I got the opportunity to try a brand new gluten free bread mix which comes from the wonderful folk at 2 Oxford...
READ MORE...The Gluten Free Bread Mix from the BEST Gluten Free Restaurant!

4 Of My Favourite Cookbooks So Far In 2016

I love cookbooks! So I thought I would share with you 4 of my favourite cookbooks so far in 2016! This list is not exhaustive & I have so many more cookbooks I want to share with you all, but I thought I would make a start by creating this video & post. Let me know what you...
READ MORE...4 Of My Favourite Cookbooks So Far In 2016

Patisserie Valerie goes Gluten Free in 2016

Patisserie Valerie Gluten Free ... not words that you commonly think of together... until now! Welcome to 2016 where Patisserie Valerie Gluten Free makes complete sense!


So according to The Independent, 2016 is the year that gluten free goes mainstream. In my head this has been the case for...
READ MORE...Patisserie Valerie goes Gluten Free in 2016

We"ve finally found the BEST gluten free pasta!

Thanks to Tenuta Marmorelle, we"ve finally found the best gluten free pasta ever! We"d almost forgot that penne, fusilli and spaghetti weren"t the only types of pasta in the world...
Having recently fallen into what can only be referred to as the fusilli slump, this free from pasta is a breath...
READ MORE...We"ve finally found the BEST gluten free pasta!

RECIPE: Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting

I believe that carrot cake is the greatest of all the cakes & it is very easy to make both gluten free & dairy free! So here is my gluten free carrot cake with dairy free cream cheese frosting recipe!


You may or may not know that the way to my heart is through a large slice of...
READ MORE...RECIPE: Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting

Light And Fluffy Almond Flour Pancakes!

Just when we thought we"d tried every possible variation of pancakes, Make It Gluten Free introduced us to Simple Mills" Almond Flour Pancake Mix!
We"ve become quite accustomed to the taste of light and fluffy Buckwheat pancakes recently. Though we"ll never grow tired of a classic crepe, a...
READ MORE...Light And Fluffy Almond Flour Pancakes!

Bagel Nash is your ticket to Gluten Free Bagels

Bagel Nash has decided to throw itself into the Gluten Free scene recently... gluten free bagels at every single branch? That"s music to my ears!
But really the biggest question is.... how do the bagels actually taste?! It"s all well and good having gluten free options, but do they taste as...
READ MORE...Bagel Nash is your ticket to Gluten Free Bagels