Recipe: Air Fryer Cheezy Herb and Garlic Roasted Chickpeas (Gluten Free & Vegan!)

Crunchy and delicious, this Air Fryer Cheezy Herb and Garlic Roasted Chickpeas Recipe is the perfect healthy crunchy snack. Nutritional yeast adds a nutrient kick and cheesy taste to this gluten free, vegan, low fat and grain free snack.

What's one thing you'll always find in your pantry? 

At our house, you're always guaranteed to find canned beans, canned tomatoes and chips. Canned tomatoes and beans because we're always using them in recipes - and chips because Jesse cannot go a day or two without them 😅

But sometimes you want a healthier snack than chips - and that's where this recipe comes in. 

Even my chip addict of a husband loves them and they're jam packed full of nutrition. What's not to love?!

So let me share them with you! >> 

Recipe: Cinnamon Streusel Topped Banana Bread (Gluten Free!)

Banana Bread gets an upgrade with this Cinnamon Streusel Topped recipe! Crunchy, delicious and gluten free too, you may not be able to make homemade banana bread without a cinnamon streusel topping again!  A melt and mix family fave recipe that will have your house smelling divine!

The lockdown days just keep stretching on here in Sydney, but we're trying to make the most of it. 

Our weekends are spent ticking off to-do lists with projects around the house and we're making the most of extra time spent at home by trying out new recipes and baking yummy treats. 

This banana bread is one of those treats.

As it bakes away in the oven, your house will be filled with the buttery, cinnamony scent of this delicious banana bread.... but be warned!

The delicious smell will having you pacing in front of the oven, waiting for it to bake. Tummy rumbling, you'll be counting down the seconds til you can try your first piece.

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Recipe: Baked Bolognese Risotto (Gluten Free!)

Hello from a very gloomy, rainy, cold and locked down Sydney. Yep, we're in lockdown thanks to the Deltra strain of COVID-19....

We started our weekend with a COVID test (Jesse - thankfully he had my cold and not COVID) and by Saturday afternoon we found out we'd be spending the next 2 weeks in lockdown - and by Tuesday Jesse was thankfully working from home too.

There's no toilet paper on the grocery store shelves, but it seems people have learnt a little bit from the earlier panic buying because I was actually able to get everything on my grocery list yesterday (woohoo!). 

At our house, lockdown looks like working from home, heaters running constantly (it is SO cold!) , warm lunches and hot chocolate breaks.... and I thought I'd share one of our current favourite lunch/dinners with you in case you're craving some warm, easy comfort food.

This Bolognese Risotto is SO easy to make (no hours of stirring at the stovetop) and seriously delicious too.

So let me share the recipe with you >> 

Melt and Mix Banana Bread Recipe (Gluten Free!)

A simple one bowl recipe, this Gluten Free Melt and Mix Banana Bread Recipe will become a family favorite with ingredients you already have at home and a few simple steps. Two ripe bananas are all you will need to make this delicious treat that is perfect for breakfast, snacks or dessert.

It has been a long time between recipes here on Southern In Law, but between growing a baby and renovating our kitchen, things have been a little bit chaotic (and nauseating).

However, the kitchen is now complete (full update and before and afters coming very soon!) and I can finally eat like a regular human again so I wanted to share a recipe that's quick, easy and seriously delicious.

Banana Bread is always a winner in our house, but especially if the recipe is a simple one - using ingredients we already have at the house and whipped together without too much effort.

This Gluten Free Melt and Mix Banana Bread Recipe is a one bowl recipe that doesn't require getting the mixer or food processor out and will fill your house with the delicious scent of freshly baked banana bread.

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Recipe: Easy Blender Banana Muffins (Gluten Free!)

Sometimes simple recipes are the best recipes - and this one is one of my favourites.

Whilst I love thick and hearty slices of banana bread, my favourite kind of banana muffins are actually more like cupcakes.

Light, fluffy and... dare I say it... moist.

This Easy Blender Banana Muffin Recipe ticks all of those boxes and more - and you don't need a mixer!

Whizzing up the bananas in the blender or food processor is the secret to these soft and fluffy muffins and they'll take you just minutes to make.

So let me share them with you! >> 

Recipe: Skillet Elotes/Mexican Street Corn Salad

An easy twist on Elotes (also known as Mexican Street Corn), this warm corn salad is sure to be a hit and is the perfect side dish for any Mexican fiesta! Gluten free, low fat, clean eating friendly and seriously delicious!.

Whilst being a coeliac means I can't often eat things I see when I'm out, I'm always searching for new ideas and inspiration - and the inspiration for this recipe was actually found in Disney's California Adventure last November.

You see, everytime we strolled through the park towards Pixar Pier, I saw the cart filled with bags of corn on the cob.

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Corn with condiments including parmesan, mayonnaise and chilli-lime spice. It sounded strange, but everytime I saw someone eating it, my curiousity peaked.

I never actually tried it in the parks, but when we got back home... I couldn't stop thinking about it... and so I set to work on creating my own version.

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Recipe: Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Perfect for entertaining, this homemade Lemon Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is quick, easy and made for sharing! All you will need is cream cheese, greek yogurt, powdered sugar and lemon for this gluten free fruit platter dessert!

The weather is warming up in Sydney and for us, that means lots of barbecues with friends and family.

I am always a dessert lover and love bringing desserts to share, however, lately, I've been fruit platter obsessed - and it's all because of this dip.

Not only is it perfect for warm Spring/Summer days, it's also the perfect last minute recipe to throw together because it takes just minutes to make.

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Recipe: Falafel Waffles (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Gluten Free & Vegan Falafel Waffles Recipe

Crispy and crunchy, this Falafel Waffle Recipe is the perfect meal prep recipe. Enjoyed for lunch, dinner or a snack, these waffles are gluten free, vegan, egg free, high protein, clean eating friendly, healthy, high protein and SO easy!

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Today's my birthday and I'll make Falafel Waffles if I want to.

You see, whilst I haven't been baking that much lately (but I am making The Best Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe today to share with our bible study group tonight), I have been meal prepping like a boss and making different things to eat for lunch.

And these Falafel Waffles were one of those recipe ideas that randomly popped into my head.

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I decided that I wanted to make some savoury waffles - but then I had a bunch of cans of chickpeas in the cupboard and I wanted something packed with protein.

So why not combine two delicious things? Falafel, meet the waffle iron.

These falafel waffles are SO good. They're crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, packed with protein and full of flavour.

You may never want to eat anything else for lunch ever again 😜

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Recipe: One Bowl Paleo Orange Bread

One Bowl Paleo Orange Bread Recipe - Who said paleo cakes and desserts can’t be easy? This Orange Bread Recipe makes a sweet loaf that is gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free and absolutely delicious. Clean eating friendly and freezer friendly for easy meal prep.

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One of the most popular recipes on the blog is our Healthy Paleo Banana Bread Recipe - and for good reason. It is SO easy and seriously, ridiculously delicious.

Even if you don't normally like paleo or grain free baked goods, you'll love this one. Even our fussiest friends and family members love it and we make it again and again and again.

... and I also like to play with the recipe.

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With a fridge full of giant oranges, I decided this time I wanted to make a Paleo Orange Cake - so tweaking our favourite banana bread recipe, I came up with the most delicious cake/loaf that's full of orange flavour.

To date, I've made the basic Paleo Banana Bread recipe into these recipes: 

• Paleo Lemon Bread Recipe
• Paleo Chocolate Orange Bread Recipe
• Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
• Paleo Zucchini Bread Recipe
• Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe
• Paleo Chai Spiced Nut Bread Recipe
• Paleo Pumpkin Bread Recipe
• Paleo Carrot and Zucchini Bread Recipe
• Paleo Garlic and Herb Bread Recipe

And right now, this Orange Loaf might be my favourite.

So let me share the recipe with you >> 

Recipe: Grain Free Pizza Puffs (Gluten Free!)

Grain Free Pizza Puffs Recipe - Grain free, gluten free and packed full of flavour. What’s not to love about this easy Pizza Puffs Recipe?! Keto friendly and low carb, pizza just got a whole lot more irresistible. From pepperoni pizza to your favourite toppings, the possibilities are endless with this versatile recipe. Goodbye regular bread, hello flavour!

This recipe was never supposed to be pizza related.

You see, weeks ago I decided to make my own homemade Brazilian cheese bread after seeing them on Instagram. Unfortunately, whilst they looked amazing, they were SO bland and boring.

So I gave up on them... for a little while.

But then I had an idea!

Why not use the Brazilian cheese bread recipe as a loose base, and then add loads of flavour.

And what flavour goes better with cheese than pepperoni?! (Also the only pizza ingredient I had in the fridge 😜)

So I got to work, adding garlic and herbs and pepperoni. The first batch was a bit too dry, but then I tweaked the recipe adding an extra egg, baking in a different shape and BAM - pizza puffs!

These pizza puffs are seriously delicious and full of pizza flavour. They’re a delicious snack or lunch addition and they take just minutes to make.

They’re grain free, yeast free and SO easy. 

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese Slice (Gluten Free)

Easy Creamy Mac and Cheese Slice Recipe - The perfect meal prep recipe, this make ahead Mac and Cheese slice is packed full of protein and flavour. Cottage cheese and eggs add creaminess and protein to this lunch slice, whilst reducing the fat content. Gluten free, nut free, high protein, clean eating friendly and the perfect work lunch or lunchbox recipe.

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Life has been a little bit crazy lately. I feel like I should have all this extra time (maybe because it seems like everyone else does) but instead I've been chasing my tail just trying to keep up. 

Meal prep has been one thing that's keeping me somewhat sane though. Each weekend you'll find me in the kitchen making baked oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches, frittatas or some kind of baked option for breakfasts and lunches during the week. 

It might take an hour or so out of my weekend, but it saves me so much time during the week.

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This Mac and Cheese Slice (along with this Bacon Mac and Cheese Slice Recipe) is one of our go-tos because it's quick and easy to make and can be frozen to reheat and eat later on. 

We've been loading ours with extra veggies and a vitamin packed secret ingredient to make what seems like an indulgent lunch option even healthier.

Because who said Mac and Cheese can't be healthy? 

This Mac and Cheese Slice is loaded with protein and an easy way to sneak in some extra veggies. I freeze ours in individual slices to defrost in the fridge the night before and then reheat at work. 

So let me share the recipe with you >> 

Recipe: Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake (Gluten Free & Only 7 Ingredients!)

Easy Gluten Free Pineapple Coconut Cake Recipe | Using pantry staples and just 7 ingredients (8 if you use fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple), this gluten free cake recipe may be one of the easiest dessert recipes. A super light and fluffy cake that will become a family favorite.

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Sometimes the simplest cakes are the best ones. 

Sure, I will never say no to a layer cake with frosting and fancy decorations - but sometimes I just want to make something simple. A recipe I can whip together without too many complicated ingredients, or without washing 65 different bowls and dishes in the process.

This cake may just be the simplest one yet - but it's also one of the most delicious. Using just 7 ingredients (8 if you use fresh pineapple!), this pineapple coconut cake is the fluffiest, most delicious cake you'll make - and you can make it in minutes.

Even my fussy coconut hating family members LOVED it!

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Made with canned pineapple in juice or fresh pineapple and pineapple juice, this is the perfect cake to use up ingredients you probably already have in the oven - and is an easy cake recipe to start with if you're not much of a baker.

It mightn't be the prettiest to look at, but once it bakes and you slice yourself a piece, you'll forget all about looks and float away in the pillowy heaven that is this cake. 

Trust me. It's that good. 

Better still, it will also work with any other kind of canned fruit you have at home. Just drain, mix and bake!

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recipe: Bacon Mac and Cheese Slice

Easy Creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese Slice Recipe - The perfect meal prep recipe, this make ahead Mac and cheese slice is packed full of protein and flavour. Gluten free, high protein, nut free, clean eating friendly and the perfect work lunch or lunchbox recipe. 

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I feel like mac and cheese is one of those universally liked foods.

I mean, what's not to love. You've got creamy cheese and pasta, all wrapped up in a warm and comforting package.

... and if you're talking about this recipe, that package is a portable one, with the added flavour bonus of bacon.

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This Bacon Mac and Cheese Slice has become one of our favourite meal prep and work lunch recipes. It's super easy to make and seriously delicious to make. 

I make a huge batch every few weeks (alongside my Fried Rice Slice Recipe, Spanish Impossible Pie Recipe and other meal prep faves) to slice and freeze in individual portions. That way, all we have to do is pop a slice into a container, take it to work and reheat at lunch time. 

In just a few minutes, you have warm mac and cheese that's actually so much healthier than you'd expect.

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recipe: Easy Spanish Style Impossible Pie (Gluten Free!)

Easy Gluten Free Spanish Style Impossible Pie Recipe | The perfect healthy meal prep recipe, this Spanish Impossible Pie recipe is a quick and easy breakfast, lunch or dinner option. Combining chorizo, spanish onion, peas, red capsicum/bell peppers and feta cheese, this flavourful dish will become a staple addition to your menu plan. Freezer friendly and a perfect make ahead meal.

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Life has been a little bit crazy lately. 

My calendar has been completely full for weeks - and it's completely full for the rest of the month. I've been running around like a headless chook, often finding myself sitting down only if I'm in the car, on the train or finally collapsing into a heap on the couch at night after a day or running from one place to the next. 

And when life gets crazy, I just don't really have time to think about what to cook.

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When my brain has an overflowing to-do list constantly running through it, my kitchen creativity is at an all time low and I can often be found in the supermarket staring blankly at vegetables wondering what on earth I should cook for dinner.

But that's where meal prep comes in handy. 

So let me tell you about one of our current favourite meal prep recipes! >> 

Recipe: Baked Fried Rice Slice (Gluten Free)

Gluten Free Fried Rice Slice Recipe - Taking all the flavour of fried rice and turning it into a delicious work lunch idea and lunchbox recipe, this baked fried rice recipe is full of vegetables and can be customised to suit your tastes. Healthy, gluten free, clean eating friendly, sugar free and seriously delicious.

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I don't know about you, but I often find myself eating the same thing for lunch over and over and over again.

Maybe it's habit, maybe it's laziness - but I easily find myself stuck in a rut of boring lunches.

But this year, I'm on a mission to change that. With a little bit of meal prep on the weekends and a freezer full of delicious make ahead meals, my lunches have been looking better than ever - and this recipe is one of my new lunch faves.

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The perfect healthy work lunch idea or gluten free lunch box recipe, this Fried Rice Slice combines everything you love about fried rice into a simple easy to make slice.

I've been making up a batch on the weekend, slicing it into pieces and either freezing it to defrost and eat later or keeping slices in the fridge in an airtight container for a quick meal option during the week.

So let me share the recipe with you! >>