Italian cooking demonstration by The Coeliac Society of NSW
When I was first diagnosed with coeliac disease the best advice that was given to me (thanks to my aunt) was to join my local coeliac society. After doing a bit of research about The Coeliac Society of NSW I joined straight away. One of the things that caught my eye were the events that the society run including information sessions (for newly diagnosed coeliacs, or those who wish to update their knowledge) and cooking demonstrations.
I recently attended an Italian food cooking demonstration and not only was it great to learn how to cook a number of Italian dishes gluten free, but it was a chance to meet other coeliacs to share tips and tricks. We also got to try all of the food that was cooked on the day and let me tell you it was delicious!
I wont post all of the recipes here as I plan to re-create most of them, however here is a sneak peak of some of the dishes that were cooked on the day.
Tomato and bocconcini skewers
Fig, prosciutto and haloumi skewers
Ricotta eggplant rolls (one of my favourites!)
Risotto balls
Spinach and ricotta ravioli
Gluten free fettuccine with lemon ricotta sauce
Polenta and cauliflower mash
Florentine
Tiramisu
Thank you to the wonderful ladies from The Coeliac Society of NSW for putting on the demonstration!
Cooking demonstration
Making a salad
Have you joined your local coeliac society? If so what have you found to be most beneficial? And most importantly what would you love to see me re-create from the above?!
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