I’ve always loved Indian food, but making it from scratch felt overwhelming. Between grocery shopping for dozens of spices and trying to get the right spice blend, it just never seemed like the best way to enjoy my favorite dishes. Then I met the owner of Kay’s Curries at the Wicked Gluten Free Expo in Philadelphia, and I’ve been hooked ever since! The best part – all of her kits are 100% gluten-free so celiacs do not have to worry about any cross-contamination
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Kay’s Curries creates incredible meal kits that make authentic Indian food simple enough for even the busiest home cooks. Instead of filling your pantry with spices you’ll only use once, every kit includes the exact spice blend you need. All you have to add are a few fresh ingredients from your own pantry, like chicken breast, tofu, or vegetables.
These aren’t the typical pre-packaged meals or ready meals loaded with artificial ingredients. They’re fresh, flavorful, and perfect for anyone looking for healthy meals made in the comfort of my home. Whether you’re feeding a middle-class family, cooking for one, or planning dinners around busy schedules, these kits make weeknight cooking so much easier.
Most recipes have about 15 minutes of prep time (mainly washing and soaking rice) and only 15–20 minutes of cooking time, making them perfect for busy weeknights when you still want delicious meals on the table.
One of my favorite things about Kay’s Curries is how easy they make it to accommodate dietary restrictions like being gluten-free or vegan. I’ve been trying to eat more plant-based meals, and many of the recipes work beautifully with tofu or chickpeas instead of meat. It makes choosing healthy choices much easier without giving up the bold flavors I love.
If you think making authentic Indian food requires a cabinet full of spices or hours in the kitchen, think again. Kay’s Curries has completely changed how I cook at home. The kits are easy to follow, packed with flavor, and have become one of my favorite solutions for creating restaurant-quality meals without the stress of endless grocery shopping or complicated recipes.
If you’re looking for flavorful, healthy meals that fit into real life, these kits are definitely worth trying.
This dairy-free crème brûlée has quickly become one of my all-time favorite desserts — and trust me, that’s saying something! It’s hard having a sweet tooth when you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and try to stick to a low-sugar diet. But once I perfected this version, I couldn’t believe how rich and silky it turned out — and neither could my in-laws! They always love when I bring this dish around and they had no idea when I switched to vegan heavy cream!
Crème brûlée is all about contrast: a luxuriously smooth vanilla custard underneath, and that signature crack of caramelized sugar on top. Traditionally, it’s made with heavy cream, but swapping in a high-quality vegan cream gives you the same indulgent texture without the dairy. Using real vanilla pods instead of extract elevates the flavor in a way that canned vanilla just can’t match — you’ll see those beautiful vanilla specks throughout the custard and get so much more aromatic depth.
One more pro tip: if you haven’t already invested in abutane kitchen torch, do it! It’s the secret to achieving that perfect, crisp caramel top — and it’s so fun to use (plus great for lots of other kitchen tasks like finishing meringues or caramelizing fruit). While you can use your oven’s broiler, a torch gives you more control and cleaner results every time. (But please always be extremely careful when using the torch!)
This 100% Dairy-Free Creme Brulee will amaze your guests that there is no lactose.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Resting Time4 hourshrs
Total Time5 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten-Free
Servings: 6
Author: yourceliacguide
Cost: 15
Equipment
1 Sauce Pan
4 or 6 Ramekins or other oven safe small bowls. See Note 1.
1 Large Mixing Bowl
Oven
Butane Torch or Broiler for Serving See Note 2.
Ingredients
2cupsVegan Heavy Cream
1Vanilla Bean
1/8tspSalt
5Egg Yolks
1/3cupGranulated Sugar (plus more for topping)For a sweeter version, see note 3.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. While oven is preheating take your whole vanilla bean pod and slice one side down the middle. From there use a spoon to scoop out as much of the vanilla beans as you can.
In your saucepan, combine the cream, vanilla beans, the whole vanilla bean pod, and the salt. Cook over very low heat until warmed. Then remove the whole vanilla bean pod.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the egg yolks and sugar together. Then beat until the mixture is fully mixed and light. (See note 3 about adding more sugar)
Take your sauce pan mixture and pour 1/4 of the cream mixture into the mixing bowl. Then pour the mixing bowl contents back into the sauce pan. Finally pour the whole mixture back into your mixing bowl. Stir until fully combined.
Pour into 4 or 6 ramekin dishes. Make sure you scoop out any remaining vanilla beans left in the bowl.
Then place ramekins into a oven-safe baking dish or pan. Fill the pan with boiling water until the water rises to half-way up to the filling of each dish.
Bake for 20 minutes to 30 minutes or until centers are just barely set. Cool completely and then refrigerate until fully cool before serving
To Caramalize Sugar (Using Mini Brutane Kitchen Torch)
When ready to serve, top each dessert with about 1 tsp of sugar and spread evenly to coat the entire top of the dessert.
Use a mini-torch on the lowest setting to torch the top of the dessert. Hold torch at a 45 degree angle and constantly move the flame around the top of the dessert to prevent from burning the sugar. Let cool before serving.
To Caramelize Sugar (Using Oven Broiler)
When ready to serve, top each dessert with about 1 tsp of sugar and spread evenly to coat the entire top of the dessert.
Place Ramekins in a broiler 2-3 inches from the heat source. Broil on low until the sugar melts and browns slightly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Note 1: I suggest dividing the mixture between 6 ramekins so the creme brulee isn’t too thick. The baking time may need to be adjusted depending on how many ramekins you use and their sizes and types. You want your creme brulee to have firm edges but a slight wobble at the center.
Note 2: You can easily use your oven’s broiler to caramelize the sugar before serving, but I fully recommend getting a butane torch. It comes out so much better!
Note 3: I only use 1/3 cup sugar because of my low-sugar diet. You can add up to 1/2 cup sugar.
