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This hub helps people turn what is already in the kitchen into dinner, with forgiving recipes and practical swaps.

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Gluten-Free Chicken Fried Rice
£1.63 / serving
94%

Gluten-Free Chicken Fried Rice

A fast, budget-friendly fried rice that uses leftover rice, chicken, egg, and tamari.

Naturally Gluten-FreeEasy
25 mins
4
£6.50
24g proteinOpen
Gluten-Free Tuna Pasta
£1.62 / serving
86%

Gluten-Free Tuna Pasta

A twenty-minute pantry pasta with tuna, garlic, lemon, and gluten-free spaghetti.

Can Be Made Gluten-FreeEasy
20 mins
2
£3.24
28g proteinOpen
Gluten-Free Chicken Curry
£1.45 / serving
90%

Gluten-Free Chicken Curry

A coconut chicken curry that feels like a takeaway but uses simple supermarket ingredients.

Naturally Gluten-FreeEasy
35 mins
4
£5.80
32g proteinOpen
Cucumber Mint Chickpea Salad
£0.86 / serving
93%

Cucumber Mint Chickpea Salad

An original basilly rebuild of the cucumber and mint salad idea, with gluten-free checks, budget swaps, and clear serving guidance.

Naturally Gluten-FreeEasy
15 mins
4
£3.44
13g proteinOpen
Carrot Ribbon Salad with Lime Seeds
£0.58 / serving
93%

Carrot Ribbon Salad with Lime Seeds

An original basilly rebuild of the carrot salad idea, with gluten-free checks, budget swaps, and clear serving guidance.

Naturally Gluten-FreeEasy
14 mins
4
£2.32
7g proteinOpen
Tiny Pasta Tomato Bean Soup
£0.92 / serving
88%

Tiny Pasta Tomato Bean Soup

An original basilly rebuild of the ditalini pasta idea, with gluten-free checks, budget swaps, and clear serving guidance.

Can Be Made Gluten-FreeEasy
30 mins
4
£3.68
15g proteinOpen
Dense Bean Sun-Dried Tomato Salad
£1.01 / serving
93%

Dense Bean Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

An original basilly rebuild of the dense bean salad idea, with gluten-free checks, budget swaps, and clear serving guidance.

Naturally Gluten-FreeEasy
16 mins
4
£4.04
17g proteinOpen
Loaded Broccoli Salad
£0.92 / serving
93%

Loaded Broccoli Salad

An original basilly rebuild of the loaded broccoli salad idea, with gluten-free checks, budget swaps, and clear serving guidance.

Naturally Gluten-FreeEasy
16 mins
4
£3.68
13g proteinOpen
Weeknight Roast Chicken and Potatoes
£1.48 / serving
93%

Weeknight Roast Chicken and Potatoes

An original basilly rebuild of the roast chicken and potatoes idea, with gluten-free checks, budget swaps, and clear serving guidance.

Naturally Gluten-FreeMedium
1h 5m
4
£5.92
33g proteinOpen
Gluten-Free Spaghetti Bolognese
£1.18 / serving
88%

Gluten-Free Spaghetti Bolognese

A proper family bolognese using gluten-free pasta, tinned tomatoes, and a slow-simmered sauce.

Can Be Made Gluten-FreeEasy
50 mins
4
£4.72
29g proteinOpen
Coconut Lentil Dal
£0.82 / serving
93%

Coconut Lentil Dal

A naturally gluten-free vegan dal made from red lentils, coconut milk, and store-cupboard spices.

Naturally Gluten-FreeEasy
40 mins
4
£3.28
15g proteinOpen
No-Knead Gluten-Free Skillet Bread
£0.42 / serving
88%

No-Knead Gluten-Free Skillet Bread

An original basilly rebuild of the no-knead bread idea, with gluten-free checks, budget swaps, and clear serving guidance.

Can Be Made Gluten-FreeMedium
1h 30m
4
£1.68
5g proteinOpen

Quick answers

How do I cook from what I have?

Start with a base, a protein, vegetables, seasoning, and a sauce. basilly recipes show swaps so you can adapt without starting over.

Which meals are most flexible?

Fried rice, chilli, curries, pasta, soups, frittatas, tray bakes, and bowls are usually easiest to adapt.