Chocolate & Cherry Christmas Pudding
It’s no secret that I love chocolate and cherries together, and this is the ultimate Christmas dessert to hero my two faves. I’m super happy…
Sweets
Warm Giant Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie
I’m keeping the cookie momentum going this week by sharing my dessert-sized giant cookie recipe. These toppings are our fav, but if peanuts aren’t an…
Salted Peanut & Oat Chocolate Bars
I write a lot of healthy recipes for a living, like A LOT! So whenever I see a way to make…
Chocolate Crème brûlée
The only thing better than a crème brûlée is one that’s been pimped with really good dark chocolate. I mean, this is just so dreamy…
Ricotta & Raspberry French Toast with Honey Macadamias
Here’s something for all the mums out there who’d like something a little sweet for their Mother’s Day breakfast this year. I love the combination…
Blueberry Crumble Pie
I love a pie. Especially when it’s a simple and delicious filling that just sings of the season, but mostly because it’s encased in glorious…
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am a soft cookie girl. I do enjoy a hard cookie too, especially shortbread, but if I had to choose, it’s definitely soft. I’ve…
Double Chocolate Brownies
Brownies really are the epitome of a melt and mix recipe. They couldn’t be easier to make and the pure joy that comes from just…
Basque Cheesecake with Caramelised Mandarins
If you have never tried Basque cheesecake you really haven’t lived. It’s the easiest cheesecake you will ever make – no crumb or pastry base…
Molten Chocolate Pots with Salted Caramel Popcorn & Peanuts
My 3 daughters believe chocolate is king in our house. They are nuts for it. When I was writing this recipe I wanted a fondant…
Apple & Butterscotch Pudding
My friend’s Mum, Marje, used to make an apple and caramel roll for dessert when I would sometimes stay for dinner back in high school….
Nectarine & Strawberry Crostata
Summer fruits don’t need much help to be delicious, but enclose them in pastry and serve with lashings of thick cream and you will have…
Cherry & Ricotta Crumble Cake
When I was growing up, Sunday was baking day, well Sunday afternoon actually. Once our usual feast of lunch was cleared and us kids were…
Choc Banana Pancakes
These pancakes happen to be vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free, but they also happen to be delicious and really quick to make; essential elements…
Buttermilk Pancakes with Caramelised Bananas
This recipe can also be used to make waffles if you prefer, like 2 of my kids do so I do make both and they…
Ricotta Doughnuts with Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce
Doughnuts are a real treat for me and they couldn’t get easier than these. Ricotta is one of my favourite ingredients and they bring great…
Raspberry and Pineapple Curd Pavlova
I was in my twenties before I tasted a pavlova for the first time. It was something my Mum never made when I was growing…
Lemon Myrtle and Pistachio Shortbreads
What you’ll need … 250 gm unsalted butter, soft 1 tsp ground lemon myrtle leaf ¾ cup icing sugar, sifted 2 cups plain flour 2…
Apple pie with thyme salted caramel
What you’ll need: 5 granny smith apples, peeled and diced 5 pink lady apples,…
Madeleines with pumpkin caramel
Today I’m sharing a favourite recipe of mine for Madeleines to celebrate Bastille day. I have such great memories and affection for France and I…
Hot Cross Buns with Dark Chocolate and Orange Glaze
This recipe for hot cross buns has already been a big winner in my house the past couple weeks and I’ll be making them again…
Lemon-scented ricotta cake
Ricotta has to be one of my favourite ingredients. I absolutely love it and whenever I buy it I always buy more than I need….
Spiced Chocolate and Fig Tart
This chocolate tart is spiced with the flavours of Easter and the ubiquitous hot cross bun. The warm spices go incredibly well with chocolate…
Chocolate and Nutella tartlets with Hazelnut praline
My Mum is the best kind of entertainer. When her friends pop over for a cuppa, there is always something sweet and homemade to…
Chocolate and hazelnut tart
After a generous family lunch at my parents’ farm, the pinnacle of Easter Sunday is by far the egg hunt we have with all…
Strawberry shortcakes
These Strawberry shortcakes really are so quick and easy that they are my go-to for just about any gathering. I’ve taken these to picnics at…
Honey and macadamia cookies
Cookies are a lovely sweet treat to have at any time, but I always bake these at Christmas because I love to give them…