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…
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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….
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…
Pistachio & Raspberry Friands
Baking doesn’t get much simpler than this … minimal ingredients, quick prep, all in one bowl and a perfect little cake ensues. Pistachios are replacing…
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…
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…
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…