This Nutella Chocolate Fudge Brownie recipe is one the most unique and tasty ways we’ve come across to us the delicious spread. The reward is a rich chocolate fudge brownie, topped with a luscious layer of squishy Nutella fudge. What could taste better? My favorite part is the Nutella fudge… I could probably almost eat … Read more
Masterchef is a source of cooking inspiration for me it’s what bought me baking this chocolate brookie recipe . The other night I watched as three contestants were asked to create a midnight snack for Nigella Lawson. One of the contestants made a Dark Chocolate Brookie served with a Frangelico cream. It looked amazing! I … Read more
Ooozy gooey molten Chocolate Caramel Fondant…. Yum. I felt after sharing my favourite slow cooker meals and the Slow Cooked Kare-kare we should finish with dessert. My favourite desserts this time of year are warm and chocolate based. I have adapted a popular Gourmet Getaways recipe to give you my very special oozing chocolate caramel fondant. I … Read more
I am starting to notice a theme in my desserts. The dominant flavours are the chocolate and caramel combination. I knew I wanted to make an Ombre Cake using these flavours. What is ombre? It the effect you get when you create a graduated colour change from light to dark. You often see the effect in … Read more
I am starting to get a little excited. Easter is nearly upon us! I love all holiday celebrations, but Easter is kind of special, as the festivities are centred around chocolate or a delicious Easter dessert, both favourites for me! These Creamy Chocolate Mousse Eggs have to one of my favourites! …and who can forget … Read more
When we think of spicy we think of hot food, but I thought I would give the theme a slightly different taste, and go for some sweet spices. Sweet spices and chocolate in the form of a White Chocolate Chai Creme Brulee. This recipe is compliments of Jimmy Seervai from Masterchef. He has graciously given … Read more
It’s time for a little Easter cuteness in the form of some Chocolate Easter Egg Nests! Poor little chickie needs a nest for her chocolate Easter Eggs. What about a Chocolate Easter Egg nest made of crunchy noodles, honey and shredded coconut? Yum, even my non eater was hanging around when these were being made… … Read more
As with all of my favourite recipes, there is a story which goes along with this one. I developed a serious dependency on this Chocolate Crunch Slice whilst I was pregnant. Some days I would consume two pieces per day! Once you have sampled the slice you will understand how bad this admission really is. … Read more
I was feeling a little bit guilty for having enjoyed this beautiful Praline Chocolate Tart at “Cooking with Company” and not sharing it with my family. So when an opportunity came up to make one for a friend, I jumped at the chance. Naturally, I doubled the mixture and made a second one for us. If … Read more
I have been intending to make Chocolate Fondant Cakes for a while now but I haven’t because I’ve been put off by the heavy recipes, and all the beating and creaming. Yes, I am a lazy cook, I like a bit of bang for my buck. Recently a local takeaway chain added an addictive “Lava Cake” … Read more
There are times when I absolutely crave something sweet. During these times I am usually feeling quite fickle! I don’t want just anything sweet, there is usually a certain flavour I have in mind, but often… I can’t quite put my finger on it. This recipe for Coffee Scroll Cookies came from one of these … Read more
I’m sure by now we have all tried a bliss ball or two. I published this Jaffa Bliss Ball recipe about a year ago and everyone loved it! The recipe included nuts and dates and was a lovely, healthy, wholesome recipe. This Peppermint and Chocolate Bliss Bomb recipe is everything the Jaffa recipe wasn’t. The … Read more
Chocolate Mint Brownie with Peppermint Crisp, I finally made a dessert my family love! My family doesn’t really like sweets. I know I have mentioned this before but it’s the source of disappointment for me because I love making desserts and feeding them to people. I have noticed though, the family will eat my brownies. … Read more
I’m getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year. I may have also made this Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Christmas Tree centre piece a fraction early also. What do you think? Each year my mother in law puts a Ferroro Rocher Chocolate Christmas tree on the dining room table. It looks amazing, and I … Read more
The upcoming Christmas season is the perfect excuse for me to start trying out some delicious dessert recipes. This weekend was also a friends birthday, so I knew I had to make a Christmas Trifle to bring along to the party. I figured it would make a good practice run and I was pretty confident my … Read more
Good morning readers, is it time for a coffee? I hope it is because I have the most decadent White Chocolate Mousse Cake in a cup to share. First, let me tell you a little story. Di Bella Coffee of Brisbane asked me to develop a recipe using one of the specialty coffees in their range. … Read more
Tempering chocolate: finding the right balance. You’ve seen them do it on Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules, stressing, sweating and shaking over their failed attempts to temper chocolate. It might look easy, but if you’ve ever tried it yourself at home you’ll know it’s a delicate process that requires skill, patience and balance. Chefs, chocolatiers and … Read more
Would you like to try some edible spoons with your cup of tea, coffee or chocolate? I know I couldn’t refuse something as cute as one of these Edible Caramel and Chocolate Cookie Spoons. There are so many possible ways to decorate them too! The idea to make them came to me when I was developing … Read more
Hello Lovely readers, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I’m not quite ready to let the decadence of the season disappear so I thought I would share a very special recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons. These were so good, I actually had them for breakfast this morning. Now I have that slightly ill feeling … Read more
I think by nature I’m a bit of a skeptic. I’ve seen protein balls about for a while now, and I have avoided them. So when I decided it was time to try combining some ingredients and create some Chocolate Orange Protein Balls of my own I was very surprised and pleased with the results. Why have … Read more