Do you have any Easter traditions? We really don’t have many, and the ones we do have are ALL about chocolate! Don’t tell anyone, but I’m not that much of a chocolate fan. Luckily this Traditional Easter Cake contains no chocolate! Anyway, in our house it’s all about the Easter Bunny, and everything centres around chocolate. … Read more
It is getting near the end of Winter and I have been meaning to make a bread and butter pudding. When my dear husband said he wanted one of my “spectacular dinners” I decided that this would be on the menu for dessert tonight. Bread and Butter Pudding may have had humble beginnings but this … 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
Oh I do love my sweet pastry. This recipe has the perfect crispness and isn’t too sweet for lovely rich fillings. The picture above is a Chocolate Praline Tart which I have featured previously. It uses this delicious pastry. Today’s post concentrates just on the pastry as I have a few tips to pass on. Sweet … Read more
When I was a vegetarian I had a lot of signature dishes that I absolutely loved! This Stuffed Pumpkin recipe was one of my favourites. I have made a few alterations over the years but it still remains a dish that makes me feel healthy and nourished. Even though I am a bonafide meat eater … Read more
Easter is for indulging in warm Easter Buns and delicious chocolate! We are not still hung up on the New Years Resolutions that came after our Christmas binge, and we are ready to embrace the winter layers.
I have been doing a little sharing of late, and it seems that I will be continue to unpeel the layers a little more in this post. Today I am sharing a recipe for Caramel Cream Tart. This is a sweet I used to serve in my café a few years ago. Café? I hear … 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
The recipe idea for this Vegan Corn & Polenta Stack has been rattling around in my head for quite a while now. I’ve actually bought corn three times with the intention of making this dish and each time I used it in an alternative meal. In the early 90’s, polenta had it’s moment in the spotlight, … Read more
Before I go any further I have to confess, my tummy hurts. I have eaten way too many profiteroles, and I can barely move. I have chosen Vanilla Mascarpone Profiteroles for my celebration food because when I think of a grand celebration I think about Croquembouche. The French style wedding and celebration cake made from … Read more
Woops… I have had a little mishap. I accidentally deleted all the photo’s for the “how to” of this delicious meal. Trouble is, the Garlic Prawn Fettuccini tasted so delicious I really had to share it with you anyway. It is a super quick dish to make which I thought was ideal for this time … 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
The topic of “Crunch” has given me grief from the start. I simply could not think of anything crunchy that I hadn’t already posted on the site. I also did not want to go deep fried. This sent me on a journey before coming up with the Streusel Butter Cake. I remembered a beautiful cake … Read more
Whenever we visit somewhere new I inevitably return home with lots of yummy new products and possibly a little too much wine. Our Gourmet Getaway to Mudgee is no exception and this Simple Avocado & Feta Ciabatta features the delicious Marinated Feta I found. My pantry is now full to bursting, but I have been … Read more
I kinda feel like I am cheating a bit this week. I am not even using a cookbook, and I have chosen something I make all the time. Delicious Cinnamon Walnut Scrolls. Actually, I make bread, or dough of some kind about three times a week. I love my bread maker, it is so handy, but … Read more
These tasty little snacks have been a long time coming, but the Chinese Steamed Pork Buns are definitely worth the wait. I promised them to hubby about two weeks ago but have not had a chance to make them. These tasty steamed buns have been a bit of a labour of love too, as there … Read more
Is the Easter bunny preparing to hop along to your house? Are you feeling the inexplicable urge to consume large quantities of chocolate? Today I have just the story for you, and some great ideas for Easter Treats to Make. Hot cross buns are the traditional way to start Easter morning but why not increase … Read more
As a measure of my love, I have chosen my hubby’s favourite Chinese dishes to prepare. Hubby loves steamed Char Siu Pork buns but we can only get them when we go to Sydney, so they are a bit of a treat. Whilst researching on the internet I have discovered these will be a labour … Read more
I know I am posting this recipe for ANZAC Biscuits a little out of season. I was surprised to find that I hadn’t uploaded it in April as I intended, hmmm nevermind. This is one of the easiest cookies to make and it is always well received in our house. I make the ANZAC biscuits or … Read more
