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Zucchini and Chocolate Cake
This is one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever tasted. Was I worried that the addition of zucchini could end up in a weird tasting cake? Not at all!In fact having used vegetables in cakes many many times over, that was perhaps the last thing on my mind. Beet, carrot and zucchini are quite … Read More
Moscato and Raspberry Cheesecake
Easter is almost here and I've been thinking quite a bit about what what kind of dessert I would like to serve this year. Coming up with something new each year can be daunting. Especially since I always make something just for us adults along with the treats for the kids. Well, Easter is often … Read More
My Imperfect Pie
'A child can teach an adult three things: To be happy for no reason, to always be curious and to fight tirelessly for something’- Paulo Coelho. I often say to people that if they ever wanted to experience the good, the unique and the magic, they need to see the world through the eyes of a child. … Read More
Peppermint and Chocolate Tart
I think people are divided when it comes to peppermint flavour. Some love it, some would never opt for it and there are others like me who won't mind when it is paired with chocolate. Tell you a secret? This peppermint and dark chocolate tart is actually a double chocolate tart in disguise with the … Read More
Strawberry and Apple Frangipane Galettes
When two opposite seasons merge, people benefit greatly from the variety of produce on offer. Over here in Australia, apples are at their best, so are the berries. And we are one month into Autumn! I feel so blessed to be living in a country where we are spoilt for choice and our colourful produce is inspirational. Remember the raspberry frangipane tarts (my last post) I made recently. I had a bit of leftover frangipane filling. Not enough to make another big dessert or another batch of tarts, but a free form galette was a nice, quick solution. I also had left-over apple pie filling from another recipe I was working on so these galettes seemed like delicious way of killing two birds with one stone. That is the thing I love about galettes. Throw in a mish mash of ripe fruits and nuts and a host of other things and you have a freshly baked treat ready for afternoon tea. This recipe is more about the idea rather than accurate measurements. I am going to put in the recipes for the individual elements, though I have used leftovers as I mentioned earlier. If you're short on time, skip the apple pie filling and use thinly sliced apples instead. Strawberry and Apple … Read More
Raspberry Frangipane Tarts
If you're a fan of nut based desserts, you may have tried a frangipane filling. It's an almond paste that is used to fill tarts, galettes or pastries and is particularly delicious when paired with fruit. Raspberries, when cooked in the filling not only look fabulous but also taste lovely in this tart. Short crust pastry, a delicious, sweet, nutty filling and tart, jam-like raspberries. Do I need to even explain how good all that is together? Though it is Autumn in my part of the world, I am greatly influenced by spring vibes from across the world. When I posted a picture of these tarts on Instagram, quite a few said, they're reminded of Spring. I wish! But for now, I am slowly moving towards cosy crumbles, baked breakfasts and apples and pears. Can't wait to share with you! Raspberry Frangipane TartletsYields 4 tartlets For the pastry1 cup 150 g plain flour1/4 cup, icing sugar mixture100 g chilled butter, roughly chopped1 egg yolk For the filling100 unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup castor sugar1 egg1 yolk1 cup almond meal1/4 cup plain flourfresh raspberriessliced almonds To make the pastry, process the flour, icing sugar and butter in a food processor … Read More
Blackberry and Cardamom Sour Cream Cake
It's officially Autumn but I'm still not ready to let go of summer. I've spent the most part of summer overseas so I feel that I haven't made enough treats with berries. Raspberries, being red somehow make way into a lot of my Christmas recipes and I use strawberries and blueberries round the year. Blackberries tend to be ignored! It's sort of unfair as they impart the most beautiful and varying shades of pink/purple when cooked and used in different intensities. Ranging from light pink in a frosting to a deeper purple in cocktails, I am forever mesmerized by their addition. And how good do they look just as they are! This cake is again a simple one layer cake but one that is very flavorful. A subtle flavour from the cardamom and a creamy sourness from the sour cream. Texture wise it is slightly denser than a regular cake but it melts in your mouth while the blackberries within the batter add a tangy burst to every bite. You could skip the buttercream and serve it like a tea-cake. It's quite good on it's own. Or if you'd like to experience some blackberry magic, go ahead with the frosting. Blackberry and Cardamom Sour Cream CakeMakes a 6 inch round cake 125 g … Read More
Orange Amaretti Cookies
Orange Amaretti cookies that are not only extremely easy to make but are flourless and without any butter/oil. The addition of citrus takes it to a whole new level. It can't get easier than this! True, this recipe is such a keeper. Do you like commercial breaks? I love them because I'm always trying to finish stuff around the house in between breaks. I would say, you could prep a bath of these cookies during a break like that. So quick and easy! Unless the blades of your hand mixer are in the dish washer because you whipped up some cream before that. Well, that's me! I'm sure you are more organised than that. These cookies are crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle. And I haven't even come to the best part. There is NO flour, NO butter involved. Just a handful of ingredients and your house smells like an Italian bakery. I added orange zest to it as I was craving something citrus. You could totally leave that out and add vanilla essence perhaps. If you don't have almond meal where you live, you could grind the almonds at home.If you'd like to try the classic amaretti cookies, you can try this recipe. Orange Amaretti CookiesYields 20-22 cookies 2 egg … Read More
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