This rice pudding is so simple and delicious as well as being a great way to use up any left-over rice. Cooking time may vary depending on the type of rice you use. Start with cooked rice and for every cup of rice add 2 cups of milk and one cup of water. Bring to…… Continue reading coconut rice pudding
Tag: dessert
florentine XL
This giant Florentine is probably easier to make than many smaller ones and looks great as a dessert. In a bowl combine 2 cups of blanched toasted nuts with 2 cups of sweet cereal flakes and ⅓ cup of plain flour. Heat ½ cup each of sugar and honey in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved…… Continue reading florentine XL
fig, date and goat cheese tart
Moroccan tagines often include fruit and I love the way it’s cooked. Take 12 pieces of dried fruit and cook them in a cup of water with a tablespoon of sugar. Allow to boil until the fruit is soft and the liquid is low. Now add a tablespoon of orange blossom water (available at Middle…… Continue reading fig, date and goat cheese tart
christmas feast 2010
With contributions from family and friends our indulgence on Christmas day began with antipasti which included roasted peppers, eggplant and olive caponata, Insalata Caprese (tomato, mozzarella and basil salad), prosciutto, salami and Sicilian olives all served with a fresh Ciabatta bread. Two main course dishes followed, accompanied by a lettuce salad with feta dressing and…… Continue reading christmas feast 2010
rhubarb and blackberry compote
I couldn’t resist buying a bunch of rhubarb recently – it looked so wonderfully bright and fresh. I decided to combine it with blackberries in a baked compote. After washing and trimming the rhubarb, I cut it into short lengths. These went into an oven-proof dish with a cup of blackberries, ¾ cup of caster sugar and…… Continue reading rhubarb and blackberry compote
chocolate cake with chilli jam
Chocolate and chilli go so well together. I decided to make a flourless chocolate cake to go with chilli jam. This cake is deliciously light and moist. You will need: 6 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/3 cup boiling water, 100g butter, 1 cup caster sugar, 400g almond meal, 4 large eggs, 1 cup of milk soured…… Continue reading chocolate cake with chilli jam
