The jury is out about whether this dessert originated in Australia or New Zealand but it was definitely named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova who toured both countries in the 1920s. It has become an iconic celebratory dessert which most often appears at Christmas time when fresh fruit is at its best in the southern hemisphere.…… Continue reading pavlova
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quinoa chocolate cake
If you’re looking to impress this Christmas and you want to cater to gluten free guests, look no further. This chocolate cake is amazingly moist, delicious and decadent. Quinoa, a member of the amaranth family, is more of a vegetable than a cereal. The leaves are edible but it’s mostly grown for its seeds which…… Continue reading quinoa chocolate cake
pancakes for 2
Who doesn’t love light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes? Here’s an easy small batch recipe from Leigh Anne Wilkes that’s perfect for two. In a bowl combine1 cup of plain flour, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1½ teaspoons of sugar, ½ a teaspoon of bicarb soda and ½ a teaspoon of salt. Form a well in…… Continue reading pancakes for 2
rice pudding (aroz doce)
This Portuguese rice pudding is made with whole milk, Infused with citrus and cinnamon and enriched with egg yolks. It’s creamy and delicious. In a medium saucepan bring 1¼ cups of water with a pinch of salt to a boil. Stir in ¾ of a cup of short grain rice – Portuguese Carolino, Italian arborio,…… Continue reading rice pudding (aroz doce)
wattleseed ice cream
The seeds from more 120 varieties of Acacia are edible and were traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians -cooked green or dried and milled as a flour for bread. More recently, this bush food has gained popularity due to its high nutritional value, a low glycemic index and nut/coffee/chocolate flavour profile. Often used in breakfast cereals,…… Continue reading wattleseed ice cream
plum and apple bingsu
In Korean, bingsu literally translates as red beans shaved ice. It’s a popular sweet in Korea where you will find a myriad of versions. I was inspired to make one using black plums and fresh apple. An ice shaver might be easier to use but a small food processor did the job. For the milk…… Continue reading plum and apple bingsu
ice cream cake
Fit for any celebration, this cake is very rich and will satisfy a lot of guests. The two layers of no-churn ice cream – pistachio and chocolate – sit on a bitter chocolate crust and are topped with a dark chocolate shell. Start making this a couple of days before you need it. Prepare a…… Continue reading ice cream cake
vanilla cake with berries
In an interview, Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTinEats said she tested this recipe 82 times! It’s a classic vanilla butter cake but has some Japanese techniques applied. The result in a soft and moist cake which will stay fresh for days. I decided it must be worth trying and I wasn’t disappointed. Cake: Preheat your oven to…… Continue reading vanilla cake with berries
pumpkin with coconut custard
This popular Southeast Asian dessert is not too sweet and makes a lovely end to a spicy meal. It looks impressive when it’s cut open at the table too! Preheat your oven to 150ºC (300ºF). You will need a small Japanese pumpkin for this dessert. Wash and dry the pumpkin and cut a hole into…… Continue reading pumpkin with coconut custard
apple cake
Here’s an apple cake with a crusty exterior and delicious apple filling. Thomas used this recipe. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and grease an 18cm (7″) cake tin. Melt 125g (4.4 0z) of butter in a large saucepan, then add 90g (3 oz) of sugar and stir to dissolve. Add 1 cup of self-raising…… Continue reading apple cake
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