Kulfi is a type of Indian ice cream that has been around since the 16th century. Denser and creamier than regular ice cream, kulfi was traditionally made by slow-cooking and constantly stirring sweetened flavoured milk until the sugars caramelised, the milk proteins browned and the mixture became thick and condensed. Mine is a more modern version…… Continue reading kulfi ice cream
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gorgonzola and honey ice cream
If you like a bit of blue cheese after dinner, try this ice cream instead. Unlike most of my ice creams, this one was made with egg yolks. In a small saucepan or in a cup in the microwave warm ⅔ of a cup of honey and set aside. Roughly chop 110g (4 oz) of…… Continue reading gorgonzola and honey ice cream
banana upside-down cake
A deeply caramelised and super delicious banana cake from Melissa Clark via NYT Cooking. Preheat your oven to 175ºC (350ºF) and grease and line a cake tin. In an frypan melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add ⅓ of a cup of light brown brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and ¼…… Continue reading banana upside-down cake
pavlova
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
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
