I am not generally very keen on Christmas Cake but this one is very special! Why? because you can choose whatever dried fruit combination that you prefer and of course, it contains chocolate! It is important that you make it at least 6 weeks before Christmas so that you can enhance it leading up to…
Vegetarian
Sponge Cake
There is nothing like a good, light sponge cake! This recipe comes from an Australian Womens Weekly cookbook and has been modified slightly! Hints & Tips Veg.
White Chocolate Mud Cake
This is a pleasant change from chocolate mud cake. It is very easy to make, providing you choose a good quality white chocolate that will melt easily! The original recipe came from an Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook with slight modifications. Hints & Tips I have tried a few white chocolate brands and have had mixed…
Chocolate Nut Slice
I love the combination of chocolate and nuts! This slice is awesome and makes a great gift! The original recipe was taken from an Australian Women’s Weekly Cookbook and modified slightly. Hints & Tips You can replace macadamia nuts with hazlenuts. If you only want to use two or one type of nuts, just keep…
Bessarabian Crepes
These are a really nice entree taken from a favourite Russian recipe book of mine – Russian, German and Polish Food and Cooking by Lesley Chamberlain. The original recipe has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips If you are short on time, you can use filo pastry instead of crepes. Make the filling. Take a…
Eggs with Caviar
This is a very simple entree taken from a favourite Russian recipe book of mine – Russian, German and Polish Food and Cooking by Lesley Chamberlain. It is quick and easy to make and looks impressive! Hints & Tips You can adjust the quantities to suit the number of guests – this serves 8! GF,…
Tuna & Salmon Tartare with Avocado Salsa
Tartare works really well providing you have the best quality of fish! This recipe is an enhancement to a recipe I originally found in an Australian Womens Weekly cookbook. Hints & Tips Get to know your fishmonger to guarantee the quality of the fish you are purchasing. GF, DF, SF, Veg.
Pavlova!
Who does not love a pavlova? It is easy to make, so long as you are familiar with your oven! Hints & Tips If syrupy droplets form on the surface of the meringue, you will know you have overcooked it. Liquid oozing from the meringue is a sign of undercooking. You can replace the berries…
Drunken Oranges with Honey Yogurt Cream
I absolutely love this dessert! It is so easy to make, very impressive and tastes amazing! Hints & Tips Triple Sec is an orange flavored liqueur used in cocktails. You can use any brand. If you want something stronger (and more expensive!), you can use Cointreau or Grand Marnier liqueurs. The longer you marinate the…
Nutty Baked Apples with Butterscotch Sauce
This is a great recipe that you can leave to cook in a slow cooker until you are ready to serve! Original recipe came from an Australian Women’s Weekly Cookbook which has been modified slightly! Hints & Tips The size of your apples will dictate whether or not the amount of filling is sufficient. This…