Yes, anyone can bake…but it certainly is super easy when you have a couple of quick cake recipes you can rely on. Cakes made with the ‘mel …
A marriage made in heaven – silky chocolate mousse over coffee soaked sponge fingers, dolloped with cream, Tiramisu-style.
My friend Solé first made this with me when she first came to Australia from Rome. It is a classic jam tart with the a delicious biscuity pa …
This clafoutis is based on a traditional French recipe from my friend’s Grand-Mère Lucie. It is usually made with whole cherries, no need to …
The recipe for these little biscuity half-mooon turnovers comes from my Italian friend Solé who was visiting from Rome. You won’t be able to …
When quinces appear in Autumn, my heart cries out for slowly cooking them to ruby redness so they can be made into this crisp crostata.
This is a luscious upside down cake with the delicious combination of chocolate and sour cherry. I dare you to try and stop at one piece…
This simple to make banana bread is extra delicious with a spread of spiced maple butter.
Sweet strawberries and custardy cream in a featherlight sponge make a very pretty celebration cake.
Dark, chocolatey little cupcakes with tart sour cherries and they are eggfree too!
A Greek-style quiche made with spinach, feta and crisp filo pastry.
This deep, dark mocha-flavoured cake is a hit for both chocaholics and coffeeheads alike!
Cozy up on a Winter’s night with these delectable little lemon puddings that have a surprise burst of blueberries.
This recipe is over 40 years old and comes from La Cucina Casalinga, the Toorak cafe my Dad had at that time. The cafe chef would freshly ba …
This easy mix mousse, is rich and indulgent and that touch of mint really sets it off.
There’s a lotta love in these little home made pies!
This classic French tart, based on my mother’s recipe, is jazzed up with a sprinkle of pistachios.
Pretty as a picture! This rosewater pavlova sprinkled with pomegranate and strewn with rose petals is perfect for any special occasion.