Vanilla & Ginger Pineapple with Coconut & Lime Sorbet

Vanilla & Ginger Pineapple with Coconut & Lime Sorbet

This is a deliciously refreshing and light dessert that I saw on Good Chef/Bad Chef.   With the addition of my own coconut and lime sorbet that perfectly balanced out the sweet pineapple wedges dripping in a spicy vanilla syrup, it was taken to new heights!  Added...
Jam Doughnut Muffins

Jam Doughnut Muffins

Okay……I don’t normally eat cakes/muffins/biscuits  A. because I really don’t have a sweet tooth and B. I am forever watching the dreaded waistline and would rather count my calories at the end of the day with a nice, crisp, refreshing,...
Mandarin Puddings

Mandarin Puddings

I can’t claim this recipe as my own but I can claim that I made it and it was a success!  All hail Valli Little of Delicious Magazine fame…….she is a legend.  Sweet, moist, spongy little bundles of delight swimming in a warm, zesty little syrup is...
Affogato Panna Cotta

Affogato Panna Cotta

Indulgent, decadent and very, very naughty.  This dessert ticks all the boxes……high in fat, loads of sugar, caffeine to keep you going and the soothing tones of Frangelico liqueur to warm the cockles of your heart!  Don’t be put...
Chilli Chocolate Creme Brulee

Chilli Chocolate Creme Brulee

This is a seriously good dessert. Seriously.  Creamy pots of dark chocolate, subtly spiced with chilli and a golden crunchy top will have your dinner guests moaning with delight……. if you decide to share! Serves 6 500 ml of single cream 1/3 cup of firmly...
Peach and Rosemary Tarte Tartin

Peach and Rosemary Tarte Tartin

This is a really easy dessert that is sweet and savoury all in one.  Although it seems like an odd combination those little sprigs of rosemary on top of this tart add an element of flavour that works so well with the deliciously ripe peaches and buttery puff pastry...
Barbecued Mango Cheeks

Barbecued Mango Cheeks

Marinated in white rum, butter and passionfruit, this “cheeky” dish is the perfect end to a summer meal, topped with delicious vanilla ice cream it is a definite must in the dessert file.  Even better……your husband can cook it! Prep time:  15...
Vanilla Pannacotta with Rose Scented Berries

Vanilla Pannacotta with Rose Scented Berries

Delicate and creamy, this would have to be one of the easiest and most impressive desserts in my repertoire.  I am not generally a dessert person so I like to make ones that are fresh and light and compliment the entire meal.  This velvety mixture of vanilla, honey...
Dinner Party Series: Part 3

Dinner Party Series: Part 3

Dessert: Rhubarb and Strawberry Crumble This is an extremely yummy dessert that is super easy and tastes great.   The best thing about it (not to mention the yummo factor) is that it can all be prepared ahead, you have heaps of amazing custard left over and you can...