Serves: 6 – 8 Prep: 30 mins + 4 hours chilling Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 3 egg yolks ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ¼ cup custard powder 2 tbs cornflour 2 cups full cream milk 200g dark chocolate 250g packet butternut snap biscuits 100g butter, melted 200ml thickened cream, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Bananamisu
This Bananamisu recipe features caramel and Kahlua. This will be quite the treat this party season! Serves: 6-8 Prep: 30 mins + 3 hours chilling Ingredients 375ml thickened cream 395g can or jar caramel 250g mascarpone 1/3 cup instant coffee powder 1 cup hot water 1 tbs caster sugar 3 tbs Kahlua 300g savoiardi sponge fingers 10 … [Read more...]
Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Today we have a deliciously warm Spiced Pumpkin Pie recipe courtesy of Maxwell & Williams: Spiced Pumpkin Pie: Winter is all about indulging in rich and warming creations, using seasonal produce and spices to create decadent desserts. Warm up with this creamy spiced pumpkin pie on a buttery crust. Best served out of the oven with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Blackcurrant Caramel and Yoghurt Ice Pops
We are set for a hot summer and what better way to beat the heat than with a yummy home made ice pop. This recipe features Barker’s of Geraldine Lite Blackcurrant Syrup and has a caramel twist: Makes 6-8 Preparation time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes chilling time + 4 hours freezing time If you want to make low-fructose ice pops, use rice syrup for the caramel – it can be … [Read more...]
Speck, Pea and Marscapone Macaroni Bake
This Speck, Pea and Marscapone Macaroni Bake can be baked in one large dish or four smaller ones...there is something really warm and rustic about an individual dish served straight out of the oven. With pasta one of the main ingredients this is an easily achievable meal for winter. Serves 4 You Need: 1pkt San Remo macaroni 200g speck (pancetta), thinly sliced 1 … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Strawberry Layered Eton Mess
We have a delicious recipe for the berry lovers out there, it's this Strawberry Layered Eton Mess. Don't be fooled by the name, this is one mess that you can embrace! Picture this - whipped cream, meringue and berries. It's easy to make but still looks (and tastes) worthy of any dinner party guest... Serves: 4-6 You Need: 500mls thickened cream 1/3 cup caster … [Read more...]
Eggplant Parmigiana
Ardmona is a brand synonymous with terrific tomatoes and this year marks their 90th year. To celebrate this massive milestone Karen Martini has created some tantalising tomato dishes using Ardmona's range of products. These dishes are all simple enough for everyday use and guaranteed to tempt your tastebuds. One of the Ardmona recipes that sounded tasty and tempting was this … [Read more...]
Royal Chocolate Éclairs
Whether you love the Queen or want our nation to be royalty-free, there is no doubting we all love a public holiday! For the upcoming long weekend why not celebrate our beginnings and whip up these delicious Royal Chocolate Éclairs from Queen Fine Foods. Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes You Need: 50g butter 1 cup plain flour, sifted twice 3 … [Read more...]
Semifreddo
Semifreddo is Italian for half frozen and this dessert is sweet and cold with that delicious berry flavour. It needs to be frozen overnight so make sure you prepare the day before you want to serve. You Need 3 eggs 2 egg yolks, extra ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup CSR Pour & Store Caster Sugar 500g frozen mixed berries 2 cups cream Persian Fairy Floss, for … [Read more...]