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Chocolate Cream Tartlets
I notice a connection between tarts and Australia Day in my house. Whether simple or complicated, I seem to be making a tart/tartlets every year on this holiday. I think its because tarts are a great way of serving and eating summer fruits. Last year I made an Ice Cream Tart with an Anzac crust and … Read More
Easy Tandoori Chicken And Grilled Peach Salad
Is it too late to say "Happy New Year'? I am just back from a long break and very excited to be talking to you once again. I wish each and every one of you a fabulous 2016 and hope that all your dreams come true this year. It's been many many years since I've spent an entire month doing nothing, … Read More
Vanilla Peppermint Cupcakes
Guess what! I am having a white Christmas this year. Okay, there's no snow, so technically it's not white but it's Christmas in the middle of winter. You don't get it? Living in Australia, our Christmas is anything but cold. It is in the peak of summer and our produce is as colorful as can be. … Read More
Ice Cream Lolly Cake
This is another cake I am posting on request by many on Instagram and Facebook. I am truely overwhelmed by your support and sweet messages to me. I wish I could make a cake for each one of you on your special day and sit by your side to enjoy it. For others, who are seeing it for the first … Read More
Frico Landkass, Cheese And Salmon Tart
This post is brought to you by Nuffnang and Frico Landkaas. I think it is safe to say that Holiday entertaining is incomplete without cheese. Cheese is such a versatile ingredient that you could keep it simple, use it in complex dishes or serve it on its own. It’s always a winner! While I am getting slightly better at putting a cheese tray together through the years, this year I am exploring Dutch cheeses/semi hard cheeses for a creative touch to my platter. I am counting on Frico Landkaas to impress my guests. That’s right! Frico Landkaas, the tastiest cheese has landed. Frico Landkaas comes from the lush, green pastures of Netherlands. It is characterized by its distinct round eyes that is typical of a Swiss style cheese, only Frico Landkaas is creamier. It is a delicious cheese and the best part is that it is pure, 100% natural with no additives and preservatives. The delicate, sweet nuttiness and savoury finish can be combined to create delicious sandwiches, decadent toasties, impressive appetizers and creative cheese and fruit boards. Frico Landkaas is a semi hard cheese. Semi hard cheeses as the name suggests fall between soft cheeses (like Brie, Camembert) … Read More
Cranberry Swirl Cake
I promise, I made cranberry sauce to go with some kind of meat. I have no idea how it ended up in cake:-) This was the first time I made a cranberry sauce at home. In fact, this was my first time cooking with cranberries. Until now I did not even know that we could buy frozen cranberries in Australia. We are always using the dried cranberries for everything. So, when I discovered it in the freezer section of my local supermarket, I wanted to jump. It was nice to see them outside the Internet, in my hands. Oh hello, Cranberries! Making the sauce was easy, just like any other jam or chutney. The problem happened when I was looking up protein combinations to go with the sauce. I came across pages that talked about 'using up leftover cranberry sauce'. Some mentioned Cake. Distraction! Now I only wanted to make cake. Maybe the leftover sauce could go into savory food. The definition of leftover still remains the same? Anyway, I was glad that I made the cake because it was delicious. The tangy sweet sauce made it a delight to eat. I don't think I've ever seen a frosted bundt cake. Why not...I thought to myself! Well, I need to tell you the real inspiration behind the look … Read More
Chocolate Chip Cake
I think there are some things in life that can be solved with a chocolate chip cookie. They do help me beat stress a lot of times. So the more chocolate chips, the better? Going by the trend in Sydney in November, prices drop for all kinds of chocolate things...chips, chunks, buttons. Despite that I seem to have a constant shortage at home. Well, you know why! I've used two cups in this cake itself. The cake is sponge-like in texture with chocolate chips in every bite. I've frosted it with vanilla buttercream and a chocolate glaze, Then piped some buttercream flowers with more chocolate chips in the center. Because there's never a thing called too much chocolate, there's a bit of grated white chocolate on top as well:-) And,............. that's all! I hope you are having a great November. My calendar looks a bit scary at this time. A big to-do list and so little time! Chocolate Chip Cake Makes a 3 layered, 7 inch round cake 250 g butter, room temperature 3/4 cup (150 g), castor sugar 4 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 250 g self-raising flour 2 cups chocolate chips, divided (leave aside 1/4 cup for decoration. I used a mix of mil and … Read More
Vanilla And Earl Grey Cake
Today's post is special because it has been requested by a dear reader of the blog. I made this Vanilla And Earl Grey Cake a couple of months ago when I was experimenting with naked cakes and different ways of decorating them for Styling magazine. Earl Grey is an all time favourite flavour of mine. Just by infusing one or two teabags of Earl Grey tea in milk or cream you end up with a refreshingly unique flavour that is slightly citrus, slightly spicy and mildly smoky. This unique flavour in Earl Grey tea comes from the presence of Bergamot which is a citrus fruit that looks like an orange with a yellow colour. The Earl Grey infused milk/cream can be used to make amazing desserts like this Chocolate Mousse or Panna Cotta and of course, to flavour buttercream. Now that's a great flavoring agent, don't you think? To make the Earl Grey shine in the cake, I stuck to good old vanilla for the cake layers. I decorated the same cake in two ways and shot them twice. For the first one, I left the Earl Grey buttercream as is (white) and piped roses on one side of the cake. Then I removed the buttercream, tinted it pink with food colour and piped pink roses on the cake. To be honest, I … Read More
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