This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe was just what the doctor ordered. Last week was full of parent-teacher interviews for me and Mr Neil’s been down with the flu for over a week AND it’s tax time all of which mean things were a little glum. It’s nothing that a fresh, light orangey cake can’t … Read more
This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe is a combination of two of my favourite things: hot chocolate and panna cotta. Dorie, being the very talented lady she is, has created a recipe which tastes exactly like hot chocolate but instead, it’s a smooth, cold dessert. It does play tricks with your mind (especially when you … Read more
So, this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe was something called “soft-centred chocolate teacup cakes“. What? I had visions of fancy “mug cakes” baked in teacups in the oven and wondered if any of my teacups were oven-safe. Then I read the recipe and realised that these are what I call chocolate fondants or lava cakes. … Read more
I know, I know, it’s not Tuesday but I have something special planned tomorrow (it’s Australia Day) so posting this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie post a little early. I hope you forgive me. Because you see, I brought these lemon squares. I’m a big fan of “bar” type treats but rarely make them (because, you … Read more
This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe is the perfect cake to enjoy on a snowy Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee. It’s simple to make, leaves the house smelling amazing and tastes even better the next day. Win, win and win! This Fluted Tangerine Carrot Cake (p 22) is meant to be … Read more
This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe is one that works well with the festive season and is the sort of sweet treat you might expect to find in a beautiful French pâtisserie. Chestnuts always say “Christmas” to me and here, they are nestled in a rich chocolate ganache encased in a sweet, short pastry crust. … Read more