Archive for the ‘Dessert & Baked Goods’ Category

Dessert & Baked Goods, Eggs, Featured Articles, Food & Fab Endorsed, Recipes, Woolworths & MasterChef SA 2012

I’m honoured and excited to have been appointed one of four official Woolworth’s bloggers for MasterChef SA. Woolworths is the pantry sponsor for the series. I submitted three recipes and this Rich Dark Chocolate Soufflé with Honey Almond Cream was featured on Woolworth’s Pantry page. I also encourage you to have a look at my easy step-by-step Healthy Poached Eggs with a Spicy Tomato Chilli Sauce and my fantastic all-in-one Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups too. Tips on Eggs and making Soufflés.

Dessert & Baked Goods, Fab Fix, Markets, The Fabulous

I purchased this beautiful, French style butter cake topped with nuts from a lovely lady at the new Palms market in Woodstock. “Eat this with champagne” she advised. The cake is slightly crumbly and freezes well. Pics by Catherine Scott

Dessert & Baked Goods, Destination Meals, Food & Travel, Recipes

Do you know the story of carpaccio? Yes, it is the Italian word referring to thinly sliced red meat and sometimes fish but is actually named after Venetian painter Vitorre Carpaccio, who was prolific in the 15th century and renowned for his vivid reds.. Also carpaccio has its roots in famous Harry’s Bar in Venice – the story and a refreshing pineapple carpaccio with,mint and praline.

Dessert & Baked Goods, Featured Articles, Holidays, Recipes

A delightful take on a traditional tiramisu, I made this one with raspberries and honey and grappa instead of Cointreau. I used soft lady-finger biscuits I bought in Andorra the week before last. Why tiramisu? Well after all the bashing Valentine’s day gets from me, another others in various camps, I figured we all need an afternoon pick me up. Also a Valentine’s day Q & A from City Press’s L Magazine

Dessert & Baked Goods, Recipes, Salad & Snacks

I stared at the raspberries and limes near the peaches in the fridge, almost begging to be let out and happened upon this dressing. From here on end, it shall be referred to as the most incredible dressing. Firstly, it’s a cheerful, startling, almost lurid pink. Do not let that put you off. It is not pink in any sort of sissy shade. The mixture of lemon infused oil, lemon juice and that heavenly zing of lime, a splosh of honey and the tiniest sprinkle of sea salt flakes, makes this Raspberry Lime Drizzle truly, utterly, last-bit-in-the-bowl lickable.

Dessert & Baked Goods, Holidays, Recipes

Boozy Christmas truffles in January are a sure-fire way to conjure up the recent holidays and tackle any worry. And let’s be frank, January can seem a month of much worry for many of us. If anything, it’s a sluggish start into the usual routine after days of heavy feasting and slothful ways. Also, this is a nice way to use up Christmas cake.

Dessert & Baked Goods, Recipes

Rich coloured berry popsicles, enriched with fresh cream and a hint of cardamom – a cooling treat for hot days and year planning.

Dessert & Baked Goods, Edible Gifts, Food & Fab Endorsed, Holidays, Recipes

Good quality dark chocolate flecked with tart strips of dried apricot and roasted hazelnuts tumbled together in small tins and jars, make delicious edible gifts for lovers of indulgence. The ingredients added make the act of melting, pouring and chilling chocolate appear complicated and the treat sophisticated. It really could not be easier to do. And showing off some fine Mustardseed and Moonshine platters

Dessert & Baked Goods, Edible Gifts, Hands on, Holidays, Recipes

This Saturday (17 December 2011), at 2 30 pm a group of Cape Town cookie crafters will be gathering at the Cut&Bake studios to sample Cut&Bake’s cookies, drink bubbles, snack on some savouries and swap our home-made cookies and chocolates. Details and how you can get involved here..also a recipe for unusual, tempting Spiced Cocoa Cookies with Roasted Hazelnuts & Rosemary.

Dessert & Baked Goods, Holidays, Recipes, The Fabulous

Sincere thanks – SA Blog Awards 2011 and a light but indulgent and ever so slightly boozy fresh and brandy soaked cherry Eton Mess – perfect, chewy vanilla meringues, folds of fluffy, cool kirsch infused fresh cream. Easy to prepare and festively flavoured – Cherry Bomb Eton Mess.