Tray bakes and slices are great when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. The White Chocolate and Macadamia Slice is a variation of our popular Chocolate Chip Slice and it can be in the oven in under 15 minutes. It is a tasty slice that is studded with … [Read more...]
Almond and Cardamom Pound Cake
Cardamom is the world's third most expensive spice, after saffron and vanilla. It has a distinctive taste and aroma and it is used in some Nordic baking recipes, Indian sweets, and Middle Eastern sweet dishes, as well as a flavouring in tea and … [Read more...]
Macadamia Shortbread
Macadamias are one of our favourite nuts. They taste so delicate and add a lovely texture to these Macadamia shortbread squares. Macadamia shortbreads are easy to prepare. The mixture is pressed into a pan and then is cut into squares while still … [Read more...]
Spiced Nuts
If any of our US readers are looking for a last minute Father's Day project, you can't go past Spiced Nuts.Spiced Nuts are easy to prepare – get the kids involved in measuring and mixing. (Not suitable for small children or those with a nut … [Read more...]
Butterscotch Pecan Self Saucing Pudding
Everyone in our home is especially busy at the moment with work, school and uni pressures. I have been trying to spend a little more thought and time on preparing the evening meals, to nurture the family through this busy time. It has been relaxing … [Read more...]
Almond Cake
If you are after a lovely cake for an afternoon tea, you can't go past Almond Cake. It is a light, buttery cake, with an almond topping, and goes perfectly with a cup of tea.What we love about this cake is that the Almond Topping is baked on in the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Tart
If you are after a special dessert, you can't go past a Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Tart. It has a lovely chocolate pastry shell, a filling of chocolate ganache, and is topped with a delicious layer of caramel and macadamias. It is extra scrumptious … [Read more...]
Almond Praline Madeleines
We were first introduced to Madeleines during our year spent living in Paris. They are delicious little sponge cakes, baked in a special baking pan, to create distinctive shells. They are light and delicate, and it is very difficult to stop at … [Read more...]
