Almond and cherry nougats are yummy dessert bites that are easy to prepare. For this recipe, we used rice paper sheets which can be found in health-food stores or delis. Rosewater on the other hand can be bought in specialty stores. If you cannot find any, a tablespoon of … [Read more...]
Scrummie Crumbie Rummie Cake Balls
There was a time when I used to sell chocolate cakes for a little extra income during the holiday season. My son loved having the house filled with the aroma of chocolate and the refrigerator over flowing with chocolate cake trimmings. He was in ultimate chocolate cake bliss. … [Read more...]
Milky Polvoron Dust Balls
Reflecting on my growing up years and how I’ve come to love cooking, I have vivid recollections of my feeble attempts at making trouble in the kitchen with whatever I could find edible in the pantry to make a sweet fix . I remember breaking a plate when I was making some t … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Some people find this weird, but it is extremely delicious. It is sweet and salty at the same time. It is similar to Royce’s chocolate covered potato chips, but it is more sinful. You can slice the bacon in bite size pieces if desired. Ingredients: 6-8 s … [Read more...]
Orange and Rum Chocolate Truffles
This is a very fancy sweet and great for showing off to guests. To really show off to your guests, you can give these out in fancy boxes, customised with little features special for each guest. As with most desserts, making sure you use the best quality Chocolate possible … [Read more...]
Velvety Chocolate Crème Brulee
This dish takes very little time to prepare, but the results are outstanding if you leave them overnight to chill. If you have a blowtorch, use it to caramelise the Sugar on top, failing that, use a very hot Grill, before leaving to set a little bit. To Serve 4 500ml … [Read more...]
Easy Chocolate Fudge
This is a very simple dish, which would prove very popular. It’s creamy, crumbly, and full of flavour. Try a range of different flavours, and you can also use a range of fillings - candied fruit, biscuits and dried fruit are all great ideas. It’s easy to make, but takes … [Read more...]
Look Choop
Look Choop is a delicious Thai dessert. This sweet candy is made of mung bean paste. The paste is colored and shaped to look like fruits, vegetables and other cute shapes. It is literally an eye candy because of its shiny glaze made of agar. Make sure that you make … [Read more...]
Sumptuous Strawberries
Strawberries are the most famous berries in the world. Their vibrant color livens up any dish and their shape is similar to heart. This is why it is often associated to Valentines. Here are some treats you can prepare using strawberries. You can give it as gifts or you can simply … [Read more...]
Almond Biscotti
A classic treat to have with your Coffee – these biscuits are a little taste of Italy! Try to keep them quite firm and light, and make sure that they’re quite thin –about a two or three centimetres in height to make sure that they cook evenly throughout. To Make 24 2 … [Read more...]
Melt-in-the-Mouth Truffles
A treat for anyone – these are great as an easy desert, and a treat for with coffees and in the evenings. You can make in large numbers in advance, store them in the freezer for up to a month and then pull them out when they’re needed. To Make 40 150g Caramel Tof … [Read more...]
Jams and Chutneys
A great treat to give at Birthdays and Christmas. Fresh jams and chutneys can be made as sweet as you like, and above all, it’s very easy and straight forward to make Each of these recipes makes around 1.5kg (around 3lb) of Jam or Chutney. Gooey Strawberry Jam 1kg S … [Read more...]
Quick Caramel Apples
I realize that caramel apples may not exactly be what comes to mind when you think of quick sweets to prepare, but trust me- this recipe is easy. And tooth-achingly delicious. And- because you use honey instead of sugar- quite possibly good for you. Let's get started, shall … [Read more...]
Happy Easter!
I trust most of you'll be sitting down to a delicious Easter brunch (or lunch) very soon. We're celebrating quietly (and with a to-die-for lamb roast, of course), but I just wanted to greet you all a very Happy Easter- and leave you with some links to ideas for leftover Easter … [Read more...]
Pretzels German-like
Thinking of a good foodie gift for Christmas? Or maybe you need to whip up quick snacks for people to munch on. Here is a perfect recipe for you – Chocolate pretzels from Germany. I found this recipe from Taste.com.au and I think that it just might be a hit this y … [Read more...]
Mock Reese’s Pieces
Ingredients 2 cups crushed graham crackers1 cup melted butter1 cup peanut butter2 cups powdered sugar6 ounces chocolate chipsWhat's NextMix together above ingredients except chocolate chips. Press into 9 x 13 inch greased pan. Let set in refrigerator to cool. Melt chocolate chips … [Read more...]
Candy Canes
What's Christmas without candy canes? Make a batch the traditional way with a family recipe that's been handed down from generation to generation. A wonderful and inexpensive gift for carolers, co-workers, neighbors or teachers since it costs just a dollar to make a … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Fudge Recipe
I'm going to get everyone prepared for the holidays early, or late depending on how much you bake for the holiday season. Today we have Pumpkin Fudge on the recipe menu. What is a better way to say Thanksgiving than to say it with a pumpkin fudge sweet? I guess a better way … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe
Now that we've got the Cherry Pitter covered, we can move on to the Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe, which is my favorite part. Enjoy this delicious to-die-for candy that is sure to be a family tradition. Ingredients: 60 maraschino cherries with stems 3 table … [Read more...]
Godiva White Chocolate Apricot Almond Truffle Pizza Recipe
Who said the best pizza is pesto & artichoke pizza? I feel that Godiva is going to change my mind with this White Chocolate Apricot Almond Truffle Pizza recipe, despite the mouthful recipe name. Enjoy making this fun truffle candy this weekend, a perfect Saturday e … [Read more...]