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Banana Coconut Clafoutis

August 1, 2018 0 comments

A clafoutis with banana and coconut milk is the exotic version of the French popular dessert. This dish is great to finish off the seemingly endless supply of over ripe bananas and with a dollop of Nutella on top the kids will love it!

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Strawberry Tiramisù

July 18, 2018 0 comments

An Italian classic revisited with a fresh, fruity and light twist: this strawberry parfait is a fruity variation of the traditional tiramisù and is perfect for hot summer days. The rich red strawberries are not just a visual delight, but also a treat for the taste buds.

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Cherry Clafoutis

July 10, 2018 0 comments

Clafoutis is an easy French dessert that’s perfect for using up summer fruit. The idea is a baked dessert of fruit arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick flan-like batter. It is decidedly more elegant yet even simpler to make than a crumble. Use whatever fruit you have […]

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Tiramisù

May 30, 2018 0 comments

Tiramisù is without a doubt my absolute best dish. A very dear friend was so gracious as to give away her secret recipe and it has a been a hit every time I have served it. Fast and simple to make but beware you use good espresso coffee and proper […]

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Raspberry Clafoutis

May 26, 2018 0 comments

Somewhere between custard and cake lies the clafoutis. It is one of the classics of French desserts, once thought of as homely and rustic, the modern version now lends itself to softer, less robust fruits than the original plums and cherries more often used. This simple method brings out all the […]

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English Apple Cake

January 29, 2016 0 comments

Nothing beats a homemade apple cake with chunks of sweet fruit. Try this hearty recipe and surprise your kids with a scrumptious afternoon tea treat when they arrive home after school.

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Candy Corn Macaroons

October 16, 2015 0 comments

It is not easy to get a hold of Candy Corn in this part of the world but I have found a way to put a French twist to my Candy Corn craving. The macaroons are both festive and delicious, making them the perfect sweet treat for the Halloween celebration. […]

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Strawberry and Peach Crumble

August 4, 2015 0 comments

This is a recipe that hits close to home. As a child I used to eat many a crumble for pudding. Apple, Rhubarb, Gooseberries, Peach or Strawberries. Anything goes and it is so much fun to make the crumble with those little hands.

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Raspberry and Prosecco Tiramisù

July 21, 2015 0 comments

Discover an exotic twist to a traditional Italian dessert made with mascarpone, red fruits and ladyfinger biscuits, soaked in prosecco, a sparkling Italian white wine. An elegant and tasty summer dessert.

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Student’s Banana Cake

May 25, 2015 0 comments

‘Afternoon tea’ is something terribly British and I love to keep up this tradition on a daily basis. Unfortunately, with the busy and hectic lifestyles we now lead this is not always easy. This recipe will take 20 minutes out of our day and let you indulge in a little […]