It’s not a secret that I’m a big fan of a boozy dessert – coffee liqueur in tiramisu, bourbon salted caramel sauce, or a splash of Chambord in a berry dessert. I barely drink at all these days, but I can never resist a spiked dessert. Fruit and booze are basically best friends, and today’s recipe is no exception. This … Read More
Key Lime Pie Bars
These Key Lime Pie Bars are a fun, delicious twist on a classic American dessert. They’re full of fresh tart lime flavour, offset with creamy condensed milk, on a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base. This dessert was the perfect addition to a recent pizza night at my cousin’s place (along with my garlic bread focaccia!) They kind of taste like a cheesecake, … Read More
Pimm’s and Peach Tarte Tatin
My Pimm’s and Peach Tarte Tatin is a simple summer dessert with a bit of flair. Your dinner party guests don’t need to know that it’s actually very easy to make, because it looks so impressive! Flip the tart upside down (carefully please – caramel burns are no joke!). Serve in generous slices with big scoops of vanilla ice cream. … Read More
Cherry Pie Crumble Bars
You guys, it’s been a little while since I was this excited to share a recipe! These Cherry Pie Crumble Bars are everything I love in a dessert. I go all heart eye emoji for baked fruit desserts, especially those where fruit bubbles up around a pastry, crumble or biscuit topping. Even better if it’s got a wacky name like … Read More
Raspberry and Nectarine Frangipane Tart – for Dre
This post is a hard one to write. Because as much as I would love to tell you all about the delicious Raspberry and Nectarine Frangipane Tart, this is going to be a bittersweet story. This is the last thing I baked for my boyfriend before he passed away two months ago. It was a random Saturday afternoon, and he … Read More
Apple Crumble Filo Pie
The idea for this Apple Crumble Filo Pie was kicking around in my brain for literally months before I decided to make it for a weekend girls lunch. And what do you know – it turned out even better than I had hoped! Imagine a headily spiced apple pie with a crumble topping – sounds good, but nothing revolutionary here. … Read More
Veal and Chorizo Sausage Roll
A long time ago, in (what feels like) a galaxy far, far away, I was a designer for a hospitality group in Sydney. My favourite venue was Gazebo Wine Garden in Elizabeth Bay. I loved the vibe and almost everything on the menu was phenomenal. There were a few dishes that I have always wanted to try my hand at … Read More
Almost No Bake Christmas Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust
I feel that the holiday season brings out two very different kinds of personalities. There are those who get right into the festivities, putting the decorations up really early, have Christmas music playing, shopping and wrapping done by early December and always have some kind of seasonal snack on hand. Then there are the people who bemoan the presence of … Read More
Strawberry and Thyme Galette Tart
They say September is the new January and I’d have to agree. Here in the southern hemisphere, we’re going into spring not fall, and our “back to school” happens in February… but I definitely feel a rush of inspiration and motivation at this time of year. The longer days seem filled with potential for a fresh start after a long … Read More
Peach and Raspberry Lattice Pie with Cream Cheese Pastry
I couldn’t let the summer slip by without making a pie. So last week, I sliced some fragrant peaches and carefully weaved homemade pastry into a lattice pattern. It smelled delicious as it was baking and tasted even better with a big scoop of ice cream. The End. Just kidding, I could talk about pie all day. Some people think … Read More