Recipes

Baked Apples with Fruity Stuffing

This simple dessert reminds me of cooking with my dad as a child. He always used to add raisins to his baked apples, but this version is just so delicious stuffed with pecans for added texture. Pink Lady apples are a good crunchy variety that hold well during baking and caramelize beautifully, but you could also use Lady Williams, Golden Delicious, or even tart Granny Smith apples if you prefer. And, if my childhood memories serve me right, then creamy custard is a must for serving.

Banana & Pineapple Bread with Pineapple Frosting

Caramelised Pineapple with Ice-cream & Vanilla Syrup

This is such a great summer dessert that's simple, and easy to throw together in just minutes. Be sure to start with a clean barbeque plate before you cook the pineapple though, otherwise your pineapple will taste of an earlier barbeque!

Coconut, Passionfruit & Pineapple Ice-cream

There's something quite special about homemade ice-cream; it's luxurious in texture and just bursting with true flavour. The best thing about this version is you don't require any fancy ice-cream machine or special equiment, as the mixture is aerated by beating in the preparation stage and freezes very quickly. So, impress your family and friends with the delicious tropical flavour of this homemade coconut, pineapple and passionfruit ice-cream. They'll never believe you made it without an ice-cream machine!

Quick Mix Fruit Cake

This fruit cake is one of my grandmothers best kept secrets. It takes no time at all to cook, and is quick in the mixing stakes. The result is a delicious moist cake with a light crumb and a fruit and spice flavor to die for! Our family loves to serve it with a good spread of butter or on special occasions, warm with a drizzle of custard.

Pavlova Roll with Tropical Fruits

The marshmallow-like texture of this Pavlova seems to melt in your mouth. This is such an adaptable recipe, and you can add any fruits, fresh or dried, nuts or you even try spreading with mascarpone instead of cream for a different flavour. A great Australian summer dessert.

Rich Chocolate & Beetroot Cake

Rich, moist and decadent is the only way to describe this sensational cake. Enjoy!

Vanilla Sponge Puddings with Fruit

This simple dessert shows that fruit salad shouldn't be reserved just for summer. When topped with a layer of light sponge and baked until golden brown, it transforms into the ultimate dessert to satisfy everyone's sweet cravings. Here's a little tropical flavour to warm up your winter.

Festive Ice cream Terrine

Everyone loves to find a short cut when cooking, and this festive terrine is no exception. We use a commercial ice-cream, so there's no fussing around making ice-cream before you start. When sliced, it presents beautifully on a large platter, and because it can be made up to a week in advance, it's the perfect dessert for summer entertaining. Just think how simple Christmas can be this year! Serve the terrine with almond bread and a drizzle of honey, and this dessert itself will be cause for celebration. Enjoy!

Tropical Pavlova

It's time to end the myth of either being a 'good pav maker' or a 'bad pav maker' with this foolproof recipe. Be sure to beat the meringue well to get good volume and a nice glossy meringue in the beating and pile it high rather than spreading it too wide to get that lovely marshmallow centre.