by Sheridan | Mar 30, 2025 | Cakes, Desserts, Recipes
M’hanncha (Snake Cake) “‘The Snake’ is one of the glories of Moroccan confectionery, a treat not to be missed,” says Paula Wolfert in The Food of Morocco. This recipe is from her book and a good one to celebrate the end of Ramadan. I...
by Sheridan | Nov 17, 2024 | Biscuits, Cakes, Christmas, Italian, Recipes
Panforte This nougat-like cake, rich in nuts, candied peel and spices, is a Christmas specialty of Siena in Italy. Years ago, on a visit to the island of Giglio off the Tuscan coast, I came across an ancient version of panforte made with dried figs, nuts, cocoa, dark...
by Sheridan | Oct 20, 2024 | Biscuits, Cakes, Picnics, Recipes
Search for: Chocolate Peanut Butter Slice This is one of those fabulously easy 5-ingredient recipes which takes 10 minutes to prepare and will more than likely disappear in 10 minutes too. View Instructions InroductionAbout this Recipe By: Sheridan Rogers I used a...
by Sheridan | Oct 5, 2024 | Cakes, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Picnics, Recipes
Search for: Fragrant Chocolate Raisin Cake This boiled chocolate cake is a marvel: surprisingly luscious and moist given that the ingredients and method are so simple. Excellent with coffee or tea or served warm with thick cream or custard for dessert. View...
by Sheridan | Sep 22, 2024 | Biscuits, Cakes, Picnics
Passionfruit Melting Moments Everything old is new again. These classic Aussie shortbread melt-in-the mouth biscuits never go out of fashion. View Instructions InroductionAbout this Recipe By: Sheridan Rogers These are very fragile so handle them carefully,...
by Sheridan | Aug 27, 2024 | Cakes, Desserts, Recipes
Search for: Greek Yoghurt Cake with Honey Syrup This is an easy cake to make and results in a firm, easy-to-cut cake which keeps well. Many Greek cakes use fine semolina, made from ground durum wheat, which means they can soak up a lot of syrup. It’s a goodie...