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 | Feb 8, 2025 | Desserts, Fruit, Recipes, Vegetarian
Coeur à la Crème (Valentine Hearts) Here’s a light, elegant French summer dessert for Valentine’s Day from my first cookbook, The Cook’s Garden. Classic accompaniments are strawberries (preferably wild) and raspberries. Fruit sauces also go well with...
by Sheridan | Dec 1, 2024 | Christmas, Desserts, Dinner, Fruit, Lunch, Recipes
Mango Kulfi This mango kulfi was the finale to a fabulous Diwali feast served by Ajoy and Meera Joshi recently at their restaurant Nilgiri’s in Cremorne, Sydney, which won best Indian Restaurant again this year in both the national and NSW Restaurant &...
by Sheridan | Nov 24, 2024 | Christmas, Desserts, Recipes
Chocolate Orange Fudge There’s something special about homemade edible gifts especially at Christmas. This delectable fudge doesn’t take long to make, requires only five ingredients and will save you $$ on expensive chocolates. View Instructions...
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 8, 2024 | Christmas, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Recipes
Search for: Brigid’s Sushi Prawn Cake The recipe for this fabulous sushi cake was given to me by Brigid Treloar who used to take cooking classes at the Sydney Seafood School. Cut into wedges and served with wasabi and soy sauce, it makes a spectacular starter....
