Author Archives: Michelle

Hasselback Potatoes

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Michelle

Hasselback Potatoes are one of those wonderfully easy and visually impressive vegetable dishes that most people love. And I have been making them for years, but today I made them with a purpose in mind and that was to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 3 Comments

Raspberry Crumble Breakfast Bars

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Michelle

I am wondering why these bars are called breakfast bars because aside from a handful of oats and fresh raspberries there is not much else that says ‘breakfast’ to me. But no matter because they are very good and there … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies/Slices/Bars, Breakfast, Fruit, Morning Teas/High Teas, Picnic Food | 3 Comments

Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Michelle

We have had a good week of gloom in NYC, dreary days and thunderous pelting rain – the kind that makes you want to cancel all your appointments and crawl back into bed with a book, let your children watch a … Continue reading →

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Shakshuka

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Michelle

My mum arrived last night – all the way from Australia and in much need of a rest after a gruelling 24 hour plane flight. Her body clock is all over the place and as we were planning to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Vegetarian | 3 Comments

Brioche

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Michelle

When I posted my recipe for Apple & Prune Brioche a while ago, I wrote of my love for the sweet bread from France. It is true that I do not eat it as much as I used too, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads, Breakfast | 1 Comment

Blueberry Vanilla Tart

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Michelle

This recipe comes from Serge Dansereau of Bathers Pavillion at Balmoral Beach in Sydney. I made Mr Man take me there one Mothers Day – I wasn’t yet a mother but I was over halfway there and in my mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Fruit, Morning Teas/High Teas, Picnic Food | 3 Comments

Gai Yang & Yum Tang Gwa (Thai Style Grilled Chicken & Cucumber Salad)

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Michelle

When I was growing up in Australia, almost every major city had a Chinatown and every large country town had a Chinese restaurant. When you went out for dinner it was for Chinese (more specifically Cantonese) and not much else. … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbeques/Grilling, Mains, Poultry | 2 Comments

Dark Chocolate Chunk and Dried Cherry Cookies

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Michelle

I am wondering if there is something that Gwyneth Paltrow cannot do. As if being an acclaimed actress, wife and mother of two beautiful children and a singing sensation on ‘Glee’ was not enough – she is an avid home … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies/Slices/Bars, Chocolate, Morning Teas/High Teas | 2 Comments

Baklava

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Michelle

Many years ago, Mr Man and I took a trip to Turkey to take in the sites. It is a fascinating country, so rich in culture and resplendent in breathtakingly beautiful architecture. One of the highlights was the food, which … Continue reading →

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Blood Orange & Campari Sorbet

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Michelle

I couldn’t resist purchasing a crate of blood oranges from my local markets. I stumbled upon them last weekend and seeing them packaged in such a quaint way bought back memories of my childhood – back in the days when … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Frozen Treats, Fruit | 1 Comment