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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 →

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Dip Fromage Frais Coriandre (Fresh Cheese & Cilantro Dip)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Michelle

This little appetizer is so easy you could almost call it a suggestion rather than a recipe, and it comes from one of my most loved sites – Chocolate & Zucchini. This blog has a wonderful array of recipes, in … Continue reading →

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Momofuku Blueberry & Cream Cookies

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Michelle

I had a few kitchen mishaps today which resulted in a quick flick through my must-cook-cookie-compendium to find something to bake for this afternoons post. It wasn’t a difficult choice, I have made two things created by Christina Tosi and … Continue reading →

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

Chocolate Marmalade Dessert Cake

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Michelle

For me, this cake has Easter written all over it – and not because it contains chocolate but because it was served to me one Easter as part of what has to be the best Easter brunch I have ever … Continue reading →

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Orange Butter Biscuits with Cointreau Glaze

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Michelle

  These biscuits (cookies) came to be when I tried to re-create a favourite of mine from my childhood (circa 1970’s).  They were an Arnotts biscuit in the shape of a flower with a hole in the middle and orange … Continue reading →

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Blini with Smoked Salmon & Roe

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Michelle

I have had more unappealing blinis in my cocktailing years than I would like to admit and I have often wondered how something so simple can go so horribly wrong but I think some of it has to do with … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Morning Teas/High Teas, Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food, Seafood, Starters | 1 Comment

Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Caramel Ganache

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Michelle

Making macarons is a tiny bit like making icecream, once you do it for the first time you become addicted. Since my initial batch (Rose Macarons with Raspberry Ganache), macarons have been on my mind constantly. I am trying to move on, … Continue reading →

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Bakewell Slice

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Michelle

  I could have quite happily stayed in bed today – curled up under the covers, thinking about this and that. Contemplating life, wondering how I might get my hands on a couple of bottles of my new favourite (and … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Michelle

I used to make alot of carrot cakes (a good 20 years ago at least) and I tried many different versions to get the right texture and flavour. It came down to grated carrot versus cooked carrot and I must … Continue reading →

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Antonio Banderas Serano Ham and Manchego Cheese Croquettes

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Michelle

I would love to say Mr Banderas gave me this recipe after I raved about them at his last dinner party – but that would be boloney. He and I are not on a first name basis, we don’t swap recipes or shoot the breeze over … Continue reading →

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