Chocolate Raspberry Cake
It’s never too late to bake a cake. Or… it’s never too late to bake another cake. Honestly, cakes are my weakness and I always make them with love. My...
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
White chocolate and raspberries are a match made in heaven. Which is why they are pretty common in my recipes. They reunite again for this white chocolate and raspberry cake....
Caramelized Apricot and Vanilla Cake
Caramelized apricot and vanilla is one of the most successful pairings I’ve ever made. Apricots, as we know, go very well with vanilla, but caramelizing them definitely adds a unique flavor....
Mascarpone Caramel Cake
Caramel, whipped cream, and mascarpone cake, a.k.a. “cake with the most common ingredients found in my house”… except chocolate, of course. And these three ingredients are not just fantastic for cake....
Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese & Condensed Milk
When it comes to chocolate cakes, it’s impossible to name a favorite. There are so many options! The best part is that there are so many new combinations to try, ones that...
Chocolate Berry Mousse Cake
What makes a cake special? The ingredients, the design, the way it was made, or the occasion it was made for? I think it takes at least two of the...
Neapolitan-Style Easter Cream Cheese Pie
No Easter table feels complete without a traditional Easter pie and in Italy, nearly every region has its own cherished version, passed down through generations. While there are countless variations...
Apricot & Chocolate Swiss Roll
When apricots begin to show up at farmer’s markets, it is time to bake something tasty and aromatic. Apricot and chocolate swiss roll is a great choice for a tasty...
Indian Goat Curry
This delicious Indian goat curry recipe is brought to you by Chef Kumar Mahadevan, one of the best Indian chefs living in Australia. Kumar has published an acclaimed Indian cuisine cookbook...
Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake
Chocolate mousse is a classic, but when combined with pumpkin, the result might sound strange. However, I assure you that these two flavors complement each other remarkably well. This cake...
Walnut Ricotta Cake
Walnut and cocoa are among my favorite cake ingredients and when you add ricotta to the mix you get something truly special. Walnuts, cocoa, and ricotta come together to create...
Chocolate Cheese Mousse Cake w/ Cherry Jam
No-bake cakes are delicate and elegant. They usually have a cracker or dried fruit topping and an airy mousse-like cream. This chocolate cheese mousse cake with a contrasting sour cherry...
Caramel and Jam Swiss Roll
One of the delicious recipes I made recently is this wonderful swiss roll with caramel and berry jam. It’s a very flavorful, delicate, and low-sugar swiss roll. The caramel combined...
Chocolate Mascarpone Yule Log Cake
I love yule log cakes (or bûche de noël in French). They are so simple to make, yet delicate, delicious and just beautiful! Chocolate, vanilla, jam, whipped cream yule log...
Orange and Mascarpone Brownies
Back to chocolate cakes, but this time one of the tastiest, with a moist texture and lots of flavor. This orange and mascarpone brownie is not a simple brownie. It has...
Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with Italian Meringue
The summer calls for the most refreshing treats, but many people don’t want to miss out on chocolate. A perfect solution for any chocolate addict has to be this chocolate...
Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Pecans
Cupcakes are probably the favorite desserts of my little ones. I bake them very often because they are quick, cute, and tasty and because they can be decorated in various funny...
Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise
Butternut Squash is best in fall, just underneath its tough exterior, this squash is sweet and creamy, and pairs well with warm spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and star anise. Star Anise...
Chicken Tikka Masala
Surprisingly, this Indian-inspired chicken recipe has been voted the UK’s national dish, beating more traditional contenders such as fish and chips and roast beef. There are two parts to this recipe. The first...
Bistro Steak with Polenta Fries and Salsa Verde
This recipe is for four people and has three components: The Steak, The Salsa Verde and The Polenta Fries.
Braised Baby Octopus with Rocket and Pear Salad
It doesn't get much easier than this, pop it all in a pot turn the heat down low, crack a beer and join your friends by the pool. In a...
Sugar Cane Shrimp
There are numerous variations of this dish throughout Vietnam, southern China and Thailand. This particular recipe calls for a cuttlefish and shrimp mousse that is breaded and deep-fried while other...
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Feta and Capers
Another one of those dishes that once you make it a few times you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner. The delicacy of the flowers and the rich...
Corn Fritters with Smoked Salmon, Feta and Watercress
The crispy fritters not only make this dish a little more substantial but they also make a brilliant compliment to the smoky salmon. The peppery watercress and the tartness of...