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Mini Rose & Raspberry Pavlovas

Mini Rose & Raspberry Pavlovas

Quintessentially Australian, served at Christmas, a Sunday lunch, or a special dinner for two, these Mini Rose & Raspberry Pavlovas promise a fragrant marriage of soft, chewy marshmallow and crisp meringue shards, luxuriously smothered in pillowy wiped cream for a textural sensation. The addition of 

Watermelon, Green Apple and Mint Salad with Lime

Watermelon, Green Apple and Mint Salad with Lime

This Watermelon, Green Apple, and Mint Salad with Lime is my go-to summer side or served by itself for a light lunch. If you love hosting a fresh, summer picnic, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! I love the combination of sweet watermelon, tangy green apples, and 

Peanut and Chocolate, Wafer Ice Cream Cake

Peanut and Chocolate, Wafer Ice Cream Cake

Calling this a “recipe” sounds unnecessarily complicated. Really, it’s a matter of crumbling, combining, mixing, and freezing. No cooking, no churning required! I love how you can whip up this ice cream cake in under 15 minutes, save for the freezing/ setting time, and have 

Dark Chocolate & Coffee Liqueur Almond Cake

Dark Chocolate & Coffee Liqueur Almond Cake

An Italian, festive alternative to my classic chocolate cake (recipe), this is a marginally “headier” version with its intense kick, courtesy of coffee liqueur and best-quality dark chocolate. I love squeegee cakes with a slightly moist consistency and replacing the flour in this cake with roasted 

Thai Mussels with Chilli, Ginger and Beer Broth

Thai Mussels with Chilli, Ginger and Beer Broth

If the perfect dinner party dish for sharing ever existed, I think these Thai Mussels with Chilli, Ginger and Beer Broth would make an excellent contender. This is one of those dishes best enjoyed with everyone leisurely gathered around the table with a bottle of 

Sicilian Chocolate and Pistachio Tart

Sicilian Chocolate and Pistachio Tart

A true Sicilian classic, this rich, decadent chocolate tart makes for the perfect ending to any dinner or to be enjoyed with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea. Paired with the most luxurious of nuts, the pistachio crust not only provides flavor and 

Lemon & Lime Cupcakes by The Pioneer Woman

Lemon & Lime Cupcakes by The Pioneer Woman

For this recipe, I can claim no credit. However, I have to share it! Simply put, it is the best cupcake you will ever have. Being one of the most excellent sources of inspiration, I recently watched one of many “The Pioneer Woman”-shows when I 

Mediterranean Dutch-Oven Roasted Chicken (Guide)

Mediterranean Dutch-Oven Roasted Chicken (Guide)

Few things, to me, feel more celebratory and exuberant than a whole roasted chicken. And, in a way, roasting a chicken whole is a celebration that calls for an intimate gathering around the dinner table with family and friends. This recipe is my version of 

Homemade Japanese Teriyaki Sauce

Homemade Japanese Teriyaki Sauce

If you love Asian cuisine or ever tried a cooking an Asian recipe, you’d probably learn that there are quite a few popular condiments and sauces involved in this cooking, such as soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, rice wine vinegar, and hoisin sauce, 

Vietnamese Ban Cha with Nuoc Cham

Vietnamese Ban Cha with Nuoc Cham

I recently developed a special appreciation and fascination, I suppose, for Vietnamese -and Asian cuisine in general. What draws me to this cuisine is the perfect balance between complex, pungent, umami flavors and the dish still being super fresh and refreshing at the same time