Wanted something suitable to pocket for a ski day yesterday, so made these https://www.theseasonedmom.com/gingerbread-cookies/. And they were perfect, a good sized snack that pocketed and ate well without crumbling, and super tasty. I made a couple of adjustments – partly to fit with what I had available, also needing to avoid dairy. Cream ~2 sticks… Continue reading Ginger pocket cookies
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Mandarin coconut cake
Everything at the Brisbane establishment Café Ô-mai is inexplicity, undeniably, unreasonably good. It’s been years since I’ve been there, due to not having been back in Brisbane for a while, but still I drool at the mere thought of the tamarind tang and lemongrass freshness of their claypot brekkie, the unfathomly favourful depths of their… Continue reading Mandarin coconut cake
Turkish yoghurt cake
If a cheesecake and a soufflé had a baby, this would be it. I’ve had this one on my radar for a while, and now kicking myself for not making it earlier. Super easy, fast to prepare, and so very tasty. Flavourings seem to be traditionally citrus, others have used vanilla but I fear that… Continue reading Turkish yoghurt cake
Chocolate crust pumpkin pie
If you are looking for a traditional pumpkin pie recipe, this is not the recipe you are looking for. Many people from outside North America have probably heard of pumpkin pie, but never tried one. And are then slightly bemused and underwhelmed when they are faced in person with the overly-sweet, oddly-vegetably, and somehow still… Continue reading Chocolate crust pumpkin pie
Donna’s chocolate cake
Thanks to Donna, Darcy & Scarlet for this super easy allergy-friendly chocolate cake recipe! Egg and dairy-free (aka something you can probably always easily make from what’s in the pantry). 185 g plain flour 3 tblsp cocoa ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 15ml white vinegar 90 ml vegetable oil 250ml… Continue reading Donna’s chocolate cake
Oat fruit brekky-bar
Super easy, surprisingly good brekky-bar type slice, containing a fruit layer between oat-based layers – and it’s vegan, so perfect when you forgot to buy eggs. And yeah, no added sugar is necessary (it’s got plenty from the fruit). Oat stuff: ca. 3 cups of oats or mostly oat-based museli, can add some ground nuts… Continue reading Oat fruit brekky-bar
Vegan custard
What is a Christmas pudding without custard or cream? I guess a vegan one… and having a vegan event coming up I’ve been looking into vegan options. And they just seem like thickened non-dairy milk. So with what I have in the cupboard, and a few attempts: 500ml water 1/2c rolled oats pinch salt 1tbs… Continue reading Vegan custard
Christmas pudding, take 1
So you can pressure cook everything, right? Having left it until the last minute, and not wanting to traditionally steam a Christmas pudding for many hours (because climate change), I’m trying a pressure-cooker version. A little bit of research, mash up, and hopefulness, suggests that a base recipe aiming for the proportions: 3 cups dried… Continue reading Christmas pudding, take 1
Rhubarb frangipani tart
Fancy, tasty, goodness. It’s got fruit in it… therefore it must be healthy, right?? Crust: 1.5 c flour 1/4 c sugar 1/2 c butter 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp water Best in a food processor, combine flour, sugar, butter until bread-crumb like, and then add liquids until the pastry is combined and holds together.… Continue reading Rhubarb frangipani tart
Brownies
I think this is the recipe. Very non-diet. But when you’re going brownies, you might as well do it properly. Pre-heat oven to 160C, and prepare a 20 cm lined springform pan. 200g dark chocolate 150g butter Melt these together until smooth. 1.5 c sugar 3/4 c flour 1/3 c cocoa 250g chopped chocolate Combine… Continue reading Brownies
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