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Top Ten Most Popular Chocolate Truffle Recipes

Posted on June 7, 2013 by ann

Peering through the glass display cabinet at the chocolatier, I would have loved to buy all of them. I was struck by how expensive it was for one such truffle. Things which although delightful seemed relatively simple to make at … Continue reading →

Magic Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe | Chocolate Fondant

Posted on May 31, 2013 by ann

Step 1: Serve the dessert to the guests at the table. Step 2 add some hot chocolate sauce. Step 3 The sauce magically drops down into the middle of the dessert. Step 4: Take a spoonful and chocolate ganache oozes … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Posted on May 17, 2013 by ann

Is there a better gift than home made chocolate truffles? They cost you an arm and a leg at the chocolatiers and yet you can make them yourself for a fraction of the cost. You will need your chosen truffle … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Creme Brûlée Recipe

Posted on April 6, 2013 by ann

Tap your spoon onto the hard caramelized sugar crust and break into the thick creamy brulee that awaits. Dive deeper to find raspberry sauce that awakens the tastebuds with a zing leaving you with a thirst for more. Creme Brulee … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Recipe How To Make Large Sugar Crystals

Posted on March 23, 2013 by ann

Large sugar crystals on lollipop sticks, otherwise known as rock candy is a fun experiment to make at home with the kids. You don’t need many ingredients but you will need some patience as they take a few days … Continue reading →

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Churros Recipe with Chocolate

Posted on March 9, 2013 by ann

Enjoy a pot of pure melted chocolate next to cinnamon and sugar coated churros. This churros recipe shows you how to make curly churros and the straight ones just like you find at san churros cafe. Churros Recipe Ingredients 250ml … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Chocolate Box

Posted on February 2, 2013 by ann

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Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary. Seventeen wonderful and happy years. Some of our favourite memories together are the big moments like holding each of our newborn sons for the first time, trips to New York and Italy and big events … Continue reading →

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Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ann

Yummm! What more can I say, these were good… make some! To make the macarons follow the easy macaron recipe and colour however you like. If you have never made macarons before make sure you also read the macaron FAQ … Continue reading →

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Pavlova Recipe Happy Australia Day

Posted on January 26, 2013 by ann

Pavlova or ‘pav’ as we call it in Australia is easy to make, if you have never had one before go ahead and try it you will fall in love with this dessert. Pavlova Meringue Ingredients 8 egg whites (make … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Gelato Recipe

Posted on December 29, 2012 by ann

This is a deliciously rich chocolate gelato that you can make at home even if you do not have an ice cream machine. Gelato is a bit different to ice cream in that it does not use cream, so is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Posted on December 8, 2012 by ann

This is a beautiful moist and delicious chocolate cake with the crunch of toasted pistachios and almonds on the side topped off with rich ganache and chocolate flowers. Perfect for Christmas or any other special gathering. Prep time: 15 min … Continue reading →

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Giant Oreo No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Posted on December 1, 2012 by ann

This oreo no bake cheesecake tastes so good you have to try it. Decorating it like an oreo is optional but makes it a fun dessert to serve to your guests. Cookie Dough for details(this will make more dough than … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Chocolate Box

Posted on November 3, 2012 by ann

Chocolate boxes can be used as gifts filled with strawberries or sweet treets like chocolate truffles or fudge. Chocolate Box Instructions Step 1. Cut out the sides and lid of your box out of plastic. The plastic needs tobe thin … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Decorations using Transfer Sheets

Posted on October 14, 2012 by ann

Chocolate transfer sheets allow you to add flair to your desserts. With plenty of patterns to choose from you are bound to find something that suits your style or event. The pattern is made out of coloured cocoa butter on … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Posted on September 11, 2012 by ann

This chocolate cheesecake is the first recipe that I ever wrote out, complete with spelling mistakes like ‘wisk the egg whites’ and ‘chill untill set’. I had been to a neighbours house for dinner when I was about 7 years … Continue reading →

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Meringue Cake Recipe

Posted on September 4, 2012 by ann

Meringue cake is a pavlova that is dressed up for the ball. It’s proper name is a Spanish Wind Torte and as a child I used to admire the photo of it that adorned the front of Time-Life Foods of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cream Recipe Cremeux Recette

Posted on August 21, 2012 by ann

chocolate cream recipe Chocolate cremeux or chocolate cream is a versatile element that you can use in a range of desserts. It is not as sweet as ganache but is richer than a mousse. In the words of one of … Continue reading →

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Best Chocolate Cream Cake Recipe

Posted on August 21, 2012 by ann

Best Chocolate Cream Cake YUMMM! Crispy chocolate base topped with a hazelnut dacquoise, chocolate cremeux, chocolate rectangles and whipped milk chocolate. Every now and then you find a dessert that is just perfect, it looks amazing, tastes divine, has … Continue reading →

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How to Make Chocolate Bowls

Posted on July 17, 2012 by ann

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In this post I will show you how to make seven chocolate bowls using 3 different techniques – balloons, ice and lined containers. You will need to use chocolate melts or tempered chocolate to make these, if you are not … Continue reading →

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Adriano Zumbo Cook Book & Dessert Train Review

Posted on June 17, 2012 by ann

The Adriano Zumbo cookbook ‘Zumbo’ is filled with all the sweetest things that you could imagine from ‘salted butter popcorn zumabrons’ (macarons) to ‘gibbo & zumb’s australian adventure’, my rendition is pictured above. But is it too complicated to be … Continue reading →

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My Babies 1st Birthday Cake – the inside of the entremet cake

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ann

My youngest is now a one year old, running around the house opening draws and pulling things out of the pantry cupboard. I wanted his first cake to be special – not just in looks but in taste. He had … Continue reading →

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Never-Fail Cheesecake Recipe

Posted on February 16, 2012 by ann

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Make you next dinner party stress free by planning ahead. Cheesecakes can be prepared weeks ahead and left in the freezer, pull them out the morning that you need them, decorate and defrost in the fridge. You can even … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pavlova easy dessert recipe

Posted on January 9, 2012 by ann

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To quote a friend… “I HAVE to get the recipe off you for that pavlova…I think I am having withdrawls this week and can still taste how divine it was!” If you’ve never had it then imagine chocolate mousse encased … Continue reading →

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Home Made Ice Cream Recipe without an ice cream machine

Posted on November 12, 2011 by ann

You can flavour your ice cream by adding different things to the boiling cream – for example a mashed banana, melted dark chocolate, a donut, vanilla beans…it’s up to your imagination. If you would like a fruit syrup based ice … Continue reading →

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Banoffee Pie (Caramel Banana Cream Pie) Recipe with home made banana ice cream