Lemon, Rhubarb and Coconut Cake
This cheesecake-like dessert was an instant hit for family Sunday night dinner, so there were no complaints when I had to test it a few more times! Warning, it is big, rich and sweet, which is probably why it was a hit. The tartness of the lemon and rhubarb add a little balance, so if […]
Baked Chocolate Chestnut Mousse
Recipe: Wayne Good | Photography: Ashlee DeCaires 150g dark chocolate 1⅓ cups chestnut puree (available from La Cave) ⅔ cup cream 4 large eggs, separated ⅓ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Heat your oven to 170°C. In a double boiler, heat the chocolate, chestnut puree and cream over a medium heat, to melt the chocolate and soften the puree. Once the chocolate is […]
Apple, Almond + Rosemary Syrup Cake
This is also really lovely made with pears or figs when in season, in place of the apples. Serves 12 1¾ cups ground almonds ½ cup raw caster sugar ½ cup tapioca flour 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder ¼ tsp fine sea salt 2 large free-range eggs ⅓ cup olive oil ¼ cup milk of […]
Cooking Up a Book
They say the best way to eat an elephant is one mouthful at a time. When we embarked on the challenge of creating our latest cookbook it felt like an elephant size task – thankfully the mouthfuls were a lot tastier. The chatter from Nourish fans about a possible cookbook was growing louder, so last […]
Chocolate Kūmara Cake
My long time go-to trick for getting moisture into gluten-free cakes (which are notorious for being dry) is to use fruit or vegetable purees. Here sweet orange kūmara puree not only adds moisture but also a little sweetness too, meaning you can get away with only using a tiny amount of sugar. If you like […]
Date and Orange Pinwheels
Makes 36 A cross between a pastry and cookie, these date and orange pinwheels will be a hit with anyone partial to a date and orange scone. Date and Orange Puree 2 cups dried dates, chopped zest and juice of an orange ½ cup water Pastry 2½ cups flour 220g cold butter, cut into cubes 250g […]
Harriet’s How To – Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse holds a very special place in my heart, or should I say, stomach. I have fond memories of Mum serving up chocolate mousse in her tall sundae glasses with a few berries on top and if we were lucky, a crushed flake. It has consistently been one of my favourite desserts my […]
Summer Fruit Cake
I love this cake! It appeared in our first cookbook and I still get feedback on it. In fact my Mum brings it out regularly for Sunday night dinners. It’s popularity boils down to a few key points – one because it is so simple and two, because it makes the most of all the […]
Semifreddo with Seasonal Fruits
Recipe Bar Centrale, Images Brydie Thompson This light and refreshing dessert will please kids and grown-ups on a warm sunny day. You can use any fresh seasonal fruits, but I would recommend strawberry and mint. 3 eggs 2 egg yolks ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 500g fresh strawberries, halved (or quartered if […]
Roasted Black Doris Plum, Cinnamon Waffles and Dukkha Praline
Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee Decaires One way to win over mum is to whip these up for a breakfast-in-bed treat! You can make the plums well in advance if they are bountiful. Warm them up before serving if they aren’t fresh out of the oven. The dukkha praline adds a nutty, sweet but savoury […]