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Double Stuffed Taco Potatoes And A Giveaway

Double Stuffed Taco Potatoes are hearty and filling enough to eat as a main course. They are loaded with ground beef taco filling, onion, sour cream, ...

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Crawfish Bread Recipe Made With Louisiana Seafood

Crawfish Bread- French bread is stuffed with lots of crawfish, garlic, and cheese and baked until toasted. A New Orleans favorite! Gooey, chees ...

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Black Forest Tart

Black Forest Tart is a magical combination of chocolate and cherry with an oreo cookie crust, a chocolaty filling and plenty of cherries and chocolate ...

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes is the ultimate potato side dish. Who can resist the combination of cheese, bacon, and ranch" It’s pure comfort foo ...

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Raspberry and Lychee Cheesecake (No bake)

Raspberry and Lychee Cheesecake (No bake)Makes a 8 inch (20 cm) round cake Cheesecake Crust5.3 oz (150 g) digestive biscuits1/3 cup (75 g) ...

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Persian Love Cake

I’ve used almond meal in the batter to keep things simple. By all means use a mix of pistachio and almond meal if you’d like. The fl ...

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Indulgent Cakes- Drip, Drizzle, Pour from my cookbook Elegan

When it comes to indulging your sweet tooth, syrup cakes offer a delectable option. Syrup cakes, with their rich history and diverse flavors, have ear ...

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Hazelnut Cake with Cinnamon

Do you like your cakes to look classic and indicative of the ingredients or do you like to play around with the appearance" If you love cinnam ...

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I wrote my First Cookbook

I am beyond excited to share with you a secret that I’ve been holding on to for more than a year. I’ve been missing on and off from this ...

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Easy Chocolate Tart

Your weekly chocolate fix in the form of an easy chocolate tart is right here. It stays for days in the fridge, not that it will actually last that lo ...

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Easy Banana Cake With Tahini Frosting

How many banana bread/cake recipes do you think exist in the world" A few thousands, a million perhaps! In fact people can be quite senstive to the to ...

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Coffee Mousse Cake

How much do you love coffee" Would you be willing to replace your morning espresso with a slice of this decadent Coffee Mousse cake" Because where a r ...

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Banana and Peanut Butter Loaf with Raspberries

Banana and peanut butter are a classic flavor combination that just works. Whether it’s in a smoothie, on toast, or in a sandwich, the two ingr ...

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Mini Black Sesame Cake

A mini black sesame cake or cakes have everything in them that makes you want to go back for seconds. They are nutty, warm, the swirls are striking to ...

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Chocolate Yoghurt Cake

It sounds like an unusual combination but so many good, moist cakes have yoghurt in them. But the star of this cake is not the really the Chocolate Yo ...

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Easy White Chocolate Cake

I think everyone should have a recipe for an Easy White Chocolate cake in their arsenal. When looking for a good white chocolate cake, I often come ac ...

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Caramel Cake with Caramel Condensed Milk Buttercream

I don’t know which one I love more. The caramel cake or the condensed milk buttercream. Maybe I like the second one a tad bit more. If you†...

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Mini Pistachio Cakes

Nothing beats the beautiful colour and unforgettable flavour of pistachios. Paired with rosewater, it can create a treat that is divine. The Mini Pist ...

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Strawberry and Cardamom Cake with Rosewater Glaze

A cake like this is always remembered. Fragrant, pretty on account of a beautiful bundt shape and refreshing with a combination of juicy strawberries ...

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Blueberry Ricotta Cake

Cake or Cheesecake, which one do you love" What if you could have something in between" This blueberry ricotta cake is just that. It has a soft, moist ...

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Blood Orange Cheesecake

It’s blood orange season in Australia. The best time of the year since it’s also beginning to look like spring. How bloody amazing are b ...

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Blood Orange Oilve Oil Cake

It’s probably a good thing that blood oranges aren’t available all year or I would be baking three blood orange cakes every week. They a ...

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Caramilk and Strawberry Madeleines

Wow! Two back to back madeleine recipes. You might be wondering if there is a madeleine obsession happening here. Well, let me tell you that once you ...

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Rosewater and Cardamom Madeleines

There is something so delicate, dainty and special about Madeleines. These little french cakes are not only delicious and buttery, but they are al ...

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Shiraz Chocolate Cake with Shiraz Poached Pears

Easter is somehow perceived to be a grand occasion for kids. Sure, I have two kids of my own and I love creating egg-citing treats for them. But I abs ...

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Mini Blueberry Cakes

Summer has come to an end in our part of the world. The last couple of weeks have brought us so much rain that it was hard to notice the change of sea ...

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Chocolate and Rhubarb Tartlets

Aren’t we really lucky that we have Rhubarb all year round in Australia" It is one of my favourite things to add to desserts. Not only does ...

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Eggless Strawberry and Rose Cake

Valentine’s day is around the corner so I got myself a heart shaped pan, something I have had in mind for years. I had a few recipes in mind th ...

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Nutella Sandwich Cookies

I made and shot these cookies way back in October when I bought a few cookie stamps but never got to post the recipe. What can be a better time to sha ...

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Mango and Coconut Mousse Bars

It’s not summer until you get to enjoy mangoes. In Australia, the first mangoes appear as early as Spring. Though I woudn’t say that the ...

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Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes with Marzipan Pears

I’m finally getting into the Christmas spirit. The last few weeks have been an absolute blur of activities since we got a new puppy. He is ...

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Grapefruit and Orange Tart

Do you like the taste of grapefruit" To be honest, I don’t enjoy having it on its own, however, the refreshing citrus flavour with a slightly b ...

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Orange KitKat Brownie Cakes

I’ve always had a thing for Kitkat chocolates. Not only do I love eating them, I find them the perfect decorations for pastries and cakes. You ...

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Lemon Poppyseed and Blueberry Cake

If I ever need to bake a cake that is striking in apperance yet always delicious and simple, I would opt for a blueberry cake. Where else will you ...

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Chocolate Mousse Cake

Is it weekend yet" Let’s pretend it is because this cake is nothing short of a celebration. It is rich, decadent, sinful and oh so heavenly! Yo ...

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Lemon Friands

I have quite a few friand recipes on this blog and they are all my favourites. That is because in Australia we can never grow tired of these delicious ...

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Carrot and Orange Cake

Winter is very synonymous with carrots and oranges at my place. Perhaps something to do with the cold season during my growing up years in India w ...

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Honey and Apple Granola Cake

I have promised this recipe weeks ago but I haven’t been able to sit down and open my website at all, let alone post a recipe. I apologise! A f ...

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Eggless Oreo Chocolate Cupcakes

Who does not love an Oreo cookie" I have to admit though, I love the treats made with Oreo cookies even more. Especially when they are crumbed and ...

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Chocolate and Almond Tart

Delicious and decadent Roasted Almond and Chocolate Ganache Tart in a buttery crust, decorated with whipped chocolate ganache. I make tarts qu ...

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Berry and Apple Granola Streusel Cake

I baked a big batch of granola a few weeks ago. It was so delicious that I made a second batch with nuts and then another one with dried fruit. I was ...

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Black Sesame Swirl Cake

I can’t believe I am posting a new recipe here after so long. Ever since the lock-down I have been on my toes round the clock. If anything ...

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5 Ingredient Caramel Choc Chip Cookies

During this phase of lock down and uncertainty, one of the ways to remain calm is to create. Creating not only gives you a sense of direction and ...

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Blackberry and Rose Sheet Cake

Blackberries are so beautiful and affordable at this time of the year. As soon as I bought a sheet pan, that has been on my list for a while, I kn ...

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Papaya Lover’s Cake

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Ruby Rise Papaya. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. I know what ...

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Raspberry Ganache Tart

Of course, it is the season of hearts and pretty, pink desserts. I make them round the year anyway so coming up with another pink dessert is not t ...

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Eggless Chocolate and Coconut Cake

An eggless chocolate and coconut cake that can be easily made vegan and dairy- free by swapping with vegan chocolate. Easy to make and delicious. ...

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Raspberry- Blackcurrant Bavarian Cake

Disclaimer : This post is brought to you by Aeroplane Jelly. All opinions and thoughts expressed in this post are entirely my own. Before spri ...

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Rosewater and Coconut cake

It is absolutely no secret how much I love rosewater. If there is one ingredient, I am madly in love with it is rosewater. Yes, even over chocolate! T ...

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Apple and Cinnamon Cake

You know, it’s actually Spring and there are many fruits to choose from. Why an apple and cinnamon cake" Well, we are huge lovers of apples ...

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Neapolitan Spring Cake

Spring is in the air! The days are warmer and longer. Though the nights are still pretty cold, the flora and fauna is an absolute reminder of the ...

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Raspberry and Yoghurt Cake

Since the start of this month, I have been baking at least one cake every day, either due to client work or a celebration or simply to test out ne ...

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Chocolate and Strawberry Cake with Aeroplane Jelly Chocolate

Disclaimer ?This post is brought to you by Aeroplane Jelly. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. The last few weeks ...

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3-Ingredient Manuka Honey Cheesecake

Have you heard the saying that for a great chocolate dessert, one needs to use a superior quality chocolate" Its a no-brainier of course! Same goes wi ...

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Orange and Chocolate Bundt Cake

Guys, June was such a roller coaster of a month for me, On one hand I was trying to finish projects and embrace the end of financial year plus school ...

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Pistachio Cake with Rosewater Buttercream

Who else is not a big fan of winter" This year it has been especially cold in Sydney and the rains haven’t made it any easier. I can’t w ...

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Eggless Pink KitKat Cake

I was going to share this cake two weeks ago, just before Mother’s Day but my website was giving me a lot of trouble so I had to wait. Though I ...

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Easy Vanilla Cheesecake Tarts for Mother’s Day

Mother’s day is almost here and like every year I’m excited for this day. It’s about the sweetest celebration possible in the uni ...

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Zucchini and Chocolate Cake

This is one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever tasted. Was I worried that the addition of zucchini could end up in a weird tasting cake" Not ...

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Moscato and Raspberry Cheesecake

Easter is almost here and I’ve been thinking quite a bit about what what kind of dessert I would like to serve this year. Coming up with someth ...

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My Imperfect Pie

‘A child can teach an adult three things: To be happy for no reason, to always be curious and to fight tirelessly for something?- Paulo Coelho. ...

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Peppermint and Chocolate Tart

I think people are divided when it comes to peppermint flavour. Some love it, some would never opt for it and there are others like me who wonâ� ...

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Strawberry and Apple Frangipane Galettes

When two opposite seasons merge, people benefit greatly from the variety of produce on offer. Over here in Australia, apples are at their bes ...

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Raspberry Frangipane Tarts

If you’re a fan of nut based desserts, you may have tried a frangipane filling. It’s an almond paste that is used to fill tarts, gal ...

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Blackberry and Cardamom Sour Cream Cake

It’s officially Autumn but I’m still not ready to let go of summer. I’ve spent the most part of summer overseas so I feel ...

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Orange Amaretti Cookies

It can’t get easier than this! True, this recipe is such a keeper. Do you like commercial breaks" I love them because I’m always try ...

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Eggless Vanilla Cake

Eggless recipes are constantly requested on this blog. Whether you are vegetarian or allergic to eggs or just want to keep an eggless recipe handy ...

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Lemon and Coconut Mousse

I came back after a month long holiday in India to a blazing Sydney. A family wedding, cool winter days and so much fun with family and cousins s ...

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Berry and Hazelnut Streusel Muffins

Coffee and muffins! Make me a great one (of either) and I’m sold. Somehow coffee is better with a delicious treat on the side. Muffins have ...

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Strawberry Mini Pies

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you are having an awesome start to 2019. I haven’t made any specific resolutions but spending time wisely, bei ...

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Lemon Curd Tart

I was always a crazy fan of lemon and lime desserts, well all kinds of lemony things (as it is evident from the pictures) but recently I discovered a ...

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Banana Raspberry Bread

One can never have too many banana bread recipes especially because it is so easy to make them your own. A few delicious ingredients and in my case, I ...

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Gingerbread and Apple Cake and the KitchenAid Mixer Bundle R

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by KitchenAid and NPR. All opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own, as always. Do you fancy a cou ...

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Passionfruit Curd Tart

What does an Aussie Christmas look like" So many people ask me this question. It is hard for people to envision Christmas at a beach or drinking wine ...

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Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies

A very short and quick post today. I had promised to share the recipe for these Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbrints over the weekend but my blog started ...

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Fudgy Brownie Cake

  My husband and I have very different tastes when it comes to desserts. I’m a rich, creamy and cold mousse kind of person while he loves a ...

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Pumpkin Creme Caramel

Pumpkin Creme Caramel is the perfect sweet-spicy dessert that is so easy to make. Gluten free, creamy and delicious.  You did it guys! You truly, dee ...

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Banoffee Pie with Nutella Mousse

I’ve had this recipe to share for over a year now. A decadent, uber delicious, no bake banoffee pie/tart that uses Nutella Mousse instead of th ...

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Lemon Rhubarb and Almond Muffins

When I think of Spring I can’t go past Rhubarb. Those bright, juicy stalks bursting with so much flavor add a pop of freshness to any baked ite ...

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Rosewater Poached Pears with Cardamom Coconut Cake

  If I was ever told  that I could choose just one fruit to cook/bake for a whole week among the plethora of options we have in Australia, it wou ...

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Mandarin Lover’s Tart

  Mandarin Lover’s Tart Makes an 8 inch round tart One 8-inch ready tart/pastry shell (or home made, recipe here ) 400 ml thickened/heavy ...

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Basil Panna Cotta Tarts

Delicious Panna Cotta Tarts with a crumbly shortbread crust and a basil infused creamy filling. Perfect little treats for a high tea, special occasion ...

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Mandarin and Hazelnut Cake

One bowl Mandarin and Hazelnut cake. Easy to make, moist, nutty and delicious.    Mandarin and Hazelnut Cake Makes an 8 inch round cake 125 g uns ...

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Blueberry Galettes

Blueberry Galettes Serves 4 2 sheets short-crust pastry, slightly thawed 500 g (2 punnets) fresh blueberries (could use frozen too) 1.5 tbsp cornstar ...

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Raspberry flavoured Maltesers Cheesecake

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Maltesers. As always all opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Raspberry Maltesers Cheese ...

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Easy Tiramisu Cups

Light, easy and deliciously coffee-ish Tiramisu cups. Egg-less and quick to put together.  ...

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Rosewater Panna Cotta Tartlets

Delicate and delicious Rosewater Tartlets with a biscuit base and a panna cotta filling. No bake, no eggs and just very simple to put together. For th ...

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Eggless Mango Mousse

Mango season!!! Alas, not here. But everywhere else it is mango season. Yeah being down under sometimes does make me feel a teeny bit isolated from th ...

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Cappuccino Cheesecake

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know  that I’m a big fan of baked cheesecakes. They are always forgiving and flexible. You cou ...

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Chocolate, Almond and Strawberry Cake

  Chocolate, Almond and Strawberry Cake Makes a 6 inch round cake 150 g unsalted butter, room temperature 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup mil ...

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Beet and Chocolate Cake

The cake is very simple to put together and uses a bit of dark chocolate as well as cocoa powder to give it that chocolately taste. What I like the m ...

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Baked Cardamom Ricotta Cheesecake with Western Union for Mot

This post is brought to you by Western Union. All opinions expressed in this post as always are entirely my own. Mother?s Day every year is a walk do ...