Gateau Breton (Brittany Butter Cake) - or is it Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)?
on Nov 25, 2009 in Western Cake Dutch French Dessert If you are one of the regular readers of my blog, you would probably remember that I was looking for a Dutch butter cake (Boterkoek) recipe. Although I have made a slightly different version of the Dutch Butter Cake with almond meal, I am yet to bake...

Belinda Jeffery's Flourless Chocolate, Pecan and Raspberry Torte
on Nov 24, 2009 in Western Fruits Cake Nuts Chocolate Australian Christmas Dessert Have you ever baked something out of guilt?I made this gorgeous chocolate cake for Mr J yesterday, so I could go out with Linda, Steph and Karen to watch The Twilight Sage: New Moon without feeling sorry for leaving him behind to babysit little Miss...

Yorkshire Puddings
on Nov 23, 2009 in Western Bread Pastry British Side Dish Are you still looking for a perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving dinner? Look no further. These Yorkshire Puddings might just be the one.Yorkshire pudding is a dish that originated in Yorkshire, England, and has attained wide popularity. It is made...

Christmas Recipe: Coconut Christmas Wreaths
on Nov 23, 2009 in Western Chocolate Christmas Dessert You won't believe how easy it is to make these pretty eatable miniature Christmas wreaths. Two ingredients, stir and mix. That's all you need to do!You can turn them into beautiful Christmas decorations, gifts, and gift tags.Coconut Christmas Wreaths...

Christmas Recipe: Cinnamon Chicken and Pine Nuts Pastries
on Nov 21, 2009 in Western Nuts Rick Stein Pastry Asian Baking Chicken How often do you count your blessings?I always count my blessings and look at the positive side of life. I must be thankful for everything positive in my life. I must look to where my life is and why it is where it is. It is amazing, whether you beli...

Anthony Bourdain's Beef / Boeuf Bourguignon
on Nov 18, 2009 in beef Anthony Bourdain French Casserole This is the third recipe I have adapted from Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook. The first recipe was his popular Poulet Roti (French Style Roast Chicken), followed by the Whole Roasted Fish Basquaise (will post the recipe soon). I made his Beef...

Christmas Recipe: Pandan Coconut Macaroons (Gluten-free)
on Nov 16, 2009 in Western Cake Asian Baking Christmas Dessert I can hardly believe Christmas is around the corner. After reading Karen's Mini Christmas Cake and Trissa's Christmas Macarons recipes, I couldn't wait to start baking for the holidays.Green is my favourite colour. Green and white is my favourite col...

Balinese Spicy Fried Chicken
on Nov 15, 2009 in Bill Granger Asian Indonesian Chicken I have never cooked an Asian dish uses recipes from an Australian chef because it's often not 100% authentic. This has to be the first. I was attracted to the picture in the cookbook as well as the recipe.My instinct told me this has to be good and i...

'Rondnoir' Dream - Dark Chocolate Dessert Inspired by Ferrero Rondnoir
on Nov 14, 2009 in Western Cake Chocolate Baking Dessert Have you ever been inspired by a memorable event, a great place or an unforgettable experience to the extent that you wanted to recreate the moment in your own kitchen?I have. It was the night of nights - The Ferrero Rondnoir Dinner of Discovery host...

Chocolate Fondants
on Nov 12, 2009 in Western Cake Chocolate Dessert Take a look at this picture. It's a perfect soft centred chocolate fondant sitting pretty in the ramekin. I was too tempted by how pretty it looks through the glass of the oven. It looks so good and it's calling out to me, "Come, take me. I promise y...