Ganache is easy to make in the Thermomix, poured over a standard cake takes it to the next level of presentation and taste. Ganache sets hard in the fridge, I had to fiddle with the quantities to get it just right for truffles. It our Aussie heat, it can melt quickly out of the fridge […]
[Continue Reading]BBQ Chicken with Whiskey Glaze
Posted on December 1, 2021 · 2 Comments
The traditional Christmas feast is all about glazed hams and fancy turkey dishes, neither of which are suitable failsafe. I wanted to try to create a beautifully glazed whole chicken dish that would look amazing in the middle of your Christmas dinner table and wow all your guests and they would be none the wiser […]
[Continue Reading]Herb & Garlic Cheese Ball
Posted on December 4, 2020 · 1 Comment
Cheese balls are great for entertaining any time of the year. They look great on a platter and can be easily adapted to suit your allergies or intolerances. Dress them up for Christmas or special occasions with ribbon. Small individual cheese balls are perfect for a grazing plate, party finger food or picnic. Use French […]
[Continue Reading]Caramel & Pear Trifle
Posted on December 5, 2019 · 3 Comments
My grandma used to make a mean trifle every Christmas, it was the best! Sadly I never managed to get a recipe for it. I have always wanted to try making trifle, it really is a dish that you can let your imagination run wild with. I have included a few ideas below. This is […]
[Continue Reading]Christmas Meatballs
Posted on December 20, 2018 · 1 Comment
Merry Christmas! I love the Christmas season, especially when I am organised, have all my shopping done early and menu sorted. This year, none of that happened, the last few months have been a bit hectic (including moving house) and I still haven’t finished shopping or worked out what we are eating Christmas day. This […]
[Continue Reading]White Chocolate Bark
Posted on December 1, 2017 · Leave a Comment
I have been wanting to try making chocolate bark for a while now. I knew it would be easy, but just one of those things I never got around to. After making it at our latest “Make it Merry” Thermomix cooking class, I had to attempt a failsafe diet version. It got a huge tick […]
[Continue Reading]Pear and Red Quinoa Salad with Maple Dressing
Posted on December 5, 2013 · 2 Comments
I have developed a love for quinoa. It has been called the latest superfood, and I love to try to get more nutrition into my kids any way I can without them even knowing it. Red quinoa looks so pretty cooked and made me think of Christmas. With our hot climate in Australia, I would […]
[Continue Reading]Egg Flip & Irish Whiskey Egg Flip
Posted on November 13, 2013 · 9 Comments
I had a flash back this week of my mum making my brother and I egg flips as we were growing up. It was a wonderful memory and I can remember them being a filling drink to have after a big day at school. I have now introduced them to my family and it has […]
[Continue Reading]Reindeer Tarts
Posted on December 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
With pinterest as my inspiration once again, I was loving all the different cute little Christmas treats that looked like Reindeer’s. None of them suitable for the Failsafe diet, so I decided to try to create my own. They are basically a very easy caramel tart, and yes I cheated and used caramel top n […]
[Continue Reading]Ice cream Bombe
Posted on November 23, 2012 · 8 Comments
Every year at Christmas, we have an Ice Cream Bombe for dessert at dinner time. It is a more appealing dessert for kids and perfect for a hot summers Christmas. There are many variations to this Ice Cream Bombe, you are only limited by your imagination! You can fill each layer with whatever your tastes […]
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