I have been wanting to try making this recipe and convert it to Failsafe for a while now. The original recipe I found from Taste Made looks so good, fancy, easy to make and had me drooling! Mine doesn’t look as pretty as theirs, but it certainly tasted mighty fine! I think I produced a […]
[Continue Reading]Dessert Pizzas – Pear Crumble & S’mores Pizza
Pizzas don’t always have to be savoury… why not try a sweet one for dessert? My family love the idea of pizza for dessert, it almost seems naughty as it’s not the norm. I bring you two ideas to try, A Pear Crumble Pizza and a failsafe “S’mores” Pizza knock off. I leave the salt […]
[Continue Reading]Pear and Caramelised Leek Pizza (& more Failsafe Savoury Pizza Ideas)
Who doesn’t love pizza? It is a staple at our place, usually on the menu at least once a week. We have a lot of our favourite topping that usually get re-hashed each week since it’s convenient and quick. Then there are times I like to experiment and try something new. I have spotted a […]
[Continue Reading]Diva’s 10th Anni! Celebrating with a Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Icing
I am a big believer that milestones need to be celebrated; birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and general life events. If cake is involved, even better! I planned on doing something for the 5th anniversary of when I started my blog, but the date came and went before I even realised. Today marks 10 years from when […]
[Continue Reading]Mashed Potato & Lentil Gems with a Creamy Chive Dressing (GF DF)
Potatoes are a staple of the failsafe diet. You can easily get tired of the same old dishes when it comes to potatoes… mainly mashed or roasted. I tried to make potato balls with left over Thermomix Mashed potato, but unfortunately the recipe for mash in the Thermomix makes it too sloppy for this. When […]
[Continue Reading]Carob Ganache Truffles
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
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]Pulled Chicken Sliders
Pulled pork and brisket are popular meats in restaurants and with home cooks, but sadly the meat with slow cooking (amines) and the most of the sauces attached are a chemical nightmare and therefore not suitable for the failsafe diet. My husband Jimmy, created this delish failsafe pulled chicken recipe so we won’t miss out. […]
[Continue Reading]Herb & Garlic Cheese Ball
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]Bean Salad
Fresh green beans are in all the fruit and veg shops at the moment and look so good. I love beans, but getting the family to eat them is usually a struggle. I thought I would try a salad rather than just the usual quick and lazy microwave steam to make them more interesting for […]
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