the end was just the beginning
My love affair with granita continues. I may never made another dessert. My latest icy treats: Bellini granita (inspired by the famous Ernest Hemmingway cocktail) and pear granita. Nom, nom, nom. Recipe: Bellini granita 6 ripe peaches 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 375ml prosecco METHOD: Blanch peaches in boiling... Continue Reading →
I created this dessert as part of a Mexican feast that I served a gaggle of friends. It's a luscious mix of fresh mandarin cream and Grand Marnier, with a zingy sprinkle of chilli chocolate on top. Recipe: Mandarin Mousse 10 mandarins, outer and inner skin and seeds removed, flesh chopped 4 large eggs, separated 12 tablespoons of sugar... Continue Reading →
My sister-in-law and nieces were diagnosed as coeliacs recently and my foodie mind has been working overtime on gluten-free recipes ever since. This week over at Village Voices I've blogged three gluten-free desserts that feature ingredients you'd normally find in the pantry - perfect if someone gluten-intolerant or coeliac is coming to dinner. And delicious... Continue Reading →
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