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Category: desserts

  • Frozen Yoghurt Berry and Pistachio bar. 

    Frozen Yoghurt Berry and Pistachio bar. 

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    Dominique Solomon
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    You might have noticed no Valentine’s themed post… At the the risk of sounding like a grinch, I don’t believe in the capitalist hype around it. What I do believe in is love, celebrated everyday not just between two people but to be shared amongst all. However, you might not feel the same, so to…

  • White flesh Nectarine.

    White flesh Nectarine.

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Nectarines are one of many of Summer’s amazing bounty that it has to offer.  I always miss seasonal summer fruits when it’s out of season and long for all things tropical and sweet in the wet winter months. Nectarines are basically peaches without all the fuzz. This luscious fruit’s name means ‘of or like nectar’…

  • Festive fare.

    Festive fare.

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Welcome to December! How quick did this year go by!? Every week to celebrate the festive season and to of course give you ideas for your next dinner party, I will be doing at least one festive themed recipe per week. This week I wanted to create a light snack for summer, something for anyone…

  • Cocoa powder dusted Pavlovas with Blueberry compote. 

    Cocoa powder dusted Pavlovas with Blueberry compote. 

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Pavlovas are without doubt one of my favourite desserts! I’ve always found them quite daunting and intimidating to make, until yesterday I took a leap of faith and tried out a recipe from Donna Hay,that leap of faith and trust in a legend’s recipe truly paid off! I’m slowly getting into the festive season spirit,…

  • Apple Tart with Butterscotch sauce. 

    Apple Tart with Butterscotch sauce. 

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Apple tart, freshly baked bread, and a fresh brew of coffee are up there with my favourite wafting scents from the kitchen! It’s been a crazy few weeks, and as you know, one of the ways I regroup and relax is by baking. I adapted this recipe from Woolworths Taste Magazine and used Pink Lady apples…

  • Apple Crumble Semifreddo.

    Apple Crumble Semifreddo.

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Semifreddo, is Italian meaning ‘semi cold’ dessert. Unlike its cousin,Ice cream, this frozen delight does not include churning or tempering of eggs in its process of making, but whipping and lots of it, best be sure you have an electric handheld beater for this one. The recipe comes straight from one of my regular inspirations,…