Honey Magnolia’s Beet and Currant Cake

Beetroots are packed with essential nutrients so it makes me wonder why I havent tried this sooner. It got me thinking this could be the new red velvet. Just think some cupcakes with cream cheese… The possibilities are there. So just beet it. Xoxo T. Serves: 10-12 Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 75 minutes Ingredients:…

Golden Lassi

When is it OK to have a Mango Lassi for breakfast?… Whenever you can get your hands on some Mangoes! Xoxo T. Makes: 2 Preparation: 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 caramom pods 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 400 grams overripe mango flesh A squeeze of lime juice A handful of ice cubes 60 grams cold water Method:…

Sweet Wine Kiwi Coulis

  Absolutely love this tangy sweet coulis. It goes so well with meringue, cream and bananas. I had intended to make a Vacherin (French dessert) but it turned out to be more of a Eating Mess! If it wasn’t for my nemesis Meringue, it would have been a huge hit. I never have an issue…

Apple Pie with a Twist

First day back home from a two week holiday in France and I found myself rolling out my next recipe. I was really taken by the sweets in France, the éclairs, crêpes, crème brûlées, tarts – all with raspberries. Walking among the clouds of fluffy meringues between Paris patisserié shopfronts and seeing all the raspberry…

White Choc Cheesecake with Pine Nuts

Makes 12 portions Preparation: 10 minutes              Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Base 250 grams Ginger Nut Biscuits 100 grams Butter Filling 750 grams cream cheese, At room temperature 150 grams caster sugar 3 eggs 220 grams sour cream 250 grams White Choc Melts 100 grams pine nuts Glaze 100 grams apricot jam…