A fabulous simplified cassoulet, these beans are made rich by the addition of a ham hock and bacon.

A simple 30 minute never fail fudge? And one pretty enough to impress? Yes and yes!

I had a religious moment when I first tried this recipe. It’s fresh, flavoursome and healthy. What more could you ask for except for more.

A delicious yet creamy textured soup that’s also very low in fat? Yes miracles do occur ;)

Yep, a pork rack that’s moisture infused prior to baking. Served with fennel and apples with a crackling to die for!

Need to make a dessert for a cocktail party? These quick little apple tarte tatins are perfect!

Seafood linguine at the cute waterfront cafe with the unforgettable name Thelma & Louise.

A Bacon, egg and cheese strudel using homemade strudel dough. Great for a weekend brunch!

Recognise these from the Yum Cha trolley? Here is a super quick way of making these Dim Sum treats which take 2 minutes in the microwave!

Remember Twin Peaks? As a devoted Peakie I do and this was my rendition of the Cherry Pie from Norma’s RR diner.

Love the thick Papardelle ribbons? Use lasagne sheets to make your own and pair it with this delicious sauce!

The famous 5 minute Chocolate Mug Cake-recipe rejigged to make it deliciously moist like a pudding!

A Cheese, Cherry and Coconut Strudel for the May 2009 Daring Bakers

Dislike stirring risotto? Oven baking it means that you can set and forget it. Crucial so you don’t miss out on spending time with guests.

A luscious combination of a brown sugar pavlova, Bananas Flambe, Vanilla & Rum Syrup and vanilla bean scented whipped cream

A fabulously named pie from that Amish country. Called “Shoo fly” because of the flies that it would attract!

A delicious recipe using the National Trust’s historic recipe. A delicious combination of grated pear and cheddar cheese!

My mum’s secret Cucumber Pickle recipe-she doesn’t open up her treasure trove of recipes often but it’s worth it when she does!

The best birthday present ever-a preview of patissier Adriano Zumbo’s upcoming collection including this Coke cake! Come & suggest names!

The cutest way to serve up risotto-in vine ripened tomatoes!

For my butter loving mum who is also a keen knitter and sewer-shortbread buttons!

It’s definitely pie weather here and these are a delicious way of getting your vegetables.