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Peach Melba Trifle with Hazelnut Macaroons
Nov 30, 2019
This pretty Peach Melba Trifle looks and tastes devine. Serve it in a large glass bowl or 12 individual glasses as a bright, delicious dessert.   For the Custard 250ml full...
Berry-Delicious Shortcakes
Nov 27, 2019
Our Traditional Shortbread Rounds are good on their own but pair them with berries and cream, and they're delicious! Here are a couple of ways to make simple and beautiful...
Almond Brandy Butter Icing
Nov 18, 2019
Add a touch of Christmas to your cake with Almond Brandy Butter Icing. Ingredients 125g soft unsalted butter 500g icing sugar 80g ground blanched almonds 2-3 tablespoons of brandy Method...
Beetroot, Juniper, Orange & Vodka Cured Salmon
Nov 05, 2019
This simple cured salmon recipe is easy to make, tastes amazing and adds a vibrant touch to your festive table. Ingredients: 300g raw beetroot, grated or purée 250g coarse salt Zest 1 orange...
Phillippa’s Honey Anzac Biscuit
Sep 01, 2019
Recipe From Phillippa’s Home Baking When making these biscuits, consider lighter honeys, such as clover or blue gum. Ingredients: 125g butter 1 tablespoon honey 2 ½ tablespoons water 100g rolled...
Toasted Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream
Mar 26, 2019
Toasted Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream This ice cream had a delicious chewy quality and the toasting brings out the spice and citrus flavours. Ingredients 3 Phillippa’s Hot Cross Buns...
Honey Spiced Creamed Sweet Potato puree
Mar 26, 2019
Phillippa's Honey Spiced Creamed Sweet Potato Puree has a wonderful spice taste and light crunchy texture. Ingredients 1kg peeled diced sweet potato 3 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp nutmeg Salt...
Queen Cakes
May 28, 2018
Ingredients 125 g soft salted butter 125 g caster sugar 2 eggs 175g plain flour 1 level tsp baking powder 100g sultanas Optional additions; 2 tsp of rose water or...
Easy Slow Cooked Lamb
Mar 01, 2018
This is my go to favourite Lamb recipe from ‘Essence’ by Carrie & Watts. Serve it with thick slices of grilled OLIVE TOSCANO BREAD and a Tomato, marinated Feta, Cucumber...
Hot Cross Bun–&-Butter Puddings
Feb 14, 2018
Lovers of Bread & Butter Puddings will really enjoy these flavoursome Hot Cross Bun & Butter Puddings! Ingredients 115g sugar 3 eggs 185ml milk 500ml cream ½ vanilla bean, split...
Royal Icing
Dec 08, 2017
Recipe From Phillippa’s Home Baking Ingredients 2 egg whites 400g icing sugar 1 ½-2 tbs lemon juice Method Beat egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. Gradually add the...
Syllabub
Nov 26, 2017
Recipe From Phillippa Grogan Ingredients 1 unwaxed Orange 60g castor sugar  300 ml pure cream  150ml medium dry sherry or Madeira Method Finely grated the orange zest then juice the...