Sweet Recipes
‘Not So Naughty’ Chocolate Truffles
'Not So Naughty' Chocolate TrufflesDive into a world of decadent deliciousness with these Cheats 'Not So Naughty' Chocolate Truffles. A blend of wholesome dates and creamy almond butter coated in rich dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. These no-bake treats are...
Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread
Best Ever Healthy Banana BreadThis healthy banana bread recipe is packed with flavour and nutrients. It's a delicious and guilt-free treat made with almond meal, honey, and coconut oil. Simply combine the wet and dry ingredients, bake until golden, and enjoy! It's...
Choc Chia Pudding
Choc Chia Pudding Choc Chia Pudding This creamy and decadent dessert is perfect for a healthy treat. Packed with nutrients from chia seeds, cacao powder, and almond milk, it's a guilt-free indulgence. 2 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 tsp cacao powder1/2 cup almond...
Blueberry Dutch Baby
Blueberry Dutch BabyCraving a hearty and delicious breakfast? Look no further than this fluffy Blueberry Dutch Baby. This classic German pancake-style dish is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Packed with fresh blueberries and served with a dollop of cream and icing...
Anita’s Coconut Cake
Watch the full recipe belowIngredients:BASE 3 Egg Yolks 1/2 cup Caster Sugar 125g soft butter 2 cups Self-Raising flour 1 cup orange juice Vanilla TOPPING 3 egg whites 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut Method: Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add...
Pear Frangipani Tart
Pear Frangipani TartIndulge in the delicate flavors of this pear frangipane tart. Thinly sliced pears are beautifully arranged atop a luscious almond and ricotta filling, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. A dusting of icing sugar adds the perfect finishing...
Sicilian Apple Cream Pie
Sicilian Apple Cream PieA Sicilian delight! This Apple Cream Pie combines a flaky, spiced pastry with a creamy, lemon-infused custard and tender apple slices. A touch of sultana sweetness adds warmth to this comforting dessert.Watch the full recipe below ...
Cannoli
Watch the full recipe belowIngredients: Pastry 340g plain flour 80g lard 70g icing sugar 125ml marsala 2 yolks 1 whole egg Custard 3 yolks 100g caster sugar 100g cornflour 1l warm milk Vanilla Cooking and Serving Canola oil, for frying Icing sugar, for dusting...
Sticky Strawberry Protein Pancakes
Watch the full recipe below Ingredients: 1 very ripe banana (about 120g) 3 eggs, whisked 20g scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder 2 teaspoons of maple syrup 70g (1/2cup) quartered strawberries 1 tablespoon tapioca flour 1 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Method:...
Chia Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: Plant-based milk Chia seeds Cacao powder Maple syrup Vanilla extract or paste Method: Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. If you prefer to eat the seeds whole, you can skip the blender and combine the ingredients...
Tim Tam Donuts
Ingredients: 7 gm (1 sachet) dried yeast 360 gm plain flour 55 gm (¼ cup) caster sugar 150 ml lukewarm milk 40 gm softened butter 1 egg 250 gm milk chocolate, finely chopped 190 gm crème fraîche 70 ml pouring cream For deep-frying: vegetable oil 3-4 Tim Tams, coarsely...
Rizogalo – Greek Rice Pudding
Ingredients: 4 cups full cream milk 1/2 cup medium-grain rice 1 + 1/2 cups of water 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 tbs heaped tbsp cornflour 1 Vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste Traditional topping option Greek Cinnamon to dust the top Or Lotus Biscoff...
Raw Banana Slice
This recipe is brought to you by our friends at Healthy Life. Ingredients: 2 Bananas 300g of raw Cashews (unsalted & unroasted) 6 - 8 Pitted Dates 2 tablespoons of Cinnamon powder 2 tablespoons of Raw cacao powder Cacao Nibs Pinch of Salt Method: In a food...
Papoutsakia “Little Slippers”
Ingredients: 4 eggplants, halved lengthwise 500 grams of canned or fresh tomatoes, peeled seeded and chopped 500 grams of minced beef 3 spring onions, finely sliced 1 onion, grated 4 cloves of garlic 1 cup (120 grams) of grated kefalotiri (a hard Greek cheese used in...
Jam Donuts
Ingredients: 400 gm plain flour 10 gm dried yeast 50 gm caster sugar, plus extra to dust 150 ml milk, warmed 80 ml pouring cream 50 gm butter, grated 1 egg, beaten Pinch of ground cinnamon For deep-frying: vegetable oil 300 gm frozen raspberries 150 gm caster sugar...
Banana Breakfast Bar
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at JC’s Quality Foods Ingredients: 1 ½ cups raw cashews 1 ½ desiccated coconut 3 medium ripe bananas, peeled and chopped 10 fresh dates, pitted 2 tsp vanilla extract ⅓ cup raw cacao powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of...
Lamingtons
Ingredients: 500g unsalted room temp butter + extra for greasing 250g self-raising flour + extra for dusting 250g golden caster sugar 5 large free-range eggs 100ml milk ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tp baking powder 250g quality dark chocolate (70%) 100g icing sugar 300g...
Raspberry Grappa Jam Drops
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at JC’s Quality Foods Ingredients: 2 cups (300g) Buckwheat flour 1 ½ cups almond meal 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt flakes ¾ cup maple syrup ½ cup vegetable oil ⅓ cup raspberry jam Method: Preheat the...
Deep Fried Apple Pie
Ingredients: Oil, for frying For the Pastry: 250g plain white flour 90g cornflour 70g caster sugar 3g sea salt 70g cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 10ml cider vinegar 120g water For the Filling: 4 Granny Smiths apples, peeled, cored & roughly chopped 65g...
Crème Brûlèe Donuts
Ingredients:Makes 12 donuts Oil, for frying For the Dough: 1 cup lukewarm milk 1 tbsp dried yeast 1/3 cup caster sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla paste 4 tbsp soft butter 4 1/4 cups plain flour For the Custard: 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornflour 2 cups milk 4 yolks 2 tsps...
Banana Crepes with Banana Caramel
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at Perfection Fresh Ingredients: 200g plain flour 100 caster sugar 200ml milk, full fat 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 50g butter Icing sugar, for dusting For Bananas: 75g caster sugar 30g butter, salted Banana...
Choc Banana Pancakes
Ingredients: 2 cups (300g) plain flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup (250ml) milk 2 ripe bananas 1 egg 1/3 cup (80g) brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla bean paste 1 tsp ground cinnamon 50g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to brush 100g dark chocolate, chopped Golden syrup,...
Raspberry & Choc Chip Cookies
Ingredients:Ingredients for the cookie dough 90g unsalted butter 80g soft light brown sugar 75g caster sugar 1tsp salt ½ tsp bicarbonate soda, sieved 1 eggs, whole 160g plain flour, sieved 100g milk chocolate buttons or block chopped 50g dark chocolate buttons or...
Pistachio, Apricot & Dar Chocolate Energy Bars
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at JC’s Quality Foods Ingredients: Olive oil, for greasing 75g shelled pistachios 100g mixed seeds 250g rolled oats 8 Medjool dates 100g dried apricots 50g quality dark chocolate (70%) 100ml maple syrup 4...
Rhubarb Crumble Cake
Ingredients: 200g butter, softened 200g caster sugar 4 eggs 200g self raising flour 8 sticks of rhubarb 1 orange Crumble 100g plain flour ½ tsp ginger cinnamon 50g butter, diced 50g brown sugar To serve 300ml double cream whipped 2 tbsp ginger syrup Method: Preheat...
Pear & Lemon Tart
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at JC’s Quality Foods Ingredients: 1 roll butter puff (careme pastry) 600g pears, cored and sliced 1/3 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup lemon marmalade jam 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tbsp plain flour 1/3 cup almond...
Craisin Biscotti
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at Ocean Spray Ingredients: 1 bag of craisins Pistachios 3 Egg Whites 150g Caster sugar 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1 ½ cups flour Method: Whisk together sugar and whites in a mix to form your meringue base....
Craisin & Blood Orange Upside Down Yoghurt Cake
Ingredients: 175g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 250g caster sugar + 50g 1 vanilla pod Zest from 2 blood orange (and then sliced for the base) 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp of baking powder 200g plain flour, sifted 100g ground almonds 200g natural...
Pumpkin Scones
Ingredients: 57g butter, unsalted 250g pumpkin, mashed 125g caster sugar 500g self-raising flour 1 egg Method: Preheat oven at 250*. Cream butter and sugar together until nice and fluffy. Add egg and incorporate, then pumpkin and combine. Sift in flour, mix well...
Brown Butter Cake & Banana Caramel Sauce
Ingredients: 500g Plain Flour 500g Butter, unsalted 7g Bicarbonate soda 7g Baking powder 250ml Buttermilk 300g Caster sugar 6 Free range Eggs 5g Salt For the Banana Caramel 200g caster sugar 2 bananas 100ml milk 250ml Thicken cream Method: Preheat oven at...
Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients: 250 unsalted butter, plus extra to grease 250g chocolate 5 free range egg 5 free range egg yolk 300g caster sugar 250g plain flour Icing sugar to dust Vanilla ice cream to serve Cocoa to dust Method: Preheat the oven to 160˚C/Gas 2. Butter 8 ramekins,...
Raw Strawberry Slice
Ingredients: 2 cups (150g) shredded coconut 65g freeze-dried strawberries (add extra to serve, chopped) ¾ cup coconut cream 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp coconut oil 50g, 70% dark chocolate, melted For the base 1 ½ cups almonds ¼ cup (25g) raw...
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at Perfection Fresh Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for greasing 200g dark chocolate (70%) 1 tablespoon strong instant coffee 6 large free-range eggs 250g golden caster sugar 70g cocoa...
Crepes
Ingredients: 2 eggs 200g Flour 2 tbsp Caster Sugar 200ml Milk Butter Lemon Juice Honey Method: In a large mixing bowl add your flour eggs and sugar and then slowly pour in your milk bit by bit while whisking to avoid any lumps. Keep whisking until the batter has come...
Gluten Free Lemon Cake
Ingredients: 300 g dairy-free margarine 300 g gluten-free plain flour , plus extra for dusting 300 g golden caster sugar 4 large free-range eggs 3 lemons 2 oranges 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 100 g icing sugar Method: Preheat the oven...
Chocolate & Olive Oil Mousse
Ingredients: 150g dark chocolate 64%, roughly chopped 100ml olive oil 4 large free-range eggs, at room temperature, separated ¼ tsp Sea salt 50g caster sugar Method: Melt the chocolate either in the microwave or in a large heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of...
Cherry Delight
Ingredients:Makes 6–8 400 g fresh pitted or frozen and thawed cherries 180 g (2 cups) desiccated coconut250 ml (1 cup) maple syrup 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, warm 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or powder 220 g (1 cup) cacao butter125 g (1 cup) cacao powder...
Raspberry Gelato Sorbet
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at Perfection Fresh Ingredients: 2 punnets Perfection Fresh raspberries 2 bananas, frozen ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative) 2tbs maple syrup 1tsp vanilla extract 1 punnet Perfection Fresh raspberries, to...
Great Nonna Maria’s Sfinci
Ingredients: 2 eggs 2cups of water Rind of approx 1 lemon 3 tsp vanilla essence 3 cups self raising flour 1/3 cup of caster sugar 240g fresh ricotta cubed small Vegetable oil for frying Caster Sugar & cinnamon for coating Method: Whisk eggs until fluffy. Add 2...
Spiced Mascarpone & Berries
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends at Perfection Fresh Ingredients: Perfection Fresh Blueberries Perfection Fresh Strawberries Mascarpone Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tsp Cinnamon 2 tsp Vanilla essence Nutmeg 3 Tsp Icing Sugar Method: Cut the tops off the...
Morello Cherry Brownies
Ingredients: 300g butter, unsalted 300g dark chocolate, 64% 200g morello cherries 80g caster sugar 300g plain flour 5 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla essence 5 tbsp cocoa powder Pinch of salt Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 7 inch square cake tin with butter and...
Craisin & White Choc Chunk Cookies
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends at Ocean Spray Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 280g dark-brown sugar 80g caster sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 1/3 cups plain flour 1 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder 220g...
French Toast
Ingredients: 3 free-range eggs 200ml milk 6 slices brioche bread/raisin fruit bread ½ tsp cinnamon Mascarpone to serve Fresh berries 1 orange, zest and juice 3 tbs honey 200g butter Method: In the mixing bowl crack in your eggs and milk, then whisk together with...
Cherry Ripe Slice
Ingredients: 6 SOFT FRESH DATES (120G), PITTED 1 CUP (80G) DESICCATED COCONUT ⅓ CUP (80ML) MELTED COCONUT OIL 1 TEASPOON VANILLA BEAN PASTE OR VANILLA EXTRACT 1½ CUPS (225G) CHERRIES, PITTED+ 100G RAW ORGANIC 70% DARK CHOCOLATE 2 TEASPOONS VEGETABLE OIL COCONUT BASE 1...
Craisin Rocky Road
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends at Ocean Spray Ingredients: 2 blocks of chocolate 1 bag of craisins 1 cup of Macadamias 2 tbs of vanilla bean paste 1 bag of marshmallows Handful of cocoa butter (optional) Method: Put chocolate and cocoa butter in a...
Banoffee Pie Sundaes
Ingredients: 100g plain flour 50g butter, diced 50g brown sugar 600g dulce de leche 4 small bananas, sliced 400ml double cream 1 tbsp icing sugar 1 square dark chocolate 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream Method: Preheat oven at 180*. Mix your flour and butter together...
Chocolate Tres leche
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends at JC’s Quality FoodsIngredients: 250g Ground almonds 250g Chocolate Sauce 220g Caster Sugar 5 Free range eggs 15g Baking powder 20g cocoa powder For the chocolate sauce: 150ml Whole milk 150ml Thicken cream...
Raspberry Breakfast Pot
Can also be made with mangos. Ingredients: 100g Raspberries, frozen (we use Raspberries from Perfection Fresh) 150ml Water 60g Rolled Oats 1 Tbsp Honey, organic 1 Tsp Peanut Butter Roasted nuts to garnish and fresh raspberries Method: Mix the oats, water and...
Sticky Date pudding
Ingredients: 150g Soft brown sugar 75g Butter, unsalted 2 Free range Eggs 175g Dates, seeded 100ml Water 50ml Rum 175g Self raising flour 5g Bicarbonate soda 1g mixed spice Tip: Day before making soak the dates in the rum, bicarb of soda and water and leave in...
‘Quke’ Mint and Gin Tea Cake
Ingredients: 250g punnet Qukes, deseeded 1 lime, juice ¼ bunch mint leaves 1tbs gin 150g butter (or dairy-free alternative) 150g golden caster sugar 1tsp vanilla paste 200g self-raising flour Gin Buttercream 125g butter (or dairy-free alternative), softened 65g...
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