tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80318139392155727172024-03-13T21:16:31.427+11:00BAKE IT OFFCorryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-28644819055277343422015-07-16T22:43:00.000+10:002015-07-16T22:45:05.477+10:00Chocolate Macarons Using the Spanish Method
The Spanish Method
I haven't posted a blog for over 3 and 1/2 years let alone made any more macarons. This is especially for Aubrey Smithwick.
The Spanish method is very similar to the French method except that the macarons are baked at a higher degree (160 to 165˚C) for a shorter time (approx 9 – 10 minutes) and extra confectioner’s (icing) sugar is added and sifted into the almond/sugar Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-83009970413203788422012-01-15T22:01:00.000+11:002012-01-15T22:01:47.467+11:00Mini Pumpkin and Spinach Frittata
I made these lovely little mini pumpkin and spinach frittatas for a fund raising even. They are quick, and easy to make, yet are fabulously delicious. They are great for finger food at parties, for light lunches served with a side salad, and ideal for weekend breakfasts. They also freeze beautifully.
Ingredients:
600g butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced into 2 cm pieces
2 TbsCorryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-53737479124749075082011-06-05T20:19:00.007+10:002012-01-15T22:05:24.496+11:00Parmesan Cookies (biscuits)
Mr G has been out yachting as one of the crew on the beautiful White Swan, a 57-foot luxury yacht. When the yacht returns to the marina, the team have a few well earned beers, some nibbles, and Mr. G and friend play their guitars and sing to entertain the rest of the crew. For me, this is a good excuse to do some baking. So this time, I bought a nice selection of cheeses and made enough Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-85651411327852800112010-07-02T23:53:00.058+10:002010-11-17T18:35:43.994+11:00GUV'S ON FERNBERG - BED AND BREAKFASTGOOD MORNING BRISBANEI've just spent 2 weeks in Queensland with Mr 'G' visiting my mother. We wanted to stay in Brisbane for a few days to visit folkie friends and maybe do a bit of a gig at the Kookaburra Restaurant in Paddington. Stupidly, not being footy fans, we did not allow for the 'State of Origin' and hadn't booked accommodation. After spending the afternoon searching to no avail, we Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-45078068411975943542010-05-18T22:36:00.008+10:002010-05-18T22:53:38.495+10:00French Perigordine Walnut CakeAs I had bought too many walnuts for another recipe, I had a perfect excuse to try something different. I've started learning French in the last few weeks so thought I would try something French. I found a lovely flourless recipe for French perigordine walnut cake on Videojug. It is very easy too make, has only a few ingredients, but yields a rich, moist cake - simply decorated with just a Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-63973586651995908242010-04-11T20:23:00.000+10:002010-04-11T20:23:48.601+10:00Healthy Fresh Picked Home Grown Produce
There's nothing nicer that healthy fresh picked home grown produce. Here are some of the lovely fruits, nuts and vegetables grown by my friends - Zdena's and Vanessa. I just wanted to share it with you.Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-25439663348650010142010-04-09T22:33:00.001+10:002010-04-09T22:36:26.651+10:00Nigella's Nutella Cake (Torta alla Gianduia)
I needed something quick and easy to make, yet I wanted it to be special. This is the second time I've made Nigella Lawson's Nutella cake (Torta alla Gianduia) and it fit the bill perfectly. It's so irresistible and elegant with it's glossy dark chocolate ganache and toasted hazelnuts on top. It is dense and moist with a wonderful hazelnut taste. This, no Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-14842340883550333722010-04-04T23:50:00.003+10:002010-04-05T00:31:23.155+10:00The Amazing Orange Cake
I have been very busy in the last two months looking after my very sick elderly friend. I am sad to say that he has passed away. I now have time to bake once again which is a nice way to ease the pain.
I have made this beautifully light, moist orange cake, full of flavor from fresh orange juice and zest. The recipe is adapted from Margie Agostini's Amazing Orange Cake from Caffe Agostini in Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-69200360733912496432010-04-04T22:46:00.006+10:002010-04-21T07:32:58.629+10:00Dark Chocolate, Pear and Pistachio Cake
Edited 19/04/2010
A family gathering for Easter was the perfect excuse to bake a cake. This dark chocolate, pear and pistachio cake recipe has been adapted came from the April 2010, Australian Gourmet Traveller's Chef's Recipes - originally supposedly originating from Tartine in Armadale, Melbourne. According to the FiFi Report 042, it was first published in VogueCorryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-17245365176472475212010-01-31T12:31:00.002+11:002010-02-19T17:23:24.463+11:00Tangy Lime Tart (Tarte au Citron Vert)
Tahitian Limes were 7 for $2.00AU at the Vic market on Thursday. I couldn't resist buying them with the thought of making this sublime zingy tart. The sweet pastry has a delectable crumbly melt in the mouth sweet pastry. It is enriched with an extra egg yolk. The recipes I have used are an adaption of the 'Lemon Tart Filling' and 'Sweet Pastry' from Justin North's "French Lessons". As Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-18277234884741877522010-01-22T21:57:00.004+11:002010-01-23T20:45:24.982+11:00Raspberry Frangipane Tart
I was inspired to make this lovely raspberry frangipane tart after my recent visit and stay at a berry farm in Tasmania. After tasting the beautifully ripe and lucsious raspberries I was reminded of how, as a child, I was always delighted by the beautiful fragrance of the frangipane flowers.
The closest thing in taste to this beautiful fragrance is almond frangipane. And Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-27600749224727715882010-01-22T16:01:00.007+11:002010-01-22T17:14:55.409+11:00Tasmanian Brown Trout with Garlic and Almond
We've just returned from ten days in Tasmania. Four of those days were spent in the Derwent Valley, with a beautiful tranquil environment surrounded by pasture and bushland, overlooking acres of raspberry and blackcurrent bushes. In the distance, there were spectacular views of the Wellington Mountain Range. Mr. G. spent the mornings fly fishing on the Tyenna River, a ten Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-44060162457286958712009-12-27T20:28:00.010+11:002009-12-27T20:47:18.629+11:00Pistachio-Rose Thumbprint CookiesI found some rose petal 'confiture' (French for jam or preserves) at our local Greek shopping centre. In celebration of the beautiful taste and perfume, I decided to make these wonderful tasting Pistachio-Rose Thumbprint Cookies which I have adapted from Pichet Ong's lovely book "The Sweet Spot - Asian-Inspired Desserts". The recipe makes 36 cookies.Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (180 gm) all-purpose Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-53352563469794891792009-11-22T12:16:00.022+11:002010-02-20T21:37:48.563+11:00Raspberry Macarons with Raspberry Buttercream (Using the Italian Meringue Method)
First read through my 'Macarons - tips, tricks and how to' for a great compilation of hints and tips.
We'd (J.A.C.K.) spent the day making macarons. These raspberry macarons were one of the first batches that we made and we were over the moon. We had feet, although small, they were stunning to us. And they tasted sublime.
Ingredients:
For tant pour tant:300 grams dried almond meal 300 grams Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-16561341357099056652009-11-14T20:03:00.012+11:002010-01-01T20:33:09.413+11:00Citrus MacaronsThis time around I have used the French method to make these lovely citrus macarons. They were very tender, tasted heavenly (thanks to 'J's' lemon curd used in the filling) and well worth the effort. They were nearly macawrongs - the colour was a little insipid (well!!! maybe a lot insipid), the feet were stickier than usual and I forgot to bang them on the bench so I ended up with a few air Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-64499560785924569662009-10-29T21:42:00.060+11:002013-02-01T19:44:40.700+11:00Macarons: Tips, Tricks and How to Macaronnage
A work in Progress
There are fabulous macaron sites out on the blogosphere. You only have to do a search on 'macaron' to find a multitude of information.
Some of my favourite sites are: Audax Artifex; Mercotte; Mélanger; Mowielicious; Syrup and Tang; Tartlette; Trissalicious; For fantastic information, visit Bravetart1 & Bravetart2 (added 16-08-11). Great tips and info Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-33141626071693629542009-10-28T13:00:00.002+11:002009-10-28T22:14:27.622+11:00Edible Bread Bowls - Fresh From the Oven - October ChallengeThanks Ria for September’s "Fresh From the Oven" challenge and your lovely recipe for Stuffed Buns. They were delicious – and well done everyone on the challenge!I am hosting the October challenge for "Fresh From the Oven". I have chosen to do the recipe - ‘Soup Bowls’, from Richard Bertinet’s fabulous book ‘Dough – Simple Contemporary Bread’. I bought the book in 2005 and have been meaning to Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-19098932226652917302009-10-27T22:59:00.019+11:002010-01-22T08:04:32.400+11:00The Daring Cook's October 2009 Challenge: Violet Macarons
The 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe.
Visit Ami S - LAmonkeygirl at http://bakingwithoutfear.blogspot.com/
I have made some lovely little violet macarons complete with dried violets sprinkles for everyone to enjoy. I normally use the Italian Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-80080723408677994232009-09-28T06:45:00.011+10:002010-01-01T20:36:38.863+11:00Fresh From the Oven - Stuffed Chicken BunsThe September Challenge from Fresh From the Oven was hosted by Ria Mathew from Ria's Collection. Thanks Ria for a lovely challenge and delicious recipe!!! Ria has chosen her family's favorite - a Stuffed Bun recipe for the challenge. It is basically a bun stuffed with a Spicy Indian Chicken filling. For vegetarian buns, you can substitute a veggie* filling of your choice. Ria and her mom did a TVCorryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-76598364343117177692009-09-26T21:24:00.017+10:002009-09-27T22:28:51.380+10:00Richard Bertinet's Donuts (Beignets) with Fresh Home-made Raspberry JamI've just made the most beautiful tasting donuts ever from Richard Bertinet's book 'Dough - Simple Contemporary Bread'. Even though they have been deep fried, they are not greasy. They are light and tender more like a brioche with a lovely crisp crust. I've dusted them with cinnamon sugar and piped home-made raspberry jam into the centers (thanks Kathy, the raspberry jam is sublime!!!).Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-83217638741679616472009-09-24T22:21:00.008+10:002010-01-01T20:39:52.539+11:00Macarons - Yes! we definitely have feet.'J' and I had another Macaron Day using the Italian Meringue method. It just keeps getting better!!!!!Chocolate Mint MacaronsPassionfruit macaronsCorryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-4653354250599284642009-09-12T08:00:00.037+10:002009-09-21T19:22:20.780+10:00Macarons (or Macawrongs and Macarights)'J' 'A' 'C' 'K' and the all day macaron marathon.To cut a long story short - J & A & C & K spent a day in the kitchen making macarons. Our first feet (although somewhat dainty)!!!It takes a bit of patience. Piping takes some practice. Practice makes perfect.It gradually gets better!!!Getting there. The feet are getting bigger!!!Chocolate Macawrongs Further attempts by 'J' have Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-44231461932343570232009-08-31T12:45:00.013+10:002009-08-31T14:57:19.783+10:00Lavender and Meyer Lemon Sablés (Shortbreads)My friend Annie gave me a delightful little tin of Dean & Deluca Lavender Flowers that she brought back from her trip to America just for me. Thank you, Annie. I have been meaning to make lavender biscuits for some time so this was the perfect excuse. These lovely Lavender and Meyer Lemon Butter Sablés (Shortbreads) has been adapted from a recipe that I found on the 'Milk and Cookies' blog.Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-22546270314830543742009-08-30T11:24:00.021+10:002010-01-01T20:39:21.519+11:00Macarons - A Mac with the LotI have just completed a day at Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School in Melbourne with the extremely talented Paul Kennedy.This what you would I call a 'Mac with the lot' - a 7 cm citrus macaron with sesame seed decoration, with chocolate mint ganache, lemon mint chocolate (cheese), sliced strawberry, kiwi fruit and fresh mint leaves designed by Paul Kennedy.This was a great class with only 5 Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8031813939215572717.post-84164925765013662182009-08-28T23:46:00.009+10:002010-01-01T20:40:35.698+11:00Fresh from the Oven - English MuffinsThis months Fresh from the oven challenge was hosted by Claire from Purely Food. She chosen a recipe for English Muffins from the River Cottage Handbook - Bread by Daniel Stevens (published by Bloomsbury). English Muffins Makes 9500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting5g powdered dried yeast10g fine salt325ml warm watera drizzle of sunflower oil (plus extra for coating)a handful of Corryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01705159900202562997noreply@blogger.com3