Brownies with coconut–date swirl
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract These brownies are dense, but not heavy. They’re quite rich, so you won’t need much to feel satisfied – the perfect match for a cup of coffee.
View ArticleRicotta, fig and hazelnut cheesecake
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract I love the texture the ricotta gives this delicious cheesecake. The figs add little pops of sweetness and the chocolate and hazelnuts delightful crunch.
View ArticleHummingbird layer cake with pineapple flowers
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract This banana cream cheese frosting is sublime! The pineapple flowers take some time to dry out, but they don’t require much effort. I've found that I get the best...
View ArticleSugar-free hummingbird cake
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract I love that all the sweetness in this moist and tender cake comes from the fruit, so you don’t even need a replacement for sugar. I keep a stock of overripe...
View ArticleBrown butter loaf with brown butter frosting
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract The nuttiness and extra flavour that comes from browned butter is fantastic. Just don’t walk away from the pan as those delicious milk solids will change from...
View ArticleJam duffins
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract This is my guilt-free version of a jam donut, disguised as a muffin. These are best straight from the oven, but reheat quite well in the microwave.
View ArticleRaspberry chia jam
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract This fantastic jam is used in the coconut raspberry jam slice and the jam duffins, but it is just as delicious simply spread on a slice of fresh bread. Make it...
View ArticleCoconut raspberry jam slice
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract This is similar to the classic coconut jam slice, except this one is gluten free and made with chia jam. It is slightly softer, but just as moreish. Try it with a...
View ArticleBaked vanilla and pea donuts
Image By Caroline Griffiths Abstract Peas? Yes, really! We use lots of vegetables and fruits to add natural sweetness to our baking, so why not peas? They are unusual, but rather fun, I think. These...
View ArticlePrawns with vermicelli
Image By Kei Lum Chan Abstract In Hong Kong, this dish is prepared with the prawn heads and shells on.
View ArticleChicken with black bean sauce
Image By Kei Lum Chan Abstract Chicken in black bean sauce is a perennial favourite at Chinese restaurants around the world. This recipe is inspired by the Shunde region, in Guangdong province.
View ArticleBarbecue pork
Image By Kei Lum Chan Abstract This sticky pork is from the Guangdong region.
View ArticleSoft polar bread (polarbröd)
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract A Swedish flatbread similar to thick pita, polar bread is soft, slightly chewy, has a light rye flavour and makes the perfect sandwich bread to split and fill.
View ArticleTaftan (flatbread)
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Similar to Indian Naan, just lighter and flakier (and in my opinion yummier), taftan is a hearth-baked flatbread from Persia and Pakistan. It is often flavoured with...
View ArticleButashabu salad
Image By Adam Liaw Abstract The key to this dish is having the pork sliced very finely. It’s a standard cut in Japan but thinly sliced pork belly can be a little hard to find here. It’s available...
View ArticleOkinawan salted shortbread
Image By Adam Liaw Abstract The tiny islands that make up the tropical paradise of Okinawa are some of my favourite destinations in Japan. The pace of life, the weather, the beauty and of course the...
View ArticleQuick soy-steeped spinach
Image By Adam Liaw Abstract If there is a single dish from this book that makes the most regular appearance on our dining table, it’s this one. We will often cook a bunch of spinach early in the week...
View ArticleSashimi salad
Image By Adam Liaw Abstract There was probably a time when a sashimi salad would have thrown Japanese food purists into a conniption. Some are probably shaking their heads about it right now. But that...
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