Category: Dessert

Cardamom Poached, Dark Chocolate Pears, Pistachios, Candied Peel and Cacao Nibs

Posted on by Catherine Allen in Dessert, Recipes

Your Ingredients These are a great ‘make in advance’ dessert and a dream as they are one of those ‘free- from’ sweet treats that suit a variety of diets. These are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free & dairy free! Yes!!!  I made these at a festive demonstration during the week and they were a big hit. … Continue reading Cardamom Poached, Dark Chocolate Pears, Pistachios, Candied Peel and Cacao Nibs →

Easy-bake Chocolate Brownie

Posted on by Catherine Allen in Dessert, Recipes

This chocolate dessert ticks so many boxes and is my 'go-to' dessert.   It is so easy to make,  gluten free,  totally delicious and there are only 5 ingredients so very little clean up. You can cut it up and serve as individual brownies or serve as a cake. A little bit goes a long … Continue reading Easy-bake Chocolate Brownie →

You had me at the Chocolate Christmas Tree

Posted on by Catherine Allen in Dessert, Personal Ramblings, The Ballymaloe Experience

With only a handful of days left I know there won't be a dry eye in the house and it will be me handing out the Kleenex. Not because I won't be sad but because my tears have been shed. Oh yes, two weeks prematurely too. Flashback to last Wednesday week. I am sitting in … Continue reading You had me at the Chocolate Christmas Tree →