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Michelle Darmody

Michelle Darmody

The sweetest of treats from our queen of cakes

Chocolate Layer Cake

Michelle Darmody: Chocolate layer cake and a biscuit stack for Mother’s Day

The biscuits are flavoured with caraway, which is a favourite in Eastern Europe, added to everything from rye breads to pickles

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Chocolate Cupcakes with Fudge Icing and Sprinkles

Michelle Darmody: Irish stout and chocolate buns and a fruit-filled soda bread

Food brings us closer together and on this extra-long St Patrick's weekend I will be celebrating Irish food that is full of comfort and joy

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022

Easter hot cross buns

Michelle Darmody: How to make fluffy hot cross buns that are better than shop-bought

Plus a delicious rhubarb and mascarpone tart

Sat, 12 Mar, 2022

Delicious chocolate zucchini brownies

Michelle Darmody: Cardamom spice is on the all-things-nice list

Whole cardamom pods or pre-ground, cardamom works in sweet as well as savour foods

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

Quiche Lorraine savory tart vegan with raw vegetables creating a green garden

Michelle Darmody: How to make the perfect quiche with no soggy bottom

And homemade flatbread with beetroot hummus for a tasty pop of colour

Sun, 27 Feb, 2022

Belgian Chocolate Meringue Roulade

Michelle Darmody: Irish Cream liqueur takes this chocolate roulade to a new level

If you love the taste of Baileys then these Irish Cream liqueur truffles are for you

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Berry fruit crumble pie, Crumble, fruit crumble, Cobbler, Cherry crumble, Berry fruit crumb tart

Michelle Darmody: This apple crumble is made better with frozen berries

And the bright sweet taste of Orange and Cherry Loaf cheers up a dull day

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

Fruit cake Bara Brith. Welsh traditional dessert. Grey background. Close up.

Michelle Darmody: Malt pleasers — from rich fruit loaf to chocolate malt tart

The distinctive flavour of malt extract makes for some delicious baked treats

Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

Whole grain mini muffins with dried apricots, oatmeal, apple, carrots and nuts on light background, top view. Copy space

Michelle Darmody: Healthy snacks for midweek lunchboxes and breakfast on the go

Try my seed and nut energy balls and butternut squash buns

Sat, 08 Jan, 2022

Panna cotta with fresh lime

Michelle Darmody: Fresh and tangy desserts that are a delicious start to 2022

Lime posset topped with dark chocolate or apple and nut parfait are just the ticket when you want a lighter treat

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022