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Michelle Darmody

The sweetest of treats from our queen of cakes

Lemon Bars

Michelle Darmody: Picnic bars are the perfect treat when you're on the move

— nice to give to a friend and, unlike a whole cake, you can still keep some for yourself

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

ring cake with icing sugar, top view

Michelle Darmody: angel food cake, sent directly from above

Room temperature ingredients are key

Thu, 08 Jul, 2021

Raspberry-Blueberry Fool (English Dessert); White Background

Michelle Darmody: Easy cold desserts that are perfect for hotter days

All organised and ready to relax with pre-made desserts such as Chocolate Tart and Arctic Roll

Thu, 01 Jul, 2021

Dessert with strawberries and whipped cream

Michelle Darmody: Boozy, fruity cakes for the grown-ups

Tiramisu-style strawberries and espresso martini chocolate cake

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Sweet Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Michelle Darmody: Paradise found with tropical fruit desserts

My mango and passionfruit meringue is a taste of summer

Sun, 13 Jun, 2021

Lemon tart

Simply the zest: Michelle Darmody digs into yuzu and other citrus fruits

— and you can use yuzu juice in sweet or savoury cooking

Sat, 12 Jun, 2021

Ice Cream Sundae

Michelle Darmody: Vanilla ice cream dipped in hot caramel sauce

Or a smooth cherry sauce is absolutely delicious over ice cream

Wed, 09 Jun, 2021

Homemade cream layer cake, fresh, colorful, and delicious dessert

Michelle Darmody: These strawberry recipes are the berry best

— Strawberry oat bars are a handy out-and-about treat

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

peach dessert

Michelle Darmody: Try roasted apricots with almond crunch and whipped mascarpone

It's apricot season — they're perfect for desserts, tarts and pies

Thu, 27 May, 2021

Homemade summer fruit crumble with apple, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries

Michelle Darmody: How to make a perfect frozen raspberry crumble

Frozen yogurt is a great alternative to ice-cream

Thu, 13 May, 2021