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Michelle Darmody

The sweetest of treats from our queen of cakes

Setting up table for birthday party

Michelle Darmody: Easy to make celebration layer cakes and my secret to perfect icing

The cake recipes you need to make any occasion special

Sat, 11 Sep, 2021

Pumpkin oatmeal gluten free muffins on rustic chopping board on light background.Flat lay

Michelle Darmody: If you like pumpkin spice lattes, you'll love these recipes

Try pumpkin and maple syrup squares or a pumpkin and pomegranate loaf

Sun, 05 Sep, 2021

Plums crumble pie, crumble, fruit crumble,Crumble with plum, Crumble with Plums and nuts on a white background, Sweet

Michelle Darmody: These are the perfect end-of-summer recipes

No distress if you deal with damsons and sweet, plump plums are delicious baked

Sun, 29 Aug, 2021

Mini plum galettes with almond slices

Michelle Darmody: How to make a fruity galette and experiment with different fillings

A mixed berry galette is just such a treat

Sun, 22 Aug, 2021

Puff pastry stuffed with grilled vegetables

Michelle Darmody: Back-to-school savoury bakes that would fit in a lunch box

Easy pastries to make for the freezer

Thu, 19 Aug, 2021

Ice Cream

Michelle Darmody: Fruity desserts all fig-ured out!

Try roasted fig and almond tart, and fig and maple syrup ice cream

Thu, 12 Aug, 2021

French Eclairs

Profiteroles and eclairs are easier than you think

Your guide to choux pastry and a recipe for eclairs with raspberry filling and white chocolate ganache

Sun, 01 Aug, 2021

Homemade apple muffins

Michelle Darmody: No joke — gooseberries are great for making fools, tarts and muffins

Gooseberries are not just for jam

Sun, 25 Jul, 2021

Delicious homemade chocolate capkakes.

Michelle Darmody: Chocolate recipes to enjoy during warm weather

Chocolate raspberry buns are fun to make with kids and are delicious with or without icing

Sun, 18 Jul, 2021

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