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Michelle Darmody

The sweetest of treats from our queen of cakes

Quick and easy dinner: chicken and chorizo casserole

Quick and easy dinner: chicken and chorizo casserole

Feed the family in half an hour with Michelle Darmody's warming chicken stew

Thu, 25 Feb, 2021

Romantic Valentine Chocolate Heart Dessert for Two

Michelle Darmody: Comforting baking recipes that feel like a warm hug

Including rhubarb crumble pie and chocolate pudding

Thu, 25 Feb, 2021

Heart shaped cookies with strawberry filling

Michelle Darmody: Quick and easy jam hearts

Plus a tasty cheesecake you can share with the whole family

Thu, 18 Feb, 2021

Delicious homemade chocolate capkakes.

Michelle Darmody: Delicious chocolate and orange cupcakes

Join Michelle Darmody in spreading the love for marmalade with cupcakes, tarts and loaf cake

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Traditional Risalamande or Rice Pudding with Almonds and Cherry Sauce and vanilla sugar

Michelle Darmody: My favourite way to make rice pudding

— and a chocolate pudding you'll make again and again

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Delicious chocolate zucchini brownies

Michelle Darmody: Brownies, meringue pies and chocolate cake for one

— we can't have large gatherings but we can still have cake

Sun, 24 Jan, 2021

vanilla ice cream cake with frozen berries

Michelle Darmody: Frozen berry yogurt cake is a real treat

— cakes made with this versatile ingredient are a real pick-me-up on a winter's day

Sat, 16 Jan, 2021

Granola bar on wooden table

Michelle Darmody: Granola bars and date slices among healthy treats to bake

— seeds are little bundles of energy and these bars store well in containers

Sat, 09 Jan, 2021

Homemade low-calorie banana cookies with oatmeal and walnuts close-up on a slate board. Horizontal top view

Michelle Darmody: Banana and pecan nut cookies — a healthier treat

— and a rich beetroot and chocolate cake

Sat, 02 Jan, 2021

Christmas cupcakes with snowman and Christmas lights

Michelle Darmody: Snowman buns and cheesy Christmas biscuits

— this 'snowman' icing can be used to decorate your Christmas cake too

Sun, 20 Dec, 2020