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Michelle Darmody

Michelle Darmody

The sweetest of treats from our queen of cakes

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

Father with daughter (9-12 months) and shopping list in supermarket

Michelle Darmody: 10 top tips to tackle food waste with a few small steps

Household waste increased during the pandemic – so what steps can we make at home to cut back on landfill? Michelle Darmody has 10 top tips

Sat, 08 May, 2021

Chia pudding bowl with blueberries, passion fruit, granola and yogurt.

Michelle Darmody: Coconut pancakes with passionfruit sauce

No dispute about Passionfruit — it's great for tarts, pancakes and puddings

Sat, 01 May, 2021

Chocolate Crinkles for a gift. Chocolate cookies in powdered sugar on a wooden board. Christmas Time

Michelle Darmody: Easy chocolate crinkle cookies that are fun to make with kids

— or it's so easy to make Raspberry or Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Sun, 25 Apr, 2021

Classic American apple pie with cinnamon on a dark wooden background. Rustic style. Top view, copy space.

Not even yolking - apple tart and chocolate cake without the eggs

"Opting for a recipe that does not need to rise too much is the best option, when creating egg-free delights"

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

rhubarb strawberry brioches

Michelle Darmody: A celebration of rhubarb

— Rhubarb and ginger loaf, or this flavourful rhubarb and almond tart

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

almond butter cups

Michelle Darmody: 'Melt-and-make' recipes for leftover chocolate

- Almond-butter cups and chocolate nut and seed bark are among the ideas

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021