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Michelle Darmody

Michelle Darmody

The sweetest of treats from our queen of cakes

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

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