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Michelle Darmody

Michelle Darmody is a baking expert and writer, as well as an award-winning author. Michelle works across food education, sustainability and food policy and has a Doctorate in Culinary Arts.

Homemade oat and raisin cookies on a wire cooling rack on a rough wooden surface with copy space

Michelle Darmody: My favourite baking recipes using ginger

Crystalised ginger biscuits and a chocolate ginger traybake are perfect for days when there's a nip in the air

Sun, 03 Oct, 2021

Apple crumble or apple cobbler. Classic American favorite, apple cider flavored slices iced with maple syrup flavored butter cre

Michelle Darmody: Proof that puddings are for all year around

Baked sponge puddings are a hot, sticky treat — bread pudding with sour cherries and chocolate is delicious

Sun, 26 Sep, 2021

Cupcake with caramel drop. Homemade pastries

Michelle Darmody: Toffee apples are great — branch out with more caramel recipes

Apple and Toffee Buns are delicious, or try apple cake with caramel sauce

Sun, 19 Sep, 2021

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

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

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

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