Raw Chocolate Wonder Bites

INGREDIENTS 1/2 a cup cashews 1/2 a cup of macadamia 1/2 cup coconut flakes 1/4 of a cup of activated buckwheat 1 heaped tablespoon Chia seeds 1 heaped tablespoon sesame seeds 5 heaped tablespoons raw cacao powder 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds Teaspoon vanilla Teaspoon cinnamon Teaspoon turmeric Pinch salt 2 mashed bananas 1/4 cup psyllium husk 1/2 cup coconut oil METHOD 1 Add the cashews, macadamias and coconut flakes to the…

ByJanneke Williamson28/07/20160Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Chocolate Nutbutter Superfood Bites

Did you know that the woman who holds the record for living the longest, to a ripe age of 122, ate almost one kilogram of chocolate a week?* Like you needed any excuses! Making your own healthy and delicious chocolate is so simple and the best part is you can be sure of all the…

ByJanneke Williamson20/07/20160Comments

Baking

Lyndey Milan’s Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Slice

Most slices take time, preparing the different layers and cooking and preparing different layers. This one doesn't but it is very, very rich. Don't even think about using skim condensed milk! Chocolate Slice Recipe Makes 24 Preparation 5-10 mins Cooking 25-40 mins INGREDIENTS 200 shortbread, crushed 80 g butter, melted 250 ml dark chocolate chips 250g almonds, pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts, roasted…

ByLyndey Milan13/06/20160Comments

Health Nutrition

Chocolate Lovers Are Smarter Says Study

Published in the journal Appetite, researchers used data collected from a Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study (MSLS), in which 968 people aged between 23 and 98 were measured for dietary intake and cardiovascular risk factors, as well as cognitive function. The researchers found that regularly eating chocolate was significantly associated with cognitive function “irrespective of other dietary habits”. More…

ByThe Carousel02/05/20160Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Delicious Mini Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

INGREDIENTS 80 g vegetable oil based spread 2/3 cup plain flour, (100 g) 2 medium eggs 1 tsp gelatine 2/3 cup vanilla custard, thick, (160 ml) 50 g dark chocolate, melts, melted METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Combine the vegetable based oil spread and ⅓ cup (80ml) water in a small saucepan. Heat over high…

ByThe Carousel19/04/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Sugar-free Nutty Chocolate Bark

Some protein, fibre and healthy fats are in this sugar-free nutty chocolate bark recipe too for a balanced after dinner treat. Sugar Free Nutty Chocolate Bark Recipe INGREDIENTS 250 g dark cooking chocolate - look for varieties containing a cocoa content of at least 70% - to keep the sugar content down 1 No Added Sugar Cereal Bar…

ByThe Carousel14/04/20160Comments

Entertainment News

MKR Villain Jess Says Her Haters Lack Confidence

Jess has copped a barrage of online abuse for her outlandish comments and condescending smirks on MKR, but isn’t apologising for any of it. "It’s really hard that I’ve had to constantly justify my actions to make everyone else feel better,” she tells Melbourne’s Gold 104.3 during a recent studio visit. “Get some confidence, be happy with…

ByThe Carousel17/02/20160Comments

Food & Drink Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Chocolate Sorbet

Makes: 850ml INGREDIENTS 75g caster sugar 75g liquid glucose 500ml water 200g dark chocolate (with about 70% cocoa solids) METHOD Put the sugar, liquid glucose and water into a heavy-based pan and bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Leave the sugar syrup to boil for a few minutes. Meanwhile, roughly chop the dark chocolate and place in a…

ByThe Carousel08/02/20160Comments

Baking Food & Drink

The Ultimate Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS 350g digestive biscuits or Graham crackers 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder 100g butter, melted 250g dark chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup Baileys or other liqueur (or strong coffee) 750g cream cheese 250g sour cream 1 cup caster sugar 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder 3 eggs 2 egg yolks METHOD 1 Line the base of a 23cm removable base cake tin with baking paper, and lightly grease or spray…

ByThe Carousel11/12/20150Comments

Baking

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Makes one 3-tiered 20 cm (8 inch) round cake 2 quantities Chocolate fudge frosting 3 x Chocolate cakes 1 quantity Dark chocolate glaze To crown INGREDIENTS 1 quantity Salted caramel popcorn Prepare two quantities of the chocolate fudge frosting. Prepare three chocolate cakes. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate glaze. Prepare the salted caramel popcorn. METHOD To assemble, place one of the chocolate cakes on…

ByThe Carousel12/08/20150Comments