D … Desserts

Who doesn’t love dessert? The word comes from the French desservir, meaning to remove what has been served. Since the 16th century it has referred to the food consumed after the main meal has been removed.

Wendy served Mango-Coconut Dessert Soup with homemade icecream. Ten minutes to prepare and one hour in the fridge for this deliciously simple dessert.

Laura made Poached Pears in Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup, accompanied by Baked Ricotta with Honey, Almonds and Orange Syrup.

Kathy prepared Chocolate Mousse. A dessert spread must have chocolate!

Pauline made a colourful Dragonfruit Cheesecake with freshly-picked dragonfruit – watch those prickles!

And Sue prepared a classic Sticky Date Pudding.

Credits:

Wendy’s Mango Coconut Dessert Soup is from Havoc in the Kitchen. See the Recipes page for her ice-cream recipe.

Laura’s Baked Ricotta is from Women’s Weekly Food.

Her Poached Pears recipe is from taste.com.au

Pauline’s Dragonfruit Cheesecake is from Tropical Fruit World.

Kathy’s Chocolate Mousse is from Donna Hay.

See our Recipes page for more recipes.

P for a perfect day

Julie hosted our “P” day and what a day it was. Here’s a quote from Joan:
“Ladies thank you for making me laugh so much. The food was absolutely beautiful and the company was priceless. We started at 11:30 and left at 4:30 – that is one long lunch. It was a 10 out of 10. I won’t look at food for a week. Thanks again for a fabulous day”

Here’s why:

Marie – Pear and Parmesan Salad

 

 

 

 

 

Jeanne – Pea and Ham Soup

 

 

 

 

 

Laura – Potato Gnocchi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris – Sweet and Sour Pork

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wendy – Prawn Salad

 

 

 

 

 

Julie – Pulled Pork Taco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nadine – Pomegranate and Pistachio Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joan – Poached Pear with Peanut Butter icecream

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credits

For more great recipes, check out our Recipes page.