Desserts

These rum balls are made with good ol’ Aussie Weetbix. (If you don’t have weetbix in your country (or cupboard), don’t fear. You can use 140 grams of a wheat …

It’s the wonderful dessert that both Australians and New Zealanders call their own. This pavlova recipe creates pav perfection, with a smooth and fluffy marshmallow centre encased in a delicate …

These Crunchy Peanut Balls are exactly what you’d expect from the name – choc-coated balls of crunchy, peanut-y bliss.  They’re so good, you may need to hide them! A treat …

This old-fashioned carrot pudding recipe was recorded by Nana Ling on 17 October 1939. Nearly 80 years later, I can say that this recipe definitely stands the test of time.  …

Rocky Road is an all-time favourite and this minty version might just make your new favourites list. The peanut or biscuit crunch in traditional rocky road is replaced with chopped …

Lemon Meringue Tart is one of my mum’s specialties and is high on my list of childhood favourites.  This recipe is from the pages of my great grandmother’s recipe book …

The Christmas table isn’t quite complete without a Christmas Trifle. These layered, individual Mini Christmas Trifles can be made up a day ahead and are always a huge hit. And …

This Chocolate Fudge Recipe comes from the pages of Nan Mac’s handwritten recipe book. Nan Mac was my maternal grandmother and Nana Ling‘s daughter. Nan Mac was home schooled by Nana …

This flummery recipe might bring back fond memories of a dessert your Nana made all those years ago. Flummery is the simple, sweet dessert that we definitely shouldn’t forget about. …

Updated: 13 February 2021 This Scotch Pancakes Recipe was recorded by Nana Ling in the early 1940s. We’re big fans of pancakes in our house, however we hadn’t come across …