Lemon-lime self saucing pudding

I LOVE self saucing puddings!

Sometime in August we celebrated "lambstravaganza" (A meal with three types of lamb.)

I deliberated over making dessert but decided to go for it and try out a recipe from sfi "lemon self saucing pudding". As usual some amendments were made. Usually when I try out recipes I leave the quantities as is but because it was for a larger gathering I doubled the ingredients. Also, with the availability of fresh limes, I made it a lemon-lime self saucing pudding. The result was a lovely light citrus scented sponge floating atop a luscious lemon lime sauce. Superb!

"Simple" Chocolate Cake

This is Nigella's version of a simple chocolate cake. While I agree it was incredibly easy to make (I love my food processor) the result was quite spectacular. In particular, the icing which became quite fudgey on cooling.

Speedy Cheesy Quesadillas

These cheesy quesadillas came taste.com.au in a supplement for the Herald Sun. Smother the tortilla with pasta sauce, sprinkle with cheese and repeat, forming three layers. Place in an oiled griddle-pan and fry until you have nice grill lines and the cheese has melted. Cut into wedges and serve with salad. Yum!

Apple Pancakes

These apple pancakes were a real hit. I got the recipe off a "wheel&barrow" card for a "Special Mother's Day Breakfast". Needless to say it wasn't Mother's day when I made them but that's irrelevant.

The recipe card suggested frying a slice of apple and then pouring the batter over it and frying as normal, then use this pancake as a garnish. But why have only one? I fried an apple into each and result was fabulous: slightly crunchy and nicely sweetened apple pancakes.

Nigella's Love Buns

I made these cute cupcakes for a party and was quite pleased with the result. The icing got a bit goopy and was far too sweet for my liking but they looked adorable!

Chocolate Date Cake

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This almost vegan cake is a real winner. The dates add texture to the cake and are delicious when added to cocoa and hot water to form the icing. What I like about this cake is it contains no refined sugar. It is perfectly suited to my taste, as it is not too sweet, and the silken tofu adds an interesting texture, as well as providing the binding agent (there are no eggs used in this recipe).

Strawberry Ricotta (or more accurately, Cottage Cheese and Mixed Berry) Muffins

These muffins are a testament to the fact that if you don't have the correct ingredients, don't bother. This especially applies to flour. Plain flour with baking powder added is not and never will be self raising flour. While they look lovely they were dense, almost rock-like. Once I get over my stupidity, I hope to make these again, but with the correct ingredients next time.