Author Archives: nicky
Dipping Sauce
It was heartbreaking the day I found out Ricci’s no longer made their dipping sauce product, and not just because the sauce was delicious, but because I’d never actually used it as a dipping sauce! You see I am oft caught in the pantry and cupboards sneaking tastes of various yummy things. I’d made it … Continue reading
Coconut Caramel Sauce
I’m rather caramel mad, even as a child I always ordered the caramel fudge sundae at McDonalds. So when I discovered how to make caramel, I was incredibly pleased with myself. This sauce is so quick and simple to whip up, and goes on just about anything desserty. Coconut Caramel Sauce Recipe 1 cup sugar … Continue reading
Almost Almond Praline
Inspired by MasterChef, I started out with the intention of making an almond praline to top my dad’s Dulce de Leche Birthday Cheesecake. I’d never made praline, and having tackled a proper caramel only once before, I thought this was a nice challenge for at home. I was acutely aware of how much Matt Preston … Continue reading
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
I’ve never a made a cheesecake before, but I love to eat them. I particularly like dense, rich, uncooked cheesecakes. The ones of which you can only have an exquisite, but alas narrow slice. My Dad’s 55th birthday was the perfect opportunity to try out a Dulce de Leche Cheesecake as Dad loves caramel, and … Continue reading