Gina, Author at The Passionate Pantry

Creamy Hemp Seed Dressing

14/04/2019 by Gina Leave a Comment

I am so thrilled that Hemp Seeds can now be purchased legally for consumption in Australia. They are a fabulous source of protein and omega fats, and ...

Raspberry Curd

12/01/2019 by Gina Leave a Comment

This is not a "set" curd like you may expect with a lemon curd, rather it is like a thick sauce that can be spread on a plate with a slice of cake, ...

Mini Meringues

12/01/2019 by Gina Leave a Comment

I am definitely a “meringue” girl … and I love my meringues crisp on the outside, with a slight chew in the middle. Usually I make my meringue as a ...

Ginger Spice Kisses

02/01/2019 by Gina Leave a Comment

I just can’t decide what I prefer … the flat filled biscuits, or the round filled biscuits. Family and friends are also having the same problem, so I ...

Sourdough Naan

20/12/2018 by Gina 4 Comments

If you are a bread lover like me, and make your own sourdough, then you are going to want to try this. I am a member of a FB group called Perfect ...

Persian Love Cake (GF)

19/12/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

This recipe was first created by Gerard Yaxley of Qom Restaurant, Sunshine Coast, some years ago and was converted to the Thermomix by the Victorian ...

Gingerbread – Mix and Bake Method

14/12/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

Last week I was asked for some help in providing an easy non-machine method to make gingerbread for a children’s class. In the past I have used ...

Burnt Miso Pound Cake

11/12/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

Christina Tosi is known as an American "baking legend" for anyone that loves to bake. This year she released her latest cookbook "All About Cake", ...

Spanish Crema Catalana with Sherry Soaked Prunes

26/11/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

This is where I am showing my age again! I used to drink sherry on ice many moons ago, so when I saw this recipe on Mindfood recently (see here) it ...