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  1. Natasha & Peter Capture the Essence of Tonga

    March 13, 2012 by admin


  2. Check out Natasha’s new cooking course at Leiths School of Food and Wine

    May 11, 2011 by admin

    CLASS FULL – WAIT LIST ONLY

    American Cooking

    “Join celebrated pastry chef, Natasha MacAller in creating dishes using the best of autumnal ingredients and you will have quick and delicious recipes at hand to use for this wonderful (and Natasha’s favourite!) season.”

    http://www.leiths.com/enthusiasts-courses/american-desserts/


  3. Tash’s Coconut Sugar, Lemon and Raspberry Easter Cake

    May 11, 2011 by admin

    Recipe for this delicious cake will be added soon.


  4. Vanilla Roasted Rhubarb Recipe

    March 28, 2011 by admin

    4 stalks rhubarb cleaned and cut into 3cm/1 inch pieces, about 400g/4oz.

    2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

    2 tablespoons vanilla sugar

    1 teaspoon vanilla paste

    1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)

    1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Pinch sea salt

    METHOD:

    1.  Preheat oven to 160°C/ 325°F Brush a baking tray with oil or butter and set aside.

    2.  Toss rhubarb with remaining ingredients in a bowl until evenly coated.

    3.  Pour into prepared baking tray and bake for 30 minutes until rhubarb is soft but still holds its shape.

    4.  Allow to cool, then gently transfer to a small bowl until ready to use.

    Natasha MacAller

    2009 DancingChef LTD


  5. March 16th Divertimenti Class SOLD OUT

    February 16, 2011 by admin

    Natasha MacAller’s masterclass of quick and easy dinner party desserts is currently sold out.
    The yummy recipes for this class include White Chocolate & Pistachio Tart With Vanilla Glazed Plums, White Ginger Pana Cotta with Rhubarb & Raspberry Gazpacho, and a Flourless Espresso Chocolate Torte With Caramel Mascarpone.
    Sound good? Stay tuned for the next class with Chef MacAller at the divertimenti website and here at DancingChef.net


  6. Article in Dish Magazine

    September 29, 2010 by admin

    See latest adventures in Tonga with Peter Gordon in Dish http://www.dish.co.nz/


  7. September 8, 2010 – Divertimenti Cookery Class: “Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice”

    July 12, 2010 by admin

    Join Divertimenti Cookery Class on Wednesday September 8

    Time: 11am to 1pm

    Location: Marylebone School, London

    Natasha will demonstrate and help you create an exciting range of sweet and savoury dishes using vanilla, tea and spices.

    Register online at:

    http://www.divertimenti.co.uk/Cookery_school/nm1q-sugar-and-spice-and-all-things-nice.html


  8. Heilala Vanilla Recipe U-Tube Link

    July 7, 2010 by admin

    Natasha creates and demonstrates her Polenta Banana UpsideDown Cake for New Zealand’s Heilala Vanilla Company.

    See this recipe at:

    http://www.heilalavanilla.co.nz/vanilla-recipes-banana-polenta-upside-down-cake.htm


  9. Life & Leisure Article

    November 10, 2008 by admin

    Dancing Chef

    A FORMER BALLERINA HAS SWAPPED THE THEATRE FOR THE KITCHEN AND IS FINDING A NEW AUDIENCE TO APPLAUD HER ENDEAVOURS.

    Words: Lyn Barnes  Photographs: Aaron McLean

      (more…)


  10. Boston Cream Cake

    November 10, 2008 by admin

    Boston Creme Cake

    Boston Creme Cake

    http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/baby-boston-cream-cakes