How to cook polenta the easy way
Polenta, like so many interesting grains lately, has made a kitchen comeback. It’s affordable, versatile, and when cooked well, absolutely ... Read More
Almond Crescent Cookies remind me of Christmas – short-bready, nutty, a hint of spice and very moreish! Baking with leftover ... Read More
If you’re a peanut butter fan like me you’ll love these Peanut Butter Cookies! A super-easy recipe to follow, it ... Read More
Packed full of almonds, dates, oats and bound with peanut butter and maple syrup, these PBJ Oat Balls have a ... Read More
Belgium Biscuits with Jam Icing
A baking treat adopted by many for Easter, Belgium Biscuits are warmly spiced and jam packed (sandwiched between two biscuits) ... Read More
Anzac-Inspired Lockdown Slice (with DIY oat flour)
I know I’m not the only one: flour is in short supply at the moment. It seems New Zealand has ... Read More
Yorkshire Puddings & Toad in the Hole
Staring at a pack of sausages and looking for another way to cook ’em? Cue ‘Toad in the Hole’, an ... Read More
Perhaps there was a sneaky underlying message in a recent present, I need to bake more! Win-win I say – ... Read More
It’s wonderful that the South Island has such an iconic dish to claim as their own: Southland Cheese Rolls. Now, ... Read More
What?? Yessss….when Mexican meets Italian, the perfect international blend for open-minded dinner guests who adore delicious food! Introducing Red Bean ... Read More
Any time is a good time for banana loaf, let’s face it. It’s my birthday and I can bake if ... Read More
Smoky Bacon-esque Coconut Chips
This Smoky Bacon-esque Coconut Chip recipe is vegan, I am not. Why not however, enjoy some simple foods that simply ... Read More
Perfect for a dessert platter, lunchbox or an afternoon tea pick-me up, these nut free Apricot Raw Balls are packed ... Read More
Not only can you bake rustic looking pies, the crust is melt-in-your-mouth flaky. I had previously thought that homemade pastry was ... Read More
I haven’t been much of a scone baker to be honest, but after you find a successful go-to recipe, they ... Read More
Buttermilk is not a common recipe ingredient but, from time to time, you’ll stumble on a recipe that requires it ... Read More
Seriously Moreish Savoury Muffins
I am no trained cook, but I am a foodie and have learnt that we all are capable of taking a ... Read More
That’s the concept behind these unusual yet delicious biscuits. If you momentarily let your mind wander to Salty Caramel, you’ll ... Read More
Crumble Top Lemon Curd Muffins
You’ve heard of ‘jam surprise’ muffins with gooey jam centres. Now imagine a muffin oozing lemon curd instead, topped with ... Read More
Ginger Gems: 1935 Edmonds Cook Book
It was ‘sure to rise’ then as it is ‘sure to rise’ now. Edmonds Cook Books have been around for ... Read More
I propose that rock cakes go superbly well with a well-earned coffee break after a hefty morning of DIY. Motion ... Read More
It’s chewy, it’s delicious and perfect lunchbox material….the almighty All Things Nice Muesli Slice. FOOD SAVING IDEA : for stale ... Read More
I’ve spotted whole milk (full cream milk) before and wondered who would buy it given our fat conscious society – ... Read More
Did you know, ANZAC biscuits have an intrinsic association with ANZAC Day, but despite popular belief, weren’t eaten at Gallipoli? ... Read More
Like many of our delicious seasonal fruits, we must embrace each harvest with both hands and squeeze every single living ... Read More
Don’t slam a new flavour combination until you’ve tasted it: Nutella Marrow Muffins…where is your spirit of adventure? Sometimes the ... Read More
My passionfruit vine has been most obliging this year with a great harvest. Needless to say that I am finding ... Read More
Is it carrot season? To be honest, there are carrots in my garden bed at most times of the year, ... Read More
I love to challenge myself to just make things out of what I have in the cupboard. It didn’t take ... Read More
Dark Chocolate Macadamia Truffles
Macadamia nuts with their buttery crunch have always been a favourite of mine. Picked this season and freshly roasted, I ... Read More
Almond & Dark Peppermint Raw Balls
I’m getting into the swing of these raw balls. They can be whipped up in just a few minutes and ... Read More
Seriously, my kids didn’t know what hit them! Mini gastronomes in their own right, they still couldn’t quite work out ... Read More
If you’re too young to remember the Famous Five, the catchphrase “lashings of ginger beer” might mean very little. But ... Read More
Perfect for an in-between meal snack or lunchbox filler, muesli balls are a brilliant way to use up the bottom ... Read More
Ginger Biscuits: A Sweet-Spicy Staple from My Trusty Scrapbook On my tried-and-true recipe list, Ginger Biscuits reign supreme. They’re ridiculously ... Read More
Dark Chocolate Mosaic: A Showstopper Made Simple Here’s a delicious dark chocolate delight that’s so easy to make, you’ll have ... Read More
The summer season is a perfect excuse for balmy evening barbeques, healthy eating and light dishes. Not just for meat ... Read More
Disclaimer: Once you’ve made this Baked Custard Tart you’ll never want to buy one from the bakery again. I do ... Read More
No longer will you need, or even want, to buy mayonnaise after trying this. I was genuinely delighted to rediscover ... Read More
Jammy Coconut Muffins: A Sweet Welcome Home After a few weeks on the road, I’ve been rediscovering the joy of ... Read More
Three cups of sugar – how to make caster sugar & icing sugar
It took a minor catastrophe in the making to work this one out! I needed caster sugar for a batch ... Read More
Homemade Blackberry Vinaigrette
A homemade vinaigrette – and this one uses a secret ingredient that’s likely already in your pantry. But what really ... Read More
A traditional glazed ham is on most Kiwi Christmas Day menus. Rediscovering do-it-yourself glaze is best made from leftovers in ... Read More