Seedy Choc-top Slice

Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway I grew up eating all kinds of seeds by the handful, thanks to my hippy parents! These nutrient powerhouses are super versatile and make a lovey addition to salads, smoothies, slices, stir-fries and more. Seedy Choc-top Slice This slice is chock-a-block with seeds of every kind, mildly sweet and […]
Raspberry Mille-feuille

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These fancy custard squares look impressive, and I agree they have a few steps and can be a little fiddly, but don’t put them in the too-hard basket! I made mine round for a dainty high tea or dessert option, but you could keep things simple and cut the […]
Last-Minute Fruitcake

Recipe and image by Julie Le Clerc This dairy-free fruitcake has wonderful flavour and is extra moist due to the use of oil instead of butter. The oil also gives the cake good texture which means, unlike classic fruitcakes, it cuts well, even when freshly made, making this a good last-minute option if you didn’t […]
Afgans

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan This recipe hails from my London days. I worked nights so would often bake during the day and leave my flatmates with a treat when they got home. Unlike most Afghan recipes which require you to cream the butter and sugar, mine is a one pot wonder. It’s also an easy recipe […]
My Weekend Table

Life moves fast, and too often cooking feels like just another task on a never-ending to-do list. Gretchen Lowe wants to help busy people rediscover the pleasure of creating delicious food, without the stress. My Weekend Table is all about bringing back the joy of cooking – offering a collection of beautiful, comforting recipes that […]
Strawberry, Lemon + Poppy Seed Crumble

Recipe and images by I’ve used my go-to base gluten-free crumble recipe to create a spring version, studded with poppy seeds and perfumed with lemon and of course all those lovely berries! I’ve added a few raspberries alongside the strawberries, to add a little tang and extra flavour. You can just use all strawberries, but […]
Spreading Kindness One Treat at a Time

Words Megan Lyon Bring to mind if you will, a stack of pillowy pinwheel scones, made with goat’s cheese and dried tomatoes; peanut butter crispies packed with Whittaker’s chocolate and rice bubbles; an oaty caramel ANZAC slice. These delectable treats have all recenty come from the kitchens of La Cave owner Brigid Sullivan for the […]
Christmas Cake – the best things take time

Recipe and images by Julie Le Clerc For me, there’s something undeniably special about the time-honoured tradition of making a Christmas fruitcake. While it’s advisable to do this as early as October – or even late September – it’s not just about getting ahead; it’s about giving the cake time to mature and develop deep, […]
Saffron-infused Raisin Loaves

Recipe and images by Kathy Paterson Best eaten not long from the oven, but any leftover loaves can be sliced and toasted the next day. They are particularly good sliced and toasted then spread with butter and orange marmalade. Loaves can be frozen too. When you are working with yeast remember to always work in […]
TURMERIC, CHOCOLATE + PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Recipe and images by Amber Bremner These wholesome cookies rely on peanut butter, which gives them great flavour as well as a wee protein boost. Use your preference of smooth or crunchy (or smoochy, which is somewhere in between). Crunchy will leave small bits of peanut throughout the cookie, which is rather nice. Mildly spiced […]