Peach & Blackberry Crumble
Make the most of late season peaches with fresh blackberries in this free form crumble. ¾ cup flour ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp cinnamon 100g butter, chilled, chopped ½ cup slivered almonds 4–6 peaches (Golden Queen are my favourite) 2 cups fresh blackberries Mix the flour, sugar and spices in […]
Blackberry & Apple Crumble Cake
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson Blackberries and new season apples are a wonderful combination. If you can’t find Granny Smith apples, opt for a tarter variety than the modern sweet apples. This cake is a delicious afternoon treat served with a dollop of cream but equally delicious for dessert with a scoop of vanilla […]
Cinnamon Bun Knots
Words Harriet Boucher, images Ashlee DeCaires Perfected my Cinnamon Roll recipe? Now it’s time to get a bit fancy. Shaping the bun into a knot rather than a roll gives an intricate look, and there’s no need for icing as you don’t want to cover over the detail. This twist uses the same dough and […]
Ultimate Cinnamon Buns
Words Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires Mum’s cinnamon buns are iconic in our family. They have been used as bribery, to say thanks, for birthdays, and just for a decadent weekend treat. It was a no-brainer to do this season’s ‘how to’ on the trendy sweet bread. What is a cinnamon roll (or bun, or […]
Battle of the Basque
Words Harriet Boucher Images Ashlee DeCaires For round 2 of Harriet’s How To, I have dived into the world of the Basque ‘burnt’ cheesecake. Basque cheesecake is a crust-less, Spanish cheesecake that has a rich, creamy centre and a caramelised top, often giving off a burnt look. It is traditionally served at room temperature, often […]
Raspberry Frangipane Tart
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson Raspberry Frangipane Tart I’m a sucker for frangipane! Wave an almond croissant in my direction and I will crumble. While frangipane goes beautifully with a buttery croissant, the addition of tart raspberries is a perfect complement. Other fruit like plums, apricots and blackberries will also work. You will have […]
Pull Apart Garlic Loaf
Recipe Harriet and Vicki, Images Ashlee Decaires This garlic bread is swimming in delicious buttery goodness. It won’t last long, lucky it makes two loaves! Ingredients Dough: 5 cups high grade flour (plus extra for dusting) 3 tsp surebake yeast 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cups lukewarm water […]
Scope’s Raw Chocolate Orange Tart
Recipe Scope Rotorua, Images Ashlee Decaires Scope’s Raw Chocolate Orange Tart This is another gem of a recipe from Dana at Scope in Rotorua, and it ticks all the boxes—vegan, paleo, gluten free and refined sugar free. At Scope they make one large (23cm) tart where you can buy a slice to enjoy, but at […]
Chocolate and Pear Puddings
Pear and chocolate—always a winning combination! This easy pudding is quick to whip together and the fudgy centre is very decadent for a midweek pud you can whip up in a few minutes. 125g butter, softened ½ cup sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup milk 1 cup self-raising flour 3 tbsp cocoa […]
Apricot and Almond Pudding
Recipes Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson The addition of ground almonds to this super simple pudding adds a delicious dimension which pairs beautifully with the tart apricots. No ground almonds, no problem, you can replace it with flour. You can also swap the apricots for tinned peaches or plums, even frozen berries would work! 100g […]