FRUIT LOAF
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES My grandmother used to whip up a loaf of fruit bread in her bread maker every few days. I loved it and still have a soft spot for a fruit loaf. Her secret was some ground cardamom (you’ll find it at your local Vetro store). This loaf is […]
BUTTERNUT & CHÈVRE TART OF ROSES
Recipe & Images FIONA HUGUES Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo said, “In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” With this in mind, what better way to share flowers with loved ones than those that nourish too? After the publication of my Peach & Burnt Buttercream Cake from the spring issue some asked for step-by-step […]
Sponge Kisses
I found a gorgeous patty pan tin in a second-hand store and just had to make something in them. This easy, light cupcake type mixture was perfect as the little cakes kept the shape well. Paired with cream and the plum curd they make an impressive afternoon tea treat. If you don’t happen to have […]
Baked Cheesecake with Plum Curd
This classic cheesecake is brilliant with fresh berries or my plum curd dolloped on top! 200g biscuit crumbs (I used gingernuts) 80g butter 500g cream cheese, soft 250g sour cream ½ cup sugar 4 eggs 3 tbsp cornflour zest and juice of a lemon Crush the biscuits until you have fine breadcrumbs. I find […]
STRAWBERRY THYME CAKE
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES The cake 350g butter, softened 2 cups sugar 6 eggs (size 7) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2½ cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 2 tsp thyme leaves For the syrup ½ cup sugar 6 thyme sprigs 2 chips strawberries 2 cups cream 1 cup yoghurt extra thyme for […]
HERBS
Recipes VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES Herbs are a great way to add flavour, colour and interest to a dish. Like a lemon tree, I think every house should have a rosemary bush. Once established, you literally do nothing but reap the benefits of being able to spike a leg of lamb with it […]
PEACH ON EARTH CAKE WITH BURNT BUTTERCREAM
Recipe & Images: FIONA HUGUES When gorgeous editor in chief Vicki asked me to create a cake for this 10th birthday issue we were still reeling in the haze of lockdown and the world was forever changed. Back in autumn, when there was no inkling of the global sideswipe that was to come, I had […]
AH CHOUX
Recipes: VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images: BRYDIE THOMPSON Choux pastry is quite simply miraculous. Everyday ingredients (butter, flour and eggs) are transformed into delicate desserts, divine doughnuts and even savoury nibbles. And while the pastry can be made into many different forms, the real beauty is the flavour combinations that are only limited by your imagination. […]
RASPBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE SLICE
Recipe: DRY DOCK CAFE | Images: BRYDIE THOMPSON This recipe is from Dry Dock Cafe – click here to learn more about this gem in the heart of Tauranga 1½ cups sugar 315g butter 1 egg 1½ tsp vanilla 3 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder ¾ cup white chocolate buttons, chopped 3 cups frozen […]
BLUEBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
Recipe: FAT PIGEON | Images: ASHLEE DECAIRES Makes 12 large muffins In blender add: 2 oranges, cut into quarters 1 cup sugar Blend until well mixed and mushy looking, then add: ½ cup oil 1 cup plain sweetened yoghurt 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs Blend well. In a bowl sift together: […]