FLUFFY PANCAKE STACK
\Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON We often start Sunday with a stack of fluffy pancakes, and I can pretty much throw a batch together with my eyes closed. Banana and maple syrup is always a favourite, while berries, fresh or sauced, come a close second. This recipe can be easily doubled or quadrupled […]
PIDE
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES This is a super quick bread to make and delicious served with hummus and my dukkha. It also doubles as an easy pizza dough. 1 tsp dried active yeast 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp warm milk ⅔ cup warm water 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp […]
FOCACCIA
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES This is a great loaf for sandwiches (fresh and toasted), added to a platter of cheese, dips and cured meats. I love a slice, still warm with a slather of butter. And when it begins to get stale, focaccia makes the best croutons or crostini. 2½ cups warm […]
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 […]