FAT PIGEON’S FAMOUS PUMPKIN, FETA AND SPINACH SCONES
Recipe: FAT PIGEON | Images: ASHLEE DECAIRES (makes 12) 4 cups self-raising flour ½ cup red peppers, diced ½ cup tasty cheese, grated 100g feta cheese ½ red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley, sage, thyme) 1 cup spinach, chopped 1 cup cooked pumpkin, diced 300ml cream 1 bottle dry lemonade (330ml) salt […]
MUM’S DATE LOAF
Recipe: MEGAN PRISCOTT | Images: ASHLEE DECAIRES This is our most requested recipe. We have been making it since we opened over 10 years ago. Well Mum made it for the first year and when we finally convinced her to hand the recipe over she left an ingredient out, so it took a few attempts […]
Iles Flottantes (Floating Islands)
Recipe: Wayne Good | Images: Ashlee DeCaires 4 eggs, separated ½ tbsp cornflour 90g caster sugar 125ml milk 315ml cream 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp orange water toasted flaked almonds and the zest of an orange to garnish. Caramelised Sugar Syrup ½ cup caster sugar ½ cup water To make the sugar syrup, place […]
Cheese and Miso Scones
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Brydie Thompson 3 cups flour 5 tsp baking powder 75g butter, cold 1½ cups of grated cheese (we used Meyer tasty or vintage gouda) 2 tbsp miso paste 1½ cups buttermilk or thin natural yoghurt* Mix the flour and baking powder together. Grate the butter into the flour and then […]
Cheese and Onion Tart with Walnut Pastry
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Brydie Thompson Pastry ½ cup walnuts ½ cup wholemeal flour 1 cup flour 150g butter, cold 1 tsp salt ¼ cup cold water Filling 2 large onions extra virgin olive oil 1 cup cream 2 eggs 150g Meyer cheese (cumin gouda is perfect for this tart!) For the pastry Place […]
Snickers Slice
Recipe: Scope Rotorua | Images: Brydie Thompson Base ½ cup self-raising flour ½ cup plain flour ½ cup cocoa ¾ cup coconut ½ cup brown sugar 100g butter 3 tbsp peanut butter Caramel 800g condensed milk 75g butter ½ cup golden syrup Topping 2 cups roasted peanuts Icing 250g dark chocolate ½ cup cream Make […]
Chocolate Bean Cake
Recipe & Images: Emma Galloway With only six basic pantry ingredients, this flourless chocolate cake is one of my favourites. I tend to use kidney beans, but black or pinto beans also work great. I serve un-iced, but for even more decadence you could top with a chocolate ganache and/or serve with cream or ice […]
Vegan Mushroom Tart
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Ashlee DeCaires The creamy-like filling of this tart is reminiscent of a light fluffy quiche. We’ve topped the tofu filling with garlic sautéed mushrooms, but you could use any number of combinations from cherry or heirloom tomatoes and basil, or leek and pumpkin and in springtime asparagus. Pastry 2 cups flour ½ tsp […]
Chocolate Tart
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Ashlee DeCaires For the pastry: 1¼ cups flour ½ cup icing sugar ½ cup cocoa ¼ cup oil (sunflower or coconut) ¼ cup chilled water For the filling: 1½ cups coconut cream 350g dark chocolate, chopped ¼ cup coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Make the pastry by mixing the […]
Vegan Muffins
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Ashlee DeCaires The secret to these beautifully light and fluffy muffins is apple sauce which acts as an egg replacement. I simply used a tin found in the sauce aisle at any supermarket, although you could make your own. 3 cups self-raising flour ½ cup sugar ½ cup cocoa 1 […]