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: […]
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 […]