Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Image BRYDIE THOMPSON Autumn is a season of abundance and this is no more evident than at the Tauranga Farmers Market. Market manager Trixie Allen says, “Finally all those loaded trees we see during summer can be picked. Paddocks can be harvested. Best of all, some summer crops extend into the…
Recipe & Image: KATHY PATERSON Cobbler may be the best reason to turn on the oven. Its crisp yet short-textured topping is a family favourite. Ice cream essential! Serves 6 Pears 5–6 ripe pears juice of 1 small lemon 1 tbsp caster sugar Cobbler topping 1¼ cups plain flour 1½ tsp baking powder a pinch…
Recipe MAURICE MONTERO from MR PICKLES | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES This is the easiest tiramisu you’ll ever make and sacrilegious to Italians because there is no zabaglione (whipped heated eggs and sugar) involved. Make this delicious dessert ahead of your dinner party and finish it off in 10 seconds. If you want to make it…
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…
This is a great way to use up your egg yolks left over from making meringues (see page X). Use it to sandwich a classic sponge together with lashings of whipped cream, dollop over ice cream, or smear over a classic cheesecake. 300ml plum puree* 6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 125g butter, chopped…
The perfect summer treat. Make this a few days ahead and impress your guests when you bring this out at the end of the meal. Can’t find or don’t like Amaretto biscuits? Use leftover meringues, making it gluten free too! 3 egg whites ¾ cup sugar ½ cup water 300ml cream 2 cups crushed…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES Whether it’s with homemade ice cream or store bought, with a variety of toppings you have a fun activity and decadent dessert. Topping ideas Fresh fruit Marshmallows Chocolate pretzels Honey roasted peanuts Brownie or cookie crumbs Sprinkles Whipped cream Chocolate Sauce 200g chocolate, chopped 1 cup cream Place…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES I love tiramisu and this version is not only perfect for the summer but a lot easier! Plus, if you don’t finish it in one sitting, it will keep in the freezer for another day. 1 packet or 24 savoiardi biscuits* 1 cup espresso coffee 1 cup Kahlua…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES This twist on the classic English summer pudding uses rich brioche bread (I used one from Volare). You could also use a Christmas Panettone (available from Vetro). Filled with gorgeous white chocolate ice cream and served with fresh berries, it is a real showstopper that will easily feed…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES Making home-made ice cream won’t save you money but it is worth it! An ice cream maker definitely makes it easier. You can either buy a stand-alone machine, or many food mixers have ice cream attachments as added extras. If you don’t have a machine you can still…
