Banana Fritters with Ginger Syrup
These cute little fritters are perfect if you have grown the finger bananas. But never fear, if using store bought bananas either opt for the Bobby Bananas or simply slice large ones in half. 6 baby bananas (approx.) 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup soda water (cold) neutral oil icing sugar for dusting Whisk the […]
Kai Feast
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan When Christall Lowe’s long anticipated second book arrived at my place it caused quite a discussion. I left it sitting on the dining table and my husband was leafing through it. “Is this a Māori cookbook?” he asked. “No, it’s a New Zealand cookbook” was the abridged version of my response. He […]
Banoffee Pie
Recipes by Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images by Ashlee DeCaires Several years back I began my quest to grow bananas in the Waikato. The palms flourished, in fact, too well, growing over three metres tall. Too tall to protect from the inevitable frost which decimated them. I went up to Northland to seek advice from the guru […]
Pavlova with L&P Jelly and Kiwifruit
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan There is not a more classic dessert than a pav! Growing up, neighbourhood BBQs were a regular occurrence in our street and Shirley Morrison was the Pav Queen. I remember them coming in one of two ways, topped with Kiwifruit or jelly crystals. This was well before freeze dried fruit powders […]
ROASTED BLACK PEPPER STRAWBERRIES WITH BOOZY TOFU CREAM AND AQUAFABA MERINGUE
Recipe and Image by Amber Bremner This fully plant-based dessert is a little bit special. While appearing very simple, the flavours are a fantastic combination and lift the bar on what vegan dessert can be. Black pepper significantly intensifies the natural sweetness of roasted strawberries and adds some peppery warmth, and I’ve served the luscious […]
More From a Quiet Kitchen
Words Vicki Ravlich Nici Wickes is one of my favourite New Zealand food personalities. I like her realness, and this is never more evident than when she beams into my feed from her kitchen, cooking up something yummy, sharing a tip or just having a chat. During the 2020/21 lockdowns Nici’s resilience and down to […]
Orange Posset with Aperol Jelly
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires A posset is a very simple old-fashioned dessert, so I have tarted it up with the addition of an Aperol jelly and crisp tuile. With that said you can enjoy a simple unadorned posset without the jelly. Try setting it in hollowed out orange halves for a little fun […]
Black Rice Pudding w/ Hibiscus-poached Pears + Salted Coconut Cream
Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway Black rice pudding has long been a favourite of mine, and while it’s usually served with mango or other tropical fruit as it’s eaten throughout South East Asia, it also pairs beautifully with rosy hibiscus-poached pears. The salted coconut cream brings it all together. You can find black rice […]
APPLE OF MY EYE PIE
Recipe and Images by Fiona Hugues There’s something nurturing and comforting about a decadent, sweet and fragrant warm apple pie that makes it the delight of one’s life. She’s the welcome home dish one loves best in all the world. Some love it more than others – no one can easily forget that hilarious scene […]
Let’s Get It Macaron
Recipe by Adelle from But First Dessert Images by Brydie Thompson Not to be confused with the French president or the very simple to make coconut-based biscuit, the macaron epitomises French pâtisserie. These deceitfully simple cookies take precision and patience to master and then they require a creative palate to turn them into a taste […]