Raspberry and Rosewater Panna Cotta
Words by Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Brydie Thompson Raspberries and Rosewater Panna Cotta This delicate, just set panna cotta is the perfect dessert on a hot summer’s evening. Make them the day before and set them in some fancy glasses for a fuss free but impressive dessert. The rosewater adds an exotic touch, but be […]
Chocolate and Pear Puddings
Pear and chocolate—always a winning combination! This easy pudding is quick to whip together and the fudgy centre is very decadent for a midweek pud you can whip up in a few minutes. 125g butter, softened ½ cup sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup milk 1 cup self-raising flour 3 tbsp cocoa […]
LEMON MERINGUE TART
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES As a kid my grandfather would sprinkle cornflakes on top of our ice cream to give it a bit of crunch. And now, as an adult, I always have a packet on hand but admit it’s never for breakfast. Instead, these versatile crunchy morsels find themselves in my […]
LEMON MERINGUE CAKE
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES To be truthful, the classic lemon meringue is a tricky tart. The cook needs to master pastry and blind baking. While the filling is reasonably simple, you have to add meringue to be baked on top—no mean feat! While I’m a fan of the tart lemon contrasted with […]
BLUEBERRY APPLE SAUCE
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 […]
FRESH PEAR COBBLER
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 […]
EASY TIRAMISU FOR ADULTS ONLY
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 […]
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 […]
Plum Curd
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 Whisk […]
Plum and Amaretto Semifredo
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 Amaretto […]