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 […]
DO-IT-YOURSELF ICE CREAM SUNDAES
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 […]
FROZEN TIRAMISU
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 […]
ICE CREAM SUMMER PUDDING
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 […]
VANILLA ICE CREAM
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coconut Cake with Passionfruit and Mango
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Brydie Thompson Play up the tropical flavours of passionfruit with this coconut cake and a few ribbons of fresh mango. 175g butter, soft 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 1½ tsp baking powder To serve Whipped cream and/or yoghurt Fresh […]
CUSTARD BERRY TARTS
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Ashlee DeCaires These gorgeous tarts were created from ingredients gathered at the Tauranga Farmers Market on a beautiful Summer’s morning. If fresh local berries are not in season other fruit like Kiwi, mandarins can be used. 2 cups Jersey Girls organic milk 6 Nicki’s Eggs egg yolks ½ cup sugar […]
NECTARINE AND SAFFRON CUSTARD TART
Recipe & Photography: Amber Bremner This dreamy vegan custard tart is the perfect end to a long summer lunch or balmy evening dinner, perhaps alongside a chilled glass of rosé or even a buttery chardonnay. Choose a light, floral honey blend you like the flavour of. Blind baking ensures the pastry case keeps its shape. […]