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. […]
CHERRY GRANITA
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Brydie Thompson If dairy is not your thing, you don’t have to miss out on an icy treat for dessert on a hot summer evening. 500g cherries 1 cup water ½ cup sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice Halve and pit the cherries. Add these and the remaining ingredients to a […]