Author: Philippa Cameron

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Irish inspired Tea Cake

A great alternative to an elaborate Christmas cake too. I have never tasted such a delicious and moist fruit loaf. I first tried an Irish tea loaf at the Farm Barn Cafe near Fairlie, South Island of New Zealand. Their version is dark and delicious. If you are ever travelling that direction make sure to […]

Sweet Smoko

The ‘Berry Forest’ no-bake slice

This six ingredient decadent slice is the perfect treat to share with friends. This is my friend Deb’s recipe. Deb often cooks for gangs of shearers who are busy shearing merino sheep for our gorgeous merino wool industry here in New Zealand. One of the wool handlers who has sampled Deb’s cooking happens to be […]

Meal Ideas

Chicken and Green Pesto Pasta (an easy one pot recipe)

If it’s green it can go in this fast and easy to make pasta dish You will need; chicken breast frozen peasspinach cashewschicken stocksalt and pepperspaghetti pastaolive oil What if I don’t have the greens specified? Don’t worry!Just use 1 cup equivalent of any other green vegetable.You could use broccoli and broccoli stalks.You could use kale, silverbeet […]

Breakfast

Easy to Prepare Breakfast Burritos

What’s better than a breakfast burrito? A whole packet in the freezer! Grab a packet of six wraps and make yourself a pre-made pack of breakfast. Simply spend the time to prepare all six wraps and wrap in tinfoil before placing back into the re-sealable wrap bag. Grab one out each night to thaw, and […]

Sweet Smoko

Raw No Bake Peppermint Slice

This no bake peppermint slice is delicious and easy to make. It is also a great healthy alternative to a store bought muesli bar or calorie rich slice at your local cafe. This slice is dairy free and to make it gluten free, substitute the rolled oats for coconut. Cut into small squares for a […]

Savoury Smoko

Easy Savoury Pizza Scrolls

A super quick and tasty savoury scroll recipe. Perfect for smoko, a morning tea shout, a fuelling snack after kids sports, or a substitute for a sandwich in the kids lunch boxes. The possibilities are endless. What shall I use as fillings?I have used tomato relish, chopped bacon and cheese in mine.But I have purposely […]