The only shortcake recipe you will need. I find that a good shortcake works well with a tart fruit such as a green cooking apples, feijoas, or gooseberries. In my second book 'Winter Warmers' there's a lovely chocolate spiced variation that you must try too. But...
Puddings
How to Make My Rocky Road Slice
The original recipe with a fabulous photograph to accompany the recipe can be found in my first book 'A High Country Life'. Lottie Hedley has done such a fabulous shot of this decadent slice. In the book I write "It has become a bit of a tradition to make this no bake...
Chocolate Puff Eclairs
Is it a chocolate eclair? Is it a cream puff? No, it's a combination of the two with an easy delicious filling. These will be the crowd pleaser at you next event! You only need four main ingredients, which I know you will most likely have in your kitchen! What do I...
Raspberry Flummery
This easy, light and fluffy dessert melts in your mouth. This delicious dessert idea was found in an old school fundraiser cookbook, which was originally made with raspberry jelly. This recipe with the addition of real raspberries really elevates the taste and...
My Christmas No Bake Fake Cheesecake
The perfect Christmas easy bake that won't have you spending time fussing in the kitchen this holiday season. My no fuss - fake bake The perfect Christmas dessert for you to take to share with your family and friends this holiday season. This bake is also perfect for...
Pineapple and Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing
These are the perfect mouthful of fresh and sweet - and you don't need a heap of seasonal ingredients to make them! Handy hint;If you don't have liners for your muffin tray simply make your own. Or use silicon muffin trays.If you wish to make your own - cut twelve...
Coffee Slice (no bake)
This slice takes no time to whip up, is perfect in the smoko bag, as a gift, or simply the perfect plate when you head to a friends house. This year I even cut the slice into bite sized pieces and placed them in little Christmas decorated themed tins. I gave them as...
Homemade Raspberry Jellies
This recipe is super adaptable. Please don't be constricted to the cordial and fruit I suggest. You could use any flavours your family enjoys. The great thing about these jellies is that there is no added sugar, no artificial colouring, and no nasties - like store...
Honey’d Pears
We are so spoilt for fruit in the summer months here, that when Autumn comes we are still craving sweet fruit. We have a beautiful old house at the backyards which has a few scraggly pear trees. This year however none fruited and I was disappointed. So when a friend...