Recipes

A flavour packed Spaghetti Bolognese

A flavour packed Spaghetti Bolognese

The Secret to Better tasting Mince Let’s talk about mince. It’s affordable, versatile, and a staple in most Kiwi kitchens—but far too often, we treat it like a second-rate ingredient. If your go-to method is browning some mince, chucking in a jar of sauce, and calling...

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No-Knead Rustic Loaf of Bread

No-Knead Rustic Loaf of Bread

The perfect bread recipe for people who are not confident using yeast or kneading their own bread. Prepare and walk away - no fuss! The texture is very similar to look and touch as that of a loaf of sour dough.  But there's no starter to feed, or folds that take up...

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Orange Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Orange Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Do you love the flavour of jaffa? If you enjoy the flavour combination of orange and chocolate then this cake is for you! While "Jaffa" is a specific and well-known flavor in New Zealand and Australia, particularly associated with a type of candy, in other parts of...

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My Favourite Pizza Base Recipe

My Favourite Pizza Base Recipe

This is my favourite 'yeast' pizza base recipe. It makes four pizza bases. I have an easy pizza base recipe using self raising flour and beer.  It is perfect when you need to whip up a fast meal or quick smoko.  But if you have time I strongly suggest you give this...

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Cute Little Bread Rolls

Cute Little Bread Rolls

I am no expert when it comes to making bread, or with working with yeast.  I must admit to finding it quite daunting at first.  But this recipe is exceptionally easy fluffy and tasty.   Bread buns, also known simply as buns or rolls, are small, round, individual...

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Classic Fish Pie Recipe: Easy & Delicious

Classic Fish Pie Recipe: Easy & Delicious

You will wow your friends and family with this incredibly easy meal recipe. What type of fish could I use in a fish pie? I like to use the tins of smoked fish from the supermarket to help keep costs low. It is also super handy to have a few tins on the pantry shelf so...

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Quick Banana Cake: Perfect for Beginners

Quick Banana Cake: Perfect for Beginners

Served with either chocolate or lemon icing. It's a great debate!What flavour icing do you prefer on your banana cake? Chocolate or lemon icing? This moist banana cake is one of my favourite ways to use up old bananas that I have stashed in the freezer or have brown...

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A Simple Hot Cross Bun Recipe (in the bread maker)

A Simple Hot Cross Bun Recipe (in the bread maker)

A quick efficient way to make a batch of hot cross buns this Easter without all the fuss. I love hot cross buns, although whenever I see a tradiotnal recipe I get intimidated by all the ingredients and steps! Not with this recipe!All you need is a bread maker and a...

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One Pot Chocolate Zucchini Brownie

One Pot Chocolate Zucchini Brownie

Just another delicious way to use zucchini in your daily cooking. When a sneaky garden zucchini decides to hide under the leaves and grow just a little too generously, you know it’s time to turn it into something irresistibly good. These rich, fudgy chocolate zucchini...

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