How to Make a Show-Stopping Christmas Meringue Stack This three tiered meringue desert is show stopping Christmas centre piece. Do you like the look of the reusable Christmas cracker in the photo. You can buy them here from Blackwood Designs When it comes to Christmas...
Sweet Smoko
Rhubarb Cake with Spiced Sugar Topping
A seasonal soft rhubarb cake with a spiced sugar topping. Serve with yoghurt or cream as a dessert or pudding, or slice and have in an airtight container to serve with a cuppa. I posted this recipe many years ago on my Instagram page, and was reminded of it when I ran...
Easy Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
Moist, Spiced, and Perfect for the Holidays There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked ginger loaf filling the kitchen. It's a scent that wraps around you like a warm hug, evoking memories of cozy afternoons,...
Decadent Chocolate and Raspberry Brownie
Decadence in Every Bite: The Irresistible Allure of Chocolate Brownie There are few bakes as universally adored as the chocolate brownie. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bridging the gap between cake and cookie with its fudgy texture, rich flavor, and endless...
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...
Cheat Lemon Cheesecake
A Cheat Lemon Cheesecake! This slice is subtle in flavour and the perfect amount of sweet and creamy. You have to try this recipe this today! Here are a EIGHT compelling reasons why you should make this no-bake slice . . . Delicious Outcome: Your recipe promises a...
Cheat Raspberry Cheesecake (Barbie Slice)
This slice was first tested out last weekend by the entrants of the North Otago Highland Association dancing competition. It was well received by all of those that sampled the slice, and the children who were stationed at the canteen aptly named it the 'Barbie Slice'....
Superior Shortcake
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...
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...