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...
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...
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...
Just another delicious way to use zucchini in your daily cooking. Tonight I went out to the garden and saw a zucchini that had been hiding. So I decided to make my delicious zucchini chocolate brownie. This zucchini was probably technically a marrow by this stage....
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...
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...
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...
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...
A delicious sweet chewy cookie with a hint of spice.The perfect biscuit or cookie for dunking in your cuppa. What will I need to make the spiced sugar coating? Castor sugarCinnamonMixed spice Make sure to mix together the spiced sugar coating, and store any remaining...