Sweet Smoko

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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Cheat Lemon Cheesecake

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...

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Cheat Raspberry Cheesecake (Barbie Slice)

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'....

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Superior Shortcake

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...

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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. 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....

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How to Make My Rocky Road Slice

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...

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Irish inspired Tea Cake

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...

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