Baking recipes

White chocolate and berry scrolls (Chelsea’s buns)

White chocolate and berry scrolls If you think cooking with yeast and getting things to ‘rise’ is scary, you have to stop those thoughts right now. It really couldn’t be simpler, and the result will delight you! Just buy a jar of little brown yeast granules from your local supermarket […]

Coconut & vanilla banana loaf

Coconut & vanilla banana loaf This is a perfect way to use those annoying bananas you swore you’d eat before they went spotty. It’s a buttery, almost cakey loaf, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put more butter on top! Or golden syrup for that matter. Delicious with a cuppa […]

Spiced pumpkin pie

Spiced pumpkin pie Pumpkin pie isn’t a common sight in New Zealand, but it should be! I’m chuffed with this recipe – I created it for an impromptu dinner with friends and it went down a treat. Just the right amount of creamy pumpkin, crumbly pastry, buttery coconut crumb and […]

Vanilla cupcakes with white chocolate icing

Vanilla cupcakes with white chocolate icing They may look pretty and delicate – but I can tell you, grown men have been known to moan with delight tasting these cupcakes. They’re a winner. I’ve taken ‘icing’ to a whole new level and put nearly a whole block of white chocolate […]