Gluten-free chocolate cheesecake (Original version from Everyday Delicious) Gluten free cheesecake I’m happy to say that this is as scrumptious as any cheesecake I’ve made. It’s rich (which is why the creamy layer isn’t too thick) so don’t go nuts on the slice sizes. The filling uses good old Whittaker’s […]
Recipes
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Tarted up berries
Tarted up berries I’m sharing this awesome recipe from the Christmas section of my new book, Scrumptious! The recipes in there will have you totally sorted for Christmas day – you could start with the cured Celebration Salmon, then tuck into Three French Hens (roasted stuffed Christmas […]
Chelsea’s famous kumara and bacon salad
Chelsea’s famous kumara & bacon salad This recipe is from the salad section in 2017’s bestselling cookbook in NZ, Scrumptious. Seriously, you have to make it. Technically it’s not quite famous at the time I write this – but I know it will be! It’s a salad like no other, […]
Saucy chocolate pudding
Saucy chocolate pudding This is a glorious pudding, a rather indulgent version of an old classic. I’ve used a whole block of dark chocolate and a luxurious amount of butter, so you can imagine how delicious it is (and easy, too!). You’ll end up with a decadent, spongy putting sitting […]
Easy teriyaki chicken
Easy teriyaki chicken Say goodbye to jars and packets of processed chicken teriyaki marinade, because from now you’re making your own! This is my home-cook-friendly recipe and it’s a cracker. I reckon skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs are the best for this recipe (or equally as good is the maryland, which […]
Sneaky rissoles with potato & leek smash
Recipe from Homemade Happiness – NZ’s bestselling cookbook of 2015! Sneaky rissoles with potato & leek smash I call these ‘sneaky’ rissoles because although there are veges hidden within them (and served alongside), no one will care or notice because it’s all so very delicious. Even the beetroot haters won’t […]
Salted caramel & cashew slice
Salted caramel & cashew slice This caramel slice is not for the faint-hearted – it’s for those of us who appreciate the sweet, luscious, hedonistic things in life! There’s a gorgeously thick layer of gooey caramel in the middle, to which the flakes of sea salt are the perfect foil. […]
Wholemeal apple, raisin & cinnamon muffins
Wholemeal apple, raisin & cinnamon muffins (Recipe from Homemade Happiness) Homemade lunchbox treats don’t need to be a chore! These muffins are quick, easy and absolutely delectable – they make the perfect back-to-school lunchbox filler. The best part is they freeze well, so you can pop them into individual resealable […]
Ham, cheese & onion frittata
\ Ham, cheese & onion frittata Christmas, happily, is a time of much feasting – and with that comes many leftovers! With mountains of delicious ham (and/or turkey) everywhere, we all need inspiration beyond sandwiches to use it up. Here’s a quick, simple, delicious recipe that makes for a very […]
Cranberry sunset punch with lime sugar
Cranberry sunset fizz with minty lime sugar Ingredients Minty lime sugar ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp icing sugar Zest of 3 fresh limes 6 mint leaves Pinch of salt ¼ cup freeze dried mandarins (optional) Punch 4 cups cranberry juice 2 cups orange juice 2 cups pineapple juice 2 cups […]
Chelsea’s apple pie
Chelsea’s apple pie This recipe is from my third book, Homemade Happiness. Apple pie is one of the most heartwarming, feel-good desserts of all time. The whole process just feels good – peeling the apples (reminds me of my Oma), lovingly crimping up the pastry lid, and of course that […]
White chocolate and cranberry slice
White chocolate & cranberry slice This slice (featured in my new book, Scrumptious) tastes even better than it looks – and in my humble opinion, it looks freakin’ amazing! Don’t be fooled into thinking this is one of those Christmassy larks full of glace cherries and candied peel – I […]