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Cream Cheese Pie Crust
is a very easy recipe, but do allow for chilling time. As with most pastries, ingredients should be very cold, and worked with quickly to prevent your hands warming the pastry up. Read more
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Summer Dip
I discovered this recipe at my local Cypriot cheese maker. The key is the base and you can always substitute your favourite fresh salsa as the topping. The photo shows just half the recipe. Read more
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Banana Cake
I found the source this recipe in the NZ Women’s Weekly. (Don’t ask!) It makes a very moist banana cake but only needs 2 ripe bananas. Years ago I made a banana cake and added extra banana…what a disaster. Read more
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Chocolate Icing
This icing (frosting) is very easy to make, and it simple pours smoothly onto the cake. This recipe should be sufficient for an 20cm (8″) cake, and will have some left over if adding it to a ring cake (as pictured). Read more
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Cappuccino Cake
This Cappuccino Cake combines a rich, coffee-infused base with a sweet meringue topping, creating a delightful treat for coffee lovers. Simple yet elegant, it’s perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying with your favourite brew. Read more
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Rhurbarb Ripple Loaf
I found this recipe in Recipes+ magazine. Read more
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Pikelets
This is another old favourite from the Edmonds Cookbook. You may know them as Scotch pancakes, or hotcakes. They can be served buttered with jam, as in the photo, or with jam and cream. Read more
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Oven Temperatures
Cooking with old recipes often means encountering terms like “moderate oven” or “slow oven.” This guide provides a quick reference to convert these traditional oven temperatures into modern Celsius and Fahrenheit equivalents. Read more
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Easy Avocado Cornbread Muffins
These Easy Avocado Muffins are a creative and delicious way to use surplus avocados. With a soft, moist texture and a hint of sweetness, they’re simple to make and perfect for snacks or light breakfasts. Blending the creaminess of ripe avocado with the wholesome flavour of cornmeal,… Read more
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Johnny Allsorts
Another recipe from my mother’s old recipe book. Her notes indicate the recipe came from my father’s sister. I have no idea where the name came from. Read more
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Salmon with Roasted Fennel and Red Onion
This recipe combines tender salmon with the rich, caramelised flavours of roasted fennel, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Enhanced by thyme and garlic, it’s a simple yet sophisticated meal perfect for any occasion. With minimal preparation and roasting in a single pan, this dish is convenient and… Read more
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Rocket Pesto
If your garden is producing lots of rocket lettuce (arugula), then here’s a recipe to use without making another salad. This recipe makes about a cup. Read more
A collection of recipes I’ve tried and loved—some new, some cherished from my mother’s old recipe book. Enjoy the journey of cooking and baking with me!
Welcome to my recipe collection! Here you’ll find my most recent culinary adventures—each recipe a little slice of my kitchen, shared with love. Whether you’re searching for quick weeknight meals, indulgent desserts, or cherished family classics, I hope you’ll discover something to inspire your own cooking journey.