Tag: flour
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Whole Orange Cake
This is the first cake I saw that uses an entire orange. Most use only the zest and maybe some juice. It comes from my friend Colin Hopcroft. Read more
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Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake
This Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake combines gingerbread’s rich, spiced flavours with caramelized apples in a beautifully rustic dessert. Baked in a cast-iron pan, it’s a stunning twist on a Tarte Tatin that’s easier to make than it seems. Read more
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Pandowdy
A pandowdy is a rustic, charming dessert that celebrates the juicy, flavorful fruit filling over a polished pastry. Think of it as the scrappy, lovable Tramp of the pie world—bursting with character and irresistible charm. Read more
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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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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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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
This Rhubarb Ripple Loaf is a beautifully moist and flavorful treat, with swirls of tangy stewed rhubarb running through a soft, buttery batter. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert, it’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Read more
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Pistachio Cake
This Pistachio Cake is delicately flavoured with cardamom and vanilla, creating a tender, aromatic crumb that pairs beautifully with the rich nuttiness of finely ground pistachios. It’s quick to prepare and can be baked in a ring tin or flat pan, making it versatile for any occasion. 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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Lemon Pudding for Two
This Lemon Pudding for Two is a delightfully simple dessert with a soft, spoonable texture and bright citrus flavour. Baked in individual ramekins with a crackly sugar top, it strikes the perfect balance between zesty and sweet. 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