Here’s a delicious twist on the classic lemon and poppy seed loaf, this lime, black sesame and blueberry loaf is incredibly moist with crunchy sesame seeds, topped with an easy blueberry drizzle inspired by the wonderful Little & Friday. Serves: 8 -10 1½ cups plain…
Caramel is one of my all time favourite flavours. While I’ve called this a caramel cake, it’s actually not in the true sense it’s just that the coconut sugar gives it an intense heavenly caramel flavour and dense texture. In the loosest sense it’s…
Long weekends call for cake in our household. I’ve whipped up this simple one with beautiful week-old plums from the Grey Lynn Farmers market. This light, fresh Plum & Almond Cake is ideal for a picnic in the sunshine or stashing in a lunchbox as…
After a month of eating rich, winter meat-heavy food, we’re feeling slightly (OK very!) weighed down and craving more veg based meals. Although our holiday was so special catching up with friends and family, boy is it tops to be home and back into a…
My dear friend Agge, among many other talents, makes the most scrumptious salads – usually out of simple pantry ingredients. I don’t know what her secret is but they always taste so damn good. I crave this retro salad every other week and always request it…
If there’s anything that comes close to a Mexican version of an open-faced sandwich, the tostada is it! The delicious hummus has a little kick, it’s made with jalapeno blended with chickpeas, coriander & a dash of lime juice and pairs perfectly with this…
We’re holding on to Summer like theres’s no tomorrow, soaking up the last of the late afternoon rays. I’m convinced, there’s still plenty of time left for BBQs, so with corn and tomatoes still in season, I’ve whipped them into a salsa (which can…
Family meal alert! Or make ahead oven to table entertaining dish. This hearty pasta bake is studded with chunks of Italian sausage and mixed with a quick garlic-infused tomato and ricotta sauce. It’s then topped with mozzarella and parmesan. Yum! A great meal to freeze for week…
We are massive fans of smoked paprika in our household and add it to many sauces and meats. It gives a delicious colour and flavour to the butter and can be made up to a week ahead. It cuts through a sweetness of the…
A beauty I did for Homestyle, this Kingfish ceviche is on the menu tonight. It’s crunchy and fresh (and doesn’t need a kitchen!) and takes us back to our time living in the Caribbean. It’s a lovely light dish which makes a great appetiser for…