Raspberry Surprise Muffins This is an Alison Holst recipe, and one that I make frequently because I really like the combination of raspberry and coffee. 2 cups self-raising flour (or 2 cups plain flour & 2 teaspoons baking powder) ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼...
There’s nothing nicer than sitting down with a glass of wine and a few nibbles on a Saturday afternoon, so I thought I’d try my hand at making some crackers. This recipe is taken from Allyson Gofton’s The Great New Zealand Baking Book. These crackers are fairly low in...
Here's a very easy recipe for homemade Chocolate Bath Salts. Maybe a good school holiday project for children? Chocolate Bath Salts 1 cup Epsom salts 1 cup sea salt or kosher salt (coarse grain) 3 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1...
I've made this new-to-me recipe for Double Pea Curry twice now. The recipe comes from The Best of Annabel Langbein, Great Food for Busy Lives by New Zealander Annabel Langbein. It's a vegetarian recipe and is quick and easy to make. This is a perfect dish for me to...
This is a new recipe that I tried this week. It comes from The Best of Annabel Langbein, Great Food For Busy Lives. The muffins have an intense orange flavor and would be perfect for a breakfast or brunch. They're unusual because the entire orange, including peel, is...
Here's the recipe for one of my favorite slices. It's my father's favorite too. It's simple and easy to make and always goes well with a cup of tea or coffee. 250g butter (2.2 sticks/8.8 ounces) 1 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa 1 T golden syrup 2 cups flour 1 cup...
I used to make these biscuits (that would be cookies to those of you in the US) when I was a teenager and had a yearning to bake some last weekend. They're easy to make and children like rolling out the dough ready for baking. I think they're called Easter Biscuits...
This is a new recipe I tried recently. It's both quick and easy to make and the final result was delicious. 2 cups of chickpeas (cooked) 4 tablespoons of Olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely diced 2 sticks celery, finely sliced 3 tablespoons finely...
With all the great summer produce around, I love making this vegetable stew. It's great for vegetarians --serve it with rice or couscous -- and meat lovers enjoy this dish too. This recipe takes a little time but the final result is very tasty. Ingredients: 1 large...
