Labne (Yoghurt Cheese) Honey Cheesecake
In an attempt to find a healthy cheesecake I made this one from Labne which is a creamy strained yoghurt instead of cream cheese. I’m not actually sure how healthy it is after you strain all the water...
View ArticleLayered Pear Cake
We seem to have an oversupply of ripe pears at the moment and so instead of letting them go to waste I thought I would make a moist layered cake with excesses amount of fruit, the perfect warming...
View ArticleThe Best Banana Bread?
The bananas seem to ripen quickly up here and so after eating 3/4 of a bunch there are always a few bananas that are just starting to get a bit too ripe for eating. So of course, this is the perfect...
View ArticleSticky Date Pudding
We were invited over to our neighbours’ place for dinner last night and we offered to bring a dessert. So we thought we would bring out an old classic: sticky date pudding. Shiloh and Kamaea made an...
View ArticleFish Koftas (Herbed fish burgers)
These Fish Koftas are a modified version of a Yotam Ottolenghi (British/Israeli chef) recipe. They’re pretty quick and easy and are fantastic if you feel like a burger pattie but don’t want the...
View ArticleWholemeal Banana Pancakes
These little pancakes are super easy to make, healthy because they use wholemeal flour and banana is the main sweetener. They do have a little bit of honey added to the batter but you could leave it...
View ArticleCrepe Suzettes
There’s a reason these French soft-silky crepes have remained a favorite for so long. Not just because they are so easy to make but because their texture is so melt in the mouth luscious. You’ll...
View ArticleShakshuka – Middle Eastern Baked Eggs
This is a Middle Eastern version of baked eggs that is spicy and satisfying. It is of course delicious for breakfast or brunch as is tradition but is equally satisfying to have for dinner. If you are...
View ArticleSpinach and Cheese Sausage Rolls
I made these for a quick lunch to use up different things I had in the fridge and freezer the other day and they were really delicious, loved by adults and kids alike. A great way to get some extra...
View ArticleBanana, Chocolate Chip and Pecan Muffins
A lot of recipes harp on about being “the best cookies”, “the best muffins” only to bring great anticipation and then disappointment. So I reluctantly say that these are some of the best muffins that...
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