I wanted to write one last blog post of my favourite and least favourite recipes of the book. The 5 most viewed blog posts of all time are: Caramel Oat SliceChocolate Chippie BiscuitsThe Richie SliceFarmhouse Sultana CakeSticky Lemon Slice My top 5 recipes would be: Doughnuts with Crème DiplomatChelsea BunsBaked Vanilla CheesecakeAlmond CakeDanish Pastries [Bonus …
Raspberry Lamingtons
ONE!!! This is it folks. The very last recipe. I cooked all 161 recipes in The Great New Zealand Baking Book!!! It only took 3 and a half years (including a couple of summer breaks). Like many baked treats, the Lamington is a favourite both here in New Zealand and also in Australia. And even …
Eccles Cakes
T W O Eccles cakes are small, round, delicious pies made with flaky pastry, filled with currants and topped with sugar. They are named after the English town of Eccles. The rough puff pastry can be a bit challenging to make but it gets easier with practice. It’s worth investing the time and effort to make it! Step by step recipe …
Passionfruit & Macadamia Coconut Truffles
T H R E E This is the last recipe from the ‘Not-so-Naughty’ section of the book! These passionfruit & macadamia coconut truffles are gluten-free and dairy-free. They also cost an arm and a leg because two of the main ingredients (macadamia nuts and freeze-dried passionfruit powder) are super expensive. So, my recommendation if you …
Pasties
F O U R A pasty is a British baked pastry, traditionally associated with Cornwall but popular all over the British Isles. The traditional Cornish pasty is filled with beef, potato, swede (also known as yellow turnip or rutabaga) and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the pasty became popular with working people in Cornwall, where tin miners and others …
Coconut & Vanilla Fudge
It’s the final countdown! F I V E This coconut & vanilla ice (fudge) is quite nice, although very sweet. Don’t eat too many squares at a time or your teeth will hurt! Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end of the post. Place the butter, milk, icing sugar, vanilla …
Lemon Tart
Recipe 156 of 161 - only five recipes left after this one! This lemon tart is delicious and very easy to make, I recommend it! Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end of the post. Recipe calls for 400g of sweet pastry; I used the same Jamie Oliver recipe I …
Speculaas Biscuits
7 recipes to go! This is recipe 155 of 161. Speculaas biscuits are delicious spiced Dutch biscuits traditionally served around Christmas time. I enjoyed these very much, they are perfect with a cup of tea. Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end of the post! Beat the softened butter and …
Cardamom-spiced Chia Seed Pudding
Recipe 154 of 161, 8 recipes to go! This is a lovely chia seed pudding flavoured with coconut, cinnamon, cardamom and mango. Good for breakfast or dessert! It’s very easy to make and you can switch out the fruit to suit the season. It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free. Step by step recipe below and list …
High-Fibre Muffins
9 recipes to go! This is recipe 153 of 161. These muffins are very nice and also very healthy; they have wheat bran, whole wheat, blueberries and chia seeds (all high in fibre) and they are also dairy free. In the book they are called “refrigerator muffins” because the base mix keeps in the fridge …
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