I made these delicious oat biscuits with the leftover egg whites I had from the saffron crème caramel. This is a really easy recipe that you can make in a food processor! (I don’t have one so I made it by hand and it was still really easy). Step by step recipe below, and list …
Saffron Crème Caramel
Crème caramel is also called caramel custard, caramel pudding, egg pudding or flan. In Argentina we call it flan. I love flan. It’s on the dessert menu of most Argentinian restaurants and it’s typically served with dulce de leche and whipped cream. This is a saffron flan so I was curious about this recipe! Saffron …
Belgium Biscuits
Belgium Biscuits are famous in Scotland and other Commonwealth countries. They are also called Empire Biscuits, Imperial biscuits and German Biscuits (blame World War I). The typical Belgium Biscuit has a layer of jam in between two biscuits, typically shortbread, and the top is covered with a simple icing. I think my biscuits turned out …
Caramelised Onion & Cheddar Scones
I usually prefer a sweet scone, but these were amazing! They are also easy to make. This recipe makes 16 scones. Since there are only two of us at home, and New Zealand is still in lockdown (therefore we can’t bring any baked goods to our friends/ work colleagues/ neighbours), I decided to make ¼ …
Lolly Cake
A lolly cake or lolly log is a New Zealand cake that features lollies (the kiwi word for candy/sweets) as a key ingredient. Lolly cakes can be found in most NZ supermarkets, bakeries and some dairies and petrol stations. Traditionally Eskimo lollies or fruit puffs are used, which are like firm, but soft and chewy marshmallows. It’s a classic kiwi favourite, lots of people …
Croissants
I'll be honest, croissants are not that easy to make. However they are worth the effort because homemade croissants are absolutely amazing! And since at the moment we have to stay home basically 24/7, this is a perfect time to try this recipe. I made a few changes to the original recipe so I suggest …
Apple, Cinnamon & Maple Shortcake
Easter has really crept up this year, hasn’t it? Here in New Zealand we have been in lockdown for the last 2 weeks and days are starting to blend together! How is your country handling the Covid-19 situation? This apple, cinnamon & maple shortcake has nothing to do with Easter but it’s delicious, easy to …
Pikelets
Pikelets are basically small pancakes. You're likely to find pikelets in New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, and in some parts of Britain. In most of Britain, the United States and Canada, you will find plain old pancakes. Who doesn’t love pancakes? Serve them while still warm with butter or jam, or dulce de leche! Put the …
Neapolitan Cake
‘Neapolitan’ means ‘inhabitant of Naples’ but when it comes to Neapolitan cakes/desserts/ice cream, it means it has a strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla combination. This cake has raspberry flavour instead of strawberry. I really liked it! For the cake: pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a bundt tin, or grease a 25 cm cake …
Banana Cake
I love banana cake. It’s sweet, it’s moist, it’s delicious. I normally add dark chocolate chunks to my banana cakes; this version has a lemon icing and I was pleasantly surprised with it! Pre-heat the oven to 160°C. Spray a 23/24 cm round springform tin with baking spray. Line the base with baking paper. Beat …
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