These biscuits are called “pepas” in Argentina, they are typically made with quince jam and sold in every supermarket. They are very popular and people like to share a packet while drinking mate. In my opinion this recipe has a bit too much sugar so I suggest reducing the amount or perhaps using a jam …
Carrot & Zucchini Muffins
I’m back guys! I had a break from the blog over the summer to spend time time with my sister who came to visit from Argentina. We had an amazing time exploring beautiful New Zealand. My sister and I in beautiful Queenstown. My vegetable garden has been hyperactive over the summer and I had to …
Christmas Mince Tarts
YOU GUYS. This is recipe number 50. I've made 50 recipes from The Great New Zealand Baking Book!!! I can’t wait to keep baking and sharing more recipes with you next year. I’m taking a little break from the blog over the summer, because my sister is coming to visit us all the way from …
Louise Cake
You may remember from my first post that I found out my New Zealand resident visa was approved the day I made the first recipe for this blog (gingerbread men). Well, today it’s been one year since that day! And what a great year it has been. I feel so lucky to be able to …
Banana, Pineapple & Pecan Muffins
You know when you have a couple of black bananas in the fruit bowl and you don’t want to throw them out, but you also don’t want to eat them? This is the perfect recipe for that situation! These muffins are delicious and super easy to make. If you don’t have any pecans you can …
Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a savory Greek pie made of crispy layers of filo pastry and a filling of spinach and feta cheese (Spanakopita literally means “spinach pie”). It’s very yummy. This recipe is by the team at Dimitris Greek Food, which is one of my favourite restaurants (they make the best souvlakis I have ever had …
Tamarillo Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a baked French dessert made with fruit, traditionally black cherries, arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick flan-like batter. The clafoutis is normally dusted with powdered sugar and served warm, sometimes with cream. There are several variations using other fruits, including red cherries, plums, prunes, apples, pears, cranberries or blackberries. This tamarillo clafoutis is nice and …
Florentines
This was my first time making and trying florentines. I thought I wouldn’t like them because I’m normally not a big fan of dried fruit, but these biscuits are absolutely delicious! Although their name makes you think of Florence, the Italian city, the origin of these biscuits is actually unknown. This website suggests they come …
Tamarillo Pie
I’d never heard of tamarillos before moving to New Zealand (even though they are of South American origin!) And I’d never tried them until making this recipe, because they are always expensive at the supermarket and they are only available for a limited time each year. A tamarillo or ‘tree tomato’ is a fruit that …
Cheese Muffins
When it comes to muffins, I have a strong preference for sweet ones. Having said that, I did enjoy these savoury muffins! For variation you can add different fresh herbs such as chives or oregano, or you could also add sundried tomato, olives or feta cheese. Pre-heat oven to 200°C. Sift the flour, baking powder, …
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