This is a real ‘comfort’ pudding. Nearly all my friends remember making it in their youth.
Here’s a variation on a recipe I saw on a cooking show. I will just highlight now, that this is not in any way healthy! But it is…
The history of churros begins in China, where Portuguese merchants first ate crispy fried pastry for breakfast. When they brought this treat home, they swapped the traditional salt…
Banana Pops have become the new after school treat at our place. One part healthy, one part decadent, our kids just love ’em. Here’s our super-simple Banana Pops…
What do you get if you cross rice pudding with a cream brulee? Dreamy, creamy rice pudding brulee recipe, that’s what!
Homemade raspberry cordial is, of course, what Anne of Green Gables thought she was serving to her friend (who then became very, very tipsy on Marilla’s raspberry wine!).
I’ve been thinking about making yoghurt bark for a while now. And I thought, what better time than Easter to give it a whirl. We try not to overdo…
Chai Spice Apple Fritters are a wonderful desert for kids. They’re very quick and easy to make (much like making pancakes really). Like fried donuts, these are good as…
Rhubarb… it’s one of those foods you either love or loath, isn’t it? Well, if you’re in the ‘love’ camp, then you’ll love this deliciously tart rhubarb and…
This blueberry sauce recipe is perfect to make after taking the family out blueberry picking. Most of the antioxidant goodness of the blueberries is retained in this sauce. Making…
This egg-free mocha mousse recipe has to be one of the most soul satisfying desserts you can whip up. The decadent, but fairly healthy, mix of chocolate and…
The original Pink Summer Clouds recipe came from the New Zealand Listener many years ago, and is just wonderful. I might not have the original ingredients totally correct,…
This is a proper old fashioned homemade lemon cordial recipe. Learn how to make lemon cordial concentrate at home, and you’ll never look twice at the overly sweet,…
Jon Toogood, frontman of Shihad, is one of the 101 Kiwi celebrities to contribute to the awesome Cooking 4 Change recipe book. Cooking 4 Change is on a…
A beautiful dessert on a cold winter’s night Apple and Persimmon Crumble and lashings of whipped cream is one of those pleasures I look forward to in winter.…
Have you hopped on board the bliss balls bandwagon yet? These power-packed little snacks keep you full for ages. They’re packed with healthy fats and protein. And they’re the perfect size for…
With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the time to start collecting your Christmas Day recipes, and planning your Christmas Day meal.
If you don’t know how to make dairy-free coconut yoghurt, prepare to be surprised at just how simple it is! There’s basically only 3 ingredients to make the…
I love rice pudding. It brings back memories of my childhood. It’s one of those nostalgic meals that really hits the spot. It was my go-to, super easy,…
This cake is perfect as a delicate and light finale to a dinner, served with vanilla ice cream. Change the fruit if desired; berries or apricot would also…
If you’ve got rhubarb in the garden, you will love making this delicious Maple Rhubarb Crumble Pie. It’s perfect for cooler autumn days and makes a delicious dessert.
This final recipe in our Family Christmas menu is this AMAZING Passionberry Pavlova. A dreamy mix of sweet flavours and the tartness of the berries and the passionfruit…
If you’ve made our delicious Christmas cake and have a few leftover bits and pieces, put them to good use in this easy Christmas steamed pudding recipe. It’s…
This is a lovely, moist cake which doesn’t take days to make. The flavour is pretty good straight away, but will improve with weeks or months to develop…
Don’t underestimate your capacity for novelty puddings. A rather whimsical creation, this is inspired by a pudding I had at Asian Kitchen restaurant in Wellington.
Cheesecakes, especially those containing chocolate, are a perennial favourite. This is a winner with my family.
Try this great recipe – a quick and easy dessert – for you and the kids. It goes great with a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning, or…
Treat yourself and the kids to a delicious Strawberry and Biscotti Sundae.
Desserts are always the children’s favourite part of the meal – but family desserts do not need to be unhealthy. Read on for great ideas.