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  • Marbled Meringue Kisses

    For a sweet surprise for Mum this Mothers Day, make up a batch of Marbled Meringue Kisses and present in a beautifully wrapped gift box, jar or alternatively, mount each completed meringue kiss onto a thick skewer and wrap the ‘bunch’ like a spray of flowers. Complete with a pretty bow and hand-made card for a gift that shows you care. White chocolate spread can be found in most supermarkets, but alternatively you could use white ‘nutella’ like spreads or...

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  • Sultana Cinnamon Muffins

    Looking for a healthy alternative to the usual muffin? These Sultana Cinnamon muffins are made with wholemeal flour and brown sugar and are full of fibre.  Bake a huge batch and keep them in the freezer to pop into lunch boxes. Ingredients 3/4 cup wholemeal self raising flour 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sultanas 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg, lightly beaten Method In a large bowl, combine flour,...

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  • White Chocolate Brownies

    These White Chocolate Brownies are derived originally from a milk chocolate brownie recipe, and will satisfy even the biggest sweet craving!  Did you know that white chocolate brownies are called 'Blondies'? Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1/2 a standard block of good quality white chocolate. 2 cups white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp salt Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Break off 4 squares of white chocolate and melt with butter in...

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  • Pineapple Pecan Cake

    Pineapple Pecan cake, the sweetness of pineapple with the crunch of Pecan. Ingredients 80 grams unsalted butter, softened 1 cupsugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cup plain flour 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 2/3 cup finely chopped glacé pineapple 2/3 cup milk Icing sugar to dust. Glace cherries, optional Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a 23cm round cake tin and line the base with baking paper. Beat the...

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  • Banana and Blueberry Bread

    Perfect for breakfast or a tea break served with or without margarine and a well deserved cup of tea, you won’t be able to stop at one slice of this heavenly Banana and Blueberry Bread. Almond meal is readily available in supermarkets these days but can also be relatively pricey. Think about stocking up on this type of ingredient when it is on sale or alternatively – make your own. Just wizz a handful of almonds in a dry food...

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  • Crunchy Gluten Free Muesli Bars

    Crunchy Gluten Free Muesli Bars are healthy and delicious. For people with allergies this is a easy recipe for a quick snack on the go! Ingredients 3 ½ cups wheat and gluten free muesli ½ cup desiccated coconut ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cornflour (see tips) 100 grams butter ¼ cup golden syrup ¼ cup honey ¼ cup apple juice, unsweetened Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Grease a rectangle baking...

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  • Extravagant Cheesecake Brownies

    Once you've had your first bite of these unbelievably good cheesecake brownies, you’ll be hiding them in the fridge so no-one else can find them. The first stint in the oven is only partially cooking the brownie base so there is no need to panic if it doesn't look perfect at that stage. The most important part of the recipe is the patient cooling of the dish. If you rush this step the cheesecake will not set as well as it could. Brownie Base...

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  • Honey and Walnut Bread

    Apparently cheese plates are out and tapas are in! Even antipasto is bowing out to the exotic allure of the Spanish nibble plate. But for those of us who just love their cheese, you can’t go past this honey and walnut bread. Best served sliced and slathered with brie left out long enough to be runny, this bread will add serious cred to any cheese platter. Don’t be daunted by making bread, particularly this forgiving loaf. The only secret to...

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  • Choc Caramel Muffins

    Choc Caramel Muffins These Choc Caramel Muffins are soft and gooey and all sorts of deliciousness! And, as a bonus they are almost guilt free and most definitely egg-free and wheat-free, as well as easily adapted to be gluten free (use GF oats and baking powder) or dairy free (use dairy free chocolate instead of caramel bits, so they would be double chocolate muffins instead). Ingredients 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon bicarb...

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  • Fancy Fondant Cupcakes

    Fancy Fondant Cupcakes Cupcakes with butter icing are not for everyone, and not everyone likes coconut. Fondant is famous for its versatility and professional finish, even for the first time baker. You can purchase fondant from the supermarket or you can hand make it from scratch. A couple of drops of food colouring added and worked through create a perfectly coloured, edible decoration that can be cut or moulded to any shape. Keep in mind though that colouring fondant takes...

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