When all is said and done, I’m an absolute sucker for the plainest of plain sponge cakes sandwiched together with fruit jam and lashings of whipped cream. Always have been; always will be.
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Banana Cream Pie
Here’s one of those quintessential American desserts that we’ve all heard about – Banana Cream Pie. It’s not something we tend to see here in New Zealand, though we are quite partial to its cousin, Banoffee Pie with its combination of bananas and caramel.
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Flummery (Jelly Whip)
If you grew up in Australia or New Zealand post-World War II, you’ll likely be very familiar with the frothy mousse-like confection called Flummery.
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White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Jelly
This delectable White Chocolate Panna Cotta & Raspberry Jelly dessert came about because I had a stash of thawed frozen raspberries I needed to use up. And, as luck would have it, a big bar of white chocolate just happened to be sitting in the pantry – a marriage made in heaven!
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Dutch Almond Ring
One of the perks of being from Dutch stock is that we grew up on all sorts of traditional Dutch goodies. And, this Dutch Almond Ring is definitely high on the list of our faves. Served at Christmas time in the form of a wreath, complete with ruby red glacé cherries, it never fails to delight and satisfy.
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Eggnog (cooked)
It’s Christmas Day; a day of celebration and togetherness. And, yes… if you’re lucky, lots of presents, copious amounts of food and plenty of eggnog.
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Raspberry & Lemon Vertical Layer Cake
It was my brother’s birthday a couple of weekends ago and rather than make a cake I’ve made before, I thought I’d try something new. My mother, as per usual, asked if that was wise and once again I answered with, ‘Maybe not wise, but definitely more interesting!’.
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Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
Time for the annual work Christmas party. My colleague and I thought it might be nice to give individually wrapped biscuits to every staff member as a little ‘thank you’ gift, and gingerbread seemed like the obvious choice.
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Pomegranate & Lemon Possets
I love a good old English posset – they’re the most ridiculously easy dessert to make, yet they are surprisingly sophisticated in both taste and texture.
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Crispy Milk-Braised Pork Belly
Who doesn’t love pork belly? Okay, there might be a few of you out there, but for the rest of us pork belly is a luxurious treat. After all, what’s not to love about the combination of moist, succulent meat and crispy crackling! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it!
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