Baking and Desserts

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New York Baked Cheesecake

This New York baked cheesecake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Dress with your favourite toppings. Learn how to make this recipe from the comfort of your own kitchen!

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Twist on a classic! Andy Bowdy’s Angostura bitters-infused pavlova recipe

It’s that time of year again when the festive cooking is in full swing. Arguably the most iconic of the Christmas desserts, the pavlova is a staple for Kiwis and Aussies alike. This year, why not embrace a new spin on the classic pav with a bitter twist.

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Cheesy Beef Brisket & Pickled Pepper Pies

Who doesn’t love a cheesy beef brisket pie? A great option to make ahead of time and freeze for an easy dinner in future, you can use any slow braising beef for this versatile recipe – it’s a great way to use cheaper cuts of meat.

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Gluten Free Flourless Choc-Orange Cake with Bitter Orange Syrup

Dark chocolate and orange flavours have always been a match made in heaven. Take it up a notch with this truly decadent gluten free cake that adds sweetness from honey, bitterness from a syrupy orange sauce and has a moist texture from polenta and hazelnut meal instead of traditional flours.

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Gluten-Free Gingerbread White Chocolate Mousse Cake

This macaron masterpiece is a spectacular addition to any celebration. The cake has the warming flavours of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon, and is topped with a decadent white chocolate mousse, cream and macarons – what more could you want? And to top it all off, it’s gluten-free so everyone can enjoy!

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Gingerbread or Mini Gingerbread Houses

There are countless things to make out of gingerbread dough. We’ve made classic hearts with delicately piped icing, but you can also create these cute gingerbread houses.

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Michael’s mum’s original Christmas cake recipe

Editor-in-chief Michael McHugh makes his mum’s famous fruit cake recipe for Christmas every year. The rich, dense cake is doused in brandy and wrapped in newspaper ready for Christmas day.

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Best Shortbread Recipes

We’ve made a list of some of our favourite recipes to inspire you for the holiday season. Kick off the Christmas season with a batch of our favourite shortbread recipes!

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Feed-a-Crowd Pavlova

This ultimate summer dessert is sure to be a crowdpleaser

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A Stress-Free Christmas Menu

If you’re running out of time for meal planning this Christmas don’t panic! Our stress free menu is sure to put you at ease.

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A Downunder Christmas

Celebrate Christmas the Downunder way! This menu includes all of our favourite things, seafood, creamy potatoes, a mouthwatering lamb roast and traditional desserts which are sure to impress your guests.

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Alternative Christmas Cakes

Branch out from your usual Christmas desserts and see what is on our list of Alternative Christmas Cakes

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Best Vegan Christmas

Make this Christmas your tastiest ever with the help of our Best Vegan Christmas ideas

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Kokosbusserl (Coconut Kisses)

The simplicity of the recipe and ingredients is what makes this Christmas treat distinctive. Also known as coconut macaroons in Germany, these chewy and moist gluten free cookies will be ready in less than 20 minutes.

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Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescents)

This sweet and famous Austrian biscuit in half moon shape is rich in nutty flavour and quick to cook. The Viennese cookies are traditionally served at Christmas for centuries, and the buttery almond taste melts beautifully.

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Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) Recipe

Apfelstrudel Recipe (Apple Strudel). Classic and mouth-watering, Apple Strudel is one of Austria’s favourite and most popular pastry desserts. It is […]

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Marble Gugelhupf – Marble Cake

Marble Gugelhupf – Marble Cake. Perfect with tea and coffee, this grand-mother-cake is traditionally known for its distinctive marble effect. […]

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Vegan Avocado Chocolate Torte

This rich, creamy torte is to die for.

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Mandarin & Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

From the fabulous new cookbook The Blue Ducks in the Country by Darren Robertson and Mark La Brooy, this is […]

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Pistachio Crusted Chocolate Tart

200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup cream 50g butter 1 large pre made tart shell 50g pistachios 1 Punnet […]

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Mini Christmas Ice-Cream Sandwiches

A delicious dessert perfect for using up leftover Christmas cake.

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Boozy Christmas Strudel

This deliciously simple recipe for Apple, Sour Cherry and Sultana Strudel is a divine way to feed the masses on Christmas Day or any other festive gathering.

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How To: Classic Christmas Cake

This classic Christmas Cake is the perfect bake for when the festive season comes calling.

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Vegan Meringue Wreath

The most incredible vegan meringue dessert made from chickpeas. 400g can salt-free chickpeas Golden organic sugar 1 tsp apple cider […]

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