Recipes
Welcome to my recipes collection - a selection of easy-to-follow, seasonal recipes developed and photographed by me, here in New Zealand. As a New Zealand–based food photographer and recipe writer, I pair clean, editorial-style food photography with well-tested recipes designed to inspire home cooks and celebrate the flavours and produce I love. 

When I'm working, I'm carefully crafting every image to highlight your product, tell a story, and engage your audience. Achieving this consistently isn’t just about skill - it’s also about the tools and equipment I use. From camera to props, each piece of equipment in my studio plays a role in delivering polished, commercial-ready food imagery for brands and agencies. Camera body At the heart of my studio is my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. This full-frame DSLR is reliable, captures

This roasted garlic, shallot and cauliflower salad is one of those dishes that works just as well for summer entertaining as it does for an easy lunch or weeknight meal. I first created this recipe for 5+ A Day , with the goal of showcasing seasonal vegetables in a way that feels generous, flavour-packed and unfussy. Roasting the garlic, shallots and cauliflower brings out a deep, caramelised sweetness that forms the backbone of this vibrant vegan salad. It’s also a recipe th

Christmas fruit mince is the ultimate ingredient to bring warmth and tradition to holiday baking. Its rich blend of dried fruits, spices, and a generous splash of spirit has been a festive favorite for centuries. Whether you fill pies with it or explore other creative uses, this ingredient adds a unique depth of flavor to your baked Christmas treats. I loved delving into its history, and gathered some practical tips, as well as thinking of fresh ideas to inspire your baking t

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Project overview When Giesen Winery , a Marlborough-based New Zealand winemaker, approached me to work with them on the launch of their...

While I like blondie, I would hands down (and do!) choose brownie over blondie in every situation. Blondie is just a little underwhelming...

Shakshuka is such a great weekend breakfast, and let's face it - a much easier way to poach eggs than fussing around with them in water...

I am very firmly in the pudding camp - if there is one... It's the kind of camp I most definitely want to be a part of, because deep in...

I love an easy one-pot winter meal that is packed full of seasonal veges - and if I can serve a side of bread alongside for mopping or...

As an absolute 'soup nut', I have a lot of favourite recipes, and my roast tomato, chorizo & chickpea soup is right up there. It's ALL...

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There's something about pineapple that instantly transports me to somewhere hot and relaxed, where work is far from the front of my...

Weirdly, chia pudding for breakfast seems decadent and indulgent to me, but they're actually really super-nutritious and fantastically...

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