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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.


Essential equipment for great food photography and food styling
In the visually captivating world of food photography and styling, the right equipment makes all the difference between a stunning shot...
Semla Studio
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Speedy eggplant parmigiana
I love a vege bake, and eggplant parmigiana is having a bit of a moment right now... so I decided to indulge. As the end of summer draws...
Semla Studio
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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Tomato, peach & burrata salad with thyme croutons
I'm normally disappointed by summer fruit - as much as I love it, it just never seems to taste as good as I expect it will and live up to...
Semla Studio
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Espresso chocolate mousse
Looking for a rich, indulgent dessert that's quick and easy to make? My espresso chocolate mousse recipe combines the bold flavors of...
Semla Studio
Feb 10, 20241 min read
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Lemon, blueberry and coconut loaf
This light and summery lemon, blueberry and coconut loaf is a real crowd pleaser and it's so easy to make too. Whip it up for a morning...
Semla Studio
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Cherry chocolate granola
This black forest, cherry chocolate granola is the very best way to start the morning! It feels like an absolute treat, but it's actually...
Semla Studio
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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Festive summer salad
If the weather is hot on Christmas day, I want salad - and plenty of it! Preferably a range of them - with plenty of cheese, tart fruit...
Semla Studio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Raspberry, rose & pomegranate refresher
While I LOVE a good champagne cocktail, sadly champagne doesn't always love me... And with end of year soirée cropping up left, right and...
Semla Studio
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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Five reasons why storytelling is important for food brands
In order for a prospective customer to consider (and buy) your brand, they first need to have a connection to it. That connection is...
Semla Studio
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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Caramelised onion vegan sausage rolls
I can never, ever, say 'no' to a sausage roll! But until I had these caramelised onion vegan sausage rolls I definitely would have in...
Semla Studio
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Elevate your brand: or the importance of hiring a professional food photographer
In the ever-evolving world of social media, visual content reigns supreme, especially in the food and beverage industry. With platforms...
Semla Studio
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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No bake Afghan biscuit slice
Afghan biscuits have a special place in my 'All time best-biscuit top ten' list, and rightly so with all that butter... but sometimes even a die-hard biscuit fan needs a slightly healthier option, and this no-bake Afghan biscuit slice is exactly that. All the deliciousness of the original, a little of the chocolate and sugar too, but add in some nuts, dates and seeds, and you get the picture - the overall nutrition is greatly improved without the taste suffering a single bit.
Semla Studio
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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Golden milk cake
When I created this golden milk cake, I was ALL about the sunny, golden hue. Little did I know, it would be the delicate, light-as-air...
Semla Studio
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Fruit and nut crackers
Summer is thankfully on the way, and to me, that means long lunches and lazy dinners. And there is no better way to languish over lunch,...
Semla Studio
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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The best oaty ginger crunch slice
This oaty ginger crunch slice is a BIG favourite in my family, and has been for years. And while it may not be the healthiest of foods - check out that butter and sugar content!!! - it's a lovely treat to enjoy on occasion. I like my ginger crunch to really TASTE of ginger. No messing around with a teaspoon of ginger powder... I'm going in with a tablespoon at least. I also like to use ginger juice for an extra zing of spicy flavour - I use the Just Fresh brand , which comes
Semla Studio
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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Hummingbird lamingtons
Hummingbird cake is the most delicious of cakes - a delicate soft crumb, delicious fruity flavour, warmly spiced with a welcome nutty...
Semla Studio
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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Chocolate coconut rice pudding
Rice pudding is one of my MOST favourite desserts of all time - sweet, creamy and satisfying. Simple pudding perfection! And while you...
Semla Studio
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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Dark chocolate porter cake with whipped whisky cream
This cake is dense and fudgy. And while I didn't necessarily intend for it to be gluten-free, it is - but don't let that put you off! As...
Semla Studio
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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Avocado and Mexican street corn toast
Avocados are fantastically abundant right now, which means they're actually affordable too. You know you're onto a good thing when...
Semla Studio
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Rhubarb and almond spice cake
Who doesn't a love a fruity, tart, sweet cake with a light as air buttery crumb? Well, me, for starters... and yes, something can be tart...
Semla Studio
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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