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. 

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

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...

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...

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,...

There is something so comforting and satisfying about roast potatoes, and as is often the way with a 'simple' recipe that doesn't contain...

This Korean-style cheesy garlic bread takes something that is already amazing - garlic bread - and makes it EVEN better... by filling the...

This Jalapeño cornbread is so delicious! You can make it as cheesy or spicy as you like. It's great served with homemade beef chilli....

Normally I'm not a huge fan of fruit in salad. This combination is one of my exceptions to that rule. The sweet persimmon, sour...

Want a quick, easy way to get snacks on the table? These tarts are so simple to make and only require a few ingredients, and while I...

HOT. CHEESE. DIP!!! Sort of like an easy fondue. Without needing special equipment. How good is that now that the cold weather is on it's...

Do you like kimchi? Do you like cheese? Do you like scones? Yes to all three...?! Well then, this recipe for kimchi cheddar cheese scones is for YOU! I would say you can't improve on a GOOD cheese scone. But it turns out that there is one exception to that rule. And that exception is kimchi... simple, but true. Kimchi and cheese just go so well together. And when the crisp salty cheesy bits, the buttery scone and the sour spicy kimchi combine in one mouthful, you know you're