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. 

This easy almond marzipan is one of those recipes that quietly sits in the background of other bakes - but once you make it from scratch, you realise just how much better every bake it's in can be! I originally shot this just before Christmas, when trays of mince pies were coming out of the oven daily and the kitchen smelt permanently of citrus zest and warming spice. I was cutting little marzipan stars to sit on top of each pie - they soften slightly in the oven, turning gol

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 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...

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...

Looking for a rich, indulgent dessert that's quick and easy to make? My espresso chocolate mousse recipe combines the bold flavors of...

Rice pudding is one of my MOST favourite desserts of all time - sweet, creamy and satisfying. Simple pudding perfection! And while you...

I had some pears lying around that needed to be used. I'm not a massive pear fan - long story that involves owning a VERY prolific pear...