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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Hummingbird cake is the most delicious of cakes - a delicate soft crumb, delicious fruity flavour, warmly spiced with a welcome nutty...

This classic slice is a great way to use up excess jam.

Hot, filling breakfasts are the best in wintertime. It's just such a good nourishing start to the day. And porridge is the best of hot...

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...