Spiced Kumara and Carrot Cake

I asked my father what he would request before I left for boarding school. A carrot cake it was. How bad I felt, then, when I opened the fridge to unveil only one carrot! Not wanting to disappoint, I cheated a little. Orange kumara makes a delicious and valid replacement…

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Mocha Pudding

These puddings have a silky, custard-y texture and the depth of flavour that accompanies mocha. Serve them in place of after-dinner coffee or tea, and dispense with dessert! The pudding is egg-less, instead thickened by cornflour and regular white flour. I’m sure you could substitute extra cornflour for the gluten-containing…

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Golden Spiced Semolina Pudding

This pudding is filled with Eastern flavours of orange, cinnamon, and ginger. It’s creamy with a hint of grit from the semolina, and mildly sweet without being sickly. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. I love how it makes these cups look like little pots of gold!…

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Spiced Carrot Muffins

This recipe is dedicated to my lovely friend Tessa Catley. Thanks for being gnarmax! Moist, spicy, and mildly sweet, these muffins are delicious with a blob of natural yoghurt. Full-fat, of course! Serve them warm and freshly baked to enjoy them at their best. Wholemeal flour and bran provide plenty…

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Morrocan Stuffed Capsicums

I made some Mexican Stuffed Capsicums the other day, and since then, my father has hinted strongly that I should make these a regular. Well, I don’t like repeating recipes - or hairstyles, if you know me - and I decided a Morrocan variation sounded good. Fragrant couscous, feta, seeds,…

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Lemon Crunch Cheesecake

Sweet, dreamy, and popping with crunch, this cheesecake pudding is the stuff of dreams. Very, very nice dreams. This is filled with satisfying fats from cream, cream cheese, and sour cream. I suppose that’s a lot of cream. But, when something tastes this good, who cares anyway? At first, I…

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