Finding it hard to stay away from shop-bought, fructose-laden chocolate eggs? I have a solution. A delicious solution. I like cookie dough. You like cookie dough. Well, I hope you do, anyway, because these things are loaded with it! Think of these as fudgy, peanut-buttery, vanilla-flavoured truffles coated in dark chocolate.…
Easter turns the supermarket into a minefield for fructose-wary shoppers. Those endless shelves of sugared bunnies and colourful marshmallows surround the average Joe, an enticing and irresistible confetti storm! However, it isn’t the chocolate that really gets me. Instead, I find myself missing those warm, fluffy, raisin-filled hot cross buns.…
Do you love gummy bears, jelly, and other wobbly confections? I have never been a massive jelly fan, but chewy gummies always held an appeal. These ones are the ‘adult’ version – they lack the bright, artificial colours and fake taste. Instead, these incorporate more delicate, sophisticated flavours. Gelatin has…
This is incredibly quick and easy – all you need is a bowl, a spoon, and a microwave. In under 5 minutes you’ll be gobbling up a warmly decadent brownie. Go on. You know you want to. Cocoa powder adds plenty of antioxidants, peanut butter provides protein and minerals, and…
This recipe doesn’t taste like you might expect. If you’re looking for a deadly decadent dish, you may be better off browsing my sweeter desserts. However, if you’re used to the taste of ‘healthy’ treats, these are the bomb! Wow, that sounded lame. I found these beautiful with the slightest,…
Soft, spicy, and warm, these pumpkin-filled muffins are the perfect remedy for a dreary autumn day! In New Zealand, I have not yet been able to buy canned pumpkin. Instead, a secret ingredient lurks in the batter, something savoury . . . Pumpkin soup! Don’t be weirded out by this,…
I know, I know, salted caramel is a bit of a fad. So what? It tastes amazing, and makes any dish sound super-fancy. Don’t be scared by the thought of making your own caramel – I promise, it’s really easy! And the reward . . . so worth it. Oh, and…
This slice combines two favourites – caramel slice and ginger crunch. I just love the sweet, spicy caramel covering its crumbly base! I actually stored my slice in the freezer to keep it chewy and fresh, and ate it without defrosting. Delicious. If you use unsalted butter, the slice will…
I never used to see the point of blueberry muffins. I mean, seriously, why would you get a ‘treat’ with fruit inside, with its chocolate sister muffin right beside it? My father’s reluctance to buy anything other than blueberry always baffled me. Anyway, I was at the supermarket and found…
This is an adaptation of an older recipe of mine, back in my ‘no-added-sugar’ days. I used to make this with a date paste (dates cooked in water and mushed until smooth), but due to their high-fructose nature, I tend to avoid those caramelly fruits now. However, this isn’t a…
