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Desserts

Lemon Meringue Bread and Butter Pudding

April 25, 2018 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

There’s something quite nostalgic and humble about the bread and butter pudding. However, if you’re after a decadent dessert to finish off your evening, I have the perfect fusion to pair with a beautiful glass of wine. With International Sauvignon Blanc Day on the 4th of May, it seemed only natural to share an elegant new recipe to celebrate, along with a glass of sauv, my pick being the Peter Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. …

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Anzac Golden Syrup Tart

April 7, 2018 By Dane McGregor 53 Comments

Throughout the years the Anzac biscuit has been a family favourite all over New Zealand. Perhaps it’s the comforting flavours that remind us of home, or what Anzac personally means to you. The flavours of a good Anzac Biscuit are also staple ingredients that everyone should have in the pantry, this is probably another good reason why it’s so popular.…

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Pavlova Cheesecake

December 14, 2017 By Dane McGregor 1 Comment

Christmas is better spent enjoying the warm weather and time with family. But if you’re anything like me, everything is left until the last minute and then becomes a mad panic. To be honest I’d actually really enjoy being super prepared for once, so this year is all about maximum impact with minimal effort. There are plenty of great products at the supermarket which have already done the work for you and only need dressing up on Christmas Day.…

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Mojito Cheesecake

December 9, 2017 By Dane McGregor 3 Comments

Warmer weather calls for cool drinks and cool desserts. So when I think cool desserts, I can’t go past the classic cheesecake. And if you asked me what one of my favourite cocktails for the summer season were, I’d always say mojito! There’s something so fresh about lime and mint that gets me every time. Also don’t forget the splash of rum too!…

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Orange Chocolate Tiramisu

November 11, 2017 By Dane McGregor 1 Comment

You can feel it in the air as summer approaches, with promises of warm weather, end of year festivities and evenings outside eating until dusk. There’s nothing quite like spending this time of the year with friends and family around the barbecue, it screams out salads and cold desserts. I’m a huge fan of desserts to finish off a night, or even to get one started. So when I heard that Nespresso had joined the festive table, embracing the season of nostalgia and excitement, I was immediately inspired.…

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Chocolate Mud Pie

October 3, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

While growing up the wheat biscuit has been a staple part of many households and has also become an amazing ingredient for baking and various other meals. So it’s clear wheat biscuits are not only enjoyed as a cereal, but can also add fibre and texture to a range of sweet and savoury recipes.…

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Kānga Waru

July 7, 2017 By Dane McGregor 8 Comments

Growing up, spending holidays on the East Coast has plenty of amazing memories for my family and I. Along with putting out crayfish pots, laying a hangi and spending hours exploring the streams near the marae, I remember the food. My gran was famous for making her fried bread, money pudding and one of my favourite Maori desserts, Kānga waru.

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Berry Crumble Cheesecake

April 24, 2017 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

There’s something quite kiwi about the thought of a hot fruit crumble with a side of cold vanilla ice cream or fresh cream. Growing up, fruit crumbles were a weekend staple. My mother’s go to crumble was always a hot apple, topped with lots of delicious spiced crumble. This later led to experimenting with different fruit such as feijoas or sneaking in the odd berries now and then.…

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Raw Cocoa and Coconut Cheesecake

August 18, 2016 By Dane McGregor 2 Comments

There’s always the demand to do things quicker, have more energy and live a little healthier. When it comes to baking or a little something sweet, we sometimes feel these same pressures. Luckily it doesn’t always have to be this way and occasionally we are allowed a little indulgence. …

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Turkish Delight Cheesecake

June 5, 2016 By Dane McGregor Leave a Comment

Ever since I saw Turkish Delight for the first time while watching the BBC’s mini series ‘The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe’ which came out in 1988, I’ve always been fascinated about how delicious and exotic it must have been. When I was old enough to finally try it, I wasn’t disappointed. There’s nothing quite like the light scent and taste of roses while your eating, it makes you feel as if you’ve been whipped away to some secret garden (or traveled through a wardrobe to a far off land).…

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I have some fond memories of my grandmother baking I have some fond memories of my grandmother baking in her kitchen when I was growing up. I remember her making fried bread, rēwena, money pudding (with real money in it) and my favourite, kānga waru.

To celebrate these memories and my Ngāti Porou heritage, I decided to share my grandmother’s Kānga Waru recipe on my website for not only my own whānau to have, but for others across the motu.

Kānga Waru translated simply means corn steamed pudding. It’s easy, delicious and a great way to celebrate Matariki. Recipe link in my profile.
As we observe Matariki together as a nation this y As we observe Matariki together as a nation this year, I’ve found comfort re-familiarising myself with the 9 stars of Marariki that hold dominion over areas of our lives and environment.

Two stars in particular are holding significance for me this year as I remember those who’ve come before me and where I too am heading in my life, what are my ambitions?, what are my goals?. These two stars are Hiwa-i-te-rangi, associated with granting wishes and realising aspirations for the coming year, and of course Pōhutukawa, the star associated with those that have passed on. 

Wherever you are this long Matariki weekend, I hope you’re safe and well.
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I like to be a bit extra, so why not add some extr I like to be a bit extra, so why not add some extra cookie dough to your next banana bread bake?

I guarantee that baking balls of cookie dough right into a slice of banana bread is that show stopping extra you need this winter!

Recipe link in my profile
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